K-12 Curriculum & Instruction
Mrs. Karri Hobby
PreK - 8th Grade
Mrs. Hobby is a graduate of Central High School in Knoxville, TN. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Wesleyan College, and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Lincoln Memorial University.
She has served as an educator in Tennessee for 22 years. Mrs. Hobby taught science in Knox County, served as an Assistant Principal at Oak Ridge High School, and Principal at Norwood Elementary School for 11 years. She most recently was named Principal at Cumberland County High School before taking on the role of PreK-8 Supervisor.
Dr. William S. Maddox
9th - 12th Grade
Dr. Scott Maddox serves as the 9-12 Supervisor. He began his education career in 1989 at Roane County High School as a math teacher and football coach. He has now served the students of Cumberland County for over 21 years.
Dr. Maddox spent 15 years teaching Algebra I, Algebra II, and Math for Technology I & II. He served as a k-8 principal, high school assistant principal, principal of Stone Memorial High School for 9 years, CTE Director, and 9-12 Supervisor for the last 4 years.
Dr. Maddox continued his post-secondary education at Gadsden State Junior College, Auburn University, Jacksonville State University, and Tennessee Technological University. Dr. Maddox received his doctorate in education from the University of the Cumberlands in 2014.
He is a native of Piedmont, Alabama but has called Crossville Tennessee home for over 35 years with his wife Jackie. They have 1 son, Corbin; daughter-in-law, Ashley; and granddaughter, Kenleigh Mae Maddox.
Dr. Maddox believes every child has a right to a high quality education that will prepare them for both post secondary education and the workforce.
A Note from Curriculum & Instruction
The goal of curriculum and instruction is to provide information to improve student academic excellence by implementing criteria that targets content standards as well as communicating policy and expectations. We are also dedicated to providing instructional guidance.
Academic Standards
Academic standards provide a common set of expectations for what students will know and be able to do at the end of a grade. College and career ready standards are rooted in the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in post-secondary study or careers.
While academic standards establish desired learning outcomes, curriculum provides instructional programming designed to help students reach these outcomes. Districts work locally to establish curricular programs that support student mastery of Tennessee’s academic standards, while reflecting unique community values. Instructional practices should provide each student with the best opportunity to meet these standards by supporting individual learning needs.