English as a Second Language
Hamilton County has over 1800 students who speak a language other than English as their primary language. Under federal law, these students are eligible to receive English as a Second Language services.
Hamilton County serves students from 40 different countries speaking 75 different languages.
Contact Information:
Julie Ann Legg, Director of ESOL (K-12)
Office: (423) 209-8480
Email: legg_julie@hcde.org
Irene Pagnani, Administrative Assistant
Office: (423) 209-8480
Email: pagnani_irene@hcde.org
Anjelika Riano, ESOL Coach (K-12)Office:(423) 209-8413
Email: riano_a@hcde.org
HCDE clusters ESOL services based on availability and student need. Below is a listing of all ESOL sites in the district.
Elementary Schools
Apison Elementary
Bess T. Shepherd Elementary
Brown Academy
Clifton Hills Elementary
Dupont Elementary
East Ridge Elementary
East Side Elementary
East Lake Elementary
Ganns Middle Valley
Hixson Elementary
Normal Park Museum Magnet (Lower School)
Orchard Knob Elementary
Red Bank Elementary
Wallace A. Smith Elementary
Spring Creek Elementary
East Brainerd Elementary
Wolftever Elementary
Middle Schools
East Ridge Middle School
Hixson Middle School
Ooltewah Middle School
Red Bank Middle School
Tyner Middle Academy
Normal Park Museum Magnet (Upper School)
High Schools
East Ridge High School
Hixson High School
Ooltewah High School
Red Bank High School
Tyner Academy