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EVERY STUDENT IS KNOWN
And Has the Tools to Excel
Every MNPS student has a unique story to tell. We work hard every day to help them tell it. In Metro Nashville Public Schools, our goal is to ensure every student is known, supported, cared for, valued, and on a guaranteed path to success.
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Testimonials
![John Early Middle School AVID teacher Lyndell Edmonson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768577820/mnpsorg/witoi1wojyexdugdgdow/JohnEarly_2026_Testimonials-LyndellEdmonson.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768577820/mnpsorg/witoi1wojyexdugdgdow/JohnEarly_2026_Testimonials-LyndellEdmonson.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768577820/mnpsorg/witoi1wojyexdugdgdow/JohnEarly_2026_Testimonials-LyndellEdmonson.png","width":770}])
I retired and I came back to John Early because I feel like this school and these children are incredible. They are a vital part of North Nashville, and they are such willing scholars, and they make our school what it is.
Lyndell Edmonson
AVID Teacher and Senior Museum Curator
![John Early Middle School Student Floyd]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768577449/mnpsorg/lsjtdvzkgb05ytdqffn3/JohnEarly_2026_Testimonials-Floyd.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768577449/mnpsorg/lsjtdvzkgb05ytdqffn3/JohnEarly_2026_Testimonials-Floyd.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768577449/mnpsorg/lsjtdvzkgb05ytdqffn3/JohnEarly_2026_Testimonials-Floyd.png","width":770}])
What I like about John Early is the teachers, students, and just having a good experience here—all the opportunities we have here, like sports, working in the museum, going to travel to colleges.
Floyd
Student
![John Early Middle School student Olvin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768576907/mnpsorg/k5cy2libib0r3vubhhqd/JohnEarly_2026_Testimonials-Olvin.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768576907/mnpsorg/k5cy2libib0r3vubhhqd/JohnEarly_2026_Testimonials-Olvin.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768576907/mnpsorg/k5cy2libib0r3vubhhqd/JohnEarly_2026_Testimonials-Olvin.png","width":770}])
The school gave gave us tutors. They especially help the people that don't speak a lot of English.
Olvin
Student
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I love John Early because I feel like everyone's family here.
Gelisa
Student
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What draws me to John Early is I'm also from North Nashville. So I feel like I have a connection with the kids that are from North Nashville that attend John Early.
Ashley McDonald
Physical Education Teacher
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My favorite experience is the teachers. They really do help you a lot of times.
Cameron
Student
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I am excited about being here at John Early. I am here because I believe in our students.
Dr. Ramonia Greene
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Teacher
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I really enjoy being at John Early for the community and culture.
Sosha Washington
Literacy Coach
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What I like about John Early is all the opportunities that we have, like working in the museum and then working with Vanderbilt tutors.
Kalissa
Student