Adams replacing departing Edmonds at FMS
After nearly a decade as Farragut Middle School principal, Weston Edmonds has taken a new administrative role with Knox County Schools, while a new principal has already been named.
As of July 1, Edmonds will become supervisor of assessments and Greg Adams is the new FMS principal
Edmonds has been principal at FMS since 2015, but served as an assistant principal there from 2013-15.
He began working with KCS in 2004 after graduating from the University of Tennessee and was first a teacher at Farragut High School, then served as an assistant principal at Central High School in 2012.
In an e-mail to parents, Edmonds announced and explained his move.
“I am excited about this new opportunity, but it also means I will be leaving a place I have grown to love,” he said. “For the past eight years, I have had the privilege of serving as the head principal at Farragut Middle School. It has been an amazing journey and I am grateful for all the wonderful people I have met in this community. From teachers to students and parents, it has truly been an honor to work with everyone here.
“I am so proud of the work we have done together,” Edmonds continued. “The students, families and staff at Farragut Middle School have created a special teaching environment that has been an example for other schools in our district and beyond. I know that you will continue to do amazing things here and I am excited to watch your continued success.
“The magic of FMS has always lied in its people. As you move into the next school year, I want you to remember what an incredible group of students we have here, and that each and every one of them has the potential to achieve great things. You should also be incredibly proud of our wonderful faculty and staff who are dedicated to both motivating and supporting our students.
“Leaving somewhere you love is always hard and I want you to know I will miss leading this amazing school, but I am excited about my new role professionally, and personally and my new personal role as an FMS parent.
“Thank you for the opportunity to serve such an awesome group of people and to make this school a second home.”
Edmonds has a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s in education, both from UT, as well as an education specialist degree in administration from Tennessee Tech University.
About Adams
Adams joined Knox County Schools in 2021 as an assistant principal at Bearden High School, which was his most recent appointment. He previously worked 18 years in Michigan, where he started his career rehabilitating at-risk youth as a youth specialist, according to information provided by KCS. He has worked as an assistant principal and athletic director at DaVinci High School, a special education teacher for Jackson Intermediate School, was a program director for Western Career Prep High School and assistant principal at Jackson High School.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Learning Disabilities/Special Education and a master’s degree in Emotional Impairment, both from Michigan State University, and a certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration from the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
