Partners In Education Foundation

Our Partners in Education Foundation enables local organizations to connect with schools or programs within Knox County Schools.

The purpose is to enrich and expand the educational opportunities of Knox County students while promoting a deeper understanding of the school system within the community.

Connect

The Partners in Education Foundation enables local organizations to connect with schools or programs within Knox County Schools.

Enrich

Our purpose is to enrich the educational opportunities of Knox County students while promoting a deeper understanding within the community.

Expand

Our goal is to expand relationships between community leaders and educators to create a positive impact on Knox County Schools.

Support

Through fundraising and events we strive to support Knox County Schools and students with high priority needs.

About The Foundation

Our Partners in Education Foundation enables local organizations to connect with schools or programs within Knox County Schools. The purpose is to enrich and expand the educational opportunities of Knox County students while promoting a deeper understanding of the school system within the community.

By establishing personal relationships between community leaders and educators, our goal is to create a spirit of involvement that has a positive impact on Knox County. This involvement helps local schools become places where community members work with students and help prepare them to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Knox County Schools partners with a wide variety of organizations that want to support our 60,000 students, including businesses; civic clubs; government agencies; professional organizations; churches; organizations at colleges and universities; and nonprofits. Knox County Schools gladly welcomes any group of community leaders who want to invest their time, talent and resources in students.

Partners In Education Board Members

Casey Beaman

Kennedy Concepts

Andrew Endelman

East Tennessee District Sales Manager, Ecolab

Brandi McCray

General Manager, Office Depot/Office Max on Clinton Hwy

Betsy Henderson

Knox County School Board District 6, Chair

Tammy Jones

Senior Vice President & Retail Market Manager, First Horizon Bank

Donnie Henry

Senior Financial Center Manager, FirstBank

Adam Wilson

Adam Wilson Realty

Leslye Hartsell

Director of Community Relations & Community Engagement, Knoxville Utilities Board

Tres Carter

American Fidelity

Rhonda Smithson

Community Engagement Coordinator, Knox County Mayor's Office

Dave Feather

Executive Vice President, Knoxville Ice Bears

Jill Thompson

Executive Director, Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association

Amanda O’Dell

Director of Investor Experience, Knoxville Chamber

Margo Pressley

Events Manager, Dick’s House of Sport

Community Partners

Knoxville Chamber

The Knoxville Chamber is an economic prosperity organization located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Knox County Government

The government of Knox County, Tennessee operates under a home rule format.

Knox County Schools

Knox County Schools is served by more than 8,000 dedicated men and women who...