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Federal Programs Department
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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.
External Links
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State Report Card
Tennessee Department of Education Report Card. Use this site to compare statistics from the local Knox County schools with any other county in the state.
Contact Information
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Cheryl Martin
Federal Programs Director
UT Tower4th Floor(865) 594-8009cheryl.martin@knoxschools.orgJudy Pickering
SupervisorUT Tower4th Floor(865) 594-1803judy.pickering@knoxschools.orgSherry Smith
SupervisorUT Tower4th Floor(865) 594-1808sherry.smith2@knoxschools.orgTim BerrySupervisorUT Tower4th Floor(865) 594-9581tim.berry@knoxschools.orgJessica Patterson
Supervisor
UT Tower4th Floor(865) 594-1802jessica.patterson@knoxschools.orgChantay Taylor
SpecialistUT Tower4th Floor(865) 594-1804Janet Bailey-Canada
Specialist
UT Tower4th Floor(865) 594-1110janet.bailey@knoxschools.orgChris StinnettAsset Manager / TechnicianUT Tower4th Floor(865) 594-1809christopher.stinnett@knoxschools.org