The teachers, paraprofessionals, and related services staff of the Special Education Department are committed to meeting the individual needs of our students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
Our goal is to provide our students with the educational services and supports they need in order for them to become capable, well-informed citizens who are prepared to succeed in a global economy.
Melissa Loerch
Supervisor of Special Education
Office: (615) 374-2193
Fax: (615) 374-1108
Email: melissaloerch@tcschools.org
Our Certified Staff 2023-24
Leah Leonard, TCES, Preschool CDC
Tera Hix, TCES, Special Education Interventionist
Laura Pavelski, TCES, Special Education Interventionist
Marie Hankins, TCES, Special Education CDC
Amy Brown, TCES, Special Education Interventionist
Lindsi Dies, JSMS, Special Education Interventionist
BJ West, JSMS, Special Education Interventionist
Bridget Gregory, JSMS, Special Education Interventionist
Monica Jenkins, TCHS, Special Education Interventionist
Kim Knapp, TCHS, Special Education Interventionist
Kendall, Belcher, TCHS, Special Education Interventionist
Kimberly Duke, TCHS, Special Education CDC
Sandra Winfree, System-Wide, Speech-Language Teacher
Melissa Loerch, System-Wide, School Psychologist Intern
Our Paraprofessionals 2023-24
Peggy Clements
Virginia Duncan
Kaycee Restina
Meggan Scott
Lily Wallace