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Welcome the 2018-2019 Cohort of the Innovative Leaders Institute

The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network is pleased to announce the 2018-2019 cohort for the Innovative Leaders Institute – a year-long professional learning opportunity designed to train highly effective principals, assistant principals, and school leaders to infuse a STEM culture in their school through innovative leadership and instructional strategies. School leaders were selected to participate in the program […]Read more The post Welcome the 2018-2019 Cohort of the Innovative Leaders Institute appeared first on Tennessee STEM Innovation Network.

The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network is pleased to announce the 2018-2019 cohort for the Innovative Leaders Institute – a year-long professional learning opportunity designed to train highly effective principals, assistant principals, and school leaders to infuse a STEM culture in their school through innovative leadership and instructional strategies. School leaders were selected to participate in the program through a competitive application process.

“The Institute is designed to incorporate effective leadership strategies based upon research and best practices that drive innovation at the building level,” said Sandy Watkins, Director of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network. “Our leadership teams will inspire faculty members to transform classroom practices from traditional to innovative learning environments and better prepare our Tennessee students for success.”

The Institute is led by faculty from several 2018 Tennessee STEM Designated Schools. The instructors include Becky Ashe, Principal of L&N STEM Academy in Knoxville, TN; Dr. Tony Donen, Principal of STEM School Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN; Andy Demster, Principal of Maxine Smith STEAM Academy in Memphis, TN; Shanna Hensley, Principal of D-B Excel in Kingsport, TN; Dr. Catherine Jones, Principal of Prescott South Elementary School in Cookeville, TN; and Sandy Watkins, Director of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network.

Innovative Leaders Institute participants apply as a team of two or three faculty members from the same school. The team must consist of a school principal or assistant principal and another building-level school leader. The Institute is free for all participants. For more information, visit the Innovative Leaders section of our website.

Innovative Leaders Institute 2018-2019 Cohort

District	School	Participants
Campbell County Schools	Elk Valley Elementary School	Nancy Lay Adam Hunley
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools	Carmel Elementary School	Rosanne Sanford Lena Childers
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools	Moore Magnet Elementary School	Ptosha Maclin Kristine Goddard
Crockett County Schools	Crockett Middle School	Bobby McLaughlin Michele Holyfield
Davidson County Schools	Stratford STEM Magnet Lower School	Janet Wallace Brandi Fregoe
Hamilton County Schools	Harrison Elementary School	Wendy Jung Jiliana Tuttle
Hamilton County Schools	Hixson Middle School	George Hamrick Carrie Bishop
Kingsport City Schools	D-B EXCEL	Brian Cinnamon Erica Gardner Vicki Livesay
Knox County Schools	Shannondale Elementary School	April Parton Jessica Stafford
Knox County Schools	L&N STEM Academy	Steven York Luke Bell
Roane County Schools	Midway Elementary School	Travis Langley Emily Click
Rutherford County Schools	Overall Creek Elementary School	Don Bartch Lea Bartch
Shelby County Schools	Hickory Ridge Middle School	Cedric Smith Lakata Jackson-Green
Shelby County Schools	Colonial Middle School	Marqui Fifer Felicia Thomas
Shelby County Schools	Hollis F. Price Middle College High School	Sandra Barnes Jennifer Simmons
Shelby County Schools	Mitchell High School	Kelvin Meeks Kenya Minor
Sumner County Schools	Dr. William Burrus Elementary School	Mary Day Reynolds Jennifer Anglin
Sumner County Schools	Jack Anderson Elementary School	Tressa Sanders Jonathan Thurman
Sumner County Schools	Station Camp Elementary School	Phillip Holt Karen Jarratt