Instruction
Sumner County Schools Instruction Department
Empowering Every Learner. Supporting Every Educator.
The Instruction Department supports high-quality teaching and learning across Sumner County Schools.
Our team works alongside schools, educators, students, and families to strengthen curriculum, instruction, professional learning, academic support, assessment, and educational programs throughout the district.
Strong Instruction
Educator Support
Student Growth
What We Do
The Instruction Department supports schools through coordinated academic programs, professional learning, instructional resources, and data-informed practices.
Curriculum & Academic Standards
Supporting consistent, rigorous curriculum aligned with Tennessee academic standards across grade levels and content areas.
Professional Learning
Providing educators with ongoing learning, coaching, and leadership support to strengthen classroom instruction.
Instructional Technology
Helping schools integrate digital tools and instructional technology to enhance teaching and student learning.
Intervention & Enrichment
Supporting programs and strategies that meet individual student needs through targeted intervention and enrichment.
Assessment & Data
Using assessment, accountability, and student data to help schools monitor progress and make informed instructional decisions.
Early Literacy & Numeracy
Strengthening foundational reading and mathematics skills to support long-term academic success.
Instruction Resources
Explore academic information, instructional tools, student resources, and state requirements supporting teaching and learning across Sumner County Schools.
Students & Families
Quick access to enrollment, school information, student expectations, and college and career resources.
Academics & Instruction
Resources supporting classroom instruction, academic programs, assessment, and educator practice.
State Standards & Requirements
Tennessee academic standards, graduation information, and state-required resources.
Supporting Teaching & Learning
The Instruction Department partners with schools to strengthen classroom practice, support educators, and create meaningful learning opportunities for every student.
Step 1
Support Educators
Provide professional learning, coaching, resources, and guidance that help teachers and school leaders grow.
Step 2
Strengthen Instruction
Promote consistent, high-quality instructional practices aligned with district priorities and academic standards.
Step 3
Improve Student Outcomes
Use strong instruction, meaningful support, and data-informed decisions to help every student succeed.
Instruction Leadership & Department Support
The Instruction leadership and support team coordinates academic programs, department operations, and districtwide instructional priorities.
Dr. Frankie Skinner
Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Ann Miller
Director of Instruction
Anita Palmer
Instruction Department Analyst
Suzanne Parks
Instruction Department Bookkeeper
Instruction Department Directory
Find members of the Instruction Department by grade level, program area, professional support, or data and accountability services.
High School Middle School Elementary & Federal Programs Professional Learning Specialized Programs Data & Accountability
High School Instruction
Supporting curriculum, instruction, academic programs, and school-level instructional needs across Sumner County Schools high schools.
Kimberly Meadows
High School Instruction Coordinator
Pamela Sanders
High School Instruction Coordinator
John Hill
High School Instruction Coordinator
Middle School Instruction
Supporting curriculum, instruction, and academic programs across Sumner County Schools middle schools.
Adam Cripps
Middle School Instruction Coordinator
AJ Whitten
Middle School Instruction Coordinator
Pennie Steele
Middle School Instruction Coordinator
Elementary & Federal Programs
Supporting elementary instruction, counseling, Title I programs, and federal academic initiatives.
Dr. Eric Bowman
Elementary and Federal Programs Supervisor
Tiffany Wilkinson
Title I / Elementary School Coordinator
Karen Medana
Elementary School Instruction Coordinator
Charlsea Brantley
Elementary School Counseling Coordinator
Kimberly Gann
Title I Coordinator
Terrianna Smith
Federal Programs Analyst
Professional Learning & Instructional Support
Supporting educator growth, instructional leadership, technology integration, coaching, and academic accountability.
Dr. Jeffrey Yawn
Professional Growth Supervisor
Sabrina Marshall
Coaching and Leadership Supervisor
Allison Hester
Instructional Coach for Leadership
Jeremy Bartlett
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Specialized Instructional Programs
Supporting specialized learning environments, student services, and instructional programs across the district.
Rachel Souliere
Online Learning Coordinator
Marie Taylor
ELL Coordinator
Kariann Petty
Classroom Management Coordinator
Data, Testing & Student Data Management
Supporting district assessment, accountability, reporting, and the management of student academic data.
Anna Connor
Data, Testing and Accountability Supervisor
Mary Evelyn Steward
Instructional Data & Accountability Coordinator
Cheryl Collins
Student Data Management Lead
Tessa Bullock
Student Data Management Specialist
Rhonda McDowell
Student Data Management Specialist
Michelle Robinson
Student Data Management Specialist
Have a Question for the Instruction Department?
Not sure who to contact? Reach out to the Instruction Department and we’ll help connect you with the appropriate team member or resource.