Administration

Scott Langford grew up in Sumner County and graduated from White House High School. He attended the United States Military Academy for 3 years, earned a bachelor’s degree from MTSU, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Emory University, a Master of Arts from Trevecca Nazarene University, and a Doctorate of Education from Lipscomb University. He taught history and English at Forest Park HS in Georgia, Social Studies at Pioneer Christian Academy, and English at White House High School. He coached football and wrestling at WHHS. He later served as Assistant Principal at White House Middle School, Principal of White House High School, and Chief Academic Officer of Sumner County Schools.

Dr. Langford was selected as the 2022 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year. He is also a national leader in the importance of high-quality instructional materials and foundational math and reading literacy.

Office of the Director

Departmental Directors

Chiefs

Staff

Jeremy Johnson serves as the Chief of Staff for Sumner County Schools, where they are responsible for strengthening the connection between the district, the school board, and the broader community. With a deep commitment to transparency, collaboration, and engagement, Jeremy oversees communication strategies, manages board operations, and fosters relationships with families, community partners, and local leaders.

Jeremy ensures that the district's mission and priorities are clearly conveyed and that stakeholders have a meaningful voice in district initiatives. They coordinate public meetings, develop outreach campaigns, and provide strategic counsel to the Director and community on matters of public relations and community engagement.

Academic

Dr. Skinner serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Sumner County Schools, where she leads the district’s instructional vision and oversees all academic programs to ensure every student receives a high-quality education. With a career in education spanning more than 28 years—26 of them dedicated to Sumner County—she brings deep experience, strategic leadership, and a passion for student success to her role.

Prior to her current position, she held several key leadership roles within the district, including Director of Instruction, Federal Programs Supervisor, Elementary Coordinator, and Instructional Coach. She also spent 16 years in the classroom as an elementary and middle school teacher, grounding her leadership in firsthand experience with students and educators.

Financial and Strategy

As the Chief Financial Officer of a dynamic and diverse school district serving over 30,000 students and employing more than 4,000 staff, Amanda Brown brings strategic leadership, financial expertise, and a deep commitment to public education. Overseeing a budget approaching $500 million, Ms. Brown is responsible for ensuring the fiscal health and operational efficiency of the district, while aligning financial planning with its mission to support student success and equity.

Ms. Brown is also a key driver of innovation, leveraging data and technology to improve processes, enhance reporting, and strengthen internal controls. Under her leadership, the district has implemented multi-year budgeting practices, improved financial forecasting models, and expanded resources for school-based decision-making.

Talent and Special Projects

Experienced Human Resources leader with a global track record in talent acquisition, employee relations, labor negotiations, executive coaching, and HR strategy. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, implementing enterprise systems, and driving initiatives in compensation, engagement, and organizational development. Passionate about advancing HR excellence through strategic planning, change management, and data-driven solutions.

Led redesign of compensation strategy post-COVID, resulting in a $45.7M approved budget increase to improve retention and competitiveness. Project Manager for $65M ERP conversion, impacting 8,000 employees. Directed payroll operations for 15,000 active employees and 8,000 retirees in a major metropolitan government. Served as Corporate Director at a Fortune 500 company, leading employee services and new product development for 6,500 employees.