KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Kingsport City Schools has announced Will Cordell as the new Director of Alternative Learning for Cora Cox Academy, effective immediately. 

Previously, Cordell has served as an assistant principal of the career and technical education (CTE) program at Volunteer High School. He has also been a principal at Pathways Alternative School, a physical education teacher, behavior modification and intervention teacher, special education teacher, and has coached girls basketball, football, baseball and golf, all with Hawkins County Schools.
 
“We are excited to have someone with the background and experience of Mr. Cordell to lead the future of Cora Cox Academy.” said KCS Superintendent Dr. Jeff Moorhouse.
 
Cordell holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a minor in criminal justice from East Tennessee State University, and a Master's degree in Educational Administration and an Education Specialist degree from Union College.
 
"I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and look forward to working with the Cora Cox Academy staff to continue positively impacting the students of Kingsport City Schools," said Cordell.

Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a public school district located in Kingsport, Tenn., serving students in Sullivan and Hawkins county. The district is comprised of 13 schools, including a Pre-K, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program; with a total enrollment of over 7,600 students. The vision of Kingsport City Schools is to Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.

For more information on KCS, visit www.k12k.com, listen live on WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS, read our blog, We Are KCS, download our mobile app for Apple/Android devices or call (423) 378.2100. We’re social too; follow us on Facebook (Kingsport City Schools), Instagram (@kcs_district), Twitter (@KCS_District), LinkedIn (Kingsport City Schools), and check out our YouTube Channel (KPTSchools).  

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