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Johnson Assumes Interim Principal Role

Posted Date: 10/14/24 (05:30 PM)
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Johnson Assumes Interim Principal Role at CCMS

Citing a desire to return to the classroom, Kara Turley announced prior to the district’s fall break that she is vacating the role as principal of Crittenden County Middle School. Nita Johnson, a 32-year veteran of education, will serve as interim principal for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.  

Johnson, a native of Webster County, graduated from the University and Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in elementary education. She also holds an education administration degree from Murray State University. For 23 years, Johnson was in the classroom as both an elementary and middle school educator before transitioning into school administration. She began as a college and career readiness coach at the high school level and then served as an assistant middle school principal and later an elementary school principal before retiring in June of 2023. Johnson states a desire to grow the continued success of students and staff of Crittenden County Middle School as motivation to return to education.

  “I want to maintain a professional culture and make school a place where kids love to come to each day,” said Johnson. “I want to continue to focus on an environment that provides excellent learning opportunities for students and a positive, quality work environment for staff. "

Turley will teach sixth grade language arts, a subject with which she has more than a decade teaching experience at Crittenden County. A graduate of Crittenden County High School, Turley attended both Western Kentucky University and Murray State University where she obtained her teaching and administrative degrees respectively.  

Johnson lives in Slaughters, KY, with her husband of 33 years, Keith. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, attending cattle shows and rodeos, as well as raising flowers and garden vegetables. Johnson will assume principal duties on Oct. 14, when staff have a professional development day. Students will return on Oct. 15.