Upper School Faculty Profiles
Carolyn Barry
Art Student Government Advisor
B.S. Secondary Education (Art)
Tennessee Temple University
cbarry@mygracechatt.org
Jessica Box
Speech & Drama
11th Grade English
B.S. Secondary Ed.-Platform Arts & Bible
Maranatha Bible College
jbox@mygracechatt.org
Michael Corley '07
Director of STEM
Computer Science
Algebra 1
B.S. Mathematics/ Secondary Certification
Dalton State College
M.S. Mathematics
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
PhD Computational Science/ Mathematics
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
mcorley@mygracechatt.org
Steve Euler
World Religions
Dual Enrollment Speech
B.A. Greek Butler University
Th.M. Old Testament
M.F.A. Speech,
Ph.D. Communications Ohio University
seuler@mygracechatt.org
Melissa Ferrel
Choir/ Music
B.A Vocal Performance
Tennessee Temple University
Kodaly Certification
mferrel@mygracechatt.org
Kim Fulgham
Physical Education
B.S. Physical Education
Fitness Management
University of Memphis
kfulgham@mygracechatt.org
Andrew Goins
Band Director
B.M. Instrumental Music Education
Carson-Newman University agoins@mygracechatt.org
Nathan Greve
Physical Education 9th Grade Health
B.S. Health, Physical Education & Bible Clarks Summit University
ngreve@mygracechatt.org
Gavin Gromacki
Old & New Testament
Bible Doctrines
B.S. Bible, Clarks Summit University
Th.M. Old Testament
Dallas Theological Seminary
ggromacki@mygracechatt.org
Matt Hall
Spanish I & II
8th Grade Spanish
B.A. Secondary Education
Marshall University
Master of Divinity
Mid American Baptist Theological Seminary
Doctorate of Ministry
Covington Theological Seminary
mhall@mygracechatt.org
Nathaniel Haston '03
Dual Enrollment US History
Asst. Principal-Lower School
Lower School Admissions
B.A. Secondary Education Social Studies
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.Ed. Classroom Teaching
Lee University
nhaston@mygracechatt.org
Scott Hicks
Upper School Principal
Physics
B.S. Bible and Teaching Science
Clarks Summit University
M.Ed. Educational Administration
Clarks Summit University
shicks@mygracechatt.org
Carrie Knecht '96
6th Grade History
7th Grade Bible
8th Grade Pre Algebra 2
B.S. Elementary Education
Univ. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
cknecht@mygracechatt.org
Frank Lear
Geometry
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
B.S. Secondary Education
Lee University
flear@mygracechatt.org
Jon Mattheiss
Government & Economics
Global History
B.S. Secondary Education
Oklahoma Baptist College
jmattheiss@mygracechatt.org
Stephanie Monteleone
Vocal/ General Music
B.M.E. Music Education
Lee University
smonteleone@mygracechatt.org
Andrea Payne
6th Grade Science
Biology
B.S. Zoology Arkansas State University
apayne@mygracechatt.org
Tracy Petty
Physical Science
Anatomy & Physiology
B.S. Secondary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.Ed. Natural Science
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
tpetty@mygracechatt.org
Sherry Poff
10th & 12th English
Dual Enrollment Writing
Creative Writing
B.S. Elementary Education Language Arts Concord
University
M.A. Writing and Rhetoric
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
spoff@mygracechatt.org
Nathan Rector '11
Algebra II
Statistics
B.S. Mathematics
Mississippi College
nrector@mygracechatt.org
Jennifer Rush
6th Grade Math
Bridge Math
Media/Journalism
B.S. Elementary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
jrush@mygracechatt.org
Denise Ryburn
7th & 8th Grade Science
STEAM Extreme
B.S. Secondary Education & Bible
Maranatha Baptist Bible College
dryburn@mygracechatt.org
Alan Smith
Assistant Principal-Student Life
Chemistry
B.S. Secondary Education / Biology
M.A. Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Tech University
asmith@mygracechatt.org
Beth Smith
SOAR 6.0 Director
6th Grade Bible, History
6th & 7th Grade English
B.S. Education
Florida Atlantic University
bsmith@mygracechatt.org
Gary Smith
7th Grade History
US History
8th Grade Bible
B.S. Social Studies Education
Clearwater Christian College
gsmith@mygracechatt.org
Linda Sofield
7th & 8th Grade English
B.S. Education
Tennessee Temple University M.Ed. Reading
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
lsofield@mygracechatt.org
Sherry Thacker
9th Grade English
11th Grade US History
Mythology
B.S. History
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.A.- Secondary Ed.
Liberty University
sthacker@mygracechatt.org
Tiffany Wilkes
Strength and Fitness
B.S. Health & Exercise Science Sports Med.
Colorado State University
M.S. Athletic Training
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
twilkes@mygracechatt.org
Randy Wilkes
Athletic Trainer
B.S. Athletic Training
Valdosta State University
M.S. Health and Human Performance / Concentration in Advanced Athletic Training
rwilkes@mygracechatt.org
Support Personnel
Marty Cooper
IT Director
B.S. Organizational Management
Covenant College
A.A. Computer Support
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
mcooper@mygracechatt.org
Jessica Luedtke
IT Support
B.S. Bible & Secondary Education
Clarks Summit University
jluedtke@mygracechatt.org
Joan Swanson
Guidance Counselor
Senior Projects Coordinator
B.A. Psychology in Counseling
Tennessee Temple University
jswanson@mygracechatt.org