Faculty & Staff
Eric Adams
Director of Annual Fund, Development Officer
B.A., Central Connecticut State University
M.B.A., University of Memphis
M.B.A., University of Memphis
Betsey Bachert
Director of College Counseling and Community Engagement
B.A., Transylvania University
M.S., University of Kentucky
M.S., University of Kentucky
Matt Bartha
Statistics, Geometry, Math Department Chair
B.A., Whitman College
M.A.T., Johns Hopkins University
M.A.T., Johns Hopkins University
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Brent Berkompas
Upper School Math Teacher, Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach
B.S., Clemson University
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Ross Bolen
Drama, Theater Manager
B.A., Murray State University
M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
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
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Caroline Brannen
Third Grade Teacher, Third Grade Coordinator
B.A., University of Tennessee
M.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., University of Tennessee
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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
Jackie Cascarano
Assistant Director of College Counseling
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
J.D., University of Michigan
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
M.B.A., Rutgers University
M.Ed., Temple University
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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
M.Ed., Tennessee State University
Sharon Crabtree
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., University of Tennessee
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
Frances Crenshaw
Teacher Assistant
B.A., University of Mississippi
M.Ed., Peabody College of Vanderbilt
M.Ed., Peabody College of Vanderbilt
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
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University
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Rosalie DeMasi
Director of Extended Care/Enrichments
B.A., Furman University
M.Ed., Lipscomb University
M.Ed., Lipscomb University
Sandy Derwenskus
Physical Education, Head Coach - M/S Volleyball
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
Nina Dobbs
Technology Integrator Kindergarten - Grade 4; Media Specialist
B.A., Nottingham Trent University
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Susan Emrhein
Lower School Counselor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., University of Memphis
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
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
Josh Flegel
European History, Academic Coordinator, Head Coach-U/S Golf
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Pam Gardner
Second Grade Teacher, Second Grade Coordinator
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Tennessee
M.A., Elementary Education, University of Kentucky
M.A., Elementary Education, University of Kentucky
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Gracyn Garrett
Second Grade Teacher
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Leah Glenn
Director of Communications
B.S., Troy University
M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Katie Halpin
U/S Chemistry, Biology
B.S., Cornell University
M.S., Indiana University
M.S.Ed., Indiana 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
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ryan Harris
Head of Middle School
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.Ed., 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
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University
Alisha Hayes
First Grade Teacher, Middle School Cheer Coach
B.S., Tennessee State University
M. Ed., Lipscomb University
Ed. S., Tennessee Technologoical University
Ed. D., Tennessee State University
M. Ed., Lipscomb University
Ed. S., Tennessee Technologoical University
Ed. D., Tennessee State University
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Alayna Hilkin
Heart to Heart
B.S., Criminal Justice, Psychology & Sociology, Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis, Lipscomb University
M.Ed., Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis, Lipscomb University
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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
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
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
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
M.A.T., Northeastern Illinois 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
M.S., University of Tennessee
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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
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
M.A., Purdue University
Shannon LaCroix
Second Grade Teacher
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
Kathy Malone
Algebra I (H), Pre-Algebra-Grade 8
B.S., Delta State University
M.Ed., University of Mississippi
M.Ed., University of Mississippi
Kris Manning
Fourth Grade Teacher, Fourth Grade Coordinator
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
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Shane McCormick
Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Security
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
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Cecilia Moix
Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish III (H), Spanish Language & Culture (AP), Contemporary Spanish Language & Music, Contemporary Spanish Film & Culture
B.S., Belmont University
M.Ed., Belmont University
M.Ed., Belmont University
Philip Montgomery
Upper School, Spanish I and Spanish II
B.A., College of Wooster
M. Ed., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
M. Ed., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Sarah Moore
Life Science-Grade 7, Grade Level Chair-Grade 7
B.S., University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Shannon Murphy
Technology Integrator and Media Specialist
B.S., Missouri State University
M.A.T., Webster University
M.A.T., Webster University
John Murray
Dean of Academic Affairs
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A., M.Ed., University of Virginia
Ph.D., Auburn 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
Brandon Otts
Physical Education Teacher
B.A., University of Alabama
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
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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
Jennifer Pitts
Nissan English Language Learners Program
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
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
M.S. Ed, Old Dominion University
Peggy Ross
Latin-Grades 6, 7, 8
B.A., St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
M.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
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
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
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Mary Sentell
First Grade Teacher
B.S., Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Kaylee Shackleford
Faculty Fellow - Counseling
B.A., Union University
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Sarah Ellen Shewmake
Science-5, Humanities-History 5, Science 5, Humanities-History 5
B.A., Belmont University
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Nikki Simpson
Director of Alumni Relations
B.A., Communications Theory and Research, Business Administration, Indiana State University
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Andrew Stacy
English III, English II (H), Fictional Worlds
B.A., Tennessee Technological University
M.A., University of Memphis
M.A., University of Memphis
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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
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
M.Acct., University of Tennessee
Zachary Virgin
World History, World History (AP). Head Coach-M/S Girls Soccer
B.A., Georgetown College
M.T.S., Vanderbilt University
M.T.S., Vanderbilt University
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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
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford University and Vanderbilt University
Rick West
Head of Lower School
B.S.Ed., Samford University
M.Ed., Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Lipscomb 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
M.S., Lipscomb University
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
M.S., University of Kansas
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Jon Wilson
U/S History, History Department Chair, Head Coach-M/S Baseball
B.A., Winthrop University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Jeff Wiser
Directory of Campus Safety and Security
B.S., Northern Michigan University
M.P.A., Cumberland University
M.P.A., Cumberland University
Kelli Wisthoff
ASPIRE Writing Center Coordinator
B.A., Taylor University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Ed Zaborowski
Algebra I, Geometry (H), Calculus (AP), Mathematics Department Chair
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Tennessee State 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
