Dr.
Adrienne Battle Koger currently serves as the Executive Principal of Antioch
High School in Antioch, TN. Antioch High School is the second largest high
school in Metropolitan Nashville Public School System and serves approximately
2,000 students. Prior to Dr. Koger’s Executive Principal appointment she served
as the Academic Principal and Principal of the Academy of Medical Science &
Research at Glencliff High School. During her two year tenure she was nominated
as Assistant Principal of the Year by her fellow administrators, teachers and
business partners. She also has served as the Principal and Assistant Principal
at East Academy, taught 6th and 7th grade at Dalewood
Middle School, Athletic Coach, Athletic Director, Department Lead Teacher,
Content Lead Teacher, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Educational
Administration at Tennessee State University and the University of Phoenix.
Dr. Koger
is an alumna of Metro Schools, graduating from John Overton High School. After
graduating she accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Missouri State University
where she later received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She later
continued her advanced studies at Tennessee State University where she obtained
her Master’s, Educational Specialist and Doctoral degrees, becoming one of the
youngest African American females to do so in school history. As a doctoral student and Adjunct Professor
at Tennessee State University, she had
the distinguished honor of being nominated and awarded a Barbara Jackson
Scholar through the University Council of Educational Leadership and American Educational
Research Association. Additionally, she
has served on the Board of Directors for the H.O.Y.A.S Foundation (Helping Our
Youth Achieve Success), volunteered with YMCA annual mentor and fundraising
events and has received the Civic Award for her community service through MNPD
and MNPS.
Through Dr. Koger’s many professional experiences,
she has a unique perspective on how to be a transformational leader within
education and the community. As a result of her hard work and dedication in the
field of education and in the community, she has earned the respect of those
around her. She is a proud wife and daughter. Her hobbies include running, reading
and traveling with her family. She is a role model for youth and the students
that she serves.
