The Kingsport Police Department is pleased to announce that we will soon be conducting our next Citizens Police Academy.‚  The Academy is open to people 18 years of age or older who either reside or work within the city limits.‚  The Academy is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 10, 2012.‚  The Academy will meet twice each week on Monday and Thursday evenings for four consecutive weeks from 6:00 until about 8:00 pm with the final class being held on Thursday, October 4, 2012.

The Citizens Academy is not designed to prepare citizens to become police officers; however, it will give citizens a chance to walk a few steps in our shoes to get the feel of what it might be like to serve as a police officer and understand why we do what we do.‚  Citizens Academy classes include a mixture of classroom presentations, demonstrations, and hands on activities.‚  Class topics include:

Welcome, Orientation, Justice Center Tour

Traffic Stops, Vehicle Approaches, Building Searches

Defensive Tactics and the Use of Force

Crime Scene Investigations

The Police K-9 as a Tool for Law Enforcement

Explosive Ordinance Disposal

Collision and D.U.I. Investigations

S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics)

The deadline to submit an application will be Friday, August 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm.‚  Anyone interested needs to submit a new application regardless of whether or not they have previously submitted an application.

For more information and to download an application, visit our website at www.police.kingsporttn.gov and click on the Citizens Academy tab.

The 3rd annual Kids Crawl is NEXT Saturday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon, and will be located in Memorial Park (across from Dobyns- Bennett). This is our kickoff to the 2012-2013 Arts Education Season! We will be signing kids up for workshops and special projects as well as creating a surprise piece of art! We won’t be the only ones out there though. Suzuki Talent will be there allowing kids hands-on opportunity to learn how to play the violin, Brushstrokes n’ More (Kingsport’s new paint-your-own-pottery studio) will have a fun pottery activity, Dixie Homecrafters will be doing Child ID Kits again, Kingsport Theatre Guild will be creating masks and much more!

This is a FREE event! Ages Birth-200!!

KINGSPORT – Auditions for both KTG 65 and The Neverending Story Monday July 23 at 7PM at the Renaissance Center, 1200 East Center Street, Kingport, TN. Room #209.

The Neverending Story Auditions: All ages (8yrs – adult) needed to fill available roles for The Neverending Story. Various lead roles and small roles available. Rehearsal schedule is minimal. No preparation needed, auditions will consist of cold reading from the script. KTG 65 Auditions: Ages 12 – Adult. Good actors needed to participate in KTG 65, a party featuring scenes and roving theatre Anniversary Bash, one night only September 15. Scenes from many different popular plays available. This should be a lot of fun for everyone involved! Rehearsal schedule is very flexible. Please come and be a part of this community building experience. No preparation needed, auditions will consist of cold reading from the script. Actors may audition and participate in both.

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The 12-13 Season Blueprint Kick Off meeting will be held on August 7 at 7PM at the Renaissance Center, 1200 East Center Street. Kingsport, TN. If you have a desire to sing and perform. A wish to meet new people and have fun, come on out and see what we are all about. Blueprint meets regularly August through May. The meeting schedule is casual. There are no auditions to participate.

KINGSPORT – Kingsport City Schools is pleased to announce principal appointments, effective July 3, 2012.

Mr. Kim Harvey has been named principal of John Sevier Middle School. For the past nine years, Mr. Harvey has served as principal at Rock Springs Elementary in Sullivan County. He has worked a total of 32 years in education, having previously served as an assistant principal at Sullivan Central High School and a teacher, coach, and assistant principal at Blountville Middle School. Mr. Harvey holds a B.S. in Education from Virginia Tech University and a Master of Science in Education plus 30 in Supervision and Administration from East Tennessee State University.

“I have been blessed to work in the Sullivan County School system for 32 years and have had an opportunity to work with fantastic teachers and a supportive community, said Harvey. I look forward to being a part of the Kingsport City School system and contributing to the quality traditions and educational excellence at John Sevier Middle School.”

Dr. Stephanie Potter has been named principal of John Adams Elementary School. Dr. Potter has served as the Assistant to the Principal at Ross N. Robinson Middle School for the last three years.  She has a total of 16 years experience as an educator, working as a teacher in Lee County and Scott County, Virginia. She has also served as the Kingsport City Schools Section 504 Coordinator. Dr. Potter has a B.A. in Liberal Studies with Elementary Education K-8 from Carson Newman College, a Master of Arts in Curriculum Education from Tusculum College, an Educational Specialist in Education Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University, and a Doctorate in Teaching and Learning from Liberty University.

“I am very proud to enter the ranks of Kingsport City Schools administrative team as principal at John Adams Elementary, said Dr. Potter. I look forward to continuing to serve the students of Kingsport and working with the elite group of educators we are so blessed to have in our system.”

Ms. Shanna Hensley has been named principal of John F. Kennedy Elementary School. For the previous three years, Ms. Hensley has served as an Assistant to the Principal at Johnson Elementary from 2009-2011 and at Lincoln Elementary in 2011-12. She has worked for Kingsport City Schools for a total of 8 years, having also previously served as a teacher at Johnson Elementary.  Ms. Hensley has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, both from East Tennessee State University.

I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the students and staff of Kennedy Elementary School, said Ms. Hensley. I look forward to a positive and productive experience on behalf of students and to leading the continued development of an exceptional school.

Mr. Stacy Edwards has been named principal of Andrew Johnson Elementary School. Mr. Edwards has served as principal of John F. Kennedy Elementary School for the past three years. He has 14 years experience in education, including four years as the Assistant to the Principal at Johnson Elementary and Sevier Middle School and seven years as an elementary teacher at Johnson. He earned his Bachelors and Educational Specialists degrees from East Tennessee State University and a Masters degree from Cumberland College of Tennessee.  He holds endorsements in elementary education and administration.

Additionally, with the announcement of Mr. Kim Harveys placement as principal of Sevier Middle School, KCS announces the resignation of Cheryl Harvey as a member of the Board of Education. To ensure compliance with BOE policy and to maintain the integrity of the selection process, Ms. Harvey has tendered her resignation as a member of the BOE, said KCS Superintendent Dr. Lyle Ailshie. We emphasize hiring practices that ensure all candidates are evaluated in multiple objective ways, and Ms. Harvey has handled the situation with dignity.  We appreciate her service on the Board and dedication to the students of Kingsport.

With her resignation effective July 2, 2012, the remaining year of Ms. Harveys term will be filled via an appointment by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

For more information on the position announcements, contact Andy True, Kingsport City Schools Administrative Coordinator, at (423) 378-2130.

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