Logan-Rogersville R-VIII

The Logan-Rogersville Board of Education accepted the retirement of Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Katzin at its October 15, 2025, meeting. Dr. Katzin will retire at the conclusion of her 2025-2026 contract, marking the end of a remarkable 29-year career in education.

A lifelong Wildcat, Dr. Katzin began her journey in the Logan-Rogersville School District as a kindergartner in 1980. Inspired by the educators who shaped her life, she returned years later to dedicate her career to serving students, staff, and the community that raised her.

Throughout her time in education, Dr. Katzin has been known for her dedication to students, her support of staff, and her unwavering commitment to the Wildcat community. She has played an integral role in district leadership, always keeping students at the heart of her work.

During her tenure at LR, Dr. Katzin served in the following ways:

• Taught second grade for eight years.
• Served four years as Assistant Principal at the Upper Elementary.
• Led the Logan-Rogersville Elementary school for 12 years as Principal.
• Served five years as the Assistant Superintendent. 
• Spent countless hours involved in local community groups including being a founding member of the Community Foundation of Rogersville, through which she was recognized with the Board Member of Excellence Award in 2019. 
• Organized two successful Guinness World Record events.
• Provided oversight for multiple bond construction projects, providing updated spaces for learning and activities. 

Board of Education President Sara Tipton expressed gratitude, saying, “The Logan-Rogersville Board of Education congratulates Dr. Katzin on her retirement. From Wildcat student to district leader, she has embodied the values that define LR and leaves behind a legacy of leadership, care, and community pride.”

Dr. Katzin shared her reflections on retirement:
“The Logan-Rogersville School District has been part of my life for 42 years. From my first day as a kindergartner to my years serving as assistant superintendent, this district has shaped me in countless ways. I am deeply grateful for the teachers, mentors, colleagues, and students who have walked this journey with me. The Wildcat Spirit is alive and well, and I know it will continue to thrive. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.”

The search for the next assistant superintendent will begin over the coming weeks. The plan will be to present a recommendation for hire at the December Board of Education meeting.