Sumner County Schools

Sumner County Teacher Hits High Note at Pasadena Tournament of Roses

Ellis Middle School Orchestra and Choir Teacher, Sherie Grossman, can add another impressive accomplishment to her resume. Grossman joined band directors from across the country and marched in the 2022 Rose Parade on New Year's Day. The annual event took place in Pasadena, California.

A custom-designed animated float led the “marching band of band directors." The parade entry conveyed the theme, "We Teach Music. We Teach Life."

The band was composed of 280 band directors and paid tribute to the exceptional instruction, character development and inspiration provided by music educators everywhere.

Mrs. Grossman has taught band, orchestra, and choir since 1997 at both the middle school and high school levels. She is also the founder and director of the Cedar Creek Community Band serving the middle Tennessee area since 2009.

In addition, Grossman has also been named a semi-finalist for the 2020 Grammy Music Educator award; she represented the state of Tennessee in the SBO magazine as one of the "50 Directors Who Make A Difference," and she was a 2019 recipient of the CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence award, where they recognize and honor 30 music teachers throughout the United States for their commitment to shaping the next generation through music.

Mrs. Grossman said the experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity.

School Resource Officer of the Year

Congratulations to School Resource Officer Darren Rager! He has been named SRO of the Year by the Sumner County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Rager wears many hats at Knox Doss Middle School and the Sumner County Sheriff's Office. He's the lead investigator of the SRO division, a Forensics Analyst, and Team Leader for Hendersonville schools. We appreciate Deputy Rager and all our law enforcement for everything they do to keep our community safe.

Scott Langford Named Supervisor of the Year by Tennessee Department of Education

Sumner County Schools Chief Academic Officer, Scott Langford, has been named Supervisor of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education. Langford, a Sumner County Schools alum, is the second SCS administrator to win the award in the last 5 years and is in the midst of his 13th year with the district.

“I can’t think of a better place to be able to give back than the same school district that gave me my foundation to succeed,” Langford said. “This recognition is a result of the vision, hard work and dedication of Sumner County School teachers and staff. Education is filled with highly dedicated and caring professionals and to be named as Supervisor of the Year is an honor.”

According to U.S. News and World Report Sumner County Schools is home to the number one school in the state and seventh in the nation. SCS is also consistently designated an Exemplary School District by the Tennessee Department of Education and had 13 schools designated as reward schools in 2021.

“Strong leadership is vital to the success of our students, and I am excited to see another leader in Sumner County win this prestigious award,” Director of Sumner County Schools, Dr. Del Phillips said. “Mr. Langford is a dynamic school leader and is dedicated to making Sumner County one of the best places to work and learn. I am grateful for him and all of our leaders who are doing so much to serve our students.”

The Tennessee Supervisor of the Year award is presented annually to a district administrator for outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership. This honor is reserved for leaders who demonstrate superior abilities in managing and motivating students and faculties, evoking high standards, implementing innovative programs, and having a track record of exceptional gains in student learning.

For the first time in recent program history, scoring for the Tennessee Supervisor of the Year wards was so close that two outstanding educators were selected for each award. Mr. Rory Hinson of Gibson County Special School District was also selected as the 2021-2022 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year.

Former SCS Deputy Director, Dr. Jennifer Brown, won Tennessee Supervisor of the Year in 2017.

Thursday, May 19th:
White House High School - 7:00PM at Long Hollow

Friday, May 20th:
Hendersonville High School - 6:00PM at Hendersonville High School
Station Camp High School - 6:30PM at Long Hollow
E.B. Wilson Virtual School - 6:30PM at Central Office Gymnasium
Gallatin High School - 7:00PM at Gallatin High School Gymnasium

Saturday, May 21st:
Westmoreland High School - 9:00AM at Westmoreland High School
Portland High School - 10:00AM at Long Hollow
Middle College High School at Vol State - 1:00PM at Vol State's Caudill Hall
Middle Tech College High School at Portland - 1:00PM at Portland High School Auditorium
Beech High School - 6:00PM at Long Hollow
Merrol Hyde Magnet - 7:00PM at Merrol Hyde Magnet School Main Gym