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 Science, Grand Canyon University
Master of Education, Grand Canyon University
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Greg ArmstrongList Item 1
Environmental Science, Honors Biology; HS Bible & Missions, Leadership, Naturalist; 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
DE College Algebra & Statistics; Honors Alg. II; Advanced Math
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 II; DE Calculus; Honors Algebra I; Honors Pre-Calculus
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Cumberland University
In Progress – Masters of Math Education, Middle Tennessee State University
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Lara Blackwell
Business Marketing & Communications; Computer Science; Computer Applications & Keyboarding
Master of Business Administration, Bethel University
Master of Arts in Education, Bethel University
Teaching endorsement, K-12 Computer Science (CSEP)
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Jada BoydList Item 3
Guidance Counselor; Sociology; Psychology; DE 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; Elementary & MS PE
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 I; Honors Chemistry I & II; Physical World Concepts; Science Olympiad
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
Chemistry I; Honors Chemistry I & II; Physical World Concepts; Science Olympiad
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
DE English III & IV; Honors English II; English IV
Bachelor of Arts: English, Buffalo State College
Bachelor of Science: Education, Buffalo State College
Master of Education, Buffalo State College.
Master of Arts in English, University of Louisiana at Monroe
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Rachel Heronimus
8th Grade Science; Biology; Botany; Ecology; Science Olympiad; XC & Track Coach
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
Master Degree, Global Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Social and Emotional Leadership at York University
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Anne Leslie Hunley
English I & II; Honors English i; HS Bible; NHS Sponsor
Bachelor of Arts Communication, Lambuth University
Master of Education, Cumberland University
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Chris Link
Criminal Justice; DE Government & Economics; DE US History; HS Bible; International Issues
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Arts Sociology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Education, Lipscomb University
Master of Arts History, Middle Tennessee State University
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Adam Lipshie
Economics & Government; HS Bible; Personal Finance; US Wars
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University
Master of Education, Lipscomb University
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Broc LovelessList Item 4
US History & Geography; World History & Geography; Asst. Football & Head Track 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
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 & 8th Grade World History & Geography; US History; Asst. Football Coach
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Education, Cumberland University
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Brad Major
Spanish I & II
HS Boys' Basketball, Assistant Coach
Bachelor of Arts, Cumberland University
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Key McKinney
Director of Theater Productions; HS Bible; HS/MS Yearbook; Online Courses
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
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Eva Mitchell
7th & 8th Grade English
BS Special Education Mild/Moderate (K-12), Middle Tennessee State University
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Melissa Newman
6th Grade Bible & 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
8th grade Bible; DE Speech Communications; HS Bible, Leadership; MS Campus Minister; Head HS & MS Golf Coach
Bachelor of Arts, Lipscomb University
Master of Arts, Lipscomb University
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Nancy Reed
Geometry & Honors Geometry; Pre-Algebra; Head MS Basketball Coach
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
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Anna Reeves
6th Grade English & Reading
Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
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Kendra Ritter
7th Grade Literature & Reading, HS English III; MS Student Council; MS Cheerleading Coach
Bachelor of Science, Grand Canyon University
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Kim Sherrill
HS Bible; Health Care Careers; Human Diseases; School Nurse; Science Olympiad
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Kent State University
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Sam Sherrill
7th Grade Science; HS Anatomy & Physiology; HS Bible, Head Coach Science Olympiad; Drama
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
In progress -Master of Education, Lipscomb University
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Luke Shoulders
7th Grade Math; HS Algebra I, HS Bible; Head HS & MS Bowling Coach; Asst Football Coach
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
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Mark Strickland
College & Career Counseling & Testing; HS Bible Head HS & MS Tennis Coach
Bachelor of Arts, MidAmerica Nazarene University
Master of Divinity, Nazarene Theological Seminary
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Deanna Teeter
Physical Education & Wellness; HS Student Council; Athletics Coordinator
Bachelor of Science, Belmont University
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
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Ron Welch
7th Grade Bible; Life, Death & Beyond; PE/Fitness
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 & Social Studies
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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Melissa Box
2nd Grade
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Tennessee Technological 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
Master of Reading Education, Middle Tennessee State University
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Clarissa Childress
3rd Grade Math
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Cumberland University
Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership, Cumberland University
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Denisse Edwards
Kindergarten
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Middle Tennessee State University
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Amber Farley
Kindergarten
Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Rachel Henson
5th Grade English; Science Olympiad
Bachelor of Science, Cumberland University
Master of Education, Cumberland University
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April Kring
Kindergarten
Bachelor of Science/Education, Belmont University
Master of Education, Cumberland University
Educational Therapist/NILD, Regent University
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Brooke Lipshie
4th Grade Math
BS K-6 Elementary Education, Western Kentucky University
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Tori Newman
4th Grade English
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 Bible, Science & Social Studies
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
Master of Education, Cumberland University
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Terri Rice
5th Grade Bible & Math
Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Tech University
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Mary Beth Richerson
Educational Therapist; Elementary Chapel
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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Brooke Taylor
4th Grade Science & Social Studies; Elementary Campus Minister; Head HS & MS Cross Country 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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Heather Taylor
Kindergarten
Bachelor of Science, Lipscomb University
Master of Educational Leadership, Carson Newman University
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Michael Teeter
Elementary PE; HS Basketball Coach
Bachelor of Science, Fitness & Wellness, Tennessee Tech University,
Master of Arts, Teaching, Cumberland University
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Bonita Thompson
Music PreK–Kindergarten; Spanish 1–8
Degree-
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Tennessee State University
Master of Elementary Education, Trevecca University
Master 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
1st-6th Grades Elementary Music; 7th & 8th Grade Worship Team; Drama Vocals
Bachelor of Music and Master of Music with Kodály certification, West Texas A&M University
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Shelby Yarbrough
3rd Grade English
Bachelor’s Degree of Science, Middle Tennessee State University
