Great visit at Sarah Moore Greene Academy last week seeing #ProjectSEARCH in action and spending time with our teachers. The intentional focus and care on students is making a difference.

Spent time at Norwood Elementary today and was encouraged by the progress underway. Strong leadership, growing instructional consistency, and a clear focus on high expectations are taking root. When adults align around what’s best for kids, real growth follows.

Great visit to New Hopewell Elementary this week. Principal Blaine and his team are using data in smart, practical ways that help teachers adjust instruction in real time and support every learner. Proud of the steady progress they’re making and strong foundation they’re building

Had a great visit at Halls High last week and saw the Academy model in action. Students are getting guaranteed real-world experiences—career exposure, soft skills, and leadership opportunities. Grateful to our teachers, staff, and community for helping make this possible.

I had an incredible visit to Vine Middle this week. The energy in the building was inspiring — students were engaged, teachers were focused, and the sense of pride was everywhere. It’s clear that great things are happening at Vine.

Enjoyed visiting South Knox Elementary today, where teachers are digging into data, building culture, and collaborating to create meaningful learning experiences for students. Grateful for their dedication and heart.

It was incredible this week to see @KnoxSchools students in the Project SEARCH program thriving at Fort Sanders Regional! These young adults are building confidence, independence, and career skills through hands-on learning in a hospital setting.

Visited Chilhowee Intermediate today and left inspired. Every staff member—from administration to teachers to staff—owns the mission of helping every child succeed. That culture of care has spilled into the community, where involvement & support are at an all-time high.

Great visit at Fulton High today—it was good to see a strong start built on collaboration, clear expectations, and teachers using data to drive student success.

Four straight years of districtwide gains are fueled by classrooms like those at Karns Elementary—teachers who plan together, adjust in real time, and never stop improving. Thank you for the work you do for our students.

Today I met with teachers at Gibbs Middle who describe their school as a family. Their care for students, support for one another, and dedication to the community are inspiring.

Had a great visit to Powell HS today where they’re focused on what matters most—supporting great teaching, celebrating student success & building true community. From classrooms to athletics & the arts, they’re committed to keeping students safe, supported & ready for the future.

It was great to see students across the district heading back to school this morning! I wish all our students and staff a fantastic year ahead—especially my daughter, Alex, as she begins her first year in the classroom. I’m proud of you and cheering you on!

15 pallets of water and supplies to schools in the hardest hit areas! Grateful to our Maintenance and Ops teams for pulling this together on short notice. Blessed to be able to support our neighbors in need.

In a rapidly changing economy, we know that students need strong digital skills for success after graduation. I was excited to talk about the district's work to foster STEM education during a visit today with Gov. Bill Lee and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs at L&N STEM Academy.

It was great to be at Holston Middle School this week, and I was excited to visit with performing arts teacher Natalee Elkins, who is one of 9 finalists for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. We’ll be rooting for her as the competition continues!

It was exciting to meet with the district’s talented school leaders as we kicked off the 2024 Principal Institute today! Thanks to our outstanding principals and AP’s, and to Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, who received the district’s first-ever KCS Champion award.

Graduation season has begun, and I'm proud of the Class of 2024 and all the students and educators who have achieved great things this year!

Registered Apprenticeships are a great option for many graduates, and it was exciting to celebrate Youth Apprenticeship Week with students from @HallsHighTN this morning. Thanks to @GlennJacobsTN, Apprenticeship TN, and our industry partners for their support of this model!

Educators have an enormous impact on Knox County, and I’m proud of the remarkable teachers who work for our district. Thank you to all the KCS teachers who make a difference every day!