November 3, 2026 - Next Election Date

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I want to let everyone know that I am running for Johnson City School Board and the reasons why.  

I believe in public education. Does it have its problems —yes. But I also believe that being involved in the process will help to ease those problems. I am a life long Republican and conservative. I believe in less government not more. I also believe in local government and it’s importance.  

All three of my children are graduates of Johnson City schools. They got an amazing education at our schools and I want to give back to a school district that served my family so well. I also know that not everyone has had the same experience in our schools and I would like to strive to have more of our kids get a great education. 

I believe Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are the cornerstones of a good education and we need to keep those at the forefront of our schools.  

I believe that not every student should be on the college track. I am the proud daughter of an airplane mechanic. My dad worked in a vocational industry and was very successful. We have hurt our society by the idea that vocational and technical education is not as good as a college education. We need to encourage students to be successful adults in whatever path they choose whether it be college, career techinical education, the military or directly entering the workforce. 

I will always strive to set the bar high for education in our town. 

Early voting continues through November 3 and Election Day is November 8. I would appreciate your vote. 

If you would like a yard sign please private message me and I will get one out to you. 

Please share this with your Johnson City friends.For more information on Paula go here

 Mr. Tom Hager is a proud  Topper. A 1963 Science Hill graduate and member of the 1962 and 1963  state championship baseball teams. Mr. Hager has served as an elected  school board member for the last 40 years. He also was a member of the  football and basketball teams. In addition, Mr. Hager served the U.S.  Army, 1ST  Cavalry Division in the Vietnam war, 1967-1968.
No individual has had more impact on advancing Johnson City Schools than  Mr. Hager. He first ran for office because he realized, as a probation  officer, the need for comprehensive education to “help people become  productive members of society.”  Hager spent 48 years working for the  Tennessee Department of Probation and Parole and as an investigator for  the public defender's office.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Mr. Hager has worked  tirelessly to ensure Johnson City students have access to an excellent  education, becoming the very role model for what a productive member of  society looks like. Since his election to the Johnson City Board of  Education in 1983, Hager has overseen the construction of four  elementary schools: Fairmont, Lake Ridge, Mountain View, and Woodland,  one middle school: Indian Trail, and the remodeling or expansion of  nearly all other district buildings including a major expansions and  renovations at Cherokee Elementary, Lake Ridge Elementary, Liberty Bell  Middle School, North Side Elementary, Science Hill High School, and  South Side Elementary.
He has served as the board chair multiple times and in 2018 was named  the Tennessee School Board Member of the Year. Having run in at least  eight election cycles, Tom has tirelessly advocated for adequate  education funding. Tom has been the arbiter of consensus in the  boardroom and the voice of wisdom, understanding, and sound judgment.  Mr. Hagar’s passion for the education of Johnson City’s students is  admirable. He has said, “It makes no difference where they want to be  after high school, but they need to get what they need to be successful  in life.” Johnson City Schools is an excellent school system, and  thousands of students have gone on to be successful in life thanks to  the steadfast and diligent work of Tom Hager.
He is supported by his Wife, Harriet A. Hager, Deceased. Daughter,  Rachael. Grandson, Noah Hazell. Granddaughter, Kathy Larsen. Scott  Hazell, Father of Noah Hazell and Kathy Larsen. 

For more information on Kathy go here.    Kathy Hall currently serves  on the Johnson City Board of Education, contributing more than two  decades of steady leadership to the district and taking pride in the  many accomplishments of Johnson City Schools. She has spent several  years as board chairman and currently serves as vice chair. Kathy also  served as President of the Tennessee School Boards Association,  supporting education efforts across the state. Her service has been  recognized with Board Member of the Year honors from both the Tennessee  State PTSA and TSBA.
 

A longtime Johnson City resident, Kathy is retired from a career in  marketing and remains deeply involved in community engagement. She  volunteers with several local organizations, supports literacy and  outreach initiatives, and is active in her church. Kathy and her  husband, Duke, raised their son, Hunter, in Johnson City, where he  graduated from Science Hill. 

My name is Jonathan Kinnick, and I have been on the Johnson City School Board for 8 years.

I came down to Milligan College in the fall of 1984, and I graduated in December of 1987 with a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics. I stayed here and raised my family, with my kids going through the Johnson City schools for K – 12. I had the desire to be on the board for a long time before I ran for School Board, but I lost my late wife to breast cancer 25 years ago when my kids were 4 and 7, and my focus was on getting my kids through school, and I was very involved with helping them excel in their education.

I have owned my own business, Kinnick Consulting, for 33 years. I develop software, setup and maintain servers, workstations, networks, etc., and do computer consulting. Those business and analytical skills have helped with major decision making and problem solving on the School Board, and my technology experience has helped with technology options and decisions.I have been on the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board even longer than the School Board, currently and previously serving as Chair. I am heavily involved in my church, where I have been an Elder for a number of years, and I have led the budget team for over 25 years.

I bicycle a lot, typically riding 150 to 200 miles a week. I used to tell my kids I do it to keep my sanity from having them. I have been happily married to my lovely wife Megan for 4 years.

Again, my name is Jonathan Kinnick, and I would appreciate your vote. For more information on Jonathan go 

http://www.VoteKinnick.org