Niswonger Foundation

05/29/2026

👏 👏 👏 Today's teachers are tomorrow's leaders! We wish you the best on your administrative journey.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to these hardworking educators who just completed a year long job-embedded course through Comprehensive Educational Resources. Thank you for your dedication to this region's students and to your own professional development!

05/29/2026

Registration closes on June 1! We have a full slate of engaging breakout sessions and an exciting keynote address planned, so you don't want to miss it. Check out the schedule of sessions here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ftva9jbvBvXd35oIkrb5hqiZ_Utw_vFg0wwH_HXA_Hg/edit?usp=drive_link

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning educator, speaker, and writer Chase Mielke as this year's School Success Symposium keynote speaker! This free event for K-12 public school teachers in Tennessee will take place on Tuesday, June 23 at Greeneville High School and NPAC.

Learn more about the Symposium and register here: https://niswongerfoundation.org/about/niswonger-symposium/

04/14/2026

On March 25, the Niswonger Foundation's Career Pathways (NCP) program was invited to take part in the Biotech Across America State Symposium in Washington, D.C., which was hosted by the Engineering Biotechnology Research Consortium (EBRC) and the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). Dr. Vicki Kirk, NCP's director, is pictured here with Dr. Natalie Kuldell, Executive Director of the BioBuilder Educational Foundation, and Eric Jorgenson, Vice President of Biomanufacturing Development at the ETSU Research Corporation.

NCP is also included in the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology's State Resource Guide. To read more about how NCP is paving the way for high school biotech coursework in Tennessee, visit our contribution to the guide: https://www.biotech.senate.gov/resource/niswonger-career-pathways/

About the program: NCP partners with school districts in Northeast Tennessee to expand and reimagine coursework that prepares students for work in emerging career fields. Learn more about our program here: https://sites.google.com/niswongerfoundation.org/career-pathways/

04/10/2026

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning educator, speaker, and writer Chase Mielke as this year's School Success Symposium keynote speaker! This free event for K-12 public school teachers in Tennessee will take place on Tuesday, June 23 at Greeneville High School and NPAC.

Learn more about the Symposium and register here: https://niswongerfoundation.org/about/niswonger-symposium/

03/03/2026

Registration is now open for the Niswonger School Success Symposium: Elevating Excellence 2026. This year’s symposium will be held Tuesday, June 23 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center (NPAC) and Greeneville High School. Spots are limited, so register today!

✨ High-quality professional development at NO COST
🎤 Keynote by Chase Mielke, award-winning educator, speaker, and writer
🥇 6 hours of professional development credit

Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgdpHmtvGqf8s44jBUGkaRIrEIz4WotFu_obsFMB-_ZlnqZg/viewform

02/19/2026

The application is now open for the Niswonger Foundation's Educator Externship Program! This program connects teachers with professional development that bridges the gap between the classroom and world of STEM careers by bringing educators into the workplace. This program serves two regions, Northeast Tennessee and Anderson County, with two distinct programs.

K-12 educators (teachers, counselors, and administrators) are encouraged to apply.

Apply here: bit.ly/41pyIJc

01/27/2026

Niswonger CARE is hiring a College & Career Advisor!

🎓 Help Local Students Reach Their Dreams!

Are you a recent college grad ready to make a real difference in Northeast Tennessee? NiswongerCARE is hiring College & Career Advisors to support high school students as they plan their next big steps.

This full-time, entry-level role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about education, mentorship, and giving back to their community.
📍 Greene County, Sullivan County & Elizabethton, TN
🎓 Bachelor’s degree required (any field!)

As an advisor, you’ll:
✔️ Mentor students through college and career planning
✔️ Lead FAFSA workshops and family support sessions
✔️ Help organize Path to College events
✔️ Receive intensive training and professional development
Launch your career while helping students launch theirs.

👉 Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV1vS4xsWwruxWKcPWQumZJEJG8vv9kODPr8dt5qT7lBbcMg/viewform

01/07/2026

📣 A small change with a big purpose!

NiswongerSTART is officially joining the NiswongerCARE page. START supports first-year college students at Northeast State and Walters State and is a natural extension of the CARE program. Bringing everything into one space allows us to share resources more consistently, highlight student success, and stay better connected with students, families, and schools.
You’ll still see START-specific updates - now all in one place.

More coming soon! Stay tuned. 🤗

10/20/2025

✅ Save the Date!

The Niswonger Foundation is thrilled to announce Elevating Excellence 2026: Niswonger School Success Symposium, a celebration of the educators who make learning come alive every day!

🗓️ Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 NPAC & Greeneville High School

Join us for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and professional growth at no cost to educators! Stay tuned for registration details, and help spread the word by sharing with your colleagues!

Sign up for updates here: bit.ly/NiswongerEvents