McMinn County Director of Schools Julie Goodin has died.

Dr. Goodin was appointed to the post over the summer after the retirement of Dr. Lee Parkison.

She was a product of McMinn County Schools, having graduated from McMinn Central, where she was a top student athlete.

She went on to play basketball at Clemson University.

Dr. Goodin worked her way up in the school system, from substitute teacher, to bus driver, teacher, administrator, and Director of Schools.

Mickey Blevins, a former McMinn County superintendent, said, "She loved her family deeply. She loved her schools and students. This is a devastating loss to all of us. Many and strong prayers for the family and our schools in the days ahead!"

McMinn County Schools and Central Office in McMinn County will be closed on Friday, Oc

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