Barrett Nelson, who served as principal of Lewisburg school for five years, resigned from that position and is now working as a teacher at the alternative school.

In a memo to superintendent Marshall Kemp dated Nov. 19, Nelson tendered his resignation effective immediately and requested an immediate transfer to the position of teacher in the alternative school. Nelson also offered his resignation as an employee of the Logan County School District effective June 30, 2010.

“I am under emotional strain as a result of the resent events,” Nelson stated in the memo. He asked to use sick days until the Board of Education created a new position for him.

At a special called meeting on November 24, the Logan County Board of Education approved the creation of a new teaching position. Nelson was on the job Monday according to Kemp.

Kemp said the position was created because Stevy Knight, principal of the alternative school, and district personnel director Mike Hurt said it was needed.

Nelson stated that his request for transfer and resignation were voluntary and made “after obtaining the advice of counsel.”

“I have knowingly made this decision and believe it is in my best interest,” Nelson stated.

Associate superintendent Janet Hurt is currently serving as acting principal of the school. Kemp said they would be looking for a new principal but was “not sure how fast we’re going to move on that.”

Attempts to reach Nelson were unsuccessful.