ONEIDA | August Barna has been named the new principal at Oneida High School, Oneida Special School District interim Director of Schools Kelly Posey-Chitwood announced Friday.
Barna has more than 20 years of experience in public education. She has served as a teacher, instructional leader, assistant principal, and academy principal.
The wife of Jimmy Barna, she has a master’s degree in education from the University of Tennessee and K-12 administrative licensure from Carson-Newman University.
“I’m grateful for this opportunity and excited to become part of the OHS family,” said Barna. “I look forward to getting to know our students, staff, and families, and building on the good things already happening here.”
“With the experience she brings, bringing August into our Oneida family was an easy decision,” said Posey-Chitwood. “She has a personal connection to this community and a real reason to invest in our staff and students. Her experience speaks for itself, and her mentors have nothing but great things to say about her as a professional.”
Johnathon Elliott, Oneida Middle School assistant principal, will also serve as assistant principal for Oneida High School for the time being.
