HHS welcomes new staff
Harpeth High School has welcomed five new staff members for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Hayden Upperman – Band director
Liliana Spence – Special Education
Maca Ruiz – Spanish
Brian King – Math
Kenneth Albritton - Math

Harpeth High School has welcomed five new staff members for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Hayden Upperman – Band director
Liliana Spence – Special Education
Maca Ruiz – Spanish
Brian King – Math
Kenneth Albritton - Math

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