Kristy Wallen (The Herald/SHS)

Although her title will be different, Seymour High School is a familiar place for its new principal.

Former Assistant Principal Kristy Wallen will fill the empty position left by the previous principal Greg Clark.

The opportunity for Wallen to be hired into the position came after Clark, who was in the role for nine years, announced he had accepted a new position with the Sevier County Special Education Department.

According to Debra Cline, Sevier County Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Wallen interviewed for the principal position, a committee recommended her and Director of Schools Jack Parton make the final decision to hire her.

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