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 day-to-day implementation of SCORE’s strategic plan, directing all programs and initiatives, as well as overseeing the organization’s financial and operational efforts. In his previous role as 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…

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…

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…

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…

Kyle focuses on connecting rigorous, relevant research to policies affecting education in Tennessee. Previously, Kyle held a research fellowship at the University of California-Berkeley and worked as a policy researcher…

Molly manages the financial and business operations of SCORE to support the execution of the organization’s and its key partner’s strategic efforts. Prior to joining SCORE, Molly served as director…

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…

Taylor focuses on engaging community leaders and stakeholders to improve student achievement in Tennessee. A Furman University graduate, he previously served as South Carolina executive director for Governor Jeb Bush’s…

Peter leads the Tennessee Educator Fellowship. Before joining SCORE, he taught math and English in the Achievement School District and Memphis City Schools before being named a master teacher at…

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…

Jeremy conducts policy and research analysis and engages stakeholders across Tennessee to identify and scale what works in education. Previously, Jeremy worked at the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS),…

Sarah is responsible for coordinating major projects and managing all SCORE events and convenings, supervising the undergraduate intern program, and supporting other special projects. Before joining SCORE, Sarah worked as…

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…

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,…

Rachel focuses on creating content and building audiences for social media, the SCORE Sheet blog, newsletters, and other SCORE communications work. She also contributes to developing new advocacy strategies aligned…

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…

June assists with the day-to-day operations of SCORE. Prior to joining SCORE, she worked for 43 years in Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools, and Panola County, Mississippi Schools, as…