Hale finalist for Wilson County job
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?I?m flattered to be considered,? said Hale. ?It?s still in the early stages and I have to go for an interview. They?ll decide and then I?ll decide.?
Bentley Rowdon, who was principal at Warren County High School from 1988-91 and who is currently retired, is the other candidate of local significance.
Wilson County school officials have identified six finalists to replace Jim Duncan who is retiring Dec. 31. Of those six, four are active director of schools or superintendents in other districts.
The other finalists are Don Hasler, principal of Lebanon High School; James Davis, director of schools in Scott County; Ed Musgrove, superintendent of schools in Waynesville, Mo.; and Charles Thomas, director of schools in Union County.
Wilson County has four high schools in its system ? Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Wilson Central and Watertown. Hale described the area as a ?progressive community? when it comes to education issues and education funding.
Since a short article was published in Wednesday?s edition of The Tennessean, Hale says he has received considerable feedback.
?I?ve had several people who have called,? said Hale, who indicated the people have all encouraged him to stay in Warren County. ?I guess the people who want to see me leave town haven?t bothered to call.?
Wilson County school officials say they would like to hire someone this summer to begin on-the-job training.