Director of Schools
Mr. Stepp is a graduate of Cumberland County High School, Class of 1990. He has
earned a Bachelor's Degree from Tennessee Technological University, a Master's in
Music Education Degree from Florida State University and an Education Specialist
Degree from Tennessee Technological University.
He has served as an educator in Tennessee for 25 years and 2 years at
Florida State University, and has 21 years of service with the Tennessee Army National
Guard.
Mr. Stepp taught band in Coffee County, Rutherford County and Putnam County,
Tennessee. He has served as an assistant principal and a principal at the high school
and middle school levels, leading to Tennessee Reward School Status at both schools
for being in the top 5% of schools for academic growth.
He began his current position of Director of Schools in Cumberland County on 1 July
2022.
Diane McCartney
Executive Assistant to the Director of Schools & Board Secretary
Laura Patton
Front Desk Receptionist