Dianna Preston, Assistant Principal

My name is Diana Preston. I am a native of Smith County and was raised on a tobacco farm in the Smith Hollow in Difficult.  I attended first and second grades at Difficult School.  When it closed in 1964, I completed my elementary Education at Defeated Elementary School. Following my graduation from Smith County High School in 1974, I attended Tennessee Tech and received a Degree in elementary education in 1978.  I received my Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision in 1996.  It has been my privilege to have Taught at Defeated Elementary for my entire career of 32 years.  I teach Seventh grade English, literature, and geography; and eighth grade English
And literature.  I also serve as assistant principal. My husband Donnell works at Dana Corporation.  I am a member of the Montrose Church of Christ. My hobbies are gardening and helping my husband raise cattle.  Cooking for my family is my favorite pastime.