ZACH BIRDSONG TCS Contributor

Tullahoma City Schools is delighted to announce that Sandy Klonaris will be returning to Tullahoma High School as the new assistant principal for the upcoming school year.

“I am truly honored and thrilled to be joining the Tullahoma High School family in this new role,” Klonaris said. “As a proud THS graduate and someone who spent 13 years teaching in these halls, this appointment feels like coming home in the best possible way. I am excited to join Dr. English, Mr. Crutchfield, and Mrs. Pickett-Sons as part of the administrative team, and I look forward to the great things we will accomplish together for our students and staff. The Wildcats have always held a special place in my heart, and I can’t wait to give back to the school and community that helped shape who I am.”

Klonaris has spent the last three years as an assistant principal at Robert E. Lee Elementary School. She heads to Tullahoma High School after Dr. Renee Flowers left her position as an AP to become the West Middle School Principal.

Before stepping into the REL assistant principal role, Klonaris spent several years as an English teacher at different levels. She began her career at Shelbyville Central High School in 2005, then moved to West Middle School in 2008. In 2012, she began teaching at Tullahoma High School and was named the THS English Department Chair in 2022.

“I am beyond excited to welcome Sandy Klonaris back home to THS as assistant principal,” said THS Principal Dr. Greg English. “Sandy has always had a special ability to connect with students and staff, and her experience, leadership, humor, and heart make her a perfect fit for this role. While we will certainly miss Dr. Flowers and appreciate all she has done for THS, I am confident Sandy will build upon that strong foundation and continue moving our school forward.”

“Sandy Klonaris is the perfect fit as the assistant principal at Tullahoma High School. Her experience, expertise, and strong relationships within the school and community will serve her well,” added Dr. April Norris, current TCS Deputy Director of Schools and 2026-27 Director of Schools. “I’m thrilled to watch Sandy continue her leadership journey back at the high school.”