John Deaton

Interim Principal

Joined The City School family:
2023

Degree(s):

B.A., UMass Boston
MDiv., Memphis Theological Seminary

I was born and raised in North Alabama. I graduated with a double major in Sociology and Vocal Performance from UMass Boston. I have a Master of Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary, and finished the coursework for a Master of Science in Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis at Temple, but stopped short because I was offered a teaching job that I just couldn’t turn down. I taught at a charter school in North Philadelphia for 6 years. Prior to teaching I served for 12 years in various full-time roles as Youth and Music Director, Christian Education Director and served 8 years as Pastor.

I am married with three adult children, and my wife and I just celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary.

I love going to the beach in the Summer, and warming up by the fire in Winter and Fall. I love music and play guitar and sing with the praise team at our church. I write music and create poetry for fun.

I’m looking forward to seeing God exalted this year at The City School, and seeing students’ love for him deepen.

John Deaton

Interim Principal

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