Faculty & Staff - Franklin Road Academy

Eric Adams

Director of Annual Fund, Development Officer

B.A., Central Connecticut State University
M.B.A., University of Memphis

Brandon Albright

Director of Spiritual Life

B.S., University of Tennessee

Bubba Auberson

Maintenance

Betsey Bachert

Director of College Counseling and Community Engagement

B.A., Transylvania University
M.S., University of Kentucky

Paige Barnes

Human Resources Manager, Wellness Coordinator

B.S., David Lipscomb University

Matt Bartha

Geometry, Calculus, AB Calculus, BC Calculus, Mathematics Department Chair

B.A., Whitman College
M.A.T., Johns Hopkins University

Brent Berkompas

Upper School Math Teacher, Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach

B.S., Clemson University

Meaghan Berry

Upper School Science Teacher

B.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., Belmont University

Ross Bolen

Drama, Theater Manager

B.A., Murray State University
M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts

Sonia Brady

Physics 1, Physics 1 Honors, AP Statistics, Assistant Track and Field

B.S., Trinity University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Caroline Brannen

Third Grade Teacher, Third Grade Coordinator

B.A., University of Tennessee
M.S., University of Tennessee

Luke Brown

M/S History - Grade 8, M/S Head Football Coach, M/S Boys Basketball Coach - Grades 5 & 6

B.A., University of Mississippi

Tiff Canady

Grounds Manager

B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin

Thomas Carlton

ASPIRE Math Lab Coordinator

B.A., Aquinas College
M.Ed., Aquinas College

Savannah Carpenter

M/S Math Teacher

B.A., Belmont University
M.A.T., Belmont University

Jackie Cascarano

Assistant Director of College Counseling

B.A., University of Pennsylvania
J.D., University of Michigan

Sean Casey

Head of School

B.S., Hobart and William Smith Colleges
M.B.A., Rutgers University
M.Ed., Temple University

Bob Chandler

Band Director, Instrumental Music Grades 5-12

B.M., Middle Tennessee State University

Angela Claxton

Digital Marketing Strategist

B.A., DePauw University

Kris Climer

French I, II, III, III (H), IV/V (AP), World Language Department Chair, Head Coach U/S - Softball

B.S., Vanderbilt University

Steven Compton

Director of Technology, Upper School Technology Instructor

B.S., Western Kentucky University
M.Ed., Tennessee State University

Hayden Copeland

M/S History - Grade 5, M/S Convocation Coordinator

B.S., Clemson University

Sharon Crabtree

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

B.S., University of Tennessee
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University

Frances Crenshaw

Teacher Assistant

B.A., University of Mississippi
M.Ed., Peabody College of Vanderbilt

David Daugherty

Technology Help Desk

B.S., Arizona State University

David Dawson

Director of Student Activities, Director of Heart to Heart, Assistant Coach - U/S Football, U/S Wrestling

B.A., Carson Newman College
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University

Debbie DeJean

Admission and New Family Coordinator

B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Rosalie DeMasi

Director of Extended Care/Enrichments

B.A., Furman University
M.Ed., Lipscomb University

Sandy Derwenskus

Physical Education, Head Coach - M/S Volleyball

B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Eastern Michigan University

Nina Dobbs

Technology Integrator Kindergarten - Grade 4; Media Specialist

B.A., Nottingham Trent University

Loribeth Dunn

French I, Spanish I, Spanish II

B.A., University of Tennessee

Susan Emrhein

Lower School Counselor

B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., University of Memphis

Lebron Ferguson

Humanities-Geography 7, M/S Athletic Director, Assistant Coach-Varsity Football

B.A., University of the South

Stephanie Feyes

Biology I, Biology I (H), Science Department Chair, Assistant Coach-U/S Girls Basketball

B.S., University of South Carolina Upstate
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University

Josh Flegel

European History, U/S Service Life Coordinator, Head Coach-U/S Golf

B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Julia Fleming

Fourth Grade Teacher

B.S., Vanderbilt University

Bonnie Folker

Teacher Assistant

Matt Fortier

Director of Facilities and Grounds

Addrian Frederick

Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

B.S., Wabash College
M.A., University of Louisville

Kierstyn Freeman

Faculty Fellow - Upper School History

B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Pam Gardner

Second Grade Teacher, Second Grade Coordinator

B.S., Elementary Education, University of Tennessee
M.A., Elementary Education, University of Kentucky

Amanda Gibbs

Administrative Assistant

B.S., University of Tennessee

Courtney Gilreath

ASPIRE

B.A., Belmont University

Georgie Goldthorpe

Campus Nurse and Health Service Administrator

B.S., Vanderbilt University
R.N., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University

Shannon Hager

Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Coordinator

B.A., University of Kentucky

Melanie Hale

Administrative Assistant

B.S., Murray State University

Katie Halpin

U/S Chemistry, Biology

B.S., Cornell University
M.S., Indiana University
M.S.Ed., Indiana University

Allison Hammat

Director of ASPIRE

B.A., Murray State University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Abby Hampton

Heart to Heart

B.S., University of Tennessee
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University

Gwen Harding

Teacher Assistant

B.A., Clark Atlanta University
M.B.A., Troy University

Ryan Harris

Head of Middle School

B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University

Chris Hart

Dean of Students, Advanced Pre-Algebra - Grade 7, Head Coach-U/S Girls Basketball

B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University

Alisha Hayes

First Grade Teacher

B.S., Tennessee State University
M. Ed., Lipscomb University
Ed. S., Tennessee Technologoical University
Ed. D., Tennessee State University

Kimberly Henderson

Lower School ASPIRE Coordinator

B.S., Oral Roberts University
M. Ed., Regent University

Alana Hilkin

Heart to Heart

B.S., Criminal Justice, Psychology & Sociology, Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis, Lipscomb University

Caroline Hinton

International Student Support Assistant

B.S., University of Alabama

Aaron Howard

Director of Diversity, Community, and Inclusion

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.A., San Diego State University
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Kelly Huddleston

Technology, Digital Media, Innovations, Yearbook Advisor

B.B.A., University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire
M.Ed., Lipscomb University
M.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University

Brenda Huff

Director of Center for Philanthropic Studies

B.A., Eastern University
M.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A., Lipscomb University

Naomi Jaynes

English II, English Literature and Composition (AP)

B.A., Moody Bible Institute
M.A.T., Northeastern Illinois University
Ed.S., Boise State University

Brenda Jewell

Choir- Grades 5 & 6, Ensemble- Grades 7 & 8, Vocal Ensemble, Concert Choir

B.M.E., Carson Newman College
M.S., University of Tennessee

Jill Johnson

Director of Advancement

B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Amy Beth Jones

Lower School Performing Arts Teacher

B.A., Tarleton State University

Eva Jones

Faculty Fellow - Middle School Spanish

B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South

Rodney Jones

Director of Auxiliary Programs, 9th Grade Chair, US World History – U/S Bowling, U/S Track

B.S., University of North Alabama
M.S., University of Tennessee - Knoxville
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Clifton Kaiser

English III (AP), English IV, AP Seminar (Capstone), AP Research (Capstone),, Newspaper Sponsor, English Department Chair

B.A., University of Evansville
M.A., Purdue University

Allison Kaufman

Kindergarten Teacher

B.S., Samford University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Bridget Keener

STEM Teacher, Literacy Coach

B.A., University of Florida
M.Ed., University of Florida

Kelly Klingbeil

Science-Grade 6

B.A., Christian Brothers University

Becky Knight

M/S Physical Education

B.S., Auburn University

Holly Koogler

Assistant Director of Admission

B.S., University of Tennessee

Tricia Kriese

English-Grade 8

B.A., Florida State University
M.A., Liberty University

Jessica Krones

Third Grade Teacher

B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.A., Walden University

Shannon LaCroix

Second Grade Teacher

B.S., University of South Carolina
M.Ed., University of South Carolina

Lui Lai

Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher

B.A., Philippine Normal University in Manila

Jenna Lamm

English - Grade 7

B.A., Vanderbilt University

Julianne Longworth

World History-Grade 6

B.S., Samford University

Beth Loudermilk

Events Coordinator

Tennessee Technological University

Kathy Malone

Algebra I (H), Pre-Algebra-Grade 8

B.S., Delta State University
M.Ed., University of Mississippi

Kris Manning

Fourth Grade Teacher, Fourth Grade Coordinator

B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Kelly Markert

Advancement Services Manager

B.S., University of Alabama

Angelica Marsh

First Grade Teacher

B.S., Maryville College

Mary Martin

Assistant to the Head of School

B.B.A., Hofstra University

Lindsey McAlister

Communications Coordinator

B.A., Auburn University

Will McCauley

English Teacher - Grade 6

B.A., Wheaton College

Shane McCormick

Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Security

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Ken McDonald

Bus Fleet Manager

B.S., Penn State University

Cara McFarland

Math-Grade 6

B.A., University of Mississippi

Susannah Millar

Pre-Kindergarten STEM Teacher / ASPIRE Assistant

B.A., Saint Leo University

Cecilia Moix

Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish III (H), Spanish Language & Culture (AP), Contemporary Spanish Language & Music, Contemporary Spanish Film & Culture

B.S., Intl. Bus. Administration, Belmont University
M.Ed., Education /Lic.Spanish, Belmont University

Ivy Montgomery

Science-Grade 8, Assistant Coach- M/S Cross Country

B.S., Virginia Tech University

Philip Montgomery

Upper School, Spanish I and Spanish II

B.A., College of Wooster
M. Ed., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Sarah Moore

Life Science-Grade 7, Grade Level Chair-Grade 7

B.S., University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Sarah Moore

Heart to Heart

B.S., University of Arizona
M.Ed., Lipscomb University

Shannon Murphy

Technology Integrator and Media Specialist

B.S., Missouri State University
M.A.T., Webster University

Tara Murphy

Controller

B.S., Lipscomb University

John Murray

Dean of Academic Affairs

M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A., M.Ed., University of Virginia
Ph.D., Auburn University

Michelle Nelson

Humanities-Grade 5, Grade Level Chair-Grade 5

B.S. Education, Georgia State University

Lynn Nerderman

Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher

B.S., Bowling Green State University

Meredith Oliff

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Brandon Otts

Physical Education Teacher

B.A., University of Alabama
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University

Eric Owens

Head Athletic Trainer

B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Lipscomb University

Kris Palmerton

Director of Athletics

B.S., Auburn University
M.Ed., University of West Georgia

John Pierce

Life of Christ, World Religions, Old/New Testament, Faith in Film, Religious Studies Department Chair, Head Coach-U/S Boys Basketball

B.A., David Lipscomb University

Ricky Pineda

Technology Help Desk

Jennifer Pitts

Nissan English Language Learners Program

B.S., University of Tennessee
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Christopher Price

Physical Education, Wellness and Physical Education Department Chair, Head Coach-M/S and U/S Boys Soccer

B.A., University of Central Florida

Steven Reese

Assistant Athletic Director, Upper School Football, Head 5th and 6th Grade Track Coach, M/S Physical Education

B.A., University of Tennessee

Chuck Reid

Upper School, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics

B.S. Ed, Framingham State University
M.S. Ed, Old Dominion University

Allison Rhodes

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

B.A, University of Tennessee
M.S., University of Tennessee

Peggy Ross

Latin-Grades 6, 7, 8

B.A., St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
M.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

Jay Salato

Dean of Students, Faith and Film, French, Assistant Coach-U/S Boys Basketball

B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Megan Scheumann

Lower School Spanish Teacher

B.S., Calvin College

Beth Schwaner

Math-Grade 5

B.S., Bentley University

Natalie Scruggs

Heart to Heart

M.A., Lipscomb University

Beth Seeley

ASPIRE Coordinator

B.S., Lambuth University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Mary Sentell

First Grade Teacher

B.S., Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Kaylee Shackleford

Faculty Fellow - Counseling

B.A., Union University
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University

Sarah Shewmake

MS Science and Humanities

Bachelors of Arts, English Literature/Education, Belmont University

Nikki Simpson

Director of Alumni Relations

B.A., Communications Theory and Research, Business Administration, Indiana State University

Holly Sizemore

Third Grade Teacher

B.A., University of Florida
M.S., Nova Southeastern University

Rachel Slotterback

Faculty Fellow - Upper School History

B.A., Allegheny College

Amelie Smith

Kindergarten Teacher

B.S., University of Alabama
M.A.T., University of Georgia

Terri Snider

Administrative Assistant

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Becky Speck

Spanish-Grades 5,7,8

B.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Prentice Stabler

Head of Upper School

M.A., Columbia University
B.A., Princeton University

Andrew Stacy

English III, English II (H), Fictional Worlds

B.A., Tennessee Technological University
M.A., University of Memphis

Katie Sullivan

Lower School Art Teacher

B.A., University of Alabama
M.A., University of Florida

Meg Takahashi

Teacher Assistant

B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Cindy Thornton

Art I, II, III, Advanced Art (AP), Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair, Head Coach-M/S Cross Country

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University

Jodi Troutt

Administrative Assistant to Dean of Academic Affairs and Center for Philanthropic Studies

B.M., Belmont University

David Tucker

Art-Grades 7/8, Art III, Ceramics I, II, Head Coach-Track & Field

B.F.A, Middle Tennessee State University

Laura Turner

Director of Finance and Operations

B.S., University of Kentucky
M.Acct., University of Tennessee

Kim Turpin

Business Office Assistant

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Javier Velasquez Zarco

Maintenance

Zachary Virgin

World History, World History (AP). Head Coach-M/S Girls Soccer

B.A., Georgetown College
M.T.S., Vanderbilt University

Clare Walker

Kindergarten Teacher

B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Maggie Waxter

Middle School ASPIRE, Head Lacrosse Coach

B.A., Washington and Lee University

Kate Webber

Heart to Heart

B.A., University of Tennessee
M.A.T., Liberty University

James Weeks

Conceptual Physics, Physics (AP), Chemistry II, Science and Technology, Robotics

B.Sc., Tulane University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford University and Vanderbilt University

Lucy Weicker

Teacher Assistant

B.A., Davidson College

Rick West

Head of Lower School

B.S.Ed., Samford University
M.Ed., Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Lipscomb University

Abby Wharton

Alumni Relations, Middle School Counseling Intern, Substitute Teacher

B.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., Lipscomb University

Karen White

Pre-Kindergarten 5 Teacher

B.S., University of Alabama

William Whittemore

Advisory Coordinator-Admission, Student Ambassador & Visit Day Coordinator, Head Coach-U/S Football

B.S., University of Kansas
M.S., University of Kansas

Gracyn Wilbanks

Second Grade Teacher

B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Whitney Wiley

Upper School Literature Teacher - Grade 9

B.A., Wheaton College

Claire Wilkins

English

B.A., Clemson University

Megan Williams

Fourth Grade Teacher

B.S., University of Alabama

Courtney Williamson

Director of Admission & Financial Aid

B.A., Vanderbilt University

Jon Wilson

U/S History, History Department Chair, Head Coach-M/S Baseball

B.A., Winthrop University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Jeff Wiser

Directory of Campus Safety and Security

B.S., Northern Michigan University
M.P.A., Cumberland University

Kelli Wisthoff

ASPIRE Writing Center Coordinator

B.A., Taylor University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Kim Young

Teacher Assistant

B.S., David Lipscomb University

Ed Zaborowski

Algebra I, Geometry (H)

B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Tennessee State University

Lisa Zenner

Wellness and Physical Education, Broadcast Journalism, Grade Level Chair - Grade 10, ead Coach-U/S, M/S Cross Country;Track and Field

B.A., University of Houston

Bill Zepeda

Algebra II, Algebra II (H)

B.S., California State University-Fullerton