SCORE Team

Jamie sets the strategic vision for SCORE as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and leads SCORE’s executive team and the organization’s efforts to build and strengthen partnerships with leaders in Tennessee and across…

David leads the implementation of SCORE’s strategic plan, directing all programs and initiatives as well as overseeing the organization’s financial and operational efforts. Previously, he served as the organization’s Executive…

Sharon leads SCORE’s work to cultivate and support leaders across the state who are at the forefront of implementing student-centered work in their schools and districts. Prior to joining SCORE, Sharon…

Lauren leads the day-to-day oversight of grants for SCORE and on behalf of partner organizations.  Prior to working at SCORE, Lauren was responsible for grants management at The Learning Coalition,…

Courtney focuses on engaging and supporting educators in Tennessee. She previously worked as the deputy director of evaluation at the Tennessee Department of Education, where she supported high-quality implementation of…

Leigh works on SCORE’s educator engagement initiatives and leads the Tennessee Educator Fellowship. She previously worked at the Tennessee Department of Education where she supported the department’s educator communications and…

Indira provides policy and research analysis that advances a more effective public education system in Tennessee. Prior to joining SCORE, she worked as a policy analyst at North Carolina New…

Amrit is responsible for supporting the development of project and grant budgets that align with SCORE’s annual operating budget. He also tracks the budget and works closely with the external…

Carolyn provides administrative assistance and support to SCORE’s Executive Team. Prior to joining SCORE, Carolyn was a Legal Assistant for AT&T Tennessee.  In that role, her work ranged from logistical…

McKenzie manages all social media accounts and digital communications for SCORE and assists the director of communications in external engagement. McKenzie comes to SCORE after working with the Tennessee State…

Mary Cypress coordinates the work across SCORE’s programs and leads special projects for the organization. Prior to her current role, Mary Cypress was Director of Outreach, engaging stakeholders across the state in support…

Julian manages and supports the development of SCORE’s annual operating budget and monitors grant budgets and expenditures to ensure that the proper spending and reporting requirements are met. Prior to…

Molly is the strategic leader of and responsible for all aspects of the organization’s financial management, business operations, HR functions, and IT. Prior to joining SCORE, Molly served as director…

Peter leads SCORE’s work to re-envision the SCORE Prize and develop the annual report. Peter previously led the Tennessee Educator Fellowship, overseeing the growth of the fellowship to equip more…

Brett manages the policy and research work at SCORE to ensure that the organization’s recommendations are informed by research and national best practice. Prior to joining SCORE, Brett led the…

Jennie focuses on building and maintaining relationships with policymakers in Tennessee. She previously worked for the Tennessee General Assembly as research analyst for the Tennessee House Education Committee, where she…

Teresa directs all SCORE communications, including news media, social media, and the organization’s online properties. Before joining SCORE, Teresa worked for The Associated Press as news editor for Tennessee and…

Francisco is a member of the SCORE Policy and Research team.  Prior to joining SCORE, Francisco completed his first semester in the Masters of Public Policy program at Vanderbilt University…

Allison is a member of SCORE’s Policy and Research Team. Prior to joining SCORE, Allison was a public school teacher-leader for five years in North Carolina. Her policy interests include…

Lee Smith III assists with SCORE’s government relations work and is an undergraduate student at Tennessee State University majoring in political science. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Lee has interned at…

Salik is a recent graduate of New York University and interning at SCORE for the 2018 spring semester. Salik, who majored in Professional Studies and concentrated in English and Education,…

Sam is an undergraduate intern for the 2018 spring semester. She is currently a sophomore at Vanderbilt University, where she studies education policy and is an editor for the Vanderbilt…