White County assistant school superintendent accepts job at Lakeview Academy

White County Assistant School Superintendent Scott Justus is moving to Lakeview Academy. (photo via wrwh.com)

White County School System’s assistant superintendent has been named middle school director at Lakeview Academy in Gainesville, Lakeview head of school John Simpson announced Wednesday.

“Scott Justus brings over 26 years of experience from two different public school systems to Lakeview,” said Simpson. “I am confident that his experience, plus knowledge of the community will be valuable to the continued growth of Lakeview Academy.”

A school press release said Justus will take on the role of middle school director vacated by Darlene Snyder at the end of the school year.

“Darlene has served Lakeview for almost 20 years, and I am indebted to her for her service to the children and families of Lakeview,” said Simpson.

Before working in the White County School System, Justus was the principal of West Hall High School and a teacher and coach at Chestatee High School and North Hall High School.