English as a Second Language
About ESL
Rutherford County Schools provides an English as a Second Language program for students who have a primary or home language other than English and qualify for services.
These students receive specialized instruction to ensure that all students, regardless of language proficiency, have access to a quality educational program.
The District Plan and Title III OCR Compliance Report [below] provides a detailed description of Rutherford County's ESL program services.
ESL Information & Resources
ESL District Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nona Hall | ESL Coordinator | (615) 893-5815 | 22148 | halln@rcschools.net |
| Andrea Bontempi | ESL Specialist | (615) 893-5815 | 22122 | bontempia@rcschools.net |
| Clara Fe Rodriguez | Parent Involvement Facilitator | (615) 893-5815 | 22093 | rodriguezc@rcschools.net |
| Ashley Toombs | ESL Data Specialist | (615) 893-5815 | 22084 | |
| Dr. Johnna Paraiso | ESL Instructional Technology Facilitator | (615) 893-5815 | 22094 | paraisoj@rcschools.net |
| Dr. Christine Tennyson | Title I Instructional Coach for ESL | (615)893-5815 | tennysonc@rcschools.net | |
| Kristina Danko | ESL Instructional Facilitator | (615)893-5815 | dankok@rcschools.net | |
| Si Hai | Karen Refugee Liaison | (615) 893-5815 | hais@rcschools.net |