We are beyond excited to welcome Mrs. Jennifer Carpenter to a new role at Heritage High School as our Comprehensive Development Services (CDS) Teacher! Mrs. Carpenter joins HHS following the retirement of Dr. Bonnie Iannaccone at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

Mrs. Carpenter's journey with Blount County Schools began right here at HHS, where she served for four years as a sign language interpreter. She has since spent the past eleven years serving students across the district as the Blount County Schools Vocational Transition Case Manager, helping students prepare for success beyond high school—including many Mountaineers. Now, we are thrilled to welcome her into her first classroom teaching role at the school where it all began.

"I am excited to be a part of the Heritage family full-time. I am excited to invest in our students and families 100%. And I am looking forward to the growth of life skills and independence in my students." - Mrs. Carpenter

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Carpenter to her new role! We cannot wait to see the knowledge, compassion, and dedication she will bring to our students as we continue to CLIMB together. ❤️🩵