Principal Wickwire Introduction – Springs Public Schools Tennessee

Dear Springs Public Schools Empower Academy Community,

All of us in the Springs Public Schools Empower Academy community are full of excitement for the upcoming Fall 2024 school year. With a brand new school facility just recently announced, the need for a full time, top-notch principal is essential to our growth and student success. Without further delay, we are thrilled to announce that Mr. Shane Wickwire has been appointed as our inaugural Empower Academy Principal!

Mr. Wickwire brings a wealth of experience and a passion for education that aligns seamlessly with our commitment to providing an empowering and enriching academic environment for our students. He has a proven track record of leadership and a deep understanding of the values that make our Springs academy unique. He has a vision for fostering innovation, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring academic excellence for every student under his care.

Mr. Wickwire has been working in public education for 25 years as a teacher and administrator. He began as a teacher, running classrooms in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. For the last twelve years Mr. Wickwire has been a principal with Springs Charter School.

Mr. Wickwire and his wife Gina, have seven children. Gina also works in education, as a teacher and administrator, and has nearly completed her Ph.D. in education. When not involved in high school football, the Wickwires love to travel, go camping, enjoy the sun in Mexico, or explore ancient ruins in Europe.

Mr. Wickwire will be at the parent interest meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Smyrna Public Library. If you have not RSVPd to attend, there is still time to do so. It will be a great opportunity to hear more about the exciting news on the school’s building design plans, meet Mr. Wickwire, and learn more about the upcoming open enrollment period.

We hope to see you soon!