About Us
Nashville Community Education is sponsored by the Metropolitan Nashville Community Education Commission of the Metropolitan Government. We are excited about the opportunity to serve the community through education.
Meet Our Staff
Executive Director – Lovette Curry, Esq.
Lovette Curry, a Nashville native, earned a bachelor’s in Business Administration from Howard University in Washington, DC and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in Los Angeles, CA. While working in education reform, government and law, Lovette honed her skills in policy development and implementation as well as community relations and program management. 
Philip Stoecklein brings vast experience in government, community relations, public affairs and manufacturing. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s in Public Administration from Tennessee State University. In his role as the Program Coordinator, Philip is responsible for managing current and new classes, instructor recruitment, and scheduling.
Lauren Zimmerman is a native of Middle Tennessee and a recent graduate of Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics. After graduating in 2011, Lauren served a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA with Community Education. After her year of service, Lauren joined the department officially as the Communications Coordinator, responsible for managing external communications and social media in addition to management of daily program activities.
Meet Our Commissioners
Vernon "Sonnye" Dixon - Chair
Brian Gilson
Edward Hantel
Bernard Pickney
Kecia Ray
Wendy Tucker