Jack P. Nix

Nara Allen, left, and Stacie Ward.

Allen returning to WCMS; Ward retiring from Jack P. Nix

Thursday, April 29, 2021

A familiar face will be returning to the halls of White County Middle School. The White County Board of Education has approved hiring Nara Allen as the school’s new principal, effective July 1, 2021. Current principal Kristi Gerrells is retiring in June. “It is very exciting,” Allen said.

Stacie Ward is retiring in June of this year. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Jack. P. Nix Elementary’s Ward to retire

Stephanie Hill

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Following an entire career spent at one location, Jack P. Nix Elementary School Principal Stacie Ward will be retiring in June. And after more than two decades spent in education, Ward said now is right time for her to focus on her family and personal matters.