Federal Programs Department

  • Our Mission
    Our purpose is to serve, support and partner with our Title I schools to ensure that all resources are utilized effectively so each student receives a high quality education and is prepared for college and future careers. 
     
    Our Vision
    We endeavor to become a strategic thought partner with our schools by assisting with data analysis to optimize resource allocation, serving as a sounding board for strategies and innovation, monitoring progress, and holding each school accountable for student achievement.  As a result of our intentions and actions, we will significantly close the achievement gap for economically disadvantaged students.

Title I Overview

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    Federal Programs support schools across the district to ensure all resources are utilized effectively so each student receives a high-quality education and is prepared for college and future careers.
     
    The purpose of Title I is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.
     

Contact Information

  • Cheryl Martin

    Federal Programs Director

    UT Tower
    4th Floor
    (865) 594-8009
    cheryl.martin@knoxschools.org
     

    Judy Pickering

    Supervisor
    UT Tower
    4th Floor
    (865) 594-1803
    judy.pickering@knoxschools.org
     

    Sherry Smith

    Supervisor
    UT Tower
    4th Floor
    (865) 594-1808
    sherry.smith2@knoxschools.org
     
    Tim Berry
    Supervisor
    UT Tower
    4th Floor
    (865) 594-9581
    tim.berry@knoxschools.org

     

    Jessica Patterson

    Supervisor

    UT Tower
    4th Floor
    (865) 594-1802
    jessica.patterson@knoxschools.org
     

    Chantay Taylor

    Specialist
    UT Tower
    4th Floor
    (865) 594-1804
     

    Janet Bailey-Canada

    Specialist

    UT Tower
    4th Floor
    (865) 594-1110
    janet.bailey@knoxschools.org
     
    Chris Stinnett
    Asset Manager / Technician
    UT Tower
    4th Floor
    (865) 594-1809
    christopher.stinnett@knoxschools.org