Access
In partnership with school counselors, tnAchieves is working to increase Knox and Shelby Counties’ college-going rates by assigning Access coaches to all Knox County high schools. In Shelby County, 2026 is the first year of the pilot. School assignments will be made with the Class of 2027.
About Access
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Coaches assist in four major benchmarks associated with college access: TN Promise application, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), College application and Fall Registration. Coaches work with students in 1-1/small groups, classroom visits, workshops, and virtually. The goal of the Access program is to ensure that all students have a clear pathway to a post-secondary institution regardless of TN Promise intentions. Our goal is to increase the college-going rate to 70% and report where 100% of the 4000+ Knox and Sevier County seniors land in the fall following their high school graduation.
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November 3: 100% of seniors complete TN Promise application.
April 1: 94% of seniors filed FAFSA.
May 1: 95% of seniors applied to at least one college.
August 2: 90% of Seniors register of Fall classes.
By September 1: 100% of seniors report their post-graduation outcome.
By September 1: 70% of seniors enroll in college.
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High Schools: Halls, Gibbs
Coach: Allison Johnson
Contact Information: allison@tnachieves.orgHigh Schools: Hardin Valley, Karns, L&N STEM
Coach: Hayley Clark
Contact Information: hayley@tnachieves.orgHigh Schools: Richard Yoakley, Farragut, West
Coach: Daniela Rodriguez
Contact Information: daniela@tnachieves.orgHigh Schools: Powell, CMA, Carter, KVA
Coach: Kory Martinez
Contact Information: kory@tnachieves.orgHigh Schools: The King’s Academy, Knox County Virtual School, South Doyle, Bearden
Coach: Lauren Reavis
Contact Information: lauren@tnachieves.orgHigh Schools: Memphis Shelby County Schools
Coach: Noelle Equi
Contact Information: noelle@tnachieves.org
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Have questions or need help? Allison Johnson leads Access for tnAchieves and would love to help!