Douglas-Cherokee
Educational Talent Search

Jenny got her start working as an adviser for TS and was then promoted to Director. She has been with the program for over 20 years! Jenny's favorite part of her job is, “getting to know the students and then seeing them later in life and hearing them talk about the great memories they made while in Talent Search. I love knowing that Talent Search is something they look back at and are happy that they were a part of and that our program made a positive impact on their lives."

Alicia is the Educational Specialist at Claiborne County and Middlesboro. Alicia enjoys that every day is a different day in Talent Search. She likes that she is able to build long lasting relationships with her students and see them grow into amazing adults with goals and dreams!

Daylon works as the Education Specialist for Harlan County High and Pineville High School. Daylon says the following about the most enjoyable part of his job; "My favorite thing about my job is getting to know and work with so many awesome students!"

Jeremy is the Educational Specialist for Scott County High School and Robbins Middle School. Jeremy is also a graduate of Scott County High and said that he really enjoys the opportunity to get to know and work with his students!

Gail works as the Educational Specialist in Campbell County and at Jellico High.

Lisa is our Data Specialist and a jack of all trades within the TRIO programs!

Daphne works out of the Morristown office. Daphne shared the following with us about her job; “I work with all 3 directors of the TRIO program as their administrative assistant, and by far my favorite part of the job are the people I work with. My responsibilities change from day to day and I learn something new every day which makes the job even more enjoyable.”