Lisa joined CLEE in 2021 and serves as an Associate Director, leading the Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN) in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education. With over 20 years as an educator and literacy coach, Lisa enjoys the opportunity to support Tennessee educators and families through the work of TN-TAN. Lisa holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Carson Newman University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee. Prior to joining CLEE, Lisa worked for Knox County Schools. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys reading, UT football, cooking, road trips, and traveling to national parks.