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Academics
Amy Baltimore
K-5 School Counseling Supervisor
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Kaitlyn Benevides
School Library Information Specialist
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Amy Berryhill
PD Center Administrative Assistant
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Andrea Bontempi
ESL Specialist
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Mary Ann Bradshaw
Administrative Assistant - Assessment and Data Analysis
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615-893-5812 ext. 22861
Christine Bryan
6-12 School Counseling Supervisor
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Dr. Kelly Chastain
Chief Academic Officer
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Kristina Danko
ESL Specialist
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Elizabeth Davis
Extended Learning Supervisor
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Dr. Season Epps
Title II Elementary Math Specialist
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Stephanie Finley
Science and STEM Specialist 6-8
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Melinda Fleischer
Math Specialist, 6-8
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Dr. Chatoria Franklin
9-12 Science Specialist
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Dr. Mark Gullion
Director of Special Populations, Federal Programs, RTI & Title I
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Ann Haley
Elementary Coordinator
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Dr. Lindsay Halford
Fine Arts Coordinator
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Cindy Hayes
ELA Specialist, 6-8
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Adam Keeton
ELA Specialist, 9-12
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Lisa Kegler
K-5 ELA Instructional Specialist
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Patrick King
Materials Center
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Marcie Leeman
Professional Development Center supervisor
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Brian Lewis
CTE Specialist
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Dr. Susan Loveless
Elementary Math Specialist
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Kim Marable
Assessment and Accountability Specialist
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615-893-5812 ext. 22204
Dr. Amber Matuszewski
Teach Now Math and Science Specialist
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Jeff McCann
School Choice Coordinator
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Cherri McCrary
Instructional Technology Specialist, certified teacher:1-8
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Johnna Paraiso
ESL Instructional Technology Facilitator
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Pamela Parker, Ed.S
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Tyra Pilgrim
CTE Coordinator
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Patricia Pipes
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(615) 893-5812 Ext. 22072
Dr. Dawn Poole
Secondary Coordinator
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Barbara Powers
Middle School Coordinator
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Kyle Prince
Math Specialist, 9-12
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Lee Ramsey
Secondary Social Studies Specialist
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Russell Rector
JROTC Director
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Kathy Richardson
PD Center Administrative Assistant
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Debra Rideout
Material Center Supervisor
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Clara Fe Rodriguez
ESL Parent Involvement Facilitator
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Peggy Sartain
Administrative Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction
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Vickie Stem
Elementary Science and Social Studies Specialist
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Meagan Turnbow
ESL Coordinator
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Ira Turner
JROTC Coordinator
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Dr. Larissa Westerfield
Coordinator of Teaching and Learning
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Kevin Whittington
Assessment & Accountability Coordinator
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615-893-5812 ext. 22172
Annie Williams
Adult High School & RCS Online Specialist
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Jeannie Williams
Instructional Technology Coordinator
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Karen Williams
K-5 Elementary ELA Specialist
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Athletics Department
Chris Harris
Athletic Director
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Brad Rohling
Athletic Training Coordinator
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Attendance Department
Tory Atwood
Director of Student Information and Accountability
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Sammi Best
Attendance Teacher
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Buford Brewer Jr.
Attendance Teacher
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Gwen Dyer
Attendance Teacher
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Kim Edwards
Part-time Attendance Coordinator
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Angie Gardner
Attendance Teacher
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Kim Garrott
Attendance Teacher
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Chris Glover
Attendance Teacher
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Mary Howell
Student Information Analyst
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Shane Morgan
Coordinator of Enrollment Forecasting and Boundary Planning
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Rachel Reasonover
Student Information Analyst
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Pat Reneau
Attendance Teacher
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Amy Smith
Student Information Analyst
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Debbie Smotherman
Student Information Analyst / Homeschool Contact
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Budget & Finance Department
Debbie Casteel
Payroll
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615-893-5815 x. 22023
Shannon Caywood
Special Projects Accountant
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615-893-5815 Ext. 22222
Bonnie Cox
Payroll Accountant - Classified
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615-893-5815 x. 22022
Dorissa Davis
Administrative Assistant
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615-893-5815 ext. 22206
Jeanette Egly
Staff Accountant
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615-893-5815 x. 22034
Cynthia Hamilton
Accountant - School Nutrition
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Laura Harle
Bookkeeper Support
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615-893-5815 ext 22076
Candy Higgs
Accounts Payable
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615-893-5815 x. 22164
Alyssa Kimbro
Accounts Payable
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615-893-5815 Ext. 22024
Cindy Kubly
Accounts Payable
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615-893-5815 x. 22025
Karen Ladd
Payroll Accountant - Certified
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615-893-5815 x. 22020
Melanie Lanier
Finance Director
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615-893-5815 x. 22016
Kathy Meador
Federal Accountant
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615-893-5815 x. 22019
Lynn Pater
Purchasing Director
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615-893-5815 x. 22015
Terry Reissner
Payroll
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615-893-5815 x. 22047
JoAnne Robichaud
Purchasing Agent
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615-893-5815 x. 22108
Brian Runion
Chief Finance Officer
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615-893-5815 Ext. 22026
Sharon Wilson
Accountant / Bookkeeper Support
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615-893-5815 x. 22017
Career & Technical Education
Brian Lewis
CTE Specialist
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Dr. Amber Matuszewski
Teach Now Math and Science Specialist
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Tyra Pilgrim
CTE Coordinator
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Rosalin Scales
CTE Administrative Assistant
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Communications Department
James Evans, APR
Chief Communications Officer
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615-893-5812
Barton Henley
Communications Specialist
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Kayla Hurt
Central Office Customer Service
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Cory Ann McCormack
Administrative Assistant
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Mealand Ragland
Communications Specialist
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Marcia Speis
Central Office Customer Service
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Director of Schools' Office
Kay Martin
Deputy Director
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James Sullivan
Director of Schools (As of July 1, 2022)
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Dawn Williams
Executive Administrative Assistant
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Esmeralda Wilson
Admin Assistant
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Engineering & Construction Department
Tony Faulk
Project Manager
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Jennifer Hopkins
Administrative Assistant
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Trey Lee
Chief Operations Officer
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Mike Moore
Project Manager
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Dillon Potter
Project Manager
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Bryan Yarbrough
Project Manager
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English as a Second Language
Andrea Bontempi
ESL Specialist
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Kristina Danko
ESL Specialist
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Dr. Mark Gullion
Director of Special Populations, Federal Programs, RTI & Title I
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Johnna Paraiso
ESL Instructional Technology Facilitator
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Clara Fe Rodriguez
ESL Parent Involvement Facilitator
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Ashley Toombs
ESL Data Specialist
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Meagan Turnbow
ESL Coordinator
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Federal Programs
Michelle Carter
Federal Programs Specialist (Parent Engagement and Neglected/Delinquent Programs)
Email Michelle Carter
Elizabeth Davis
Extended Learning Supervisor
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Dr. Mark Gullion
Director of Special Populations, Federal Programs, RTI & Title I
Email Dr. Mark Gullion
Cindy McCreery
Title I Advocate for ATLAS Students
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Corey Mullins
Title I ESL District Instructional Coach
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Kisha Napper
Title I ATLAS Advocate
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Tina Perkins
Federal Programs Administrative Assistant
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Laura Schofield
Federal Programs Specialist (Staff Development and Non-Public School Participation)
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Fine Arts
Dr. Lindsay Halford
Fine Arts Coordinator
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Human Resources
Brittainy Alexander
Human Resources Classified Employment Analyst
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Daritza Alvarez
HR Analyst
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Andrea Anthony
Chief Personnel and Student Services Officer
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Phylicia Bernard
Benefits Specialist/FMLA
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Ashley Bynum
Administrative Assistant
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Laura Caban
Certified Employment Analyst & Licensing
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Teka Canady
Benefits Specialist
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Suzette Cupples
Senior Benefits Specialist
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Janet Flannery
Coordinator of New Teacher Programs and Recruitment
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Shelby Grau
Benefits Specialist/STD-LTD
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Emily Marshall
Teach Now CTE Specialist
Email Emily Marshall
615-893-5812 ext. 22163
Kris Marshall
TEAM and Certified Analyst
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Dr. Amber Matuszewski
Teach Now Math and Science Specialist
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Shannon Perkins
Benefits Specialist
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Renee Pope
Administrative Assistant
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Donna Sandidge
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
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Brian Sears
Human Resources Director
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Kirstin Taylor
Certified Employment Analyst & Licensing
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Information Technology
Eric Bargatze
Technical Support Specialist
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Brad Barnes
Technical Support Specialist
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Matthew Brown
Technical Support Specialist
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Dennis Krabill
Technical Support Specialist
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John McDaniel
Technical Support Specialist
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Matt Parker
Technical Support Specialist
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Steve Solomon
IT Coordinator
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Arden Ward
Technical Support Specialist
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Instructional Technology
Jennifer Brooks
District Instructional Technology Specialist
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Kim Cing
District Instructional Technology SPED Coach
Email Kim Cing
Mandy Johnson
District Integration Specialist
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Cherri McCrary
Instructional Technology Specialist, certified teacher:1-8
Email Cherri McCrary
Delina Ptaszek
Administrative Assistant, Instructional Technology
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Jeannie Williams
Instructional Technology Coordinator
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Legal
Ashley Dumat
Assistant General Counsel
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Pierrecia Lyons
Title IX Coordinator
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Monika Ridley
General Counsel
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Stacy Wallace
Paralegal
Email Stacy Wallace
Maintenance
Tommy Hines
Assistant Director of Maintenance
Email Tommy Hines
Andrea Pinkerton
Administrative Assistant - Maintenance
Email Andrea Pinkerton
Nancy Porter
Email Nancy Porter
Michael Walls
Director of Maintenance
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Professional Development Center
Amy Berryhill
PD Center Administrative Assistant
Email Amy Berryhill
Marcie Leeman
Professional Development Center supervisor
Email Marcie Leeman
Kathy Richardson
PD Center Administrative Assistant
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RCS Assessments
Mary Ann Bradshaw
Administrative Assistant - Assessment and Data Analysis
Email Mary Ann Bradshaw
615-893-5812 ext. 22861
Kim Marable
Assessment and Accountability Specialist
Email Kim Marable
615-893-5812 ext. 22204
Patricia Pipes
Email Patricia Pipes
(615) 893-5812 Ext. 22072
Kevin Whittington
Assessment & Accountability Coordinator
Email Kevin Whittington
615-893-5812 ext. 22172
RTI2 - Response to Instruction and Intervention
Janice Fox
RTI District Coach
Email Janice Fox
Dr. Mark Gullion
Director of Special Populations, Federal Programs, RTI & Title I
Email Dr. Mark Gullion
Pamela Parker, Ed.S
Email Pamela Parker, Ed.S
School Counseling
Amy Baltimore
K-5 School Counseling Supervisor
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Christine Bryan
6-12 School Counseling Supervisor
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School Nutrition
Melisa Barrett
Inventory Specialist
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Robyn Barrett
Free & Reduced Specialist
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Kathy Bassette
Field Supervisor
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Andrea Congleton
Assistant School Nutrition Director
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Tonya Patient
Field Supervisor
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Tara Russell
Field Supervisor
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Eric Smith
School Nutrition Coordinator
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Sally Srodka
Field Supervisor
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School Safety
Sean Martin
Assistant Safety Director
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Patty Oeser
Safety Director
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Special Education
Misty Brooks
Lead School Psychologist
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Courtney Brown
Supervisor of Gifted Services
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Jeri Carmichael
TVI
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Kim Cing
District Instructional Technology SPED Coach
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Dr. Mary Grace Croasdaile, OTD OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist
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Dr. Linda Dohnal
Special Education Supervisor
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Katie Fann
Lead Behavior Specialist
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Tammy Glidden
Lead PT
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Dr. Mark Gullion
Director of Special Populations, Federal Programs, RTI & Title I
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Kate Kasuboski
Special Education Supervisor
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Daniela Lamphear
SpEd Spanish Interpreter
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615-893-5815 22155
Dr. Devolla Moorman, NCSP
Special Education Supervisor
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Christa Morgan
Special Education Supervisor
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Annie Ralston
Special Education District Coordinator
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Angela Shofner, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lead Speech Language Pathologist
Email Angela Shofner, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jeanette Whittington
Special Education Admin. Asst. and Edplan
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Tracy Wise
Lead Social Worker
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Student Services
Amy Baltimore
K-5 School Counseling Supervisor
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Tommie Barrett
504 Specialist
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Karen Meador
504 specialist
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Student Services - ATLAS
Jessica Johnson
ATLAS Liaison
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Debbie Mankin
ATLAS
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Cindy McCreery
Title I Advocate for ATLAS Students
Email Cindy McCreery
Kisha Napper
Title I ATLAS Advocate
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Student Services - Coordinated School Health
Holly Patterson
Assistant, Coordinated School Health
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Jenna Stitzel
Coordinated School Health Supervisor
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Student Services - Health Services
Shanna Groom
Health Services Coordinator
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Transportation Services
Dawn Ashley
Compliance and Safety Supervisor
Email Dawn Ashley
615-893-5815 ext. 22190
Wanda Barnett
Transportation Director
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615-893-5815 ext. 22144
Elizabeth Brown
Routing Coordinator
Email Elizabeth Brown
615-893-5815 ext. 22149
Sassah Gardner
AM Dispatch / Customer Service
Email Sassah Gardner
615-895-8656 ext. 22194
Tammy Gilliland
Routing Supervisor
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615-893-5815 ext. 22101
Renae Honcoop
Video Coordinator
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615-893-5815 ext. 22105
Theresa Knox
Receptionist
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Suzie Lannom
Edulog Coordinator
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615-893-5815 ext. 22129
Emily Moss
Transportation Compliance Coordinator
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615-893-5815 ext. 22192
Brooklyn Pendergrast
Admin Assistant/ Payroll
Email Brooklyn Pendergrast
615-893-5815 ext. 22193
Angie Petry
Customer Service Supervisor
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615-893-5815 ext. 22227
Angela Puckett
Dispatch / Routing
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Kathy Todd
Special Ed. Edulog Coordinator
Email Kathy Todd
615-893-5815 ext. 22107
Kyle West
Bus Inspection Coordinator
Email Kyle West
615-893-5815 ext. 22106
Michael Yarlett
Technology Technician
Email Michael Yarlett
615-893-5815 ext. 22195
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