Tennessee Teacher Advisory Council
The Tennessee Teacher Advisory Council (TAC) is comprised of exceptional educators from across the state who serve the department for one year as leaders, ambassadors, advisors, and champions. Over the course of the service year, TAC members meet monthly as a group to provide feedback on department initiatives, policies, and resources.
Educators are identified for the TAC from Tennessee’s educator recognition program awardees. Each year, the TAC is comprised of 12-20 educators representing a diverse range of grade levels, subject areas, and experience.
The Tennessee Teacher Advisory Council aims to provide opportunities for exceptional educators to exercise their leadership skills and expand their influence while remaining in the classroom.
2024-25 Members
| Name | School | District | Grade | Subject Area |
Alexa Guynes |
Dogwood Elementary School |
Germantown Municipal Schools | 5 |
English Language Arts |
Bryan Kerns |
Dobyns-Bennett High School | Kingsport City Schools | 9-12 | Fire Science |
Ellie Lee |
Smyrna Middle School | Rutherford County Schools | 8 | English Language Arts |
Emily Fowler |
Culleoka Unit School | Maury County Schools | 9-12 | Spanish |
Gerald Cox |
Catlettsburg Elementary School | Sevier County Schools | 3 | History |
Jenny Kiesel |
Lakeland Preparatory High School | Lakeland School System | 9-12 | Biology, Biology Honors, AP Environmental Science |
Kaitlin Castleman |
Hickory Creek Elementary School | Warren County Schools | 4 | Math |
Kylene Raper |
Athens City Primary School and Intermediate School | Athens City Schools | K-5 | Librarian |
Lee Lynn Campbell |
Toone Elementary School | Hardeman County Schools | 6-8 | English Language Arts |
Marinda Hildenbrandt |
South Haven Elementary School | Henderson County Schools | 8 | Math and Science |
Missy Testerman |
Rogersville Elementary School | Rogersville City School | K-5 | English as a Second Language |
Natalee Elkins |
Holston Middle School | Knox County Schools | 6-8 | General Music, Chorus, Musical Theater |
Niki Tuten |
Bel-Aire Elementary School | Tullahoma City Schools | K-5 | English Language Arts, Math, Social and Emotional Skills |
Sandra Howard |
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts | Hamilton County Schools | K-12 | English Language Arts |
Sherri Brawner |
Gleason School | Weakley County Schools | 3 | English Language Arts and Social Studies |
Sondra Wilson-Martin |
Franklin Elementary School | Franklin Special School District | 4 | All Subjects |
Stephanie Thomas |
Lakeland Preparatory High School | Lakeland School System | 9-12 | English Language Arts |
Teresa Craig |
Dyersburg Intermediate School | Dyersburg City Schools | 3 | Math, Science, and Social Studies |