Title III English Language Learners
Dr. Renee Wood, Supervisor of Elementary Schools and Federal Programs
Patti Fatherree, Administrative Assistant and Federal Programs Secretary
Phone: (423) 434-5220
Fax: (423) 218-0549
Fernando DeSousa-Pereira, ESL/Testing Department Assistant, JCS Spanish Interpreter
Claudia Stadler, ESL Community Liaison
Phone: (423) 791-2080
Misty Shively, JCS ESL Coach
Vision
The vision of the Johnson City Schools English Learner (EL) team is to support English Learners and their families by providing focused support with the social, emotional, cultural, linguistic, and academic skills necessary to excel in higher education, work, and life.
Our Commitment
- Achieve the district's established achievement goals for our EL students.
- Provide direct EL services to ELs based on their language proficiency needs.
- Develop non-English language background students' social and emotional knowledge while valuing their cultural identity.
- Engage EL families in the educational process.
SY 2024-2025 ESL Teachers
| School | Teacher | Teacher | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee | Dr. Tiffany Hogan | Cara Waddell | (423) 434-5281 |
| Fairmont | Annie Sheets | Keila Smithpeters | (423) 434-5275 |
| Lake Ridge | Patti Janutolo | Giovanina Cambaz | (423) 610-6030 |
| Mountain View | Naomi Foote | Rebecca Webb | (423) 434-5260 |
| North Side | Kim Boone | Marissa Paulsen | (423) 434-5249 |
| South Side | Susan Cary-Smith | Cynthia Grindstaff | (423) 434-5290 |
| Towne Acres | Annie Sheets | (423) 854-4800 | |
| Woodland | Katherine Wolfe | Maggie Lilly | (423) 434-5267 |
| Indian Trail | Erin Stamper | (423) 610-6000 | |
| Liberty Bell | Sacha Veal | (423) 232-2177 | |
| SHHS | Candice Quade | Elizabeth Davenport | (423) 232-2190 |
Last Updated: September 19, 2024