Department Contacts
| Role | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioner | Kevin S. Huffman | (615) 741-5158 |
| Deputy Commissioner | Kathleen Airhart | (615) 741-5158 |
| Chief of Staff | Hanseul Kang | (615) 532-3313 |
| Superintendent, Achievement School District | Chris Barbic | (615) 741-2731 |
| Interim Chief Financial Officer | Maryanne Durski | (615) 532-9510 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Data and Communications | Erin O’Hara | (615) 253-8854 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Policy and Legislation | Stephen M. Smith | (615) 741-1111 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Curriculum and Instruction | Emily Barton | (615) 741-8837 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Career and Technical Education | Danielle Mezera | (615) 253-2114 |
| Chief Information Officer - Technology | Richard Charlesworth | (615) 741-3261 |
| Assistant Commissioner of Teachers and Leaders | Sara Heyburn | (615) 253-8856 |
| Executive Director of State Operations | Mike Herrmann | (615) 741-8468 |
| Legal Counsel | Christy Ballard | (615) 741-2921 |
| Human Resources Director | Vickie Hall | (615) 532-6176 |
| First to the Top Director | Meghan Curran | (615) 532-0611 |
| Communications Director | Kelli Gauthier | (615).532-7817 |
A full department-wide directory is available here.
Frequently called numbers:
Teacher Licensing: (615) 532-4885
State Board of Education: (615) 741-2966
School Nutrition: (615) 532-4715
Coordinated School Health: (615) 253-4747
Call Center: (615) 741-2731
Governor Bill Haslam
