Talent Search

PRE-COLLEGE
EDUCATION SUPPORT

Talent Search is a college preparatory program funded by the US Department of Education. We assist students interested in any postsecondary institutions, two and four year colleges and universities, as well as technical/vocational schools.

Talent Search serves 1242 students from 11 high schools and 22 middle schools. An educational advisor visits each school bi-weekly or monthly to meet with program participants. Program services are provided at no cost to qualified participants, including college visits and cultural trips.

WHAT WE OFFER

Founded in 1965, the Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. Our services include:

  • Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling including advice on entry or reentry to secondary or postsecondary programs
  • Career exploration and aptitude assessment
  • Tutorial services
  • Information on postsecondary education
  • Visits to college campuses

  • Information on student financial assistance
  • Assistance in completing college admissions and financial aid applications
  • Assistance in preparing for college entrance exams
  • Mentoring programs
  • Special activities for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
  • Workshops for the families of participants

 

RESOURCES

for current Talent Search students

CONTACT

(423)636-7325
talentsearch@tusculum.edu

Talent Search
P.O. Box 5053
Greeneville, TN 37745

 

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DAVID SMITH
TRIO Programs
Director

dsmith@tusculum.edu
(423)636-7442 ext. 5225

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AMY FRANKLIN
Talent Search Middle School Advisor

afranklin@tusculum.edu
(423)636-7442 ext. 5689

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TERRI MORGAN
Talent Search High School Advisor

tmorgan@tusculum.edu
(423)636-7442 ext. 5219

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CHELSEY WADE
Talent Search Middle School Advisor

cwade@tusculum.edu
(423)636-7442 ext. 5275

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HEATHER TUNNELL
Talent Search Assistant Director

htunnell@tusculum.edu
(423)636-7442 ext. 5232

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STEPHEN THOMPSON
Talent Search Middle School Advisor/Technology Specialist

sthompson@tusculum.edu
(423)636-7442 ext. 5646

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SANDI BIBLE
Talent Search High School Advisor

sbible@tusculum.edu
(423)636-7442 ext. 5222

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MELISSA DIXON
Talent Search Associate Director

mdixon@tusculum.edu
(423)636-7442 ext. 5217

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LYN BRITTON
Talent Search High School Advisor

lbritton@tusculum.edu
(423)636-7442 ext. 5138

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ANGIE TYLER
Talent Search Middle School Advisor

atyler@tusculum.edu
(423)636-7442 ext. 5823