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Welcome to the Proud Principals Podcast, where we share the incredible work of school leaders making a difference every day. This podcast is your go-to source for recognizing, acknowledging, and sharing the best practices of educational leaders. Join us as we celebrate true, proven efforts that transform schools and inspire success. Let’s learn from each other and take pride in the amazing accomplishments happening in our schools. Lead with Pride!
State POY Series - Spencer Long (Tennessee) - Making High School Relevant - Career Academies
Proud Principals Podcast with Tony Cattani
43 minutes 20 seconds
3 months ago
State POY Series - Spencer Long (Tennessee) - Making High School Relevant - Career Academies
Spencer Long is the 2025 Tennessee Secondary Principal of the Year.
Spencer Long is the executive principal of Halls High School in Halls Crossroads, TN Knox County. A proud alumnus of Halls, he began his career at Halls as a science teacher and assistant football and baseball coach. He moved into administration with roles as an athletic director and assistant principal. Under his leadership, Halls successfully completed its first year of reorganization as an 865 Academies High School, part of an innovative initiative to better prepare students for college and career pathways. In recognition of his leadership and service to the community, he was named the Halls Business and Professional Association’s Man of the Year in 2023. He currently serves as vice president of the Knox County Schools Association of Secondary School Principals. His leadership philosophy is rooted in servant leadership. He maintains an open-door policy and prioritizes active listening, visibility, and frequent communication with students, staff, families, and the broader community. He believes a principal should be consistently present in classrooms, hallways, the lunchroom, and at extracurricular events to foster strong relationships and a supportive school culture.
Feel free to contact for more information:
X- @HHS_MrLong, @HallsHighTN
Instagram - @spen_long, @hallshightn
Email - spencer.long@knoxschools.org
Proud Principals Podcast with Tony Cattani
Welcome to the Proud Principals Podcast, where we share the incredible work of school leaders making a difference every day. This podcast is your go-to source for recognizing, acknowledging, and sharing the best practices of educational leaders. Join us as we celebrate true, proven efforts that transform schools and inspire success. Let’s learn from each other and take pride in the amazing accomplishments happening in our schools. Lead with Pride!
