The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. Dr. Seuss

Staff, Partners, Schools


SIG Staff

Veronica McDonald, M.Ed, Project Director, 615-532-1659
Donna Hall, Administrative Services Assistant, 615-253-3184
Anna Modena, Administrative Services Assistant, 615-253-1748

SIG Partners

SIG partners include parents, advocacy and community groups, universities, agencies and other organizations across the state to build capacity to advance the skills of all Tennessee students. These partners are organized into workgroups. Workgroup members represent:


SIG 2007-2008 Schools

Cannon County Schools   Woodbury Grammar (K -8) and Pre-K
Woodbury Head Start
Woodbury Preschool

Claiborne County Schools   Clairfield Elementary
Powell Valley Elementary
Clairfield Head Start
Powell Valley Head Start

Davidson County/Nashville Schools   Cora Howe Elementary & Pre-K
Kirkpatrick Elementary (K - 5) and Pre-K
Fanny Battle Community Center
Martha O'Bryan Community Center
Holly Street Preschool

Fayette County Schools   Somerville Elementary (K - 6) and Pre-K

Hawkins County Schools   Keplar Elementary
Rogersville Middle
Keplar Head Start
Hawkins County Early Childhood Program

Jackson/Madison Schools   Beech Bluff Elementary
East Union Childrens' Comer Preschool

Knox County Schools   Gresham Middle
Inskip Elementary
Kids 1st Preschool
First Step Young Adventures Preschool
First Step on Broadway Preschool

Shelby County Schools   Joyland Preschool

Wayne County Schools   Collinwood Elementary (K - 4) and Pre-K