Principal of Rock Springs Middle School
Mr. Stephen Wayne, principal of Rock Springs Middle School, has an extensive background in secondary education and administration. He has had the opportunity to serve Rutherford County Schools in a variety of positions, allowing him to gain invaluable experience in all aspects of public education. Mr. Wayne had the opportunity to begin his teaching career in Rutherford County at a brand new school in 2006. Mr. Wayne was hired at Stewarts Creek Middle School as the Keyboarding Teacher while the school was still under construction.
During his tenure at Stewarts Creek he served as a 6th, 7th and 8th grade exploratory teacher, Dean of Students, Athletic Director, Head Boys and Girls Golf Coach and Head Girls Basketball Coach. In 2013, Mr. Wayne was hired as an Assistant Principal at Riverdale High School where he worked until being promoted to Principal of Rock Springs Middle School in July 2016.
Mr. Wayne earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Marketing and Education from Eastern Kentucky University in 2006. In 2008, he earned a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from Middle Tennessee State University and in 2009 from the same university he earned an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Mr. Wayne has begun his educational doctoral work at Union University and is planning on graduating in the future with an Ed.D in Instructional Leadership. It is a pleasure to be a part of the greatest faculty, staff and student body in the state of Tennessee and it is our vision at Rock Springs Middle School is to prepare our students to be successful at the middle school level and to equip our students with the necessary tools for success in high school.
During his tenure at Stewarts Creek he served as a 6th, 7th and 8th grade exploratory teacher, Dean of Students, Athletic Director, Head Boys and Girls Golf Coach and Head Girls Basketball Coach. In 2013, Mr. Wayne was hired as an Assistant Principal at Riverdale High School where he worked until being promoted to Principal of Rock Springs Middle School in July 2016.
Mr. Wayne earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Marketing and Education from Eastern Kentucky University in 2006. In 2008, he earned a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision from Middle Tennessee State University and in 2009 from the same university he earned an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Mr. Wayne has begun his educational doctoral work at Union University and is planning on graduating in the future with an Ed.D in Instructional Leadership. It is a pleasure to be a part of the greatest faculty, staff and student body in the state of Tennessee and it is our vision at Rock Springs Middle School is to prepare our students to be successful at the middle school level and to equip our students with the necessary tools for success in high school.
