Faculty & Staff | Independent School Near Brentwood, TN

Brandon Albright

Director of Spiritual Life

B.S., University of Tennessee

Jennifer Archie

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

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

Paige Barnes

Human Resources Manager, Wellness Coordinator

B.S., David Lipscomb University

Michael Bartha

Calculus, Stats (AP), Pre-Calculus (H) Teacher, Math Department Chair

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

Ellen Black

US Dean of Student Life

B.A., English, Mississippi University for Women
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

Lori Boster

Sonia Brady

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

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

Luke Brown

MS History - Grade 8, MS Head Football Coach, MS 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

MS Math

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

Bailey Chambers

MS English - Grade 5

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

Bob Chandler

Band Director, Instrumental Music Grades 5-12

B.M., Middle Tennessee State University

Caroline Chiaramonte

Kindergarten Teacher

B.A., Elementary Education, Loyola University Maryland

Angela Claxton

Director of Marketing and Communications

B.A., DePauw 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

Steven Compton

Director of Technology, Upper School Technology Teacher

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

Hayden Copeland

MS History - Grade 5, MS 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 - US Football, US 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

Mandy DeRocher

School Nurse

Belmont University

Sandy Derwenskus

Physical Education, Head Coach - MS Volleyball

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

Haley Fasano

Third Grade Teacher

B.A., Northeastern Illinois University

Brandon Ferguson

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

Josh Flegel

European History, US Service Life Coordinator, Head Coach - US 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

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

Macie Grissom

Faculty Fellow - US Science

B.S., Mount Holyoke College

Matthew Groves

Faculty Fellow - US Science

B.S., Physics, Religious Studies, College of William & Mary
MDiv, Vanderbilt University

Shannon Hager

Early Childhood Coordinator

B.A., University of Kentucky

Katie Halpin

US Chemistry, Biology Teacher

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

Assistant Head of School for External Affairs, 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 - US Girls Basketball

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

Ralston Hartness

Faculty Fellow - US History

Washington & Lee 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, Head Coach - US Softball

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., The 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, and Innovations Teacher, 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

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

Haley Jobe

Faculty Fellow - US Latin

Davidson College

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

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

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 Science - Grade 6

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

Teacher Assitant

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

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

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

MS English - Grade 7

B.A., Vanderbilt University

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

Fourth Grade Teacher, Fourth Grade Coordinator

B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Kelly Markert

Annual Fund and Development Events Manager

B.S., The University of Alabama

Angelica Marsh

Second 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., Journalism, Auburn 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

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

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

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

Meredith Oliff

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Brandon Otts

Physical Education Teacher

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

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

Ricky Pineda

Technology Help Desk

Jennifer Pitts

Nissan English Language Learners Program

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

Allison Rhodes

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

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

Jay Salato

Head of Upper School

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

Megan Scheumann

Lower School Spanish Teacher

B.S., Calvin College

Carly Schneider

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

B.A., English, Stanford University
M.A., English, Stanford University

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

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

Amelie Smith

Kindergarten Teacher

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

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

Kyle Strazzeri

US Geometry Teacher, Coach - US Football, US Baseball

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

Katie Sullivan

Lower School Art Teacher

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

Meg Takahashi

Teacher Assistant

B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Christina Theodoru

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

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

Laura Turner

Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations

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

Kim Turpin

Business Office Assistant

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Zachary Virgin

World History, World History (AP), Head Coach - MS 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 Coach - Lacrosse

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 Teacher, Robotics

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

Lucy Weicker

Teacher Assistant

B.A., Davidson College

Brooke West

Campus Nurse

B.A., Wake Forest University
B.S.N, Belmont University

Rick West

Head of Lower School

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

Abby Wharton

Middle School Counselor, Assistant Coach - Varsity Basketball

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

Karen White

Pre-Kindergarten 5 Teacher

B.S., The University of Alabama

William Whittemore

Admission Associate, Head Varsity Football Coach

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

Mark Williams

MS Geography - Grade 7, Coach - US Football

B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.S., Azusa Pacific University

Megan Williams

Fourth Grade Teacher

B.S., The University of Alabama

Courtney Williamson

Director of Admission & Financial Aid

B.A., Vanderbilt University

Jon Wilson

US History, History Department Chair, Head Coach - MS 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

Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher

B.S., David Lipscomb University

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

Bill Zepeda

Algebra II, Algebra II (H) Teacher

B.S., California State University-Fullerton