Horace Maynard Middle

Principal

Dr. Kilgore began his career in Knox County Schools in Knoxville, Tennessee, holding various roles, including teacher, coach, assistant principal, and night alternative administrator across rural, suburban, and urban schools. In 2022, he became Executive Principal at Horace Maynard Middle School in Union County, where he currently serves. Dr. Kilgore is also an Adjunct Professor at Grand Canyon University in the College of Education graduate program.

He has been actively involved in education leadership, serving on committees such as the Discipline Policy Committee and the Principals’ Institute for Knox County Schools. Dr. Kilgore completed the Aspiring Principals Program and Leadership programs for both Union County and East Tennessee. He completed the Rural Principal Network in 2024-2025 and currently serves as a board member for Leadership Union County.

Dr. Kilgore has presented at numerous educational conferences, including the Tennessee Partners in Education Conference, the International Institute for Restorative Practices World Conference, and the Southeastern Behavioral Health Conference. He has also been published in the Tennessee Association of Middle Schools Journal and presented for the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents.