The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education is made up of five elected at-large members. Each member serves a four-year staggered term. Elections are held in August during even-numbered years. New Board of Education members are seated on September 1 of each election year.
Melissa Woods - President
Melissa Woods was elected to her first four-year term on the Board beginning July 1, 2021 and was elected president of the Board in 2022.
Born and raised in Elizabethton, Tennessee, Mrs. Woods graduated as class valedictorian. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting as an Honors graduate from Milligan University.
Mrs. Woods moved to Kingsport over 30 years ago to become an Accountant & Systems Analyst at Eastman. She has experience in information technology, cost accounting, and was the Staff Assistant for the Eastman Maintenance Division. She currently serves as the Director of Music Ministries at Colonial Heights Christian Church.
After leaving her corporate career in 1999, Mrs. Woods shifted her focus to community service. She has worked alongside teachers, coaches, and the KCS administration for the past two decades. Her involvement has been very diverse; she has served as a homeroom mom, PTA president, Dobyns-Bennett High School Band president, and in many other leadership roles along the way.
Mrs. Woods also has a track record of service to the Kingsport community. She has volunteered in roles with the Women’s Symphony committee, the Kingsport Tomorrow Vision team, and Kingsport’s ShowTime productions as the Assistant Vocal Director. She has been recognized as an Outstanding Young Woman of America and received a City of Kingsport Mayoral Commendation for her years of dedication to the betterment of our youth and support to the Kingsport community. Her love for students and the desire to see them achieve their potential is the driving force behind her membership on the Board of Education.
Mrs. Woods and her husband, Jon, have been married 30 years and have three children who are Kingsport City Schools graduates.
Dr. Brandon Fletcher - Vice President
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Dr. Brandon Fletcher was elected to his first four-year term on the Board beginning July 1, 2021.
A native of Kingsport, Dr. Fletcher graduated from Sullivan North High School in 1994. After graduation, he was employed by United Parcel Service (UPS) for 11 years. In 2005, Dr. Fletcher enrolled in Walters State Community College and graduated in 2007 with an Associate’s degree in Nursing. While beginning work as a Registered Nurse in Holston Valley Medical Center’s Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Intensive Care Unit, he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from King College. He went on to earn both his Master’s of Science in Nurse Anesthesia and Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice in 2011 and 2012, respectively, from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Dr. Fletcher was the recipient of the VCU Paul Boyan Award for clinical excellence. He has been a practicing Registered Nurse Anesthetist at Holston Valley Medical Center and Indian Path Community Hospital since 2012.
Dr. Fletcher enjoys spending time with his family outdoors, hiking, hunting, fishing, and coaching youth sports.
In 1997, Dr. Fletcher married Leslie Lane, also a Kingsport native. They have two children.
Todd Golden was appointed to the Board in 2014 to complete a one-year term of service due to a Board member resignation. He was elected to the Board in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2024.
Mr. Golden has called Kingsport home for over 24 years. A native of Albany, Georgia, he attended Brigham Young University - Idaho, studying business and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Technical Sales from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.
After completing college, Mr. Golden worked for Hewlett-Packard in the Bay Area of California as a territory sales manager and was promoted to corporate trainer for the southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico. It was during this time that he elected to move to Kingsport. He has been an integral part in establishing and executing the annual Day of Service in Kingsport, taught business development and Spanish classes at the Kingsport Renaissance Center, and served as a volunteer in various community roles. Mr. Golden is a member of Healthy Kingsport, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, served as a full-time Christian missionary in Colombia for two years, and speaks fluent Spanish.
Mr. Golden and his wife, Melissa, have five children; three attending Kingsport City Schools and two Dobyns-Bennett High School graduates.
Jamie Jackson - Board Member
Jamie Jackson was elected to her first four-year term on the Board beginning September 1, 2024.
A proud native of Kingsport, Mrs. Jackson has dedicated her career to enhancing the lives of students and supporting the local community. With a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Special Education from East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Jamie has a deep understanding of the educational needs of young children, particularly those requiring specialized support. Her passion for ensuring that all students reach their full potential has driven her to serve as a special education teacher in the early stages of her career, and now, as a newly elected member of the Board of Education.
Beyond education, Jamie has been a vital part of the Kingsport business community. She has served on the Your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board for many years, contributing to the growth and success of the city she loves. As the former chairwoman of KOSBE (Kingsport Office of Small Business Entrepreneurs), Jamie has worked tirelessly to support small businesses, ensuring they have the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a competitive marketplace. Her leadership and dedication to both education and business development highlight her commitment to fostering a strong, supportive community for future generations.
Through her work, Jamie remains focused on her ultimate goal: creating opportunities for all students to achieve success, regardless of their background or challenges. Her passion for Kingsport and its people is evident in everything she does, making her an invaluable advocate for both education and local businesses.
Dr. Phillip Marshall - Board Member
Dr. Phillip Marshall was elected to his first four-year term on the Board beginning September 1, 2024.
A native of Kingsport, Dr. Marshall graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 2003. After graduation, he attended East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and received a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and Chemistry.
During college, Dr. Marshall traveled to Belize on several mission trips with his childhood dentist, Larry Gillenwater, to provide dental care. This kindled his interest in the field of dentistry. After completion of undergraduate work and acceptance into dental school, he moved to Memphis to attend the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He graduated in 2011 with a doctorate in dental surgery. Dr. Marshall moved back to Kingsport in 2011 and began his private practice, Marshall Dentistry.
Dr. Marshall and his wife, Virginia, have been married 13 years and have three children all currently attending Kingsport City Schools. His favorite past time is spending time with family and friends, and playing golf.
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Todd Golden - Board Member
