Renee Kelly, who has been school director of Emerald Academy, a public charter school, has replaced Dr. Clifford Davis as chief of staff for Knox County Schools Superintendent Bob Thomas. …
Community partners boost Maynard, Christenberry
The power of partnerships was on display at two KCS elementary schools near the end of the spring semester.
At Maynard Elementary, community leaders and school officials celebrated the opening of …
Y gets big boost from SunTrust Foundation
The SunTrust Foundation has given a $275,000 grant to the YMCA of East Tennessee to expand its youth development programs that focus on financial wellness, academics, leadership and well-being.
Jim Dickson, CEO of the local …
Gibson joins CAK as administrative officer
Christian Academy of Knoxville has announced the appointment of Terry Gibson as chief administrative officer. Gibson brings a wealth of knowledge with a background in business to help the school …
Lonsdale students celebrate new playground
Nevaeh Phelan is usually dizzy when she steps off of the “spinner,” a new piece of playground equipment at Lonsdale Elementary.
But the fifth-grader said she likes the apparatus – a …
Local students shine at National History Day
Seven students from Knox and Blount counties were among the 13 Tennessee students who took top honors at the 2019 National History Day competition held at the University of Maryland …
Classroom Q&A: Michael Rodgers, Maynard/South Knox
A native of Williamsburg, Va., Michael Rodgers moved to East Tennessee to study music at Knoxville College. After graduating, he earned a master’s degree at the University of Tennessee and …
New principals for Bearden High, Kelley Academy
Debbie Sayers is the new head principal of Bearden High School. She replaces principal Jason Myers, who has been promoted to executive director of student supports. Myers replaces Melissa Massie …