Dr. Jayson Nave's love for Jesus Christ, his wife and family, children, a passion for serving through education and athletics, along with the belief in the transforming power of education have been the catalysts for the past twenty years of his service. 

He has served as a principal, an assistant principal, an athletic director, a teacher, a coach, an educational author, presenter, and consultant.  His service has taken him through primary, elementary, middle, high school, and college levels of teaching and learning, along with helping many schools and districts throughout the nation learn core building blocks for creating outstanding school cultures.  Dr. Nave earned his Bachelors degree from King College in Bristol, Tennessee, then furthered his education through Lincoln Memorial University, where he earned his Masters and Educational Specialist degrees, and then at East Tennessee State University, earning his Doctor of Education and Educational Administration. 

Alongside his family, Dr. Nave serves the Sevier County community through coaching  baseball, basketball, and tennis. Dr. Nave is blessed with a fantastic wife, Julie, along with three children Joslin, Jenna, and Jackson who all attend Sevier County Schools.

With an eager heart, Dr. Nave is excited to serve Sevierville Primary School teachers, staff, students, and community. Please feel free to contact him with any questions.