Helen Porter joined Integral Senior Living in 2016. She has served in a variety of leadership roles in the senior living industry, overseeing memory care, performing as a licensed administrator and working as a business office director. She is a Nashville-native-turned-Knoxvillian who has a passion for encouraging people to fulfill their maximum potential. While pursuing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in recreation therapy at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville, her concentration was devoted to children with multiple disabilities. After graduation, she was called into working with seniors, where she began as the director of Life Enrichment. With a love for education, she has become certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist, a certified dementia practitioner, and an Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care trainer. She enjoys running, biking, coffee and the word “enthusiasm.”

Chelsea Irwin has an extensive background in sales and marketing in the senior living industry. She completed her Master of Business Administration degree at King University in 2019. Chelsea’s passion is being a guide to families on their journey to find assisted living and memory care for their loved ones. She prides herself on having true relationships with the families and residents she connects with. Chelsea is a native of Knoxville and is a proud University of Tennessee alumna.

In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys being at her family houseboat on Norris Lake, iced coffee, and spending time with her husband, Dalton, and their puppy, Lola.

Maddison Boling is a recent graduate of the University of Tennessee–Knoxville. She studied recreational therapy, and recently passed her exam to become an official certified recreational therapist. She was born and raised in Knoxville and is very familiar with the beauty of Knox! South High has a special place in her heart because her grandmothers attended South High as teenagers! Her goal at South High is to bring fun and adventure to the lives of our residents!

Prior to finding her passion in health care, Monica Maples was a supervisor and office manager for 15 years. Monica started her career as a certified nursing assistant before completing school to become a licensed practical nurse. She has 14 years of nursing experience in dementia-related care.  Having cared for her grandmother while she progressed with Alzheimer’s, Monica eventually found a more specific calling in dementia care. With her heart of gold and desire for helping seniors, we are thrilled to have her focusing on overseeing our residents of Generations.

Kevin Fields found his calling at a young age, spending time in the kitchen and learning to cook alongside his mother and Nana. He got his first chef coat at the age of 10 and has only gained more knowledge and passion since. He brings over 15 years of excellence in culinary service, with five of those years dedicated specifically to seniors in the Knoxville area. Kevin graduated from The Culinary Arts Program at Walters State. With his background and creative mind, Kevin is highly qualified and eager to bring a wonderful and unique dining experience to the residents at South High Senior Living.

In his free time, he enjoys woodworking, working on classic cars, and spending time with his sweet daughter, Charleigh Kate. We are so happy to have Kevin as part of our team!

Tom Overton has a remarkable 30-plus years of experience in ensuring proper service and maintenance in different capacities. He attended Tennessee State Technical School and has worked in the hotel and senior living industry. He takes pride in making sure that his rooms and spaces exceed company and resident expectations. Tom is a fun and lively individual who loves doting on his grandkids and spending time with his wife, Lynne, and dog, Roxy. We are ecstatic to welcome Tom to our team!

Dr. Emmanuel Isang, doctor at South High Senior Living, is a board-certified internal medicine physician in Knoxville, Tenn. He completed his residency at the University of Tennessee and then moved to New Jersey to practice as a hospitalist/nocturnist for two years. Dr. Isang and his wife have one son. In his spare time, he enjoys exercising, traveling and cooking.

Amy Olson received her nurse practitioner certification in 2016 and is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She joins South High Senior Living as our nurse and brings with her six years’ nursing experience from working in urban hospitals in Knoxville, Tenn., and Louisville, Ky. Amy has gained experience in a variety of environments, including the ER, rehabilitation units, psychiatric and ICU units, among others. Since her first position as a registered nurse, Amy discovered that her favorite patient population is the elderly. “In the process of attending to their health care needs, they share their rich life experiences and knowledge with me,” she said.

Amy received her bachelor’s degree in 1989 from the University of Tennessee. After completing her first career choice as a stay-at-home mother of three children, Amy began pursuing her second passion in life: caring for others. She received her nursing degrees from Lincoln Memorial University, King College and Maryville University.

When not practicing nursing and serving our residents, she enjoys spending time with her family, jogging, hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains and cheering on the Tennessee Vols when it’s football time in Tennessee!

Megan Givens, nurse at South High Senior Living, began her nursing career in 2013, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville. She worked in an acute care cardiac unit for six years and then decided to advance her learning to become an advanced practice nurse. She graduated from Lincoln Memorial University with a Master of Science degree in nursing in 2020 and is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Megan uses a holistic approach when caring for our residents. She is passionate about serving others and strives to make a difference in the life of each person she encounters.

Megan was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., but now resides in Strawberry Plains, Tenn., with her two dogs, Bentley and Milly. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys playing volleyball, hiking in the mountains, relaxing on the beach and watching Tennessee football.