CLARKSVILLE, TN – Jaclyn Mefford has been selected as the principal of Barkers Mill Elementary School, beginning the 2026-2027 school year. Mefford is currently an assistant principal at Barkers Mill Elementary School, where she has served in various roles since 2012. Before becoming an assistant principal, she served as a Math Academic Coach K-5 and Interventionist, Multi-Classroom Leader, and fourth and third-grade teacher.
She has served in numerous school-based leadership roles, including CMCSS Teacher Communication Group Representative, TN Purple Star School Award Chairperson, and New Teacher Content Mentor. She earned her M.A.Ed. in Educational Leadership and B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with K-6 certification from Austin Peay State University.