OUR TEAM
Meet the experts behind our school.
Meet the people who make it all happen. We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day. Our faculty reflects a distinct group of individuals with breadth and depth of experience across the school.
FACULTY
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
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List of Services
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Kimberly Andrews
6th Grade Science & Social Studies
Bachelor of Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University
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Greg ArmstrongList Item 1
Environmental Science/Bible/International Missions
Honors Biology, Biology/Honors Anatomy & Physiology/Spiritual Development/HS Gathering
HS Boys & Girls Cross Country Head Coach
MS Boys & Girls Cross Country Head Coach
Campus Minister
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Education, Lipscomb University
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Susan BakerList Item 2
Elementary Library Assistant
Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Tech
Master of Education, Trevecca University
Vocational-Technical Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
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Jonna Bell
Dual Enrollment Calculus, Dual Enrollment College Algebra, Dual Enrollment Statistics, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Algebra II
Bachelor of Mathematics/Psychology, Western Kentucky University
Master of Mathematics Education, Middle Tennessee State University
Administrative Endorsement, Cumberland University
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Rachel Belote
Algebra, Honors Algebra I, Advanced Math
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Cumberland University
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Lara Blackwell
Master of Business Administration, Bethel University
Keyboarding/ Computer Applications
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Jada BoydList Item 3
Guidance Counselor
Elementary/Middle School/High School
Bible/Sociology/Psychology, Dual Enrollment Psychology
Bachelor of Science, East Tennessee State University
Master of Education (School Counseling PreK-12), Carson-Newman University
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Brittany Carbonell
MS Athletic Director
Bachelor of Science: Physical Education, University of Evansville
Master of Educational Leadership, Carson-Newman University
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Clarissa Childress
6th Grade Bible & Science
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Cumberland University
Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership, Cumberland University
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Natalie Cooper
Chemistry 1, Honors Chemistry 1, Honors Chemistry 2, AP Chemistry, Physical World Concepts
Science Olympiad Coach
Bachelor of Science: Pre-Vet with emphasis in Science & Technology with minors in both Biology & Chemistry, University of Tennessee Knoxville
Masters of Education, Cumberland University
Chemistry highly qualified license, Biology highly qualified license, and Nutrition Science certified
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Rochelle Duckwiler
3D Design/Art/Photography/10th Grade Bible
Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Tennessee
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Lisa Espenshade
NILD Educational Therapist
Educational Therapy (CSA)
Bachelor of Arts, St. Joseph’s University
Primary/Secondary Education, King’s College
Master of Arts, University of Texas
Educational Therapy, NILD/PCET, Regent University
Education Specialist, Liberty University
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Tara Henry
Dual Enrollment Junior English, Dual Enrollment Senior English, Film and Fiction
Bachelor of Arts: English, Buffalo State College
Bachelor of Science: Education, Buffalo State College
Master of Education, Buffalo State College.
In Progress – Master of Arts in English, University of Louisiana at Monroe
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Rachel Heronimus
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Anne Leslie Hunley
English III, Honors English I, English I, NHS Sponsor
HS Softball, Assistant Coach
Bachelor of Arts Communication, Lambuth University
Master of Education, Cumberland University
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Chris Link
Bible/Criminal Justice/Dual Enrollment History/International Issues/World History/Dual Enrollment Government and Political Science/Government/Economics/Criminal Justice, Dual Enrollment Economics
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Arts Sociology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Education, Lipscomb University
Pursuing Master of Arts History, Middle Tennessee State University
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Adam Lipshie
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University
Master of Education, Lipscomb University
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Broc LovelessList Item 4
HS Social Studies
HS Football Assistant Coach
Bachelor of Science: Health and Human Performance, Cumberland University
Master of Arts: Sports Management, Cumberland University
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Chelsey Loveless
Assistant Business Office Manager
5th/6th Grade Girls' Basketball Head Coach
Bachelor of Science: Health and Human Performance with an emphasis in Sport Management, Cumberland University
Master of Business Administration, Cumberland University
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Duane Lowe
7th grade World History and Geography, 8th Grade U.S. History/U.S. Presidents
HS Football Assistant Coach
HS Softball Assistant Coach
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Education, Cumberland University
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Brad Major
Spanish I & II
MS/HS Boys' Soccer, Head Coach
HS Boys' Basketball, Assistant Coach
Bachelor of Arts, Cumberland University
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Key McKinney
Director of Theater Productions
Drama I
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
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Melissa Newman
6th Grade Math
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Accountancy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Education, Oglethorpe University
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Ben Pedigo
7th/8th Grade Bible/MS Gathering, Dual Enrollment Speech, Leadership Through Volunteerism
HS Golf Head Coach
Bachelor of Arts, Lipscomb University
Master of Arts, Lipscomb University
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Nancy Reed
Pre-Algebra/Honors Pre-Calculus, 7th Grade Math
MS Volleyball Head Coach
MS Girls' Basketball Head Coach
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
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Kendra Ritter
7th & 8th Grade English, 7th Grade Writing/Reading
MS Cheerleading Head Coach
MS Student Council Advisor
Science Olympiad Coach
Bachelor of Science, Grand Canyon University
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Kristy Rowe
Anatomy & Physiology, Honors English II, English II, 7th Grade Writing/Reading
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Education, Lipscomb University
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Cumberland University
Master of Education: Administration & Supervision, Tennessee State University
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Michelle Scharfman
Media Arts, Digital Photography & Editing
Yearbook Advisor
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Kim Sherrill
School Nurse, Health Careers, Human Diseases
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Kent State University
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Sam Sherrill
7th Grade Science, HS Anatomy & Physiology
Science Olympiad Coach
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
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Luke Shoulders
High School Math, Physical Education
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
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Mark Strickland
College Counselor
ACT Prep/Bible
Head Coach HS Boys' & MS Boys' & Girls' Bowling /Head Coach HS & MS Boys' & Girls' Tennis
Bachelor of Arts, MidAmerica Nazarene University
Master of Divinity, Nazarene Theological Seminary
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Deanna Teeter
7th & 8th Grade Physical Education/Wellness
Student Council Sponsor
MS Volleyball Assistant Coach
Bachelor of Science, Belmont University
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
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Ron Welch
7th Grade Bible, Life, Death, and Beyond, Wisdom of the Ages, P.E./Fitness
HS Football Assistant Coach
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern State University
Master of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
ELEMENTARY
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List of Services
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Whitney Akin
5th Grade Science
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Education, Walden University
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Lindsey Barfield
Pre-K3 - 8th Grade
Visual Arts
Bachelor of Science, Art Education K-12, Miami University
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Ashley Broomfield
1st Grade
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
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Connie Canham
1st Grade
Bachelor of Science in Education, Middle Tennessee State University
Masters Degree in Reading Education, Middle Tennessee State University
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Clarissa Childress
3rd Grade
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Cumberland University
Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership, Cumberland University
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Brooke Taylor
4th Grade Science & Social Studies
Cross-Country, Assistant Coach
Bachelor of Science in K-5 Elementary Education, Trevecca Nazarene University
Master of Education: Curriculum, Instruction & Remote Learning, Trevecca Nazarene University
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Amber Farley
Kindergarten
Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Katie Gray
Kindergarten
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with Minor in Special Education, Miami University of Ohio
Master in the Art of Teaching, Elementary Reading and Writing K-6, Marygrove College
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Rachel Henson
5th Grade
Bachelor of Science, Cumberland University
Master of Education, Cumberland University
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Alyssa Howard
3rd Grade Math
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Grand Canyon University
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Mike Kittrell
Elementary & MS Physical Education
Bachelor of Science, University of the Cumberlands
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April Kring
1st Grade
Bachelor of Science/Education, Belmont University
Masters of Education, Cumberland University
Educational Therapist/NILD, Regent University
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Pam Newman
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Tori Newman
4th Grade
Bachelor of Science, Cumberland University
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Emily Perry
2nd Grade
Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Technological University
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Kim Pippin
3rd Grade
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
Master of Education, Cumberland University
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Anna Reeves
1st Grade
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
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Terri Rice
5th Grade Bible, Math & Science
Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Tech University
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Mary Beth Richerson
Center for Student Achievement Educational Therapist
Elementary Campus Minister
Bachelor of Arts, Furman University
Masters in Exceptional Student Education, Southeastern University
Certified Educational Therapist, National Institute of Learning Development
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Lori Riggins
Elementary Librarian
Bachelor of Science K-6, Tennessee State University
Master of Library Science, Middle Tennessee State University
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Brittany Sewell
1st Grade
Bachelors of Science, Elementary Education (K-6th), Tennessee Tech University
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Pam Shoulders
2nd Grade
Bachelor of Science, Freed-Hardeman University
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Heather Taylor
Kindergarten
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
Master of Educational Leadership, Carson Newman University
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Michael Teeter
Elementary PE
HS Boys' Basketball Coach
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Bonita Thompson
PreK and Kindergarten - Music
1st-8th grade - Spanish
Degree-
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Tennessee State University
Master of Elementary Education, Trevecca University
Masters of Leadership and Supervision, Trevecca University
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Emily Vance
2nd Grade
Bachelor of Science Child and Family Studies, Tennessee Tech University
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Andra Vaughn
Elementary Music
Bachelor of Music and Masters in Music with Kodály certification, West Texas A&M University
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Shelby Yarbrough
3rd Grade
Bachelor’s Degree of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
PRE-K
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List of Services
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Tammy DavenportList Item 1
Pre-K4
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Jennifer MillerList Item 2
Pre-K3
Bachelor of Science, Ohio Valley University
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Danielle PruittList Item 3
Pre-K4
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
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Gloria Cudd
PreK-3 Assistant
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Denisse Edwards
PreK-4 Assistant
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Lyndsey Kuhl
PreK-4 Assistant
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Renee Munds
Bachelor of Arts, Illinois State University
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Afton Vander Pol
PreK-4 Assistant
