School

Jon Day appointed assistant head of school at CAK

The Christian Academy of Knoxville has announced Jon Day, current CAK high school principal, recently appointed assistant head of school.

“Jon has served as CAK’s high school principal for the past year, providing steady leadership during a season of transition and growth,” a CAK press release stated. “In his time as principal, Jon has earned the respect of both students and faculty through his calm and engaged leadership, thoughtful decision-making and genuine care for the CAK community.

“Students know him as a principal who listens and leads with integrity while teachers value his support, clarity and commitment to academic excellence,” the release added.

“Jon has demonstrated exceptional leadership in our high school,” head of school Rich Fulford said. “He leads with wisdom, humility and a deep understanding of our mission.

“His ability to build trust with students, faculty and families has been evident from day one, and I am confident he will serve CAK well in this expanded role,” Fulford added.

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To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must earn a minimum 3.5 grade-point average out of a possible 4.0 while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework. The Dean’s List is the highest academic recognition given by the school at the end of each semester.