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Meet Our Team

Our Family Engagement Team consists of regional specialists dedicated to helping you. We have specialists across the state! Please have a look to see who the specialist is in your area.

Jen Aprea

Jen has been directing the family engagement project at The Arc TN since its inception in 2018. Prior to this ...

Director

japrea@thearctn.org

Susan Carr

Susan has advocated for individuals with disabilities for the past 20 years. Her advocacy began when her oldest ...

Transition Specialist

scarr@thearctn.org

Angie Cutrell

Angie Cutrell is the Family Engagement Specialist for the Southeast region.

Southeast Regional Specialist

acutrell@thearctn.org

Shannon Efteland

Shannon Efteland is based in Knoxville and serves as the East TN Regional Specialist in Family Support for Special Education, joining FESPED in January 2024.

East Regional Specialist

sefteland@thearctn.org

Jen Fisher

Jen is a nonprofit and communications expert by profession. She is excited to be a part of the Family Engagement ...

Communications Specialist

jfisher@thearctn.org

Annette Graves

Annette Graves is passionate about education and helping to empower children and adults. She has committed thirty years of her life to the area of education.

Northwest Regional Specialist

agraves@thearctn.org