Liaisons

AP Access for ALL Liaisons

Liaisons act as the face of the program at each school by:

Recruiting students

Staying updated on student progress and mastery of coursework

Ensuring AP exams are ordered and administered for APAA students

Online AP Courses

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RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES:

Art 1 & Art 2

College Board Course information

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RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES:

Art 1 & Art 2

College Board Course information

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REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

  • Biology 1
  • Chemistry 1

RECOMMENDED:

  • Algebra 1

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REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Geometry
  • Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry

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College Board Course Information

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Geometry
  • Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry

*NOTE: Because of the overlap between the AB and BC courses, students are only permitted to test in one of the courses in a given year.  

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REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

  • Algebra 1 

RECOMMENDED:

  • Algebra 2

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College Board Course Information

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

Algebra 1

RECOMMENDED:

College Board Course Information

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES:

Art 1 & Art 2

College Board Course information

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REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

  • Algebra 1

RECOMMENDED:

  • Two years of high school science with labs

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REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

  • English 1
  • English 2

RECOMMENDED:

  • Two years of high school science with labs

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College Board Course Information

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

  • English 1
  • English 2
  • English 3 or AP Language & Composition

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REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

None

RECOMMENDED:

  • Algebra 1

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College Board Course Information

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

None

RECOMMENDED:

  • Algebra 1

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College Board Course Information

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

  • Geometry
  • Algebra II or be concurrently enrolled in Algebra II or an equivalent course.

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REQUIRED PREREQUISITES:

none

Typical students are in their fourth year of study. Native speakers may be an exception.

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*Great introductory course.

^ Year-long schedule only.

AP Art History
Explore concepts like culture and cultural interactions, theories and interpretations of art, the impact of materials, processes, and techniques on art and art making, and understanding purpose and audience in art historical analysis.
Prerequisites: NONE
AP 2D Art & Design
Develop your 2-D skills through materials and processes such as graphic design, photography, collage, printmaking, fashion illustration, collage, and others. You’ll create artwork that reflects your own ideas and skills and what you’ve learned.
Recommended Prerequisites: Art 1 & Art 2
AP 3D Art & Design
Develop 3-D skills in materials and processes, such as sculpture, architectural rendering and models, metal work, ceramics, glass work, and others. You’ll create artwork that reflects your own ideas and skills and what you’ve learned.
Recommended Prerequisites: Art 1 & Art 2
AP Drawing Portfolio
Develop your skills in drawing as you experiment with different materials and processes. You’ll create artwork that reflects your own ideas and skills and what you’ve learned.
Recommended Prerequisites: Art 1 & Art 2
AP Biology
Cultivate an understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigation as topics are explored like evolution, energetics, information storage & transfer, and system interactions.
Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1
AP Calculus AB
Explore the concepts, methods, and applications of differential and integral calculus. You’ll work to understand the theoretical basis and solve problems by applying your knowledge and skills.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry
AP Calculus BC
Explore the concepts, methods, and applications of differential & integral calculus, including topics such as parametric, polar & vector functions, and series.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, & Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry
AP Computer Science A
Cultivate an understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as well as exploring concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures.
Prerequisites: Algebra I
AP Computer Science Principles
Learn the principles that underlie the science of computing and develop the thinking skills that computer scientists use. You’ll work on your own and as part of a team to creatively address real-world issues using the tools and processes of computation.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1
AP English Language
Cultivate an understanding of writing & rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situation, claims & evidence, reasoning & organization, and style.
Prerequisites: English 1 & 2
AP English Literature
Cultivate an understanding of literature through reading and analyzing texts as well as explore concepts like character, setting, structure, perspective, figurative language, and literary analysis in the context of literary works.
Prerequisites: English 1 & 2
AP Environmental Science
Explore concepts like energy transfer, interactions between Earth systems, interactions between different species and the environment, and sustainability.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1
AP Human Geography
Learn topics like patterns and spatial organization, human impacts and interactions with their environment, and spatial processes and societal changes.
Prerequisites: NONE
AP Macroeconomics
Learn principles that apply to an economic system as a whole by using models to describe economic situations and predict and explain outcomes with graphs, charts, and data as well as explore concepts like economic measurements, markets, macroeconomic models, and macroeconomic policies.
Prerequisites: NONE
AP Microeconomics
Learn the functions of individual economic decision-makers by using models to describe economic situations and predict and explain outcomes with graphs, charts and data as well as explore concepts like scarcity and markets; costs, benefits, and marginal analysis; production choices and behavior; and market inefficiency & public policy.
Prerequisites: NONE
AP Physics I
Explore subjects like Newtonian mechanics; work, energy, and power; mechanical waves & sound; and introductory, simple circuits.
Prerequisites: Geometry, Algebra II
AP Psychology
Explore concepts like the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology.
Prerequisites: NONE
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Develop Spanish language skills and learn about the cultures in Spanish-speaking parts of the world. Practice communicating in Spanish and study real-life materials.
Prerequisites: Typically fourth year of language study
AP Statistics
Cultivate an understanding of statistics using technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as well as explore concepts like variation & distribution; patterns & uncertainty; and data-based predictions, decisions, and conclusions.
Prerequisites: Algebra 2
AP U.S. Government & Politics
Explore topics like constitutionalism, liberty and order, civic participation in a representative democracy, competing policy-making interests, and methods of political analysis.
Prerequisites: NONE
AP U.S. History
Cultivate an understanding of U.S. history from c. 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments.
Prerequisites: NONE
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Important Information

  • APAA Courses can be completed on a year-long or a one-semester pace.  AP Liaisons will let the students know which pace they should follow.
  • For an AP course to be awarded the 5 additional rigor points and qualify for a Ready Graduate EPSO, a student must sit for the AP Exam in May. See Uniform Grading Policy for more information.
  • APAA Courses have their own State of TN Course Codes. See APAA Course Codes for codes and FAQ’s.

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Our Regional Relationship Specialists are available to help you make AP Access for ALL a success in your school

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Marti Cleveland

Regional Relationship Specialist - First Tennessee Region

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Jill Jaynes

Regional Relationship Specialist - East Tennessee Region

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Samantha Travis

Regional Relationship Specialist - Southeast Region

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Janet Graham

Regional Relationship Specialist - Upper Cumberland Region

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Lisa Brewer

Regional Relationship Specialist - South Central Region

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Dana Jetter

Regional Relationship Specialist - Mid Cumberland Region

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Donna Smith

Regional Relationship Specialist - Northwest Region

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Jon Frye

Regional Relationship Specialist - Southwest Region

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Marti Cleveland

FIRST TENNESSEE REGION

Marti declared her intention to be a teacher in 2nd Grade, and has spent her entire life focused on helping others learn.  After graduating Cum Laude with a degree in Mathematics from ETSU, she taught general, advanced, and AP-track math at Dobyns Bennett High School in Kingsport for 12 years.  After starting her family, volunteering in the elementary schools in Johnson City, and tutoring math students in middle school, high school and college, she re-entered the formal workforce running book fairs for Scholastic. When she’s not busy helping children or the teachers who support them, you will find Marti and her husband, Fred, at the baseball and softball fields where they support three aspiring athletes on three different teams at the same time!

Jill Jaynes

East Region

Jill Jaynes’s eventful career path has included volunteering, nonprofit work, marketing and political advising. She has served on the office staff of both Senator Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander as well as been the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Branding at her alma mater, Tusculum University. Now working with Niswonger Jill’s volunteerism speaks to the passion she feels for putting others first. Jill is recently married to Patrick Jaynes, has a daughter and two grandchildren and enjoys painting.

Samantha Travis

Southeast Region

Samantha Travis served as the Regional Center for Nuclear Education and Training (RCNET) technical specialist/grant coordinator at Chattanooga State Community College since 2015 where she promoted RCNET and the nuclear programs offered at the college. Samantha assists with developing a pipeline of prospective employers and assists students with application processes, resume writing, and interview skills. She also served on high school advisory committees and coordinated workshops for secondary students and professional development for teachers. In addition to her experience as the technical specialist/grant coordinator, she holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management. She also advised current and prospective students on classes and which career paths they have available in the nuclear industry, as well as other STEM careers. Samantha has also served as an adjunct instructor for the radiation protection program at the college.

Janet Graham

Upper Cumberland Region

Janet Graham has served the Cumberland County School district of Tennessee for more than 42 years, with roles including teacher, State Department Consultant, elementary and high school principal, supervisor of K-12 curriculum and, most recently, Director of Schools. Janet is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University and is married to Mike Graham, with three daughters and five grandchildren.

Lisa Brewer

South Central Region

Lisa Brewer worked for Gibson County Special School District for 32 years.  She started her career in education as an elementary school teacher and then became a school counselor; serving grades 9-12 her last 10 years. During her time as a high school counselor, Lisa was Dual Enrollment Coordinator.  Planning schedules and advising students in college and career choices is her specialty. She earned her Bachelor’s in Education and Master’s in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Martin.  Lisa has always enjoyed working with students, educators, and families to ensure students have the best opportunities possible.

Dana Jetter​

Mid-Cumberland Region

Dana Jetter has over 13 years of teaching experience in various urban classroom settings including co-teaching in a special education inclusion classroom as well as honor level Math courses. In previous roles, she has worked with first generation, at-risk or underprepared students and families with their transition from high school to post-secondary through academic advising, community service and tutoring sessions. She earned a Bachelor’s in Mathematics from Central State University and Master’s in Mathematics Education from Cambridge College. Dana has dedicated herself to becoming a life-long educator and learner, and she strives to instill a similar desire in all of the students with whom she works.

Donna Pesnell Smith

Northwest Region

Donna Smith is a long-time Tennessee educator, serving as a teacher and librarian in Lauderdale County for 42 years. During her time in Lauderdale County, she served as the Dual Enrollment and Distance Learning Coordinator for ten years, giving her first-hand experience supporting students in Niswonger Online courses. Donna is a graduate of Union University. She and her husband have two grown children.

Jon Frye

Southwest Region

Jon Frye is a lifelong Tennessean and learning enthusiast with more than 32 years of experience in the public education domain. Originally a math and physics teacher, Jon has also served as Career Technical Education (CTE) Director in two school districts and represented Tennessee at the organization’s national level. He was a Principal of the Year finalist in 2014-15 and now resides in Dyersburg, TN.