Allison Ready completed the Grow Your Own Program through UTK.
Dr. Alicia Kahrs Returns to Arnold Memorial as Assistant Principal Cleveland City Schools is excited to welcome back Dr. Alicia Kahrs as Assistant Principal at Arnold Memorial Elementary School, effective July 1, 2025. With over 15 years of educational experience and a heart deeply rooted in the Arnold community, Dr. Kahrs brings a strong blend of instructional leadership, student advocacy, and relationship-building to her new role. โ€œReturning to Arnold feels like coming home,โ€ said Dr. Kahrs. โ€œIโ€™m honored to be re-rooted in a community that has always meant so much to me, and Iโ€™m excited to support the incredible work of our students, staff, and families in this next chapter.โ€ Dr. Kahrs previously served as Assistant Principal at both Arnold and Stuart Elementary Schools from 2017 to 2022. She began her Cleveland City Schools journey at Cleveland High School, where she taught science, and later served as the Kโ€“5 Instructional Coach at Stuart Elementary. Most recently, she served as the District Well-Being Specialist for Cleveland City Schools and as a Special Education Consultant for the Tennessee Department of Education. Principal Michael Chai expressed his excitement about her return to Arnold: โ€œWe are thrilled to have Dr. Kahrs returning to Arnold in the Assistant Principal position. She has a passion for Arnold students. Both students and teachers will benefit from all she will bring to our school. Welcome back, Dr. Kahrs!โ€ Dr. Kahrs holds a doctorate in Community Care and Counseling with a focus in Traumatology from Liberty University, along with multiple degrees in school leadership, curriculum, and secondary science education. Her work in trauma-informed practices has been published and presented across the state. She is passionate about creating school environments where students feel safe, valued, and challenged to growโ€”and where teachers feel supported and empowered. Her background in both elementary and secondary education gives her a unique perspective on what students need to succeed at every level. Arnold Memorial Elementary, a Kโ€“5 school in the heart of Cleveland, continues to focus on academic excellence, inclusion, and building strong partnerships with families. With Dr. Kahrs returning to the team, the school is entering the new year with confidence and momentum.
Four Cleveland City Schools Named Capturing Kidsโ€™ Hearts National Showcase Schools Cleveland City Schools is proud to announce that four of its elementary schools - Arnold Memorial Elementary, George R. Stuart Elementary, Mayfield Elementary, and Candyโ€™s Creek Cherokee Elementary - have been named 2024-2025 Capturing Kidsโ€™ Hearts National Showcase Schools. The Capturing Kidsโ€™ Hearts National Showcase Schools award recognizes schools across the country that demonstrate exceptional commitment to building a positive school culture through relational and emotional safety. Schools are selected based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes measurable outcomes in academic performance, attendance, and discipline, as well as the schoolโ€™s implementation of the Capturing Kidsโ€™ Hearts framework. โ€œThis is an incredible honor that reflects the hard work and dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families,โ€ said Dr. Jeff Elliott, Director of Schools. โ€œWe are deeply committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where students thrive not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Congratulations to these four schools for their outstanding achievement.โ€ This accomplishment would not be possible without the efforts and commitment of our dedicated teachers and support staff, whose daily work ensures that every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Capturing Kidsโ€™ Hearts is a nationally recognized program designed to strengthen student connectedness and engagement, with a focus on relationship-building and fostering a positive school culture. Being named a National Showcase School places these CCS schools among an elite group leading the way in transforming educational outcomes.
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Cleveland City Board of Education Opposes School System Consolidation
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Cleveland City Board of Education Meeting - Monday, March 4