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Tennesseans for Student Success Announces Ann Marie Anderson as Communications Director

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) today announced the addition of Ann Marie Anderson as communications director. Prior to joining TSS, Anderson served as communications director to Tennessee first lady Maria Lee and as deputy press secretary to U.S. Senator Bob Corker.

“We are excited to welcome Ann Marie to the TSS team,” said Adam Lister, president and CEO of Tennesseans for Student Success. “Ann Marie’s experience in communications for some of Tennessee’s most respected leaders and public servants will help TSS reach more students, parents, teachers and lawmakers as we work to provide economic opportunity and an effective education to every child in the Volunteer State.”

“As a product of public education, I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to join the TSS team as a resource and an advocate for every child and family in Tennessee’s public education system,” said Ann Marie Anderson, communications director of Tennesseans for Student Success.

Ann Marie Anderson is a proud native of Cookeville, Tennessee where her background in public education began as a first grader at Park View Elementary School. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Prior to joining TSS, Ann Marie served as communications director to Tennessee first lady Maria Lee and as deputy press secretary to U.S. Senator Bob Corker. Her previous experience also includes work as a fundraiser at Kaegi Resources, a Nashville-based firm that specializes in strategic consulting, fundraising and event management.

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