Principal Message

Welcome to Tusculum Elementary School, home of the Timberwolves!

At Tusculum, the truth is in the results! The Tennessee State Department of Education designated Tusculum as a Reward School for student growth just a few short years ago, and we continue to build on that momentum today. Our teachers work relentlessly to give every student an academic experience second to none. Students are pushed academically with rigorous coursework meant to deepen and broaden each student’s educational experiences. We cultivate a love of reading through our inviting library and reading incentives. And we delve deep into mathematics concepts to prepare students for their next stop in their academic careers.

We don’t stop there! We grow our students socially and emotionally by ensuring every student is known through Morning Meetings where students engage in circle activities to support themselves and each other. Our Advocacy Coach supports students through both small group settings and one-on-one sessions to ensure every student's voice is heard.

Our community is our heart! Located in south Nashville, our community partners are too numerous to count! They stock our Family Resource Center with supplies to assist us in giving back to the community. Additionally, they shower the staff of Tusculum and our students with the love and support a community school needs to be successful.

Again, the proof is in the results our students produce. If you are looking to send your child to a school that cares about your child’s growth academically, socially and emotionally, you’ve come to the right place. Stop in for a visit and/or tour today!


School Leadership Team

Principal Earls

Matthew Earls

Principal

Matthew Earls is a graduate of Metro Nashville Public Schools and comes to Tusculum Elementary from Overton High School, where he served as an Academy principal and principal of Curriculum and Instruction for seven years.

Prior to that, he taught English at Apollo Middle School for seven years and then served as the Dean of Students for one year.

Mr. Earls holds a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a master’s degree from Bethel University.

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Deborah Green

Assistant Principal

Deborah Green has worked in elementary education for 30 years as an administrator mentor/coach, reading specialist and an instructional coach.

Green is an active member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Green has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and management from Middle Tennessee State University as well as a master's degree in administration and supervision from MTSU.

"My passion is to instill the importance of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum for every student I serve. I strive to continue learning innovative strategies to enhance the teaching of reading and math skills in our ever-changing educational forum."