Upper School Faculty Profiles

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Ashley Atkinson

Band Director


B.M. Music Education

Lee University

Aatkinson@mygracechatt.org


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Wesley Blandon '19

Physical Education


B.S. Physical Education
Carson Newman
wblandon@mygracechatt.org


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Jessica Box

Theatre

Drama


B.A. Platform Arts
Maranatha Baptist University
jbox@mygracechatt.org


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Emily Brantner

Statistics

Algebra 1 & 2


B.S. Secondary Education (Math)

Lee University
ebrantner@mygracechatt.org

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Derrica Brown

6th & 7th Grade Math

Bridge Math


B.S. Business Administration
Tennessee State University
dbrown@mygracechatt.org

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Sue Cagley
Global History

US History


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

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Leslie Compton

Financial Freedom

Director of Advancement


B.S. Secondary Education

Tennessee Temple University
M.Ed. Admin./Supervision

Trevecca Nazarene University

lcompton@mygracechatt.org

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Liz Cooper

Upper School Art


Western Carolina University

Lcooper@mygracechatt.org

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Becky Cripps

Yearbook


B.S. Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
bcripps@mygracechatt.org

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Kathleen Draper '92

9th Grade English


B.A. English Education

Bryan College

kdraper@mygracechatt.org

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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

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Melissa Ferrel

Choir/ Music


B.A Vocal Performance
Tennessee Temple University
Kodaly Certification
mferrel@mygracechatt.org

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Kim Fulgham

Physical Education


B.S. Physical Education
Fitness Management
University of Memphis
kfulgham@mygracechatt.org

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Nathan Greve

9th Grade Health

Assistant Athletic Director


B.S. Health, Phys. Ed. & Bible Clarks Summmit University

ngreve@mygracechatt.org

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Gavin Gromacki

9th & 11th Grade Bible
US Chaplain


B.S. Bible
Clarks Summit University

Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary
ggromacki@mygracechatt.org

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Matt Hall

Spanish I & II

8th Grade Spanish


B.A. Secondary Education

Marshall University

Master of Divinity

Mid American Baptist Seminary

Doctorate of Ministry

Covington Seminary

mhall@mygracechatt.org

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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

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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

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Andrea Kahrs

8th & 10th Grade English


B.A. Liberal Studies

Cal. State Teaching Credential
CSU East Bay
akahrs@mygracechatt.org

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Carrie Knecht '96

6th Grade History

& Science


B.S. Elementary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
cknecht@mygracechatt.org

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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

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Jon Mattheiss

12th Grade Government & Economics


B.S. Secondary Education
Oklahoma Baptist College
jmattheiss@mygracechatt.org

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Hans Mininger

11th & 12th Grade English


B.A. English & Philosophy
Covenant College
hmininger@mygracechatt.org

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Adam Parrott

7th Grade Bible

8th Grade History


B.A. Christian Education
Covington Bible College
aparrott@mygracechatt.org

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Andrea Payne

Physical Science

Biology


B.S. Zoology

Arkansas State University
apayne@mygracechatt.org

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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

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Magen Rivers

7th Grade Pre-Algebra


B.S. Education
Union University
M.Ed. Education
Union University
mrivers@mygracechatt.org

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Denise Ryburn

7th & 8th Grade Science


B.S. Secondary Education & Bible

Maranatha Baptist Bible College

dryburn@mygracechatt.org

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Alan Smith

Chemistry, Anatomy

STEM

STEM Director


B.S. Secondary Ed. - Science
M.A. Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Tech University
asmith@mygracechatt.org

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Beth Smith

SOAR 6.0

6th Grade English

7th Grade Journalism

Camp Grace Director



B.S. Education
Florida Atlantic University
bsmith@mygracechatt.org

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Gary Smith

7th Grade History
6th Grade Bible


B.S. Social Studies Education

Clearwater Christian College

gsmith@mygracechatt.org

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Michelle Stevens

Geometry

Pre Calculus

AP Calculus


B.A. Mathematics
Fresno Pacific University.
mstevens@mygracechatt.org

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Sherry Thacker

Mythology
Assistant Principal 

 Student Life


B.S. History
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.A.- Secondary Ed.
Liberty University
sthacker@mygracechatt.org

Tanisha Tucker

7th Grade English


B.S. Education
Liberty University
ttucker@mygracechatt.org

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Dwayne Whiteheart

8th & 10th Grade Bible


B.S. Physical Education
Tennessee Temple University
M.S. Physical Education
NC Central University 
dwhiteheart@mygracechatt.org

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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

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Amber Combs
School Nurse


A.A.S Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
acombs@mygracechatt.org


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Marty Cooper

IT Director


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



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Kirsten Lee

Media Specialist


M.Ed. Instructional Technology & Library Media

Valdosta State University

klee@mygracechatt.org


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Lisa Parrott

Guidance Counselor


B.S. Counseling
Tennessee Temple University

lparrott@mygracechatt.org

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Elizabeth Powell

Administrative Assistant


B.S. Psychology

Maryville College

M.S. Sport/Business Administration

University of Tennessee
epowell@mygracechatt.org


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Zac Sauls

Resource Teacher


B.S. Secondary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
zsauls@mygracechatt.org



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Larena Ward

Resource Teaching Assistant


lward@mygracechatt.org