Lakeview Names New Director

Veteran teacher, coach, and administrator Scott Justus has been named Middle School Director at Lakeview Academy, announced John Simpson, Lakeview head of school.

 

     “Scott Justus brings over 26 years of experience from two different public school systems to Lakeview,” said Simpson.  “I am confident that his experience, plus knowledge of the community will be valuable to the continued growth of Lakeview Academy.”

 

     Justus is currently assistant superintendent of schools in White County and will assume the Middle School Director position being vacated by Darlene Snyder at the close of the school year. 

 

     “Darlene has served Lakeview for almost 20 years, and I am indebted to her for her service to the children and families of Lakeview,” said Simpson. 

 

     Prior to working in the White County School System, Justus was the principal of West Hall High School. During his 12 years at West Hall, he was also assistant principal, facilities manager, school information system coordinator, and athletic director.

 

     His experience also includes teaching at Chestatee High School and North Hall High School and coaching (baseball and football) at Chestatee and North Hall High School.

 

     Justus earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southwestern College and State University and a master’s of education from North Georgia College and State University.  His education and leadership specialist degree is from Lincoln Memorial University.

 

     Justus and his wife, Dawn, are the parents of two children, Hudson and Layton.