Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. I'm very excited and honored to be starting the school year as the head football coach at Terry High School. This is my eleventh year as an educator. I have had the opportunity to teach in various school districts across the state, giving me a unique perspective on students, academic practices, and successful school cultures. My goal as a teacher is to have every student reach their academic and athletic potential while encouraging my student athletes to be their very best. 

I'm originally from Taylorsville, MS. I graduated from Taylorsville High School in 2005 and USM in 2010 with a BA in History . Upon graduating, Hattiesburg, MS became my home for the next 5 years.  I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids and coaching football, and going to the gym. I will be teaching Psychology and Sociology. My coaching duties are assistant varsity football and head girls track and field. Please contact me by email. I check it several times a day and at night. kthigpen@hinds.k12.ms.us.