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.

Membership

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.

Vision

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.

2026-27 Members

NameSchoolDistrict
Brandi De La CruzCollierville High SchoolCollierville Schools
Sara GlennAustin Peay ElementaryTipton County Schools
Caitlin TuckerrSharon SchoolWeakley County Schools
Ginger ColvettPoplar Grove Elementary SchoolFranklin Special School District
Jamie BeddingfieldGiles County HighGiles County Schools
Dorian LoefflerDibrell Elementary SchoolWarren County Schools
Ashley MosleyJasper Elementary SchoolMarion County Schools
Chrissy RoseGrand Oaks Elementary SchoolAnderson County Schools
Allyson RutherfordFairmount Elementary SchoolBristol City Schools
Stephanie BoshearsOneida Elementary SchoolOneida Special School District
Kathy ParnellGibbs Middle SchoolKnox County Schools
Phillip LewisNewport Grammar SchoolNewport City Schools
Kelly McElhineyMarion County High SchoolMarion County School District
Amy JacksonDiscovery SchoolMurfreesboro City Schools
Blair ClantonWest Middle SchoolTullahoma City Schools
Derek ZacharyNortheast Elementary SchoolPutnam County Schools
Sarah ComuzieBenton County SchoolsBenton County Schools
Jenna BurkeSycamore Elementary SchoolCollierville Municipal School District
Tabatha DePriestHalls Elementary SchoolLauderdale County Schools