Board of Education

"The highest of distinctions is service to others."
King George VI

Dr. Nancy williamson, ed.D.
Chairperson
Current Term | 2024-2028
Serving Since 2004

Kevin Byrd
Vice Chairman
Current Term | 2022-2026
Serving Since 2022

Dorothy Watson
Treasurer
Current Term | 2022-2026
Serving Since 2006

Dr. danny cross, O.D.
Member
Current Term | 2024-2028
Serving Since 2004


Mark Matthews
Member
Current Term | 2022-2026
Serving Since 2022

Katie Johnson
Board Secretary

Members of the OSSD Board of Education are elected by citizens living inside the boundaries of the OSSD for four year terms. Members volunteer their time to the service of the school district. 

University of Tennessee
Educators Hall of Honor

On March 31, 2022, Dr. Nancy Williamson was inducted into the University of Tennessee Educators Hall of Honor in recognition of her many years of service to public education in Tennessee. 

Dr. Williamson is also a past president of the Tennessee School Boards Association and has served on the US Department of Education Regional Advisory Committee representing the Appalachian Region. 

Dr. Williamson has served on the OSSD Board of Education since 2004.

Former Board Members

Jason Perry
2018-2022

Stuart Jones
2021-2022
*Appointed to fill a vacancy.