PENCIL is the premier organization linking community resources to Metro Nashville Public Schools. 

Thanks to dedicated PENCIL Partners, students work in state-of-the-art laboratories alongside teachers and industry professionals. Teachers design lesson plans that cross the traditional boundaries of education - like linking data points in algebra with students'​ Agricultural Science classes. Dedicated volunteers regularly donate one lunch hour a week to help a child improve his or her reading comprehension. Businesses work to create an engaged and excited student pipeline interested in their industry through internships and job shadowing.

PENCIL also operates free teacher resource centers where Metro Nashville Public School teachers can shop free once a quarter to help supplement their classrooms.

Education

PENCIL

PENCIL's headquarters in Nashville, TN, United States

Christiane Buggs

Laura Ross

Bob Kucher

The Partnership and Collaboration Team at PENCIL is responsible for establishing and nurturing relationships with community organizations, businesses, and educational stakeholders to create impactful programs for Metro Nashville Public Schools. They develop strategic partnerships that enhance educational resources and opportunities, facilitate volunteer engagement, and support innovative learning experiences, ensuring that students receive the comprehensive support they need to thrive in and out of the classroom.

Partnership and Collaboration Team

This department oversees the organization's strategic direction and compliance through board management and governance practices.

Executive Governance

This department focuses on managing grant funding and individual contributions to support organizational initiatives.

Grants and Fundraising

The Literacy Education Team at PENCIL is dedicated to enhancing student literacy through innovative tutoring programs and community partnerships. They provide targeted support to students by developing personalized reading comprehension strategies, facilitating hands-on literacy experiences, and training volunteers to effectively engage with learners. By collaborating with educators and leveraging community resources, the team fosters a love for reading and empowers students to achieve academic success.

Literacy Education Team

This department focuses on building partnerships and coordinating programs to enhance community engagement and support.

Partnerships and Programs

The Leadership Team at PENCIL drives the organization's strategic vision and operational oversight, ensuring impactful partnerships between community resources and Metro Nashville Public Schools. This team cultivates relationships with businesses and volunteers, spearheads philanthropic initiatives, and enhances program development to create innovative educational opportunities for students and teachers. Their collaborative efforts are essential in fostering a thriving environment that supports student success and teacher resources.

PENCIL

Org chart

Teams

Partnership and Collaboration Team

Executive Governance

Grants and Fundraising

Literacy Education Team

Partnerships and Programs

Leadership Team

Offices

PENCIL

Org chart

Teams

Partnership and Collaboration Team

Executive Governance

Grants and Fundraising

Literacy Education Team

Partnerships and Programs

Leadership Team

Offices

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