through rigorous instruction and high-quality materials.
Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson
Hamilton County Schools is committed to creating opportunity by design for every student. Opportunity 2030 is our seven-year strategic plan to ensure all children thrive, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and supports to pursue a future without limits.
This plan reflects the voices of our families, educators, and community partners. It centers on five core commitments:
Our Commitments
Every Student Belongs
in safe, inclusive environments that foster connection and well-being.
Every School Equipped
with the tools and resources to meet student needs.
Every Employee Valued
through investment in professional growth and workplace satisfaction.
Every Community Served
by engaging families and partners to support life-ready graduates.
Rooted in the belief that public education is a shared responsibility, Opportunity 2030 lays the foundation for a stronger future for our students, our schools, and our community.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Hamilton County Schools Central Office is organized around the Superintendent’s Senior Leadership Team, which is made up of the Deputy Superintendent, seven chief officers, one officer, five executive directors, and five learning community superintendents. These individuals lead the functional areas of the District with a focus on ensuring all students thrive and experience a future without limits.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Responsibilities: Oversees management of school system; exercises authority over
personnel decisions (hiring/firing); recommends policies to School Board for approval; works to implement vision/mission of school system; oversees Communications; reports to School Board.
Contact Information:
Superintendent’s Office
Hamilton County Schools
3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Dr. Justin Robertson
Superintendent
Office: (423) 498-7044
Shirley McCallie
Superintendent’s Executive Assistant
Office: (423) 498-7044
Dorothy A. Morton
Central Office Receptionist
Office: (423) 498-7042
Department Fax: (423) 498-6694
Office: (423) 498-6715
Executive Assistant: Lisa Clements
As Deputy Superintendent for Hamilton County Schools, Dr. Stewart provides leadership and support to the Superintendent’s Senior Leadership Team to ensure the District’s strategic goals and objectives are met. She oversees community superintendents; K-12 learning; social, emotional & academic development; opportunity and access; and communications. She works closely with the Superintendent to coordinate across all departments in the District to continuously support the achievement and postsecondary opportunities for all students.
Office: (423) 498-7072
Assistant: Vacant
As Chief Strategy Officer, Ms. Moody supports the development of systems and structures that help drive the vision of Hamilton County Schools. She oversees data and information systems, research, family and community engagement, and school health. The Strategy Team works alongside leaders in supporting students, family, and community and measuring outcomes across the organization.
Office: (423) 498-7056
Assistant: Karen Reynolds
As the Chief of Talent, Dr. Brown leads the Human Resources and Benefits team that is committed to supporting student achievement by recruiting, retaining and developing high quality leaders, teachers, and support staff for our Hamilton County Schools. The team works alongside school leaders to build and support a talented workforce for our students and our community.
Office: (423) 498-6719
Assistant: Brittnee Francis
In his role as Chief Academic Officer, Mr. Freeman provides leadership to the Teaching and Learning Office, specifically overseeing the Teaching and Learning Team composed of the K-12 Directors, Future Ready Students Director, as well as the Innovation Coordinator, and Fine Arts Lead. The Teaching and Learning Office is responsible for high-quality instructional resources provided to schools as well as professional learning for teachers and leaders around best practices in K-12 instruction. Mr. Freeman also assists in facilitating collaboration, both internally among District offices and Learning Communities as well as business partnerships that support learning initiatives.
Office: (423) 498-7026
Assistant: Taniia Hymer
As the Chief Financial Officer for Hamilton County Schools, Ms. Heuton leads teams responsible for all aspects of accounting, budgeting, grant management, procurement, and risk management The Finance Division is committed to providing efficient, effective, and compliant financial services and information for our teachers, school district and community leadership, and our community.
Office: (423) 498-7111
Assistant: Jennifier Workman
In her role as Chief of Opportunity and Access for Hamilton County Schools, Dr. Parker oversees efforts across the District to make sure all children, especially those who are underserved, are provided the services, supports, opportunities and access needed for them to thrive and reach their full potential
Office: (423) 498-7023
Assistant: Lori Bledsoe
Dr. Robert Sharpe is the Chief Operating Officer for Hamilton County Schools. Dr. Sharpe leads and supports several departments which include District facilities and maintenance, transportation, food service, campus safety, athletics, and long-term capital planning.
Meet Our Learning Community Superintendents
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Penny Murray, Executive Director of Human Capital & Financial Solutions, job is to provide strategic and operational leadership and oversight of human capital and financial operations solutions for Hamilton County Schools. The Executive Director is accountable through collaboration for researching, designing, and improving systems and processes of shared services including, but not limited to operations, data analytics, policies and procedures, HRIS, compensation, compliance, benefits administration, payroll, accommodations, licensure, and leave management.
Office: (423) 498-7128
Assistant: Acquila Young
Dr. Russell is the Executive Director of Social, Emotional, and Academic Development for Hamilton County Schools. She oversees school counseling, social work, student success planning, college and career advising, 504’s, and positive school wide behavior support for elementary schools. In her role, she works across district teams to support the implementation of a whole-child approach and the execution of post-secondary goals.
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