Duncan Named Interim Director at Hollow Rock-Bruceton After Hebrard Resignation

BRUCETON (December 15) — David Duncan was appointed interim director of the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District for the spring 2026 semester at a special called meeting of the Board of Education Monday following the sudden and unexpected resignation of Dr. Myles Hebrard from the position during the December 8 meeting.

Duncan previously served as Hollow Rock-Bruceton's director from 2013 until 2021, when he retired after four decades in education.

Prior to his first tenure in Bruceton, Duncan was the McKenzie Middle School principal from 2009-2013 and assistant principal and coach at McKenzie High School from 2000-2009.

Since his retirement as director, Duncan has served on the MHS football coaching staff.

Duncan takes over as interim director on January 7, 2026, when Hebrard's resignation goes into effect.

Hebrard said as he announced his departure, “I want to say thank you to each of you, and that I’m honored that you selected me as your Director of Schools in 2021. I’m thankful and appreciative for the opportunity and will assist you as you need me in the transition."

He added, “Thank you again for your belief in the students.”

Dr. Hebrard accepted the position of supervisor of student services at Robertson County Schools, north of Nashville.

Hollow Rock-Bructeon School Board Chairman Brad Hurley called the surprise resignation a "challenge." He told The Banner, "You don't want someone to leave in the middle of the [school] year."

Hurley said that Duncan's previous knowledge and experience would make the transition smoother and would be particularly valuable when the district is preparing a budget for the next fiscal year, when a new director will presumably take over.