Faculty & Staff

Sean Adams
Assistant Coach
Heart to Heart Teaching Assistant
B.S., Arkansas State University
M.S., Arkansas State University
M.S., Arkansas State University
Varsity Football, 5th/6th Track & Field, Varsity Track & Field

Caroline Adkins
Assistant Coach
Kindergarten Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Mississippi
M.A., Teaching, Belmont University
M.A., Teaching, Belmont University
Middle School Football Cheerleading

Brandon Albright
Director of Spiritual Life, Seventh & Eighth Grade Bible
B.S., Business Administration, University of Tennessee
M.A., Biblical and Theological Studies, Denver Seminary
M.A., Biblical and Theological Studies, Denver Seminary

Dennis Allen
Head Coach
Upper School Humanities
B.A., History, Florida State University
M.A., U.S. History, Florida State University
M.A., U.S. History, Florida State University
Varsity Track & Field

McKenna Allen
Assistant Coach
Lower School Teaching Assistant
B.A., Early Childhood and Family Studies, University of Washington
M.Ed, School Counseling, Liberty University
M.Ed, School Counseling, Liberty University
5th/6th Volleyball

Stacey Anderson
Lower School Nurse
A.D.N., Nursing, Aquinas College
B.A., Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst
M.A., Child Life Therapy, Wheelock College
B.A., Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst
M.A., Child Life Therapy, Wheelock College

Chelsea Anstead
Head Coach - 5th/6th Cheerleading
Sixth Grade Math, Middle School Math Coordinator
B.S.E., Elementary Education, University of Alabama
Assistant Coach - MS Basketball Cheerleading

Jennifer Archie
Head Coach
Upper School Spanish I & II
B.A., Spanish, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Education, Cumberland University
M.A., Education, Cumberland University
Middle School Girls Basketball

Betsey Bachert
Assistant Head of Upper School, Director of College Counseling
B.A., Transylvania University
M.S., University of Kentucky
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
M.S., University of Kentucky
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Stacey Banks-Houston
Director of Entrepreneurial Leadership
B.S., Fashion Merchandising, Ursuline College
M.B.A., Cleveland State
Ed.D., Instructional Design, Northcentral University
M.B.A., Cleveland State
Ed.D., Instructional Design, Northcentral University

Mary Barnes
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

Michael Bartha
Assistant Coach
US Calculus, Stats (AP), Pre-Calculus (H) Teacher, Math Department Chair
B.A., Math, Bowdoin College
M.A., Educational Leadership, Christian Brothers University
M.A., Educational Leadership, Christian Brothers University
Varsity Hockey

Cassie Bates
Upper School History
B.A., History, Lee University
M.A., Secondary Education, Lee University
M.A., Secondary Education, Lee University

Ross Bolen
Director of Theatre, Upper & Middle School Drama and Theatre Production
B.A., History & Philosophy, Murray State University
M.F.A., Acting & Directing, California Institute of the Arts
M.F.A., Acting & Directing, California Institute of the Arts

Erica Brown
Lower School Spanish, Lower School Yearbook Liason
B.A., Spanish, Christopher Newport University
M.A.T., English & Spanish, Kansas State University
M.A.T., English & Spanish, Kansas State University

Ashlyn Bufton
Head Coach
Third Grade Teacher
B.S., Elementary Education, Baylor University
M.Ed., Teacher Leadership, Lamar University
M.Ed., Teacher Leadership, Lamar University
5th/6th Girls Soccer

Sarah Cady
Assistant Coach
First Grade Teacher
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Auburn University
Lower School Cross Country

Corri Calandra
Head Coach
US Chemistry / Biology, Science Olympiad
B.S., Chemistry, Longwood University
Middle School Girls Lacrosse

Jack Canady
Grounds Manager
B.S., Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, University of Tennessee at Martin

Thomas Carlton
Head Coach - JV Baseball
ASPIRE Math Lab Coordinator
B.A., Aquinas College
M.Ed., Aquinas College
M.Ed., Aquinas College
Assistant Coach - Varsity Baseball

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

AnneMarie Chambers
Assistant Coach
Seventh & Eighth Grade Spanish
B.A., Spanish Language & Literature, Maryville College
Middle School Cross Country

Bailey Chambers
Fifth Grade English
B.S.E., English as a Second Language & Bible, Johnson University
M.A.Ed., Reading Specialist Emphasis, Carson-Newman University
M.A.Ed., Reading Specialist Emphasis, Carson-Newman University

Channing Clark
Head of Middle School
B.M., Music with a Spanish Minor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Teaching, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Teaching, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Hasan Clayton
Assistant Coach - MS Football
Seventh Grade English
B.A., Psychology & Sociology, Vanderbilt University
M.A.Ed., Child Studies, Vanderbilt University
M.A.Ed., Child Studies, Vanderbilt University
Head Coach - 5th/6th Boys Basketball, Assistant Coach - 5th/6th Track & Field

Blake Clifton
Assistant Coach
Digital Communications Strategist and Website Manager
B.A., Communications, North Carolina State University
Varsity Girls Lacrosse

Kris Climer
Assistant Coach
US French I, II, III, III (H), IV/V (AP), World Language Department Chair
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston
M.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston
Varsity Softball

Steven Compton
Director of Information Services, Computer Science Instructor
B.S., Business Education, Western Kentucky University
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University

Hayden Copeland
Head Coach
Upper School Religion, Convocation Coordinator
B.S., Business Management, Clemson University
M.A., Biblical and Theological Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
M.A., Biblical and Theological Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
Varsity & Middle School Golf

Sharon Crabtree
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Trevecca Nazarene University
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Trevecca Nazarene University

Frances Crenshaw
Lower School Teacher Assistant
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Mississippi
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Vanderbilt University

Julia Dale
Director of Extended Care and Auxiliary Programs
B.S., Human Development and Family Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison
M.A., Educational Leadership and Administration, University of St. Thomas
M.A., Educational Leadership and Administration, University of St. Thomas

Arthur D'Angelo
Head Coach
Seventh Grade Math
B.A., Economics, University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Teaching, Liberty University
M.A., Teaching, Liberty University
Middle School Football

Bethany Darsinos
Lower School Teaching Assistant
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University

David Dawson
Director of Student Activities, Upper School Grade Chair - 9th Grade Boys
B.A., Business Administration, Carson Newman University
M.Ed., Special Education, Grand Canyon University
M.Ed., Special Education, Grand Canyon University

Stephanie DeSantis
Assistant Coach
Lower School Heart to Heart
B.S., Exercise Physiology, Bridgewater State University
M.A., Special Education, Endicott College
M.A., Special Education, Endicott College
5th/6th Girls Basketball, Middle School Track & Field

Maddi Devey
Assistant Coach
Faculty Fellow
B.A., English, Gettysburg College
MS Girls Soccer, Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity Basketball Cheerleading

Loribeth Dunn
Fifth Grade World Language Foundations, Middle School French & Spanish
B.A., World Languages, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Susan Emrhein
Lower School Counselor, Assistant Service Learning Coordinator
B.A., Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., School Counseling, University of Memphis
M.S., School Counseling, University of Memphis

Stephanie Feyes
Assistant Coach
US Biology I, Biology I (H)
B.S., University of South Carolina Upstate
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
Varsity Girls Basketball

Julia Fleming
Assistant Coach
Fourth Grade Teacher
B.S., Elementary Education, Vanderbilt University
Middle School Dance Team

Addrian Frederick
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
B.S., Wabash College
M.A., University of Louisville
M.A., University of Louisville

David Gallagher
Head Coach
Upper School Mathematics
B.S., Secondary Education and Mathematics, Auburn University at Montgomery
MLA, Mathematics for Teaching, Harvard University Extension School
Ed.S., Educational Leadership, Georgia College & State University
MLA, Mathematics for Teaching, Harvard University Extension School
Ed.S., Educational Leadership, Georgia College & State University
Varsity Boys Basketball

Justin Geisinger
Head Coach
B.S., Human & Organizational Development, Vanderbilt University
M.S., Organizational Leadership, Vanderbilt University
M.S., Organizational Leadership, Vanderbilt University
Varsity Football

Courtney Gilreath
Assistant Coach
ASPIRE
B.A., Belmont University
Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Track & Field

Georgeanna Goldthorpe
Campus Nurse, Health Services Administrator
B.A., Nursing and Spanish, Vanderbilt University
M.S., Nursing, Vanderbilt University
M.S., Nursing, Vanderbilt University

Julia Goodin
Assistant Coach
Second Grade Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, Indiana University
Middle School Volleyball

Allison Hammat
Upper School Counselor, Director of ASPIRE
B.A., Murray State University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Cecelia Hampton
Lower School ASPIRE Coordinator
B.S., Special Education, Louisiana Tech University
M.Ed., Behavior Disorders, Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Behavior Disorders, Vanderbilt University

Lisa Hanley
Middle School ASPIRE Assistant, Convocation Coordinator
B.S., Secondary Education & History, Vanderbilt University

Matt Hanson
Director of Football Operations, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
B.A., English, Birmingham-Southern College

Ryan Harris
Assistant Head of School for External Affairs
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University
Chris Hart
Head Coach
Assistant Head of Middle School for Student Life, Academic Coordinator
B.S., Secondary Education, University of Tennessee-Martin
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision, Trevecca Nazarene University
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision, Trevecca Nazarene University
Varsity Girls Basketball

Alisha Hayes
First Grade Teacher
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Lipscomb University
Ed.S., Instructional Leadership, Tennessee Technology University
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee State University
Reading Specialist Certification, Belmont University
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Lipscomb University
Ed.S., Instructional Leadership, Tennessee Technology University
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee State University
Reading Specialist Certification, Belmont University

Jamaal Haywood
Assistant Coach
Fifth Grade Math
B.S., Business Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Elementary Education, Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A., Elementary Education, Trevecca Nazarene University
5th/6th Boys Basketball

Sonia Higdon
Head Coach
Physics 1, Physics 1 Honors, AP Statistics
B.S., Trinity University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Middle School Track & Field

Alana Hilkin
Assistant Coach - Varsity Football Cheerleading
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
Head Coach - Varsity Softball

Kelly Huddleston
Design Thinking, Innovations, Graphic Design, Game Theory & Design, Robotics, Robotics Coach, Online Summer Technology
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

Bailey Johnson
Assistant Coach
Lower School Physical Education
B.S., Physical Education & Health, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Varsity/JV Volleyball, Varsity Softball

Jill Johnson
Director of Capital Campaign and Planned Giving
B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Amy Beth Jones
Lower School Performing Arts Teacher
B.A., Music Education, Tarleton State University

Rodney Jones
Director of Auxiliary Services, World History, AP Psychology, Psychology
B.A., University of North Alabama
M.A., University of Tennessee
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
M.A., University of Tennessee
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Clifton Kaiser
Head Coach
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
5th/6th Boys Soccer

Allison Kaufman
Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Samford University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Bridget Keener
STEM Teacher, Literacy Coach
B.A., Elementary Education, University of Florida
M.Ed., Elementary Education, University of Florida
M.Ed., Elementary Education, University of Florida

Josephine Kelso
English II, AP English IV - Literature Teacher
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

Kelly Klingbeil
Middle School Technology, Middle School Robotics Coach
B.S., Human Development, Christian Brothers University

Becky Knight
Head Coach
Middle School Physical Education
B.A., Physical Education, Auburn University
Varsity/JV Girls Soccer, 5th/6th Track & Field

Enashea Kohler
Reading Interventionist
B.A., Political Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Government and International Studies, University of South Carolina, Columbia
M.A., Government and International Studies, University of South Carolina, Columbia

Yvonne Kordus
Head Coach
Seventh & Eighth Grade Math
B.S., Elementary School Education, Liberty University
Middle School Girls Soccer

Tricia Kriese
Eighth Grade English
B.A., English, Florida State University
M.A., Education, Liberty University
M.A., Education, Liberty University

Lui Lai
Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, Philippine Normal University in Manila

Jenna Lamm
Assistant Head of Lower School, Early Childhood Coordinator
B.S., Elementary Education, Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Independent School Leadership, Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Independent School Leadership, Vanderbilt University

Joshua Lester
Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball
Assistant Director of Athletics, Performance League Director
B.S., Exercise Science & Marketing, Belmont University
M.A., Sports Administration, Belmont University
M.A., Sports Administration, Belmont University
Head Coach - JV Boys Basketball

Kathryn Lewis
Assistant Coach
Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher
B.A., Art & French, Millsaps College
M.A., Art Education, University of Alabama
Ph.D., Art Education, Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Art Education, University of Alabama
Ph.D., Art Education, Pennsylvania State University
Lower School Cross Country

Lauren Little
Assistant Coach
Faculty Fellow
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University
Middle School Cross Country, Girls Basketball, and Track & Field

Caitlin Maguire
Upper School Latin Teacher
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder

Angelica Marsh
Lower School Media Specialist, Technology Integrator, Math Coach
B.S., Maryville College