Tennessee SCORE | SCORE Team

Who We Are

Mission driven. Student focused. Learn more about SCORE.

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SCORE Board
Meet the members of our board of directors and advisory council.

Score Team
Get to know our talented staff.

What We Do

We’re driving change in Tennessee education so that all students can achieve success. Learn more about what we do.

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Policy & Advocacy
Learn how SCORE champions educational excellence in Tennessee by advocating for student-focused policies. Practice & Implementation
Read about SCORE’s work directly with schools, districts, postsecondary institutions, and employers to innovate and generate proof points. Research & Data
See how research and data play a crucial role in shaping effective education policy and practice.

Collaborative Convenings
Explore opportunities to connect with thought leaders, practitioners, and policymakers to help students succeed. Our Impact
See how we’ve partnered to improve student outcomes.

Resources

Delve into research on current education issues and gain a deeper understanding of policies that help students succeed.

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Education-to-Career Pathways
Teachers & Leaders
Innovative School Models & Approaches
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Perspectives & Press

Get insights and updates on the fast-moving education landscape from our expert team.

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Perspectives
Read SCORE’s blog to get insights on key education topics.

Press
Stay up to date on the latest news surrounding SCORE and Tennessee education.

Connect

Get in touch to learn more about our work, share your insights, or discuss how we can work together to advance student success in Tennessee.

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Meet the Team

Dr. Richard Bailey

Director of Strategic Practice

Courtney Bell

Vice President of Research & Innovation

Donata Blobaum, Ph.D.

Administrative Coordinator

Arshia Saiyed Freeman

Senior Director of Impact & Strategic Initiatives

Leigh George

Director of Events

Amanda Glover

Senior Policy Analyst

Aleah Guthrie

Vice President of Policy & Government Relations

Emily Hawthorne

Director of Talent

Kristen Hayner

Senior Director of Communications

David Huang

Executive Assistant

Diane Hughes

Communications Manager

Zachary Hyder

Research Fellow

Jack Roberts Jue

Policy Analyst

Mara Laverentz

Executive Assistant

Karen Lawrence

Senior Director of Networks and Partnerships

David Mansouri

President & CEO

Caroline Martin

Senior Director of Impact

Emma McWeeney

Senior Director of Charter Initiatives

Mary Cypress Metz

Senior Vice President of Strategy

Ëric Olmstead

Director of Operations

Alexis Parker

Director of Data

Jocelyn Pratt

Director of Government Relations

Madeline Price

Director of Policy

Dr. Jordan Racca

Operations Assistant

Dr. Shelby Rogers

Senior Director of Postsecondary Innovation

Henry Savich

Education & Workforce Data Specialist

Nicole Floyd Smith

Vice President of Advocacy & Communications

Dr. Jamia Stokes

Vice President of Postsecondary Programs

Peter Tang

Senior Director of Research

Bryce Warden

Director of Education-to-Work Initiatives

Ashley Warrington

Director of Advocacy

Rick Zadd

Vice President of Finance and Operations

Advisors

Dr. Sharon Roberts

Senior Advisor

Graduate Fellows

Grace Glasgow

Graduate Fellow

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