UPPER EAST

WELCOME TO THE UPPER EAST CCR&R

Providing child care resources, referral services, and Quality Coaches for Tennessee’s Carter, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties

CONTACT US

If you require further assistance, please contact us at:

Phone: 865.974.7750 
Fax: 865.974.1357 
eastccrr@utk.edu

 Connect with your local TN CCR&R team with the training calendar linked at the button below.

Both in person and Zoom trainings are accessible at this regional training calendar.

Quality coaches help child care professionals build knowledge and skills, so they can better educate young children.

They inform families about what to look for in a child care program and how to identify quality, so they can make the best choice for their children. See below to contact a quality coach near you!

Upper East CCR&R provides free training and technical assistance to child care educators across the state to improve the quality of child care for all children.

Technical Assistance

CCR&R Quality Coaches can assist child care programs create safe, inclusive developmentally appropriate environments for children, and provide guidance strategies on behavior management.

Training Workshops

Classes on a variety of topics are scheduled in the evenings, afternoons, and Saturdays and count toward professional development hours. 

MEET THE STAFF

Heather Lamb
East and Upper East Coordinator

Heather Lamb

Serves all East Counties

Amy Wilson
Family Engagement Quality Coach

Amy Wilson

Serves Upper East Counties.

Ashleigh Stocton
Early Childhood Quality Coach

Ashleigh Stocton

Serves Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Washington (37604, 37601, 37602 and 37659), and Sullivan county in zip codes 37686 and 37662.

Beth Gaby
Early Childhood Quality Coach

Beth Gaby

Serves Hamblen, Greene, Cocke, Hawkins, Grainger, Jefferson, and Hancock Counties.

Robin Pullen
East and Upper East Assistant Coordinator

Robin Pullen

Serves Carter, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi, Washington (37615), and Sullivan counties in zip codes 37617, 37618, 37620, 37660, 37663, 37664, 37665, and 37662.

Leslie Perry
Health & Well-being Quality Coach

Leslie Perry

Serves Upper East counties.

Awaiting New Hire
Infant & Toddler Quality Coach

Awaiting New Hire

Serves Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Scott, and Union Counties.

Kerri Whitt
Infant & Toddler Quality Coach

Kerri Whitt

Serves Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties

Mary Shell
Small Business Support Specialist

Mary Shell

Serves Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties.

Provider Name Brief Program Description Address Phone Number Web Address
Head Start - Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center Early Head Start (EHS) programs serve infants and toddlers under the age of 3, and pregnant women. EHS programs provide intensive comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families, and to pregnant women and their families. 1207 Broad St Elizabethton TN 37643 865-212-4011 https://www.telamon.org/where-we-work/tennessee/early-childhood-family-support
Head Start - Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center The federal Head Start program has provides low-income 3-and 4-old children and their families with comprehensive early education and support services. All Head Start programs focus on the “whole child” and include: - early education that addresses cognitive, developmental, and social and personal needs; - medical and dental screenings, referrals and treatment; - nutritional services; parental involvement activities; referrals to social service providers for the entire family; and - referrals for mental health services, as needed. 145 Hope St Elizabethton TN 37643 423-547-4059 http://www.carterk12.net/
Head Start - Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center The federal Head Start program has provides low-income 3-and 4-old children and their families with comprehensive early education and support services. All Head Start programs focus on the “whole child” and include: - early education that addresses cognitive, developmental, and social and personal needs; - medical and dental screenings, referrals and treatment; - nutritional services; parental involvement activities; referrals to social service providers for the entire family; and - referrals for mental health services, as needed. 8540 Highway 19 E Roan Mountain TN 37687 423-772-5313 http://www.carterk12.net/
Head Start - Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center The federal Head Start program has provides low-income 3-and 4-old children and their families with comprehensive early education and support services. All Head Start programs focus on the “whole child” and include: - early education that addresses cognitive, developmental, and social and personal needs; - medical and dental screenings, referrals and treatment; - nutritional services; parental involvement activities; referrals to social service providers for the entire family; and - referrals for mental health services, as needed. 252 Taylortown Rd Johnson City TN 37601 423-547-8335 http://www.carterk12.net/
Head Start - Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center The federal Head Start program has provides low-income 3-and 4-old children and their families with comprehensive early education and support services. All Head Start programs focus on the “whole child” and include: - early education that addresses cognitive, developmental, and social and personal needs; - medical and dental screenings, referrals and treatment; - nutritional services; parental involvement activities; referrals to social service providers for the entire family; and - referrals for mental health services, as needed. 408 Highway 321 Hampton TN 37658 423-725-5225 http://www.carterk12.net/
Head Start - Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center The federal Head Start program has provides low-income 3-and 4-old children and their families with comprehensive early education and support services. All Head Start programs focus on the “whole child” and include: - early education that addresses cognitive, developmental, and social and personal needs; - medical and dental screenings, referrals and treatment; - nutritional services; parental involvement activities; referrals to social service providers for the entire family; and - referrals for mental health services, as needed. 139 Keenburg Rd Elizabethton TN 37643 423-547-8320 http://www.carterk12.net/
Head Start - Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center The federal Head Start program has provides low-income 3-and 4-old children and their families with comprehensive early education and support services. All Head Start programs focus on the “whole child” and include: - early education that addresses cognitive, developmental, and social and personal needs; - medical and dental screenings, referrals and treatment; - nutritional services; parental involvement activities; referrals to social service providers for the entire family; and - referrals for mental health services, as needed. 1485 Riverview Dr Elizabethton TN 37643 423-547-8319 http://www.carterk12.net/
Tennessee Department of Education Tennessee's Early Intervention System is a voluntary educational program for families with children birth through age two with disabilities or developmental delays. The principles of Early Intervention are to: - Support families in promoting their child’s optimal development - Facilitate the child’s participation in family and community activities. - Encourage the active participation of families in the intervention by imbedding strategies into family routines. 196 Freckles Crt Johnson City TN 37601 423-434-4401 https://www.tn.gov/education/early-learning/tennessee-early-intervention-system-teis.html
Nurse-Family Partnership Becoming a mom for the first time can be a bit overwhelming. No joke – there’s a lot to learn. So imagine having your own personal nurse. Nurse-Family Partnership can make that happen. First-time moms who are pregnant 28 weeks or less, meet income requirements and live in a service area are eligible for free help from a personal nurse who will come to your home to offer advice, support and a good laugh when you need it most through your pregnancy and until your baby is 2 years old. 603 Bert St Jonson City TN 37601 423-900-3160 https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/#map1
Tennessee Department of Health The Child Health and Development Program is a home based prevention/intervention program that has been in existence for over 40 years. The program is designed to support parents by providing child development and parenting education. CHAD services are provided to children who are at risk of abuse and neglect, at risk of developmental delay or have an identified delay. 710 James Robertson Pkwy Nashville TN 37243 https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/early-childhood-program/chad.html
Tennessee Department of Health Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (MBMHI) is a psychiatric hospital that serves 52 counties in East Tennessee. It was founded in 1961 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The hospital offers 4 acute psychiatric care units and 2 long-term care units, comprising a total of 150 adult psychiatric beds. Hospitalizations are on a voluntary or involuntary basis, or patients can also be referred by the court system for pre-trial evaluations. 100 Moccasin Bend Rd. Chattanooga TN 37405 423-265-2271 https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/hospitals/hospitals/moccasin-bend.html