Buzz Thomas resigns from Great Schools Partnership

Sandra ClarkFeature

Buzz Thomas has resigned as president of the Great Schools Partnership, citing unhappiness with the current school board, according to an email from Kristy Altman of Connect Knoxville.
Thomas served as …

Welch launch draws politicos, neighbors, dad

Betsy PickleSouth Knox

Stephanie Welch’s official launch to her campaign for the First District seat on City Council drew a healthy crowd of high-profile friends, supportive neighbors and far-flying family.
Welch, vice president of …

Shakespeare in Shades camp at Vine Middle

Sandra ClarkUncategorized

During the month of June, Knox County students enrolled in Shakespeare in Shades will work daily with UT theatre students and Knox County theatre and language arts instructors, in preparation …

Great Schools Partnership celebrates success

Betsy PickleSouth Knox

The Great Schools Partnership has a lot to celebrate: its 12th anniversary, the fifth anniversary of the Community Schools Initiative and the addition this fall of another school, Maynard Elementary, …