Corrigan named Robertsville Middle School principal
Oak Ridge Schools Superintendent Bruce Borchers has announced that Nick Corrigan has been selected to serve as the new principal of Robertsville Middle School.
Corrigan earned a Bachelor of Science from Tennessee Technological University (TTU) in 2010 with a major in Elementary Education, and a Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership from TTU in 2017. He earned an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum & Instruction through Liberty University in 2021.
Corrigan began his educational career in Anderson County Schools at Norris Middle School in 2010 as a sixth-grade math teacher, and at St. Mary’s School in Oak Ridge. In 2018, he accepted a position in Oak Ridge Schools as a fifth-grade math teacher at Jefferson Middle School (JMS). In 2020, he was selected as the Dean of Students at JMS, where he has also served as Athletic Director.
"Nick demonstrates his passion for student learning both as a classroom teacher and school administrator and ensures that every student is successful. His educational philosophy is built on the uncompromising belief that all students can learn when provided a positive learning environment supported by teachers, staff, families and the surrounding community," a news release from Oak Ridge Schools stated.
Corrigan and his family live in Oak Ridge.
"He reflects that he is a blessed husband to his wife Kylie and proud father to his son Robert James, and that Oak Ridge is a wonderful city to raise a family," the news release stated.
He enjoys martial arts, exercise, running, hiking and being outdoors in his free time, but most importantly dumping out a box of Legos or playing catch with his son in the evenings after work. As a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard, Corrigan is currently the Commanding Officer of a Forward Support Company responsible for logistics support with the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment. He began his military career upon graduating high school and spent approximately 10 years in the Navy Reserve as a Hospital Corpsman prior to transferring to the Tennessee Army National Guard to attend Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga. in 2015.
"Corrigan is excited about beginning the next chapter of his educational career as principal at Robertsville Middle School (RMS). He is honored and humbled by the opportunity and can’t wait to join the Ram Family to continue the incredible work that is taking place by students, staff, families and surrounding community at RMS. He hopes to dedicate himself to the RMS family for years to come and serve with humility, integrity, and a driving passion for student learning," the news release stated.
“I have loved my time at Jefferson Middle School and will cherish the memories and relationships that have been formed over the past 4 years. I want to thank Mr. Cox for the opportunity to come to JMS as a teacher as well as the opportunity to serve the school community as Dean of Students. I want to express a heartfelt thank-you to the students, staff, families and community that I have had the pleasure to serve during my time at JMS. Signing off… Go Eagles!” he stated in the news release.
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