Mrs.
Christie VanWinkle graduated from Tennessee Technological University in
1995 and began her teaching career in Putnam County at Baxter
Elementary. She taught for twelve years before becoming an Assistant
Principal in Cumberland County at Frank P. Brown Elementary. She was
Assistant Principal for two years and then accepted the position as
Principal. During her five years as Principal at Brown Elementary she
worked with faculty, staff, students, and the community to transform BES
into one of the top schools in the state. Frank P. Brown Elementary was
recognized as the top middle school for most dramatically improving
student achievement and received the Tennessee SCORE award in 2013.
Mrs. VanWinkle is a former state TEAM Trainer for principals,
administrators, and teachers in the Upper Cumberland area. She has
earned her Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Arts, and
Specialist in Education in Instructional Leadership. She served two
years as our Assistant Superintendent over Human Resources and
Administrative Services, and now is back following her passion for
School Administration as Principal here at Glenn Martin Elementary.
