Faculty & Staff
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Jennifer Archie
Spanish I, Spanish II, Coach - MS Girls Basketball
B.A., Spanish, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Education, Cumberland University
M.A., Education, Cumberland University
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Betsey Bachert
Director of College Counseling and Community Engagement
B.A., Transylvania University
M.S., University of Kentucky
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
M.S., University of Kentucky
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
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Michael Bartha
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
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Brent Berkompas
Upper School Math Teacher, Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach
B.S., Clemson University
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Ellen Black
US Dean of Student Life
B.A., English, Mississippi University for Women
J.D., Texas Tech University Law School
J.D., Texas Tech University Law School

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
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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
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Luke Brown
MS History - Grade 8, MS Head Football Coach, MS Boys Basketball Coach - Grades 5 & 6
B.A., University of Mississippi
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Jackie Cascarano
Assistant Director of College Counseling
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
J.D., University of Michigan
J.D., University of Michigan
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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
Kris Climer
French I, II, III, III (H), IV/V (AP) Teacher, World Language Department Chair, Assistant Coach - US Softball
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston
M.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston

Steven Compton
Director of Technology, Upper School Technology Teacher
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
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David Dawson
Director of Student Activities, Director of Heart to Heart, Assistant Coach - US Football, US 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 - MS Volleyball
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
M.A., Eastern Michigan 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

Stephanie Feyes
Biology I, Biology I (H) Teacher, Science Department Chair, Assistant Coach - US 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, US Service Life Coordinator, Head Coach - US Golf
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Addrian Frederick
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
B.S., Wabash College
M.A., University of Louisville
M.A., University of Louisville
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Georgie Goldthorpe
Campus Nurse and Health Service Administrator
B.S., Vanderbilt University
R.N., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
R.N., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
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Matthew Groves
Faculty Fellow - US Science
B.S., Physics, Religious Studies, College of William & Mary
MDiv, Vanderbilt University
MDiv, Vanderbilt University
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Katie Halpin
US Chemistry, Biology Teacher
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
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Ryan Harris
Assistant Head of School for External Affairs, 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 - US Girls Basketball
B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University
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Alisha Hayes
First Grade Teacher
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

Kimberly Henderson
Lower School ASPIRE Coordinator
B.S., Oral Roberts University
M. Ed., Regent University
M. Ed., Regent University
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Alana Hilkin
Heart to Heart, Head Coach - US Softball
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
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Kelly Huddleston
Technology, Digital Media, and Innovations Teacher, 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
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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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Jill Johnson
Director of Capital Campaign and Planned Giving
B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Rodney Jones
Director of Auxiliary Programs, 9th Grade Chair, US World History Teacher, Coach - US Bowling, US 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
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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
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Becky Knight
MS Physical Education Teacher, Physical Education and Wellness Department Chair, Head Coach - US Girls Soccer, Head Coach - MS Track
B.S., Auburn University
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Shannon LaCroix
Second Grade Teacher
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
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Caitlin Maguire
Upper School Latin Teacher
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder
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Kathy Malone
Algebra I (H), Pre-Algebra Teacher - 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

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

Ivy Montgomery
MS Science - Grade 8, Assistant Coach - MS Cross Country
B.S., Virginia Tech University
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Shannon Murphy
Technology Integrator and Media Specialist
B.S., Missouri State University
M.A.T., Webster University
M.A.T., Webster University
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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
MS Science - Grade 5, Grade Level Chair - Grade 5
B.S. Education, Georgia State University
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Brandon Otts
Physical Education Teacher
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University

John Pierce
Life of Christ, World Religions, Old/New Testament, Faith in Film Teacher, Religious Studies Department Chair, Head Coach - US 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
Peggy Ross
MS 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
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Carly Schneider
English I, English II (H) Teacher, Interim Coordinator
B.A., English, Stanford University
M.A., English, Stanford University
M.A., English, Stanford University
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Mary Sentell
First Grade Teacher, First Grade Coordinator
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
Upper School Counseling, Middle School Aspire
B.A., Union University
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A., Trevecca Nazarene 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 II (H), English III, Fictional Worlds Teacher
B.A., Tennessee Technological University
M.A., University of Memphis
M.A., University of Memphis
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Kyle Strazzeri
US Geometry Teacher, Coach - US Football, US Baseball
B.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., Pepperdine University
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Cindy Thornton
Art I, II, III, Advanced Art (AP) Teacher, Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair, Head Coach - MS Cross Country
B.S., Art Education, Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University
Ed.D., 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, Head Coach - Track & Field, Ceramics I, II Teacher
B.F.A, Middle Tennessee State University
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Laura Turner
Assistant Head of School for 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 - MS Girls Soccer
B.A., Georgetown College
M.T.S., Vanderbilt University
M.T.S., Vanderbilt University

James Weeks
Conceptual Physics, Physics (AP), Chemistry II, Science and Technology Teacher, 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
Middle School Counseling, Substitute Teacher
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., Lipscomb University
M.S., Lipscomb University

William Whittemore
Admission Associate, Head Varsity Football Coach
B.S., University of Kansas
M.S., University of Kansas
M.S., University of Kansas
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Gracyn Wilbanks
Second Grade Teacher
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Mark Williams
MS Geography - Grade 7, Coach - US Football
B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.S., Azusa Pacific University
M.S., Azusa Pacific University
Jon Wilson
US History, History Department Chair, Head Coach - MS 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
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Kelli Wisthoff
ASPIRE Writing Center Coordinator
B.A., Taylor University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
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Lisa Zenner
Wellness and Physical Education, Broadcast Journalism Teacher, Grade Level Chair - Grade 10, Head Coach - US, MS Cross Country, Track and Field
B.A., University of Houston