RRS Team

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

Click below to learn more about each of our Regional Relationship Specialists.

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Lisa Brewer

Regional Relationship Specialist
Region 4

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Donna Smith

Regional Relationship Specialist
Region 3

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Janet Graham

Regional Relationship Specialist
Region 2

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Jill Jaynes

Assistant Director of Regional Relationship Specialists
Region 1

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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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Lisa Brewer

Region 4

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.

Donna Pesnell Smith

Region 3

Donna Smith has served with APAA since 2021 with a goal to help provide all high school students in her region access to AP courses as well as assisting school staff supporting those students.

She 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.

Janet Graham

Region 2

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.

Jill Jaynes

Region 1

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