Faculty Fellows Program at FRA


The Faculty Fellows Program is designed to bring dynamic early-career educators to FRA for one-year fellowships. Fellows are typically only one to two years removed from their undergraduate work. All fellows are paired with a mentor teacher with whom they collaborate throughout the year, adding another instructor to the classroom and another mentor for our students.

While at FRA, faculty fellows engage in regular and ongoing professional development led by local university professors. Through these seminars and internal professional development, all fellows build professional portfolios during their time on our campus.

In addition to teaching duties in their mentors’ classroom, fellows are actively involved in our co-curricular programs each season. Many fellows have extensive experience in collegiate athletics, arts, and service life, and they bring expertise, energy, and enthusiasm to FRA playing fields, gyms, theaters, and service programs.

Applications for the Fellows Program are reviewed for all departments in each division. 


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"The Faculty Fellows program is an incredible opportunity to surround yourself with talented, experienced educators who sincerely want to help you learn and grow. Not only will your future students thank you for the lessons you are allowed to learn here, but you will leave the program with a fuller sense of your own identity. My experience at FRA will forever inform my identity and ability as an educator."

Patrick Ramey, Faculty Fellow 2022-23
Ph.D. Student of American History at University of Tennessee
 

2024-25 Faculty Fellows 


 

Kristin Adair

Mentor Teacher: Will McCauley
Middle School English & Bible, Volleyball

Kristen Adair is excited to begin her second year working as a Faculty Fellow teaching sixth grade as well as taking over teaching 6th-grade service and 8th-grade speech. She also looks forward to serve as head coach for the 5th/6th volleyball team. 

Kristen grew up in Memphis, TN, and graduated from Harding University in 2021 with Education and Bible and Family Ministry degree. For the past two years, she has been serving as a youth minister to teens in Chattanooga, TN, but is now excited to transition into teaching! In her free time, Kristen loves to travel, read, try new coffee shops, and spend time with her dog Winston. 

julia Eterno

Mentor Teacher: Michelle Nelson
Middle School Robotics, After-School Music Programs

Julia Eterno is excited to continue her teaching journey at Franklin Road Academy as a faculty fellow in the middle school science and music departments. Julia grew up on Long Island, New York, where she attended St John the Baptist High School. She found her passion for music and STEM and earned the title of principal bassist at the New York All-State Music Festival. She studied music and chemistry at the University of Miami to continue pursuing her passions. During her undergraduate studies, she researched neonatal and performed in the Frost Symphony Orchestra. Her dedication to education grew through her involvement in Shalala MusicReach, a program where she provided free music lessons to needy students. Following graduation, she relocated to Nashville to teach Early Childhood STEM in the Lower School at FRA.

Julia will assist with middle school robotics and after-school music programs throughout the year. Beyond the classroom, Julia enjoys writing music, reading, and hosting dinners for friends and family! 

 

GARRETT HUYCK

Mentor Teacher: Cassie Bates 
Upper School History; Football, Wrestling, Baseball

Garrett Huyck is thrilled to join the FRA community as a Faculty Fellow in the upper school history department under the mentorship of Cassie Bates. Growing up in Prosperity, South Carolina, Garrett attended Chapin High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, a four-year letterwinner as an offensive and defensive lineman, and captain of the varsity football team. He graduated from the College of William & Mary in May 2024 with a BA in History, where he played defensive line for the football team and was elected to serve on the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee during his junior and senior seasons.
 
In addition to teaching, Garrett will assist with the football, wrestling, and baseball programs. In his free time, he enjoys weightlifting, shooting pool, watching football, going for walks, and listening to old country music. Garrett is extremely grateful and excited to become part of the FRA community!

 

Jalen Sueing

Mentor Teacher: Dr. Cindy Thornton
Upper & Middle School Arts

Jalen Sueing is thrilled to be a 2024-2025 Faculty Fellow in the Middle and Upper School Art Department. Jalen grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and attended high school at Ensworth. At Ensworth, he played football and lacrosse while working up to and completing AP studio art. Jalen earned a B.A. in Art from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the past year, he has been a long-term sub for Lower School Art at FRA. 
 
Jalen will assist in performing arts/set design, middle school football, and lacrosse. In his free time, he enjoys movies, games, drawing, and spending time with loved ones. He is excited to meet and join the FRA community!

 

Alumni Note: At this time, FRA alumni will not be eligible to apply for the Faculty Fellows Program. While we welcome the application of alumni for full-time teaching positions, the Fellows Program is designed to include candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Please contact with questions about the alumni policy.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Salary Stipend
  • Housing and Utilities
  • Provided Lunch
  • Opportunity to enroll in health, dental, life, vision, and long-term disability plan
  • Opportunity to enroll in health savings account to offset health-related costs