Makayla is a native of Greeneville, Tennessee. She graduated as the Salutatorian of West Greene High School and received the Niswonger Scholarship. She continued her education at East Tennessee State University earning her bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Secondary Education. As a NiswongerCare Advisor, she serves North Greene and West Greene High Schools.
The Niswonger Foundation was established in 2001 to make a positive and sustainable difference in education in Northeast Tennessee. This dream was envisioned by Scott M. Niswonger, who founded Landair Transport, Inc. and Forward Air Corporation. These companies were the first two Greeneville-based companies to be taken public in the history of Greene County, Tennessee. Jointly, the companies have combined annual revenue of over one-billion-dollars and employ more than 5000 people.
223 North Main Street
P.O. Box 1508
Greeneville, TN 37744
(423) 820-8181
(423) 588-5933