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…

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…

Samantha Gutter currently serves as Director of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness at SCORE, where she focuses on policies related to alignment of K-12 education to postsecondary education and the workforce….

Taylor leads SCORE’s advocacy, outreach and government relations work with a focus on supporting improved student achievement in Tennessee. Taylor has more than a decade of experience managing statewide political…

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…

Kristin leads SCORE’s event production and logistics in tandem with SCORE’s Internship Program. Prior to joining SCORE, Kristin spent four years with UBS where she specialized in investment bank client…

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…

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…

La’Ken works to provide administrative coordination to the SCORE team. She handles various HR and IT components, while also providing a positive and supportive work environment within the office. Prior…

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…

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…

Elena is an undergraduate intern for the summer and fall of 2018. A senior at Vanderbilt University, Elena is double majoring in cognitive studies and child development. Elena is also…