Lower School Faculty Profiles
Aaron Arnold
4th Grade

B.S. Elementary Education
Tennessee Tech. University
aarnold@mygracechatt.org
Sarah Beasley
3rd - 5th Bible Teacher
B.S. Biblical Studies
Clark Summit University
sbeasley@mygracechatt.org
Christie Bowie
5th Grade
B.S. Elementary Education
Western Governor’s University
M.Ed., Purdue University
cbowie@mygracechatt.org
Cordaro Cummings
Physical Education
A.S. Science
Hiwassee College
B.S. Sociology
Lane College
ccummings@mygracechatt.org
Melissa Ferrel
Choir/Music
B.A Vocal Performance
Tennessee Temple University
Kodaly Certification
Katherine Fisher '92
Kindergarten
B.S. Elementary Education
Clarks Summit University
M.A. Reading
U. of Tenn. Chattanooga
kfisher@mygracechatt.org
Tammie Fricks
5th Grade
B.S. Elementary Education
Tennessee Temple University
M.Ed., Lee University
tfricks@mygracechatt.org
Kim Fulgham
Physical Education
B.S. Physical Education
Fitness Management
University of Memphis
kfulgham@mygracechatt.org
Jamie Gill
4th Grade
B.S. Elementary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.Ed., Lee University
jgill@mygracechatt.org
Amy Lauren Lucius
Kindergarten
B.S. Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
Kaytrenia Lee
PreK
B.S. Secondary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
B.A. Literature
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
Mandy Long '94
Kindergarten
A.S. Science
Hiawassee College
B.S. Elementary Education
Lee University
mlong@mygracechatt.org
Carol Minnis
Lego Kids
B.S. Education
University of Tenn. Knoxville
M.S. English
Walden University
cminnis@mygracechatt.org
Stephanie Monteleone
Vocal/General Music
B.M.E. Music Education
Lee University
smonteleone@mygracechatt.org
Becca Ritchey
1st Grade
B.S. Early Childhood Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
britchey@mygracechatt.org
Sherri Russel
1st Grade
B.A. Bible
Elementary Education
Appalachian Bible College
srussell@mygracechatt.org
Megan Thompson '13
1st Grade
B.S. Child and Family Studies
Tennessee Tech. University
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.S. Teaching and Learning
Capella University
Darris Waters
4th Grade
A.A.S Early Childhood Education
Roane State College
B.S. Elementary Education
Tennessee Temple University
dwaters@mygracechatt.org
Hillary Waters
2nd Grade
B.S. Elementary Education
Tennessee Temple University
M.Ed. Educational Leadership
hwaters@mygracechatt.org
Kelly Whiteheart
3rd Grade
B.S. Organizational Management
Palm Beach Atlantic University
kwhiteheart@mygracechatt.org
Support Personnel
Sherry Blesch
Learning Support
B.S. Elementary Education
Indiana State University
M.Ed. Admin./Supervision
Trevecca University
Ed.S. Curr. & Instr.
Liberty University
sblesch@mygracechatt.org
Marty Cooper
IT Director
B.S. Organizational Management
Covenant College
A.A. Computer Support
Georgia N.W. Tech. College
mcooper@mygracechatt.org
Nathaniel Haston '03
Dual Enroll
US History
Asst. Principal
B.A. Secondary Education
Social Studies
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.Ed. Classroom Teaching
Lee University
nhaston@mygracechatt.org
Christine Morrison
Learning Support
B.S. Organizational Psychology Covenant College
M. Ed. Special Education Administration & Inclusion
U of Tenn at Chattanooga
NILD, Level III, (PCET)
cmorrison@mygracechatt.org
