Lower School Faculty Profiles
Aaron Arnold
STEAM
B.S. Elementary Education
Tennessee Technological University
aarnold@mygracechatt.org
Sarah Beasley
3rd - 5th Bible Teacher
B.S. Biblical Studies
Clark Summit University
sbeasley@mygracechatt.org
Melissa Ferrel
Choir/Music
B.A. Vocal Performance
Tennessee Temple University
Kodaly Certification
mferrel@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
Nathan Greve
Physical Education
B.S. Health, Phys. Ed., Bible
Clark Summit University
ngreve@mygracechatt.org
Shana Ivarson
5th Grade
B.S. Elementary Education
Tennessee Temple University
M.Ed., Lee University
sivarson@mygracechatt.org
Kaytrenia Lee
PreK
B.S. Secondary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
B.A. Literature
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
klee@mygracechatt.org
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 Russell
1st Grade
B.A. Bible
Elementary Education
Appalachian Bible College
srussell@mygracechatt.org
Meghan Stephens '14
Kindergarten
B.S. Specialized Ministries
Clarks Summit University
mstephens@mygracechatt.org
Megan Thompson '13
1st Grade
B.S. Early Childhood Child & Family Studies
U. of Tenn at Chattanooga
M.Ed. Teaching and Learning
Capella University
mthompson@mygracechatt.org
Darris Waters
4th Grade
A.A.S Early Childhood Education
Roane State College
B.S. Elementary Education
TennesseeTemple 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 Northwestern Technical College
mcooper@mygracechatt.org
DeDi Goss
Learning Support
B.S. Communicative Disorders
University of Alabama
M.Ed. Exceptional Student Education
NILD Educational Therapy
dgoss@mygracechatt.org
Jessica Luedtke
IT Support
B.S. Bible & Secondary Education
Clarks Summit University
jluedtke@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
Susan Steere
Learning Support
B.A. Christian Education
B.A. Secondary Education Cedarville University
M. Ed. Special Education
Wright State University
Ssteere@mygracechatt.org
Joan Swanson
Guidance Counselor
B.A. Psychology in Counseling
Tennessee Temple University
jswanson@mygracechatt.org