About Us

Located in Board of Education District 6 and Knox County Schools Region 4, Sterchi Elementary has proudly served the Northeast Knox County community since 1959. The school was named in honor of the Sterchi family, who generously donated 14 acres of land for its establishment.

Currently, the campus is undergoing exciting construction projects to expand and enhance learning spaces. These additions include a new office area, media center, art room, and music room, along with renovations to other parts of the building.

Our mission at Sterchi Elementary is to create an environment where children are nurtured with a quality education to become lifelong learners who are responsible, productive citizens of their community.

Principal

Mrs. Jessica Doran

Jessica Doran is an experienced educator and school leader with nearly two decades of service in Knox County Schools, dedicated to fostering student growth, supporting teachers, and building strong school communities. She began her career in 2006 as a 6th grade teacher at Holston Middle School. In 2010, She joined the leadership team as a TAP Mentor Teacher before moving into administration in 2012 as Assistant Principal at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, where she served for five years. From 2017 to 2021, she continued my administrative career as Assistant Principal at Shannondale Elementary. In 2021, she was honored to be appointed Principal of Sterchi Elementary, where she currently serves.

She holds a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies–Human Learning from Tennessee Technological University, a Master of Administration and Supervision, and an Education Specialist degree in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University

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Assistant Principal

Ms. Courtney Mansell

Ms. Mansell earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee and completed her Teacher Certification through Sierra Nevada College. She also holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of New Haven and an Educational Specialist degree in Administration from Lincoln Memorial University.

She began her career in Knox County Schools in 2003 as a classroom teacher and transitioned into administration in 2009 when she became an assistant principal. With over two decades of experience in education, Ms. Mansell is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students, families, and teachers work together to help every child succeed.

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Staff Directory

Our staff directory provides a comprehensive and easily accessible listing of school and district personnel. Searches can be made by name, job title, or facility location.

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Calendar

Sterchi Elementary follows an academic calendar approved by the Board of Education that identifies the first and last day of school; student and teacher in-service days; early release days; school holidays; and grading periods.

These calendars are detailed by school year.

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