Dr. Kevin Cline is a native Jefferson County. He received a B.A. from Carson Newman University in 2009, MEd in curriculum and instruction in 2012, and an EdD in Instructional Leadership in 2017. Dr. Cline has also completed leadership training programs in instructional technology through the Niswonger Foundation and North Carolina State University. In addition, he completed leadership training through the Governor’s Academy of School Leadership at Vanderbilt University. Most recently, Dr. Cline has become a member of the Tennessee Rural Principal Network, and the College and Career Leadership Committee for the Tennessee Department of Education. Dr. Cline is a frequent speaker for educational conferences and higher education institutions throughout the region.

Dr. Cline has served Jefferson County Schools as an administrator and teacher spanning K-12. In addition, Dr. Cline is an adjunct professor at Tusculum University. Finally, Dr. Cline is a member of ALI TOSS, ASCD and TN ASCD.

Dr. Cline is married to Mandy, who teaches at Mt. Horeb Elementary School, and has two sons, Brody and Rex who attend Jefferson County Schools.