Lt. Governor Appoints Clarksville Educator to Tennessee State Board of Education

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Lt. Governor Randy McNally, Speaker of the Tennessee Senate, has appointed Cathy Kolb of Clarksville, Tennessee, to the Tennessee State Board of Education, representing the 7th Congressional District. Kolb’s term begins immediately and will conclude on March 31, 2029.

“Cathy Kolb’s decades of service as a public school educator give her a deep, firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our classrooms,” said Lt. Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge). “Her experience in special education and her commitment to students and teachers across Tennessee will be a valuable asset to the State Board of Education.”

Kolb brings more than four decades of experience as a public school educator, with a career dedicated to special education and supporting students with diverse learning needs. She is currently teaching in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System at Moore Magnet STEAM Elementary School in Clarksville, Tennessee. She has spent many years developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), providing differentiated and small-group instruction, and collaborating with families and colleagues to support student success.

In addition to her classroom work, Kolb has been actively involved in professional service and volunteer leadership focused on education. She most recently served as president of Professional Educators of Tennessee, where she worked to support educators statewide through leadership development, professional collaboration, and engagement on issues impacting public education.

“Cathy brings a deep understanding of public education and a strong commitment to serving students and educators across Tennessee,” said Sara Morrison, executive director of the Tennessee State Board of Education. “We are pleased to welcome her to the Board and look forward to her contributions as she begins her service.”

The Tennessee State Board of Education is the rulemaking and policy-making body for Tennessee’s K-12 public education system. The State Board is comprised of 11 members representing the diversity of the state – one from each congressional district, plus a student member, and the executive director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, who serves as a non-voting ex officio member.