About Me

Miller High School - Regina, Saskatchewan Canada

University of Regina - Bachelor of Music

University of North Texas - Master of Music

Lee University - Teacher certification

This is my 21st year teaching in Tennessee and my 18th year at Fort Loudoun Middle School/Philadelphia Elementary School. During my tenure in Loudon County Schools, the band program has shown considerable growth and success. The FLMS and PES Bands have consistently received Excellent and Superior ratings at area Concert Band Festivals and perform regularly as a part of the school community.

I was honored to be selected by my colleagues as the Fort Loudoun Middle School Teacher of the Year for the 2021-22 school year! Additionally, I was awarded Loudon County Schools Outstanding Middle School Educator of the Year for 2021-22.

I began playing flute in the 6th grade. I continued playing in my school band throughout middle school and high school. I played flute/piccolo and alto saxophone in the Miller High School Band, flute/piccolo in the district Chamber Winds Ensemble, and alto saxophone in the district High School Jazz Band.

I studied at the University of Regina earning a Bachelor of Music degree, and at the University of North Texas where I earned a Master of Music degree in Saxophone Performance with a minor in Conducting.

Lisa Michaels

Band Director - FLMS/PES

Assistant Band Director - LHS Marching Band

Phone: 865-458-2026
Twitter: @michaelsl3

Fort Loudoun Middle School Community,

First of all, I would just like to say that it is my absolute pleasure to serve you, your students, and this community as the principal of Fort Loudoun Middle School. My name is Blake Harris and I am a lifelong resident of Loudon County and the City of Loudon. For approximately thirty-five years, I have lived within five miles of Fort Loudoun Middle School. I attended Loudon Elementary School from 1987 through 1993, Fort Loudoun Middle School from 1993 through 1996, and I graduated from Loudon High School in 2000. The formative years of my life were spent on this campus and I am thrilled to be working back in my home community.

As far as my formal education and career are concerned, I received my bachelor's degree from Tennessee Technological University in 2005. Upon graduation, I spent a year substitute teaching. Much of that experience took place at Fort Loudoun Middle School. From 2007 through 2022, I worked as a school-level technology coordinator, fifth-grade social studies teacher, and 8th grade social studies teacher at North Middle School. It was during my time at North Middle School that I joined the Loudon County Schools aspiring administrators’ program. Concurrently, I completed my graduate studies through Arkansas State University and I was fortunate to serve as interim assistant principal at both North Middle School and Highland Park Elementary School.

On a personal note, I have been married to my wife, Sara, since 2019. Sara currently serves as a guidance counselor at North Middle School. In 2020, we welcomed our son, Charlie into the world. My wife and son are my top priority and I am looking forward to introducing then to the Fort Loudoun Middle School family.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The secret to education lies in respecting the pupil." I firmly believe that the first thing that every school staff member should do is to form genuine, loving relationships with students. In order for students to learn, they must view school as a place of security, safety, and love. It is my belief that every single student should have a positive relationship with one or more members of the school staff. Fort Loudoun Middle School is a place where relationships are a top priority. Once positive relationships are developed, an environment is created where students have the freedom to think, learn, and grow.

The primary role of any school administrator should be to serve all members of the school community. I promise you that I will work tirelessly to do that. I promise that I will listen and I will empathize. Above all, I promise that I will ALWAYS do what is best for students. GO BRAVES!

Blake Harris

Principal

Fort Loudoun Middle School

(865) 458-2026 ext. 1801

[email protected]