Faculty & Staff | Independent School Near Brentwood, TN

Brandon Albright

Director of Spiritual Life, Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball, Head Coach - MS Boys Tennis

B.S., University of Tennessee

McKenna Allen

Lower School Teaching Assistant

Shawn Allen

US Humanities, Assistant Coach - Varsity Track

B.A., History, Florida State University

Jennifer Archie

US Spanish I, Spanish II, Coach - MS Girls Basketball

B.A., Spanish, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Education, Cumberland University

Bubba Auberson

Maintenance

Betsey Bachert

Director of College Counseling and Community Engagement, Director of Community Engagement

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

Leigh Ann Barnes

2nd Grade Teacher

B.A., Elementary Education, Trevecca Nazarene University

Paige Barnes

Human Resources Manager, Wellness Coordinator

B.S., David Lipscomb University

Michael Bartha

US Calculus, Stats (AP), Pre-Calculus (H) Teacher, Math Department Chair, Assistant Coach - Varsity / JV Soccer

B.A., Math, Bowdoin College
M.A., Educational Leadership, Christian Brothers University

Meaghan Berry

US Chemistry, Head Coach - MS Soccer, Science Department Chair

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

Ellen Black

Upper School Dean of Students

B.A., English, Mississippi University for Women
J.D., Texas Tech University Law School

Ross Bolen

US Drama, Theater Manager

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

Lauren Branham

Assistant Director of Extended Care

B.S., Health Science, Tennessee State University

Erica Brown

LS Spanish Teacher, LS Yearbook Liason, Assistant Coach - MS Cross Country

Luke Brown

MS History

B.A., University of Mississippi

Ashlyn Bufton

3rd Grade Teacher, Head Coach - 5th/6th Grade Girls Soccer

B.S., Elementary Education, Baylor University
M.Ed., Teacher Leadership, Lamar University

Corri Calandra

US Chemistry / Biology, Head Coach - MS Lacrosse, Science Olympiad

B.S., Chemistry, Longwood University

Jack Canady

Grounds Manager

B.S., Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, University of Tennessee at Martin

Thomas Carlton

ASPIRE Math Lab Coordinator, Head Coach - JV Baseball, Assistant Coach - Varsity Baseball

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

Savannah Carpenter

MS Math, Head Coach - MS and US Swimming

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

Jill Casey

Campus Store Manager

Sean Casey

Head of School

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

Bailey Chambers

MS English, Assistant Coach - MS Basketball, Assistant Coach - MS Cheerleading

B.A., Carson-Newman University
M.Ed., Carson-Newman University

Bob Chandler

Band Director, MS and US Instrumental Music

B.M., Middle Tennessee State University

Caroline Chiaramonte

Lower School Faculty

Channing Clark

Head of Middle School

B.M., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Teaching, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Angela Claxton

Director of Marketing and Communications

B.A., DePauw University

Kris Climer

US French I, II, III, III (H), IV/V (AP), World Language Department Chair, Assistant Coach - US Softball

B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.A., University of Massachusetts, Boston

Steven Compton

Director of Information Services, AP Computer Science Instructor

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

Hayden Copeland

MS Humanities, Assistant Coach - Varsity Golf, Assistant Coach - MS Boys Basketball, MS Convocation Coordinator

B.S., Clemson University
MBTS, Dallas Theological Seminary

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

Arthur D'Angelo

David Daugherty

Technology Help Desk

B.S., Arizona State University

David Dawson

Director of Student Activities, Assistant Coach - Varsity Football, Upper School Grade Chair - 9th Grade Boys

B.A., Business Administration, Carson Newman University
M.Ed., Special Education, Grand Canyon University

Debbie DeJean

Admission and New Family Coordinator

B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Rosalie DeMasi

Director of Extended Care and Enrichments

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

Maddi Devey

Faculty Fellow, Coach - Varsity Girls Soccer, Coach - MS Girls Soccer, Coach - US Winter Cheer, Assistant Coach - US Lacrosse

B.A., English, Gettysburg College

Anna Draper

1st Grade Teacher, Assistant Coach - MS Volleyball

B.S., Elementary Education, Union University

Loribeth Dunn

MS French I, Spanish I, Spanish II

B.A., University of Tennessee

Susan Emrhein

Lower School Counselor, Assistant Service Learning Coordinator

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

Haley Fasano

3rd Grade Teacher, After School ASPIRE

B.A., Northeastern Illinois University

Brandon Ferguson

Assistant Director of Facilities

Stephanie Feyes

US Biology I, Biology I (H), Assistant Coach - Varsity Girls Basketball

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

Meredith Fifer

Advancement Services Manager

B.A., Anthropology, Rhodes College

Josh Flegel

European History, US Service Life Coordinator

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

Caroline Fossett

Kindergarten Teacher, Assistant Coach - Varsity Football Cheer

B.A., Elementary Education, University of Mississippi
M.A., Elementary Education, Belmont University

Addrian Frederick

Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

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

Sarah French

Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher, Assistant Coach - 5th/6th Grade Football Cheer

B.A., Elementary Education, University of Mississippi
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Mississippi

David Gallagher

Head Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball, Upper School Math

Justin Geisinger

Head Varsity Football Coach

B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.A., Education, Vanderbilt University

Amanda Gibbs

Administrative Assistant

B.S., University of Tennessee

Courtney Gilreath

ASPIRE

B.A., Belmont University

Georgeanna Goldthorpe

Health Services Administrator

B.S., Nursing and Spanish, Vanderbilt University
M.S.N., Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Julia Goodin

2nd Grade Teacher, Assistant Coach - MS Volleyball

B.A., Elementary Education, Indiana University

Shannon Hager

Early Childhood Coordinator

B.A., University of Kentucky

Melanie Hale

Administrative Assistant

B.S., Murray State University

Allison Hammat

Upper School Counselor, Director of ASPIRE

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

Cecelia Hampton

LS ASPIRE Coordinator

B.S., Special Education, Louisiana Tech University
M.Ed., Behavior Disorders, Vanderbilt University

Ryan Harris

Assistant Head of School for External Affairs

B.S., 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

Alisha Hayes

Lower School Faculty

Sonia Higdon

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

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

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

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

Kyle Jackson

Math, Assistant Coach - JV Boys Soccer, Assistant Coach - Varsity Girls Soccer, Assistant Coach - MS Girls Soccer

B.S., Applied Mathematics, Auburn 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 Capital Campaign and Planned Giving

B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Amy Beth Jones

Lower School Performing Arts Teacher

B.A., Tarleton State University

Rodney Jones

Upper School History

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

Josephine Kelso

English II, AP English IV - Literature Teacher

B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

Kelly Klingbeil

MS Technology Instructor / Innovations

B.A., Christian Brothers University

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

Enashea Kohler

Lower School Teaching Assistant

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

Lui Lai

Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacher

B.A., Philippine Normal University in Manila

Jenna Lamm

Lower School Assistant Head and Early Childhood Coordinator

B.A., Vanderbilt University

Joshua Lester

Assistant Director of Athletics, Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball

B.S., Exercise Science, Belmont University
M.A., Sports Administration, Belmont University

Kathryn Lewis

Lower School Teaching Assistant

Julianne Longworth

MS World History - Grade 6

B.S., Samford University

Beth Loudermilk

Events Coordinator

Tennessee Tech University

Caitlin Maguire

Upper School Latin Teacher

B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., University of Colorado Boulder

Kathy Malone

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

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

Kris Manning

MS Science - Grade 6

B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Angelica Marsh

LS Technology Integrator and Media Specialist

B.S., Maryville College

Cody Marsh

Maintenance Technician

B.A., Maryville College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Mary Martin

Assistant to the Head of School

B.B.A., Hofstra University

Will McCauley

MS English Teacher - Grade 6

B.A., Wheaton College

Shane McCormick

Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Security

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Clemons & McDonald

LS Physical Education, Head Coach - MS Softball, Assistant Coach - Varsity Volleyball

B.S., Physical Education / Health, The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Ken McDonald

Bus Fleet Manager

B.S., Penn State University

Ryan McDonald

LS Physical Education Teacher

B.S., University of Louisville

Susannah Millar

Third Grade Teacher

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., Belmont University
M.Ed., Belmont University

Ivy Montgomery

MS Science - Grade 8, Assistant Coach - MS Cross Country

B.S., Virginia Tech University

Sarah Moore

Heart to Heart, Coach - Varsity Cheerleading, Coach - MS Cheerleading, Coach - MS Track

B.S., Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona
M.Ed., Special Education, Lipscomb University

James Morrison

Faculty Fellow, Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball

B.S., Sports Management, The University of South Carolina

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

MS Science - 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

Kris Palmerton

Director of Athletics

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

Tyler Parker

MS Science - Grade 7, Coach - US Football

B.S., Troy University
M.S., Troy University

Abby Pickney

Middle School Counselor, Assistant Coach - Varsity Basketball

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

John Pierce

Life of Christ, World Religions, Old/New Testament, Faith in Film Teacher, Religious Studies Department Chair

B.A., David Lipscomb University

Ricky Pineda

Technology Help Desk

Allison Rhodes

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

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

Julianne Robinson

Fourth Grade Teacher, Assistant Coach - LS Cross-Country

B.S., Early Childhood Education, Auburn University
M.Ed., Reading Instruction, Vanderbilt University

Chelsea Rogers

MS Math, MS Math Olympiad, MS Stage Manager

B.S., Elementary Education, University of Tennessee

Peggy Ross

MS Latin - Grades 6, 7, 8

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

Nachelli Roy

Lower School Teaching Assistant

Amanda Rush

Director of Annual Giving

B.S., University of Nebraska

Jay Salato

Head of Upper School

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

Ed Sanders

MS Physical Education, Coach - MS Boys Basketball, Associate Head Coach - Varsity Football

B.S., Psychology, Tennessee State University

Chad Sandford

AP World History, Assistant Coach - MS Boys Basketball

B.A., History, Saint Anselm College
M.A., History, William and Mary
Certificate, Bible and Applied Christianity, Fairwood Bible Institute

Lisa Schaad

Varsity Head Volleyball Coach

B.S., Western Kentucky University

Carly Schneider

English I, English II (H) Teacher, Interim Coordinator

B.A., English, Stanford University
M.A., English, Stanford University
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary

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, First Grade Coordinator

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

Kaylee Shackleford

Upper School Counseling, Middle School Aspire

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

Brian Shaffrey

Communications Coordinator

B.A., Media Studies, Business, Auburn University

Nikki Simpson

Director of Alumni Relations

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

Holly Sizemore

Fourth Grade Teacher

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

Amelie Smith

Kindergarten Teacher

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

Natalie Smith

Terri Snider

Administrative Assistant

B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Becky Speck

MS Spanish - Grades 5, 7, 8

B.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Prentice Stabler

Associate Head of School

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

Andrew Stacy

English II (H), English III, Fictional Worlds Teacher

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

Linda Grace Stephens

LS Teacher Assistant

B.A., Elementary Education, Tennessee Tech University

Kyle Strazzeri

US Geometry Teacher, Coach - US Football, US Baseball

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

Ben Suitt

Long Term Substitute

B.S., Business, Wake Forest
M.T., Theology, Emory University
Ph.D., Religion, Boston University

Katie Sullivan

Lower School Art Teacher

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

Meg Takahashi

Lower School Teaching Assistant

Christina Theodoru

US Algebra II (H), Geometry (H)

B.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Belmont University

Brodrick Thomas

Director of Diversity, Community, and Inclusion

B.S., Business Administration, Auburn University
M.B.A., Organizational Leadership, Trevecca Nazarene University
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Trevecca Nazarene University

Cindy Thornton

Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Art I, II, III, Advanced Art (AP) Teacher, 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