Board of Education 2024-2025 School Year

Chairman of the Board

Chris Christian

Chris Christian
Board Chairman-2nd District
Phone: 423-817-4225
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Church Hill Elementary School
Church Hill Middle School
Volunteer High School

Vice Chairman of the Board

Debbie Shedden

Debbie Shedden
Vice Chairman-6th District
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Mooresburg Elementary School
Clinch School

Debbie Shedden received the Premier Ambassador Award by the TSBA. The TSBA Ambassador for Education Program is a community outreach effort to increase community awareness and understanding of public education issues. This is the highest level of recognition within the ambassador program. Debbie was also selected as President-Elect of the TN School Board Association.

Debbie Shedden received the TSBA C. Hal Henard Distinguished Service Award as the School Board Member of the Year. 

TSBA also honors Debbie Shedden as a member of the 2011 All Tennessee School Board.

Board Members

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Rolando Benavides
1st District

Mt. Carmel Elementary School
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Kathy Cradic

Kathy Cradic
3rd District

Carter's Valley Elementary School
Phone: 423-217-9017
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Hannah Speaks Winegar

Hannah Speaks Winegar
4th District

Surgoinsville Elementary School
Surgoinsville Middle School
Phone: 423-523-4351
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Beth Metz
5th District

Rogersville Middle School
Hawkins Elementary School
Joseph Rogers Primary School
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Alina Gorlova

Alina Gorlova
7th District

Bulls Gap Elementary / Middle School
Cherokee High School
St. Clair Elementary School
Phone:423-888-8028
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Jennifer Michel

Jennifer Michel
Executive Administrative Assistant
423.272.7629 Ext: 2023
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