The Hamilton County Schools Human Resources & Talent team is proud to play an important role in supporting our schools and our employees through HCS’ strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. We are focused on providing our employees with excellent customer service and information related to your employment so that you can have a wonderful career with Hamilton County Schools.
Quick Resources
HR Contacts
Dr. Zac Brown, Chief Talent Officer (423) 498-7056
- Karen Reynolds, Administrative Assistant (423) 344-1448
Learning Community Support
Harrison Bay Learning Community
- Callievene Stewart, HR Business Partner, 423-498-7049
- Sarah Howington, HR Generalist, 423-344-1438
MidTown Learning Community
- Dr. Jerica Johnson-Hall, HR Business Partner, 423-498-7065
- Sandra Gray, HR Generalist, 423-498-708
Missionary Ridge Learning Community:
- Dr. Saunya Goss, Director of HR Business Partners, 423-498-7052
- Lisa Parris, HR Generalist, 423-498-7084
- Sheri Myers, HR Assistant, 423-344-1441
North River Learning Community
- Dr. Saunya Goss, HR Business Partner, 423-498-7052
- Natasha Crutcher, HR Generalist Supervisor, 423-498-7053
Rock Point Learning Community
- Doug Smith, HR Business Partner, 423-344-1440
- Dorene Lacey, HR Generalist, 423-498-7070
For a full list of Schools/Departments and their assigned Business Partner and Generalist, please click here.
Talent Development
Dr. Chrissy Easterly, Director 423-498-7357
Talent Acquisition
Dr. Jesse Gray, Talent Acquisition Director, 423-498-7085
Talent Operations
Penny Murray, Executive Director of Human Capital and Financial Solutions, 423-498-7069
Former Employee Information
Former employees may submit ticket for the following:
- Verification of teaching experience
W2s for retirees and former employees of Hamilton County Schools who worked during the 2024 calendar year:
- W2s will be mailed to the address of record by January 31, 2025.
- If you need to report an address change or have questions, please complete the following form.
Contact Payroll
423-498-7161
payroll@hcde.org
Compliance Information
- Americans with Disabilities Statement
- Mandatory Reporting
- Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
- Suicidal Behavior Reporting
- Title IX Reporting
- Annual Non-Discrimination Notice
The Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE) values all of our employees including those who are experiencing disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HCDE does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and strives to provide reasonable accommodations and services for employees.
HCS’s Compliance & Compensation Coordinator in the Human Resources Department will provide assistance and/or services for persons with disabilities.
Employees may request accommodations through the help desk. For other inquiries, please contact Sara Garmon.
Hamilton County Schools’ top priority is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Every individual, including school personnel, is considered a mandatory reporter in Tennessee. HCS recognizes that students may experience or be a part of incidents that constitute mandatory reporting. If you believe a student is or has been abused or neglected, is showing suicidal behaviors, or has had their Title IX rights violated, please use the information on the pages below to take the appropriate reporting steps. Hamilton County Schools takes any allegation of abuse very seriously. The wellbeing of our students is our top priority, and we will continue to work toward an environment where all children thrive.
Hamilton County Board of Education Policy 6.409
A person has the duty to report suspected child abuse when the following occurs:
- The person has knowledge of (or is called upon to render aid to) a child who is suffering from (or has suffered from) any wound, injury, disability, or other physical or mental condition; and the physical or mental condition is of such a nature that it reasonably appears to have been caused by brutality, abuse, neglect caused by a caregiver of the child; or
- The person has reason to suspect that the child is a victim of sexual abuse regardless of whether the child has suffered a physical injury from the suspected sexual abuse and regardless of whom the perpetrator of the abuse may have been.
How to Report:
Secure proper medical treatment for student(s), if necessary. Then immediately call:
TN Child Abuse Hotline: 1-855-209-4226 or online at https://apps.tn.gov/carat
(Obtain case #)
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Local Law Enforcement
(If out of town, call both local law and Hamilton County law enforcement)
Chattanooga Police Department. (423) 698-2525
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (423) 893-3503
Any school-based employee who reports suspected child abuse must notify the school’s child abuse coordinator (or alternate child abuse coordinator if unavailable) and his or her principal or supervisor and the child abuse coordinator will join the employee in placing the phone call. If neither coordinator is available, the employee must still report to authorities without delay.
Notify:
- School Child Abuse Coordinator
- Principal/Supervisor
- Chief Talent Officer (if allegations are against school personnel)
- Record information on ID Risk Form
- Contact the School Counselor, Admin., Psychologist, Social Worker, or School Designee.
- Use the checklist to follow proper procedures
- Always contact guardians/parents to inform them.
If necessary please contact:
- Youth Village mobile crisis: 866-791-9225 (local)
- National Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- For fatalities, contact a director or law enforcement
Any individual who has knowledge of behaviors that may constitute a violation of this policy shall immediately report such information to the Title IX Coordinator; however, nothing in this policy requires a complainant to either report or file a formal complaint within a certain timeframe. If the complaint involves the Title IX Coordinator, the complaint shall be filed with the Director of Schools. If a complaint involves allegations of child abuse, including child abuse on school grounds, appropriate notification shall be made per the board policy on reporting child abuse. Upon receipt of a formal complaint, the Title IX Coordinator shall promptly.
- Provide written notice of the allegations, and the grievance process to all known parties to give the respondent time to prepare a response before an initial interview
- Inform the parties of the prohibition against making a false statement or knowingly submitting false information
- Inform the parties that they may have an advisor of their choosing present during any subsequent meetings
- Notify parents and/or guardians that they are entitled to participate
- Offer supportive measures in an equitable manner to both parties.
Title IX Coordinator Email Dr. Cheryl McCray.
Hamilton County Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our student population and community. HCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, genetic information, or individuals with disabilities or veteran status, with regard only to qualifications for the positions involved.
Title IV and Title IX prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in all programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Click here for more information about Civil Rights compliance or to file a complaint.
