Division of Coordinated School Health

Logo: Tennessee Department of Education Coordinated School Health Headline: CONNECTING Health and Wellbeing with Academics Sub-headline: Through the support of families, communities, and schools 8-Part Wheel Infographic with Icons: Health Education; Physical Education & Physical Activity; Health Services, Nutrition; Healthy School Environment; School Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services; Student, Family, and Community Involvement; Staff Wellness

Tennessee Coordinated School Health (CSH) connects health and wellbeing with academics by uniting families, educators, and communities to ensure every student is equipped to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Tennessee is a national leader being the only state to have CSH in every public school district. Since 2001, the CSH model has served as a driving force in improving outcomes for students, families, and communities through the integration of eight essential components

The Division of Coordinated School Health supports schools and districts by providing essential guidance, training, and resources that amplifies the integration of the CSH model in each component area.

Health Education
Physical Education /  Physical Activity
Health Services
Nutrition
Healthy School Environment
School Counseling, Psychological, & Social Services
Student, Family & Community Involvement
Staff Wellness
Lori Paisley Assistant Commissioner of Coordinated School Health Lori.Paisley@tn.gov (615) 854-2713
Taylor Rayfield Senior Manager of Operations  Taylor.Rayfield@tn.gov (615)483-1248
Wanda Harris Admin Service Assistant III/ASA III Wanda.Harris@tn.gov (615)829-0269
Charise McDaniel Family Support & Engagement Manager Charise.McDaniel@tn.gov (629)294-0185
Christine Rockwood Healthy Student, Stronger Learners Manager Christine.Rockwood@tn.gov (615)840-4481
Dr. Shannon Railing Senior Data Manager Shannon.Railing@tn.gov (629)292-4596
Mark Bloodworth Data & Fiscal Manager  Mark.Bloodworth@tn.gov (615)806-0217
Amanda Johnson School Nurse Consultant Amanda.Johnson@tn.gov (615)767-6016
Heather Piergies Health Education & PE/PA Manager Heather.M.Piergies@tn.gov (615)557-6075
Jamie Grammer School Counseling Manager Jaime.Grammer@tn.gov (615)638-5235
Melissa Stansberry School Social Work Manager  Melissa.Stansberry@tn.gov (629)259-4039
Melisa Fuhrmesiter  Senior Director of Regional Support Melisa.Fuhrmeister@tn.gov (615)708-3540
Dr. Allison Rutherford East TN School Safety Regional Consultant Allison.Rutherford@tn.gov (615)955-5796
Amy Clenney Southwest School Safety Regional Consultant Amy.Clenney@tn.gov (629)292-7209
Emily Morgan Northwest School Safety Regional Consultant Emily.H.Morgan@tn.gov (629)279-8961
Dr. Melinda McCartt Upper Cumberland School Safety Regional Consultant  Melinda.McCartt@tn.gov (629)259-2631
Andrew Meade Southeast School Safety Regional Consultant Andrew.Meade@tn.gov (629)259-1245
Amy O'Bryan Mid-Cumberland School Safety Regional Consultant Amy.Obryan@tn.gov (629)259-1399
April Abercrombie South Central School Safety Regional Consultant April.Abercrombie@tn.gov (629)259-1593
Kimberly Daubenspeck Director of School Safety & Transportation  Kimberly.Daubenspeck@tn.gov (615)970-2418
Elizabeth Davis Student Support Manager  Elizabeth.J.Davis@tn.gov (615)772-6279
Joshua Hinerman Transportation Manager Joshua.Hinerman@tn.gov (629)259-1099
Josh Nunnally Senior Director of School Nutrution Josh.Nunnally@tn.gov (629)395-4938
MarLea Finch Assistant State Director School Nutrition MarLea.Finch@tn.gov (615)532-0425
Randa Meade Senior Manager of Compliance and Data Randa.Meade@tn.gov (629)234-4024
Elizabeth Hewson Procurement Specialist Elizabeth.Hewson@tn.gov (629)279-0164
Sharon Jordan School Nutrition Administrative Assistant Sharon.Jordan@tn.gov (615)406-1934
LaTresa Harris Data Process & Reporting Specialist  LeTresa.R.Harris@tn.gov (615)290-6920
Kate Kozawa General Compliance Specialist Kate.N.Kozawa@tn.gov (629)259-0181
Brittany Nikolich Communications, Content and Marketing Specialist Brittany.Nikolich@tn.gov (931)434-0486
Lynsey Paul Farm to School and Grant Senior Coordinator Lynsey.Paul@tn.gov (615)202-5116
Corey Cummings Professional Development & Training Coordinator Corey.Cummings@tn.gov (629)281-1699
Jolene Shearer Senior Regional Consultant Manager Joelene.Shearer@tn.gov (615)440-2048
Lindsay Baldwin Mid Cumberland East School Nutrition Regional Consultant Lindsay.Baldwin@tn.gov (615)332-1633
Jennefer Smart Mid Cumberland West School Nutrition Regional Consultant Jennefer.Smart@tn.gov (629)250-8462
Mike Bishop Shelby County School Nutrition Regional Consultant Michael.D.Bishop@tn.gov (901)830-3010
Leslea Miller First Tennessee School Nutrition Regional Consultant Leslea.Miller@tn.gov (865)606-0205
Gary Gluch South Central School Nutrition Regional Consultant Gary.Gluch@tn.gov (931)998-0528
Audra Barron Southwest School Nutrition Regional Consultant Audra.Barron@tn.gov (731)444-1353
Frankie Norton East Tennessee School Nutrition Regional Consultant Frankie.Norton@tn.gov (865)985-1821
Trista Snider Northwest School Nutrition Regional Consultant Trista.Snider@tn.gov (629)259-3100
Brooke Babbs Southeast School Nutrition Regional Consultant Brooke.Babbs@tn.gov (423)647-5152
Marlene Delong Upper Cumberland School Nutrition Regional Consultant Marlene.Delong@tn.gov (629)262-8065