Welcome From the Principal
Dr. Doniethia Williams
Incoming Principal for the Upcoming 2023-24 School Year
Greetings and welcome to John. F. Kennedy (JFK) Middle School, where we are committed to creating a middle school experience that will inspire, equip, and empower every student to feel valued.
I am excited and honored to join this wonderful community as the Executive Principal. JFK is a diverse school community with over 30 languages spoken in the building. Our faculty and staff emphasize the importance of fostering a sense of community, promoting respect, diversity, and collaboration as they strive to meet the unique needs of every student.
My vision is for JFK to be the premier middle school that prioritizes academic excellence that prepares our students for the challenges of high school and beyond. As an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) school, we are committed to equipping students with the skills and support they need to succeed academically and prepare for post-secondary readiness. At our school, we implement AVID strategies and principles throughout our curriculum and school culture. We provide students with a structured and supportive learning environment that fosters academic achievement, personal growth, and college aspirations.
We are excited about continued success and growth at JFK. To our parents, we believe your involvement is essential to your child's academic success. Please feel free to visit the school anytime to observe and discuss the greatness and joy at our school. I encourage you to explore our website and social media platforms to learn more about all JFK has to offer.
I look forward to partnering with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the community to build rewarding partnerships and continue John F. Kennedy's legacy of excellence!
Sincerely,
Dr. Doniethia Williams
Executive Principal
Biography
Dr. Williams, herself a graduate of Antioch High School, has more than 15 years’ experience in Metro Schools and comes to JFK from Wright Middle, where she has been the assistant principal for the past five years. She has also worked as dean of instruction at Wright, and as a numeracy coach and algebra teacher at Antioch High and algebra teacher at Glencliff High.
Dr. Williams earned her bachelor’s degree in middle grades mathematics education from UT Chattanooga and her masters and educational specialist degrees in administration and supervision from Tennessee State University. She also earned her doctorate in educational leadership from TSU.