Ms. JoLea Behrens

 My name is JoLea Behrens and it is my sincere honor to be an Assistant Principal at Northshore since 2017. I am excited to be a part of such an amazing team of teachers, students, families and administrators here at Northshore. It is a pleasure to serve our learning community and contribute to a successful school year in every way that I can.

 At Northshore, our staff and administrative team hold the highest standards for all students, while providing a safe and loving environment. We value high expectations for responsibility, respect, and integrity that create a positive atmosphere that promotes both student growth academically and socially.

 As a teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed teaching elementary, middle, and college level classes. I have been fortunate to be an educator in several states: Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and New York. It has been a joy and I must say life is pretty sweet with friends who really are family here at Northshore. 

I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated staff, families, and administrative team to help provide the best educational experience for all of our students. I am blessed with the opportunity to be a part of the Northshore family! 

Assistant Principal

 jolea.behrens@knoxschools.org

Experience in Education

• Northshore Elementary, Assistant Principal, 2017-present
• Gresham Middle, Instructional Coach, 2016-2017
• Pellissippi Community College, 2016-2017 
• NIET/Athens City Schools/Etowah City Schools, Supervisor of TAP, 2013-2016
• South Doyle Middle, 7^th and 8^th grades, 2011-2013
• Northwest Middle, 6^th and 8^th grades, 2008-2011
• Corning, New York, 3^rd grade, 2006-2008
• West Valley Middle, 8^thgrade, 2003-2006
• Midway Elementary, K, 4^th and 8^th grades, 2001-2003
• Middlesboro, Kentucky, 5^th grade, 2000-2001
• Lee, Virginia, 1^st grade, 1999-2000

Education

• Ed.S in Administration, Lincoln Memorial University
• M.S. in Curriculum, Cumberland College
• B.S. in Elementary Education, Lincoln Memorial University