Chattanooga Christian Names Landon Gray Head of School
The school appointed its Upper School head to lead the institution after the prior head of school resigned on October 31.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in People
Chattanooga Christian School announced Landon Gray as its new head of school, effective immediately, after Matt Covey resigned from the position on October 31. Gray is currently the school's Upper School head and a graduate of the school who has three children enrolled in the Lower School.
Why it matters
The leadership change follows the abrupt resignation of the school's head, and the appointment of an internal candidate with long ties to the institution signals continuity for Chattanooga families. The board chair's email to parents about Covey's departure shows the school moved to communicate the transition directly to its community.
The appointment took effect immediately following the November 9, 2026 announcement, with Gray's three children currently enrolled in the Lower School. The announcement did not disclose the reasons for Matt Covey's October 31 resignation or any changes planned under new leadership.
The players
Chattanooga Christian School
A private school in Chattanooga, Tennessee that announced the leadership change.
Landon Gray
The school's former Upper School head and alumnus, now serving as head of school.
Matt Covey
The former head of school who resigned on October 31, 2026.
The details
Chattanooga Christian School announced the appointment in an email to parents, naming Landon Gray as head of school. Gray previously served as Upper School head and is a graduate of the school.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: Matt Covey resigned as head of school.
November 4, 2026: The board chair emailed parents about Covey's departure.
November 9, 2026: The school announced Landon Gray as new head of school.
Market Landscape
The appointment of an Upper School head to lead the school reflects an internal succession path rather than an outside search. Private schools in the Chattanooga area often fill top leadership through such promotions when a sitting head departs.
Families with students at Chattanooga Christian School will now deal with Gray as the school's leader rather than Covey, and the school has not announced any changes to tuition or programs. Parents seeking details about the transition can contact the school directly.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions at private schools often shape enrollment and parent confidence, so Chattanooga families should watch for communications from the new head about the school's direction. Parents with questions can reach out to school administration for updates.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Timesfreepress.
