The Lynchburg City School Board has approved the hiring of new school principals for the 2026-27 school year, effective July 1. Dr. Laura Morrison-Hussein has been named principal of Perrymont Elementary School and Jeremy Hutchinson has been named principal of Hutcherson Academy.
At Perrymont Elementary, Dr. Laura Morrison-Hussein will step into the role of principal for the upcoming school year. She brings more than 25 years of educational experience to the position.
Most recently, Dr. Morrison-Hussein served in senior leadership roles with the Department of War Education Activity, a global school system serving military-connected students in schools located throughout the United States, Europe, and the Pacific. She also served as principal at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Her experience includes elementary, middle, and district-level leadership positions.
Jeremy Hutchinson has been named principal of Hutcherson Academy, which serves Pre-Kindergarten students. Mr. Hutchinson brings 17 years of experience in education, including the last 10 years as an administrator at Madison Heights Elementary School in Amherst County Public Schools. Madison Heights Elementary serves as the Pre-K hub for the southern end of Amherst County.
Lynchburg City Schools looks forward to welcoming these experienced educational leaders and the contributions they will make to students, staff, and families across the division.
Since this article was published, the individual announced as principal of E. C. Glass High School has withdrawn and will not assume the position. Dr. Susan Badger has been named interim principal effective July 1, 2026.