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Bearden High School Counseling Department
8352 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 Phone: 865-539-7800, option "1"
Professional school counselors are certified/licensed professionals with a master's degree or higher in school counseling and are uniquely qualified to address the developmental needs of all students. Professional school counselors deliver a comprehensive school counseling program encouraging all students' academic, career and personal/social development and help all students in maximizing student achievement for all students.
Phone: 865-539-7800, press "1" then "5" then "4"; in district ext 71330
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Sociology- Louisiana State University Master of Public Administration - Louisiana State University Master of Science in Counseling - University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Ms. Nicole Mullinax
Department Chair
Health & Human Sciences & Services (H2S2) Academy Counselor
I grew up in a military family and I moved around a LOT as a kid. I know exactly what it is like to be the new kid at school. After high school, I lived in Louisiana until 2006, where I worked as a purchasing agent and a legislative auditor. When I moved to Knoxville, I realized that I really wanted to work with people and not numbers. I worked with at-risk children in the Knoxville community for 9 years. During that time, I decided to go back to school to become a school counselor. I have been at Bearden since my counseling internship in the Spring of 2016. I look forward to working with you! If you need to set up an appointment with me, please click Here.
Phone: 865-539-7800, press "1" then "6"; in district ext 71329
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Degrees and Certifications:
BS, History, UTK MS, School Counseling, Liberty University
Mr. Brian Tanner
Business, Leadership & Communication (BLC) Academy Counselor
Coach Tanner is a Bulldog through and through! After graduating Bearden High, Mr. Tanner earned a Bachelor's in History from UTK and a Masters in School Counseling at Liberty University. A Bearden faculty member since 2007, Mr. Tanner has served in the classroom and coached football, baseball and track. Additionally, Coach Tanner serves on the Bearden Foundation. Fortunate for you, it is in his current role as a School Counselor where Coach Tanner enjoys supporting students the most.
In his free time, Mr. Tanner enjoys running, golf, and attending Bearden sporting events.
Schedule an appointment with Mr. Tanner
Phone: 865-539-7800, press "1" then "5" then "3"; in district ext 71327
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Degrees and Certifications:
BS Biochemistry, Maryville College MS School Counseling, Liberty University
Mrs. Jessica Floyd
Phone: (865) 539-7800, press "1" then "5" then "2"; in district ext 71426
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Degrees and Certifications:
BS, Psychology/Child & Family, UTK MS, School Counseling, UTK
Mrs. Kathryn Parrott
Class of 2025 School Counselor
I was born and raised in Knoxville and went to high school right here in West Knoxville! I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Studies from the University of Tennessee in 2016. I eventually realized my passion for working with and helping children and adolescents, so I returned to graduate school and earned my Master’s Degree in counseling from the University of Tennessee in 2022. After spending my internship here at Bearden High School for the 2021-2022 school year, I am thrilled to join this counseling team full-time! Bearden High School is a truly special place, and I look forward to working with each and every one of you!
Let’s meet! Schedule an appointment with me here: https://calendly.com/kathryn-parrott/15min
Phone: 865-539-7800, press "1" then "5" then "1"; in district ext 71328
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Degrees and Certifications:
B.S., Human Ecology & Family Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville M.Ed., School Counseling, Carson Newman University
Mrs. Leslie Wiles
This is what I enjoy most about my job: through building relationships, I can help students reach their potential and see opportunities! I learn something as well, as those relationships allow me to see them raise their own families, attend their weddings, and start new cycles of their own legacy.
Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Wiles
Phone: (865) 539-7800, press "1" then "3"; in district ext 71326
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Degrees and Certifications:
BS, Human Development and Family Science, Ohio State MS, School Counseling, UTK
Ms. Samantha Stechschulte
Freshman Counselor, Last Names L-Z
Career & EPSO Counselor
Phone: 865 539-7800, press "1" then "5"; in district ext: 71324
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Degrees and Certifications:
BA from UTK M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt Ed.S. in School Counseling from UTK Certified by the American School Counselors Association as a College Admissions Specialist
Mrs. Susan Bolinger
Director of College Counseling
Susan Bolinger is excited to be at Bearden High School to continue counseling students toward their next steps after high school. Mrs. Bolinger earned her Bachelor's degree at The University of Tennessee and her Masters in Higher Education at Vanderbilt. Mrs. Bolinger also holds an EdS in Schoold Counseling from UT. She has worked in college admissions and college advising, in addition to recently working at Hilton Head Preparatory School and Farragut High School in college counseling. In school year 2019-20, Mrs. Bolinger joined the Bearden School Counseling team where she coordinates college admissions and scholarships in the College Counseling Office.
Phone: 865-539-7809-0 ext 71320
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Mrs. Pam Canon
Phone: 865-539-7800 ext 71325
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Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Katie Allen
School Social Worker
Phone: 865-539-7800 ext 71322
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Mrs. Joanne Rubash
Registrar
Phone: 865-539-7800 ext 71321
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Mrs. Becky Dickerson
School Counseling Secretary and Records Management
