TKA’s 2012-2013 Personnel
Administrative Officers • Administrative Staff • Faculty • Staff
(First Year of Service at the Academy in Parentheses)
Administrative Officers
Walter Grubb (1987), President/Headmaster
B.A., California Baptist College
Social Science Education, University of Tennessee
M.S., California State University
Education Administration, Azusa Pacific University
Fellow, Van Lunen Center for Executive Management in Christian Schools
LeRoy Beam (2000), Principal
B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
M.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Principal Endorsement K-12
Middle School Specialist Endorsement
Daniel Kirkpatrick (1993), Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events; Strength and Conditioning Coach; Wellness Faculty
B.A., Maryville College
M.Ed., Lincoln Memorial University
Mark Koss (2008), Dean of Students; Wellness Faculty
B.S., Liberty University
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
M.Ed., Indiana Wesleyan University
Marc Weekly (2012), Director of Athletics; Development Officer
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
M.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Administrative Staff
Toni Gioioso (1999), Administrative Assistant to the Elementary & Middle School Principal
B.A., University of Alabama
Janet Hatmaker (1996), Administrative Assistant to the Upper School Director
Kim Lovelace (2010), Business Office Manager
B.S., Murray State University
B.S., Wichita State University
Janice Mink (1983), Director of Admissions
Don Rector (2011), Director of Information Technology
A.S., Tennessee Institute of Electronics
Melinda Thornton (2010), Director of Enrollment Management
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Cheryl Weekly (2012), Assistant to the President
B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Faculty
Jerry Atchley (2006), Grade 6; Middle School Math
B.S., University of Tennessee
Jeffrey Ayers (1997), Upper School Social Studies
B.S., Radford University
Shelly Benson (2006), Elementary Music; Orchestra
B.S., Johnson Bible College, Cum Laude
M.A., Carson-Newman College
Stacy Box (2011), Resident Life Assistant Director
Certificate in Supportive Ministry, Rhema Bible Training Center
Ian Britton (2004), Resident Life Director
B.A, Ouachita Baptist University
Lori Campbell (1997-2002, 2004), Grade 4
B.S., Carson-Newman College, Magna Cum Laude
M.Ed., Carson-Newman College
Christine Carlisle (2002), Middle School Language Arts
B.A., Biola University, Cum Laude
Emily Carlisle (2012), Upper School English
B.A., Lee University
Graduate Studies, English Literature, Wake Forest University
Bonita Cobb (2008), Educational Therapist, Learning Center Director
B.S., Crichton College, Magna Cum Laude
M.S., University of Tennessee, Summa Cum Laude
Educational Therapy, National Institute of Learning Development
Becky Collins (2011), Math
B.S., University of Arizona
Jennifer Connatser (1998-2005, 2007), Grade K4
B.S., University of Tennesse
M.A., University of Tennessee
Lee Daft (2001), Middle School Social Studies and Physical Education
B.S., Johnson Bible College
M.A., Johnson Bible College
Joyce Dowdy (2007), Grade 3
B.S., University of Tennessee
Andrew Fultz, Bible Instructor
Rhonda Garbett (2009), Associate Teacher, Elementary
Preston Garner (2011), Choral Music
B.A., Trinity College & Seminary
Traci Greene (1990-1994, 1997, 1999-2003, 2010), Science; Wellness
B.S., University of Tennessee, Cum Laude
M.A., Carson-Newman College, Summa Cum Laude
Angela Griffin (1999), Computer Technology; Personal Finance
B.B.A., Ohio University
Graduate Studies, Johnson Bible College
Michael Grubb (2012), Upper School English
B.A., Union University
Graduate Studies, Creative Writing, University of the South
Belinda Hoffman (2011), Grade K4
B.S., Texas A & M University, Kingsville
M.S., Texas A & M University, Kingsville
Phillip Hyun (2008), Upper School Science and Math
B.S., Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
M.S., Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
M.S., Washington State University
Ph.D., Washington State University
Sue Koss (2010), Resident Life Director
B.S., Liberty University
Leena Leiniainen (1998-2004, 2010), Upper School Greek, Middle School Bible
B.A., Finland Bible College
B.A., University of Jyväskylä
M. Div., Christian Education, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Julie Littleton (2011), Choral Music
B.M., University of Memphis, Summa Cum Laude
Janet Lyon (2006), Kindergarten
B.A., Carson-Newman College
Leland Lyon (2006), Upper School Bible
B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Leslie Mielke (2012), Art
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Graduate Studies, Graphic Design/Art, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Erin Mobley (2010), Home-School Coordinator; Educational Therapist
B.A., Berea College, Magna Cum Laude
M.Ed., American Intercontinental University, Summa Cum Laude
Paul Mobley (1997, 98), Resident Life Assistant Director
B.A., Berea College
David Mosher (1985), Upper School Spanish and Drama
B.A., Carson-Newman College, Summa Cum Laude
M.S., University of Tennessee
Jama Mosher (1997), Grade 1
B.A., Carson-Newman College, Cum Laude
Ryan Moulden (2011), English as a Second Language
A.A., Johnson Bible College
B.A., Johnson Bible College
M.A., Johnson Bible College
Candice Pitney (2002), Grade 3
B.A., Purdue University
Kari Polk (2012), Grade 2
B.S., Carson-Newman College
Graduate Studies, Elementary Education, Lincoln Memorial University
Lisa Quesinberry (2006), Grade 5
B.S., Johnson Bible College
B.S., Johnson Bible College
M.A., Johnson Bible College
Susan Reynolds (2008), Science
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., East Tennessee State University
Amy Rollar (2009), Kindergarten
B.A., Ashford University, Summa Cum Laude
Tonya Rollins (2003), Grades 4 and 5
B.A., University of Tennessee
M.S., University of Tennessee
Amanda Russell (2012), Kindergarten
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Graduate Studies, Counseling, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Heidi Sasscer (2002), Grade 6; Middle School Math
B.S., University of North Texas
Sarah Sasscer (2010), Grades 1 and 2
B.S., University of Tennessee, Summa Cum Laude
Angie Shaffer (2011), Mathematics, Wellness
B.A., Virginia Intermont College
Th.M., Cathedral College
Stacy Sharp (2001), Librarian
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Graduate Studies, Cumberland University
Graduate Studies, University of Tennessee
Lea Ann Voiles (2001), Guidance Counselor
B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.Ed., Carson-Newman College
Kelly Wagner (2003), Middle School Science
B.S., East Tennessee State University, Cum Laude
Yan Wang (2012), Chinese Language and Culture
B.Ed., Hubei University
Portuguese Studies, Universidade de Univille
Graduate Studies in Education, Northeast Normal University
Renee White (2007), English
B.A., East Tennessee State University
Anne Zuber (2010), Upper School Math and English as a Second Language
B.A., Georgia Southern College, Magna Cum Laude
M.Ed., University of Georgia
Staff
Jennie Allred (2005), Food Services
Teressa Breeden (2003), Custodial Services
Bill Cupp (2010), Supervisor of Plant and Property
Carole Daft (2012) Teaching Assistant; Physical Education
B.S., Johnson University
M.A., Johnson University
Michael Gunter (2007), Director Food Services
Debbie Kerley (2004), Commuter Van Driver
Glenda McCarter (1977), Food Services
Steven McKissick (2010), Custodial Services
Sonya Mink (2005), Teaching Assistant; Extended Care Coordinator
Tony Norwood (2006), Maintenance
Tom Simmons (2012), Food Services
Ken Strunk (2011), Food Services
