- Instructor: TNSTEP
Dr. Kathleen Airhart presented a webinar designed to inform families and students, and those who work with them, about the current Department of Education initiatives.
Dr. Airhart was appointed as Deputy Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education in January 2012. Previously she has served in roles for the Putnam County School System, including teacher, Special Education Supervisor, and for the past 6 years, Director of Schools. She holds a Doctorate from Tennessee State University in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor, Master, and Ed.S. from Tennessee Tech University.
She has authored numerous articles and received various awards related to education. She was named Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents for 2011-2012. During her career, Dr. Airhart has actively engaged and led education reform efforts to improve PK-12 educational results for all children in Tennessee.
Topics covered include:
- Education reform through Tennessee’s First to the Top plan
- Review of the Department’s structure including Field Service Centers
- Common core standards
- Changes to assessment that are on the horizon
- Strategic priorities to reach 6% gap closure for students with disabilities
Click here to view the archived webinar
Handouts and Resources:
TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar archived 10/23/12
