Dr Tonya Vandergriff Childress

Head of School, TN Virtual Academy

[Emerald Academy @EmeraldScholars]

Lauren Moore has been with Emerald Academy since we opened our doors in 2015. With her several years of experience in education before being with us, we are grateful to have her as our Interim School Director. Hear from Mrs. Moore in our latest Meet a Monarch video!

[Emerald Academy @EmeraldScholars]

Mr. El-Amin (aka Mr. E to all of us!) is starting his 3rd year at Emerald Academy! We are grateful to have him as one of our deans. Get to know him a little better in our latest Meet a Monarch video.

[Emerald Academy @EmeraldScholars]

Ms. Finafrock is our new new 7th & 8th grade science teacher. Her many years of teaching experience, including a focus on neuroscience, make her a great addition to our faculty!

[Dr Tonya Vandergriff Childress @ChildressTonya]

We are off to an amazing start at Emerald Academy! #scholarsintoleaders

[Emerald Academy @EmeraldScholars]

What a great first day back. These scholars are ready to rock another school year. #backtoschool #scholarsintoleaders

[Emerald Academy @EmeraldScholars]

It's the first day of school and we love to start the day right with a celebration! We are so excited to start the school year and look forward to all the great things our scholars will achieve.

[Emerald Academy @EmeraldScholars]

We are so glad to have Ms. Jefferson as our new 5th grade math teacher. Get to know her in our Meet a Monarch series!

[Emerald Academy @EmeraldScholars]

Meet Mr. Williams! We are so excited to have him be part of the Emerald Academy leadership team this year and look forward to seeing him use his many years of experience in education to grow scholars into leaders.

Make sure to follow us to meet our other awesome faculty members!

[Emerald Academy @EmeraldScholars]

Join a team that is 100% focused on creating the best learning culture for city students. Check out our career opportunities and help us grow scholars into leaders! https://t.co/mzY9Qb3TPf

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If you would like your child to have a chance to attend Emerald Academy this upcoming school year, you can still apply and be added to the wait list. Apply here: https://t.co/eFy9BCfwHI

[Robertsville Middle @RMSortn]

8th grade can move!

[Todd Livesay @toddlivesay]

RMS RamSat students also toured the ORNL computer science program. I am so proud of this group! @KirkRenegar @ORSchools @RMSortn @ORNL @orpsef

[Robertsville Middle @RMSortn]

5th graders are having a blast!

[Dr Tonya Vandergriff Childress @ChildressTonya]

8th grade chorus shined tonight with songs from Rent and Hamilton. @RMSortn #ClimbTheMountain

[Dr Tonya Vandergriff Childress @ChildressTonya]

7th grade chorus rocked Mamma Mia and Newsies! @RMSortn #ClimbTheMountain

[Dr Tonya Vandergriff Childress @ChildressTonya]

6th grade songs from Aladdin and Hamilton. Great performance and solos! @RMSortn #ClimbTheMountain

[Dr Tonya Vandergriff Childress @ChildressTonya]

All I can say is WOW! 5th grade chorus rocked Hairspray and Hamilton songs! @RMSortn #ClimbTheMountain

[Dr Tonya Vandergriff Childress @ChildressTonya]

The RMS Jazz Band never disappoints! @RMSortn #ClimbTheMountain

[Dr Tonya Vandergriff Childress @ChildressTonya]

RMS Band did a great performance tonight. So much growth by all! @RMSortn #ClimbtheMountain

[Dr Tonya Vandergriff Childress @ChildressTonya]

RMS 5th Grade Orchestra students are climbing the mountain. @RMSortn #ClimbTheMountain

[Martin McDonald @ORHSWildcatMGM]

The sun will come out tomorrow and so should you to see Annie at 7pm this Friday March 1st