Ways to Connect with Education

“There is hope, as long as there is a committed effort from our partners in the community. It is time to care. The time is now.” Mike Reynolds, principal, Fulton High School

Pray for Our Schools. This is the number-one need. Make a prayer commitment to pray for the staff and students of a particular school and then simply follow God’s leading. Need help getting started? Call the Compassion Coalition office.

Extend a Hand. Call your your nearest school, meet with the principal or guidance counselor, offer to be on call as they serve children and families with complex needs.

Kingdom Perspective. An army of people of faith are already serving in our schools, making brownies, assisting teachers, going on field trips, and more through their children's classrooms. Without any additional volunteer hours, we can reveal their efforts as "kingdom work". Churches can serve their members by caring for their schools around the corner.

Read with Me. Join Mayor Ragsdale and commit one hour per week to a classroom and share your life as you read to the children. Call Sandy Garber (215-4770) for more information.

Success for All. Many hands and hearts are needed to implement the tutoring component of this Project GRAD reading program. Contact Kathy Bryant (966-3850).

Lack of Attendance may be an indicator of other issues. Offer to support Attendance/Social Worker at any school as they recognize excellent attendance and serve families of children with low attendance.

Call Scott Bacon (594-1909), office of public affairs for the Knox County public schools. Scott is a great friend of teachers, students and our community. He will advise you as to where to go if you need advice.

Strengthen the Youth Programs.  Help them expand their after-school and weekend opportunities.

Support a School of Promise near you. To find a dynamic “School of Promise” near you, call Knoxville’s Promise, (523-2775). These are schools dedicated to delivering the five promises of life that every child needs.

"Partner with" One of the Eight Nontraditional Schools. These schools offer hope to youth that often feel a lack of hope. You and your family can change a child’s life forever. For a free video and updated needs list, contact the Compassion Coalition office.

Homeschool Parents. This is a tremendous opportunity for you to share the wealth of your passion for learning and children. Your older children can be part of your volunteer “team.”

Invest in A Project Grad School
Project Grad was birthed in 1988 in Houston’s inner-city school system and the concept has spread to 10 other sites across the nation. It is bearing great fruit in these locations as it involves a systemic, community-wide approach to real change. Each Project Grad school in Knoxville has a campus manager who is waiting on your call. Call 525-4030 for more information . Your family, church, or business can make an unbelievable impact.

“In Tennessee it costs over $60,000 per year to incarcerate one juvenile but only $5,975 in Knox County per year to educate one student. It makes economic sense for the Knoxville community to emphasize education over incarceration."
Rhonda Garren, Community Prosecution Coordinator, Knox County District Attorney

Knoxville’s Eight Nontraditional Schools		Adopted by
	Sam E Hill Family and Community Center 1725 Delaware Ave. Grady Benn, 594-3632	First Baptist Church Concord 11704 Kingston Pike Contact Melissa Casey 966-9791
	Fair Garden Family and Community Center 400 Fern St. Marilyn Davidson, 594-1320	Cokesbury United Methodist Church 9908 Kingston Pike Contact Carol Hollar 693-0353
	The Center School 101 E Fifth Ave Jennifer Brown, 594-5081	Saint John's Lutheran Church 544 N. Broadway Contact office, 523-3330
	Karns Annex Alternative Programs 8109 Beaver Ridge Rd. Karen Loy, 470-2134	Fellowship Church 8000 Middlebrook Pike Contact John Winters 691-3245
	Fort Sanders Educational Developmental Center 501 S. 21st St. Carol Idol, 594-5035	Saint John's Lutheran Church 544 N. Broadway Contact office, 523-3330
	Richard Yoakley School 4415 Washington Pike, Whitney Clower, 594-1126	Berean Bible Church 2329 Prosser Rd Contact J.W. Nave 522-8130 New Fellowship Church
	Knoxville Adaptive Education Center 5719 Kingston Pike Claudia Robertson, 909-9020	Central Baptist Church Bearden 6300 Deane Hill Dr Contact Mark Moreland 584-7338 Bearden/Sequoya Churches Contact Mark Moreland 584-7338
Knoxville’s 14 Project GRAD Schools		Adopted by
	Austin-East Performing Arts and Science Magnet High School 2800 Martin Luther King Ave. Campus Manager, 594-3792	We are looking for a church to adopt us. Contact our campus manager for more information.
	Green Magnet Math and Science 800 Townview Dr. Campus Manager, 594-1324	We are looking for a church to adopt us. Contact our campus manager for more information.
	Beaumont Magnet Honors Academy 1211 Beaumont Ave. Campus Manager, 594-1272 West Park Baptist Church Members Give Beaumont Elementary School a Facelift	West Park Baptist Church 8833 Middlebrook Pk Contact Marty Kansky 690-0031 Farragut Church of Christ 136 Smith Rd Contact Paul Phelps 966-5025
	Fulton High School 2509 Broadway Campus Manager, 594-1240	Washington Pike Baptist Church 1700 Washington Pike Contact office, 524-3491 Second Baptist Church 2909 Broadway Contact office, 689-3311 Emerald Avenue United Methodist Church 1620 Central St Contact office, 523-7150
	Belle Morris Elementary School 2308 Washington Pike Campus Manager, 594-1277	Washington Pike United Methodist Church 2241 Washington Pike Contact office, 523-0603
	Lonsdale Elementary School 1317 Louisiana Ave. Campus Manager, 594-1330	First Calvary Baptist Church 1750 Delaware Ave Contact Clarice Whiteside 522-3036 Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church 9132 Kingston Pike Contact Kathy Smith 540-4200 Berean Bible Church 2329 Prosser Rd Contact J.W. Nave 522-8130
	Christenberry Elementary School 925 Oglewood Ave. Campus Manager, 594-8500	We are looking for a church to adopt us. Contact our campus manager for more information.
	Maynard Elementary School 737 College St. Campus Manager, 594-1333	Child of God Church
	Vine Middle Performing Arts and Sciences Magnet School 1807 Martin Luther King Ave. Campus Manager, 594-4461	Mount Olive Baptist Church 1601 Dandridge Ave Contact office, 524-1601 Mt Calvary Baptist Church 1807 Dandridge Ave Contact office, 524-5912 Walter Baptist Church First AME Zion Church 1900 McCalla Ave Contact office, 637-6250
	Sarah Moore Green Magnet Technology 3001 Brooks Rd. Campus Manager, 594-1328	Fellowship Church 8000 Middlebrook Pike Contact John Winters 691-3245
	South Knoxville Elementary School 801 Sevier Ave. Campus Manager, 579-2100	Colonial Heights United Methodist Church 6321 Chapman Highway Contact office, 577-2727
	Dogwood Elementary School 705 Tipton Ave. Campus Manager, 579-5677	Lake Forest Presbyterian Church 714 E. Lake Forest Dr Contact office, 577-2800 Woodlawn Christian Church 4399 Woodlawn Pike Contact office, 573-6721
	Spring Hill Elementary School 4711 Mildred Ave Campus Manager, 594-1365	Buffet Heights Baptist Church 2101 Ault Rd Contact Dana Mathewson 524-1204
	Whittle Springs Middle School 2700 White Oak Ln. Campus Manager, 594-4474	We are looking for a church to adopt us. Contact our campus manager for more information.
Other Adopted Schools		Adopted by
	Mooreland Heights Elementary School 5315 Magazine Rd Contact office, 579-2105	Sevier Heights Baptist Church 4412 Pinehurst Rd Contact Bob Sterling 982-2727
	Powell Middle School 5329 Emory Rd Contact office, 938-9008	First Baptist Church Powell 7706 Ewing Rd Contact office, 947-9074
	Inskip Elementary School 4701 High School St Contact office, 689-1450	First Baptist Church Concord 11704 Kingston Pike Contact Melissa Casey 966-9791 Wallace Memorial Baptist Church 701 Merchants Rd Contact office, 688-7270
	West View Elementary School 1714 Mingle Ave Contact office, 594-4471	Westlake Church 9635 Westland Dr Contact Dick Nixdorf 539-1677