Administration
Scott Kent
Principal
Scott Kent serves as the principal of Innovation Academy, where his pragmatic approach to education emphasizes the importance of integrating STEM disciplines with creative thinking. With a solid foundation in both English and Computer Science, Scott advocates for a curriculum that encourages students to explore the intersections of technology and the humanities. At Innovation Academy, he focuses on creating a learning environment that is both challenging and relevant, connecting classroom learning with real-world applications. Scott also values community involvement, working to foster partnerships with parents and local businesses to enrich the educational experience. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to providing students with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Agnes Browning
Assistant Principal
Agnes Browning brings extensive knowledge from 20+ years of experience in private and public high schools. She is particularly passionate about innovative work in Design Thinking and fostering meaningful learning experiences to students. She started her career in education in France and taught ESOL and French at Norcross High School and Johns Creek High School where she also served as an Administrative Assistant. During her tenure at The Lovett School, she focused her work on designing and developing authentic and project-based curriculum for world language courses. She became increasingly involved in innovative learning experiences and joined Lab Atlanta as their Coordinator of Transdisciplinary Projects and Sustainability. In this role, she co-taught a course on design and innovation, worked closely with Atlanta-based civic, business, and education leaders to design creative learning experiences for students.
Scott Hetherington
Assistant Principal
Scott Hetherington brings a wealth of experience in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and student support. Before joining IA, he served as the Math Department Chair at Alpharetta High School, where he taught AP Calculus BC and International Baccalaureate (IB) Analysis and Approaches. He has also taught Dual Enrollment (DC) courses, giving him a strong background in preparing students for advanced academic pathways. Additionally, he was an Assistant Principal at Milton High School and a Coordinator of Innovative Curriculum for Fulton County Schools, where he played a key role in developing the academic foundation of FCS Innovation Academy itself.
Jessica Lundy
Curriculum Assistant Principal
Jessica Lundy joined Innovation Academy as the Curriculum Assistant Principal in 2022. Before Innovation Academy, she worked for three years at North Springs High School, serving in the roles of instructional coach, graduation coach, testing coordinator, and 504 coordinator. She also led and collaborated on special projects including, scheduling, Gear Up Days, and designing and implementing professional development. Jessica began her career in Fulton County Schools in 2018 as a math teacher at Centennial High School. Prior to moving to Georgia, Jessica was a founding staff member of Lead Academy High School in Nashville, TN. Jessica graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in International Business with emphasis in Economics and Spanish before joining Teach for America. She holds a Masters of Art in Teaching with an emphasis in 7 – 12 Mathematics from Christian Brothers University, a Master Teacher certification from the Nation Academy of Advanced Teacher Education, and a Tier 1 Leadership certification from the University of West Georgia.