Jillian Denman
104 N. Seven Oaks Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
cell: (901) 573-1588
fax: (865) 692-6385
jdenman@edsouth.org
Counties Represented:
Fayette, Shelby, Tipton
Education:
– Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Arkansas
– Master of Science in Community Agency Counseling, University of Arkansas
Job Description:
Jillian works with students, parents and school staff predominantly in and around the metropolitan Memphis area, as well as in Fayette and Tipton counties. Her primary presentation, “Planning For After High School,” is geared toward junior and senior high school students and covers information pertaining to choosing the right career, and how to successfully navigate the college admissions process and the financial aid process. Presentations on these topics are also available to parents and community members. Jillian also offers assistance in training school administrators, faculty, and staff on the Tennessee College and Career Planning System and helping students utilize this system in career exploration. She also helps make students, parents and school staff aware of an amazing resource, eCampusTours.com, which is a virtual tour website that allows students to virtually visit over 1200 schools across the whole country. Free college and career planning materials for students may also be ordered online at eCampusTours.com or by contacting Jillian directly.
Work Experience:
Jillian joined the Student Outreach Services team in the summer of 2007. Jillian completed her BS and MS degrees at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR and upon graduation worked as a mental health counselor, providing individual, group and family counseling at a local junior high and then with University of Arkansas Counseling and Psychological Services. After relocation to the Memphis area in the fall of 2006, Jillian worked for Girls Incorporated of Memphis as a Career and Financial Aid Advisor, helping students and families reach their educational goals at Kingsbury and Sheffield high schools.
About Jillian:
Jillian was born in Honolulu, HI and has lived in 6 states, but considers her hometown, Rogers, AR. Jillian loves spending time with her husband, family and friends. She has two blue weimaraners that she loves to spoil rotten. Her favorite hobbies include traveling, watching movies, reading, and exercising.
Professional Associations:
– Tennessee Counseling Association: West Chapter
– The College Board
– Tennessee Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers