With 32 years of experience in education, Dr. Tate has served as a classroom teacher, team leader, curriculum specialist, adjunct professor, and school administrator. For the past 11 years, he has served as an assistant principal at Dobyns-Bennett. Beyond his tenure at D-B, his experience includes serving as an educator in Hawkins County, at East Tennessee State University, and supporting the work of the Tennessee Department of Education, including as Chairman of the State Textbook Commission. He holds membership in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM).

"Dr. Tate brings a wide range of experience and skills to the principalship of Dobyns-Bennett, and we are excited at what his leadership will bring to the D-B community," said Dr. Chris Hampton, Kingsport City Schools Superintendent. "Dr. Tate has demonstrated great care for and has made great investments in the students and staff at Dobyns-Bennett. His experiences and skills have uniquely qualified him to move Dobyns-Bennett forward. When you combine his skillset with his love of Dobyns-Bennett, he is absolutely the right person at the right time to lead D-B."
 
Dr. Tate holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from East Tennessee State University (ETSU), a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from ETSU, an Educational Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University, and a Doctorate degree in Mathematics/Mathematics Education from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
 
“I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve the students and staff of Dobyns-Bennett High School,” said Dr. Tate. “I look forward to continuing the commitment to excellence that Dobyns-Bennett High School and Kingsport City Schools exemplifies through its talented students and dedicated staff. I hope to work with our staff to inspire students to pursue their passions and reach their full potential, while working with the administrative team to create a supportive environment that cultivates growth and learning.”