New Hope Academy
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Dr. Tonja Williams |
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| twilliams@nhafranklin.org | |
| Term Start | July 2022 |
| Tonja's Experience: Dr. Tonja L. Williams begins her tenure at New Hope Academy having most recently served nine years as executive principal of Head Middle Magnet School of Mathematics and Science in Nashville, Tenn. Prior to Head Magnet, Williams was academic and curriculum principal for Nashville's Glencliff High School. She also spent seven years as assistant principal for Nashville School of the Arts. Dr. Williams has a bachelor's degree in science and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Mississippi State University. She also earned an education specialist degree from Middle Tennessee State University in administration and supervision. In addition, Williams holds a doctorate from Trevecca Nazarene University in educational leadership and professional practice. During that time, Williams shepherded both Head Magnet and Nashville School of the Arts to Tennessee State Reward School status. Additionally, she was a two-time finalist for Nashville Metro Public Schools "Middle School Principal of the Year" and named 2022 "Outstanding Principal of the Year" by the Greater Nashville Alliance of Black School Educators. Further accolades include multiple "Teacher of the Year" awards, the 2017 "Outstanding Administrator Award" from the Tennessee Music Education Association, and a 2020 Athena Award, celebrating women who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession. |
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Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
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| Mr. Parker Page | Director of Advancement |
| Mr. John Bryant | Academic Director |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 30 |
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| Part Time Staff | 12 |
| Volunteers | 300 |
| Contractors | 1 |
| Retention Rate | 90% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
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| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 3 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | August 2021 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | No |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| Association of Christian Schools International | 1996 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | 2001 |
| Brentwood Chamber of Commerce | 2004 |
| Chamber of Commerce | 2004 |
| Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) | 2015 |
| Williamson County Chamber of Commerce | 2004 |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| Southern Association of Independent Schools | 2022 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Youth + Excellence = Success (Yes) Award | 100 Black Men of Middle TN, Inc. | 2004 |
