Upper School Faculty Profiles




Derrica Brown
6th & 7th Grade Math
B.S. Business Administration
Tennessee State University
dbrown@mygracechatt.org

Sue Cagley
Global History
US History
B.A. Music
Bob Jones University
M.S. History
University of Central Arkansas
scagley@mygracechatt.org

Leslie Compton
Financial Freedom
Director of Advancement
B.S. Secondary Education
Tennessee Temple University
M.Ed. Admin./Supervision
Trevecca Nazarene University

Liz Cooper
Upper School Art
Western Carolina University
Arizona State University


Steve Euler
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

Nathan Greve
9th Grade Health
Assistant Athletic Director
B.S. Health, Phys. Ed. & Bible Clarks Summit University
ngreve@mygracechatt.org

Gavin Gromacki
9th Grade Bible
11th Grade Bible
US Chaplain
B.S. Bible
Clarks Summit University
Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary
ggromacki@mygracechatt.org

Matt Hall
Spanish I
7th Grade Bible
B.A. Secondary Education
Marshall University
Master of Divinity
Mid American Baptist Seminary
Doctorate of Ministry
Covington Seminary

Nathaniel Haston '03
Dual Enroll-US History
Asst. Principal-Lower School
B.A. Secondary Education
Social Studies
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.Ed. Classroom Teaching
Lee University
nhaston@mygracechatt.org

Scott Hicks
Physics
Director of Operations
B.S. Bible and Teaching Science
Clarks Summit University
M.Ed. Educational Administration
Clarks Summit University
shicks@mygracechatt.org

Andrea Kahrs
9th Grade English
10th Grade English
B.A. Liberal Studies
Cal. State Teaching Credential
CSU East Bay
akahrs@mygracechatt.org

Adam Love
World Religions
Senior Pastor
B.A. Pastoral Studies
Northland Baptist Bible College
M.A. Biblical Theology
Central Baptist Theo. Seminary
alove@mygracechatt.org

Jon Mattheiss
12th Grade Government & Economics
B.S. Secondary Education
Oklahoma Baptist College
jmattheiss@mygracechatt.org


Hans Mininger
11th & 12th Grade English
B.A. English & Philosophy
Covenant College
hmininger@mygracechatt.org

Kalah Newsome
6th Grade History & Science
B.S. Education
U. Tenn. Chattanooga
knewsome@mygracechatt.org


Adam Parrott
Online DE Classes
B.A. Christian Education
Covington Bible College
aparrott@mygracechatt.org


Sherry Poff
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

Magen Rivers
7th Grade Pre-Algebra
B.S. Education
Union University
M.Ed. Education
Union University
mrivers@mygracechatt.org

Denise Ryburn
7th Grade Science
8th Grade Science
B.S. Secondary Education & Bible
Maranatha Baptist Bible College

Alan Smith
Chemistry, Anatomy
STEM & Robotics
STEM Director
B.S. Secondary Ed. - Science
M.A. Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Tech University
asmith@mygracechatt.org

Beth Smith
SOAR 6.0
6th Grade English & Bible
Camp Grace Director
B.S. Education
Florida Atlantic University
bsmith@mygracechatt.org

Gary Smith
7th Grade History
8th Grade History
B.S. Social Studies Education
Clearwater Christian College

Mark Snyder '06
7th Grade English
8th Grade English
B.A. English
Lee University
msnyder@mygracechatt.org

Michelle Stevens
Geometry
Pre Calculus
AP Calculus
B.A. Mathematics
Fresno Pacific University.
mstevens@mygracechatt.org

Sherry Thacker
Mythology
Assistant Principal
for Student Life
B.S. History
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.A.- Secondary Ed.
Liberty University
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
sthacker@mygracechatt.org


Dwayne Whiteheart
8th & 10th Grade Bible
B.S. Physical Education
Tennessee Temple University
M.S. Physical Education
NC Central University
dwhiteheart@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
Support Personnel


Marty Cooper
IT Director
B.S. Organizational Management
Covenant College
A.A. Computer Support
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
mcooper@mygracechatt.org

Kirsten Lee
Media Specialist
M.Ed. Instructional Technology & Library Media
Valdosta State University

Lisa Parrott
Guidance Counselor
B.S. Counseling
Tennessee Temple University

Elizabeth Powell
Administrative Assistant
B.S. Psychology
Maryville College
M.S. Sport/Business Administration
University of Tennessee
epowell@mygracechatt.org

Zac Sauls
Resource Teacher
B.S. Secondary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
zsauls@mygracechatt.org

Larena Ward
Resource Teaching Assistant
lward@mygracechatt.org

