Administration
Jeremy Sandefur President/Head of School
B.A., Secondary Education/History, Samford University
M. Ed., Education Administration and Supervision, Liberty University
Lee Smith Chief Financial Officer
B.S. in Youth Ministry and Bible, Columbia International University
M.B.A. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance, Grand Canyon University
Tyler Rhoton Chief Operations Officer
B.A. in Buisness in Organizational Management, Tusculum University
Kelly Sullivan Elementary School Prinicpal
B.S. in Elementary Education, Tennessee Wesleyan
M.Ed. in Curriculum Instruction, Lincoln Memorial University
Ed.S., Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University
Blake Fuller Middle & High School Principal
B.A., Psychology, Saint Leo University
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Saint Leo University
Kendedrick Jones Director of Resident Life & Academic Advancement
B.S. in Biology, University of Mississippi
B.A. Ed in Secondary Science Education, University of Mississippi
M.A. Ed. in Educational Leadership, Louisiana State University
Kelly Clifton Director of Communications & Academic Support
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Mobile
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Mobile
M.Ed., Education Leadership ,University of William Carey
Lori Campbell Director of Admissions
B.S., Carson-Newman University, Magna Cum Laude
M.Ed., Carson-Newman University
Janice Mink Director of International Admissions
Jared Cartee Director of Student Life and Development
B.S. in Journalism, Troy University
Sean Jones Athletic Director
B.S., Communications, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
M.A., Sports and Recreation Leadership, James Madison University
Jonathan Sellers Assistant Athletic Director & Head football Coach
A.S., Pellissippi State Community College
Derek McNutt Director of Facilities
Janet Hatmaker School Counselor
B.S., King University
M.Ed., Lincoln Memorial University
Licensed Professional Counselor
High School
Jeffrey Ayers High School Social Studies Teacher
B.S., Radford University
Jill Ball High School Science Teacher
B.S., Maryville College
M.Ed., University of Tennessee
Shelly Benson Music and Band
B.S., Johnson Bible College, Cum Laude
M.A., Carson-Newman University, Cum Laude
Ed.D., Carson-Newman University
Jackie Castle High School Science Teacher
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Graduate Studies, Biology, East Tennessee State University
Julie DeBusk High School Social Studies Teacher
B.S. in History Education, Pensacola Christian College
Laurel Durham Librarian
B.A., Carson-Newman University
M.S., University of Tennessee
Hiko Eilertson Assistant Director of Residence Life & Japanese I Instructor
April Kandel High School Bible Teacher
B.A., Milligan College
M. Ed., Milligan College
Julie Littleton Choir Assistant & Accompanist
B.A., in Music Education, University of Memphis
Leland Lyon High School Bible Teacher
B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Shannon Moore High School Math Teacher
B.S., Secondary Ed., Western Governors University
David Mosher High School Spanish and Drama Teacher
B.A., Carson-Newman College, Summa Cum Laude
M.S., University of Tennessee
Krista Rodriguez Middle and High School Art Teacher
B.A., Biola University
M.S., California State University
Tonya Rollins High School Computer and Personal FInance Teacher
B.A., University of Tennessee
M.S., University of Tennessee, Magna Cum Laude
Callie Smith Middle School and High School Math
B.A., Meridith College
M.Ed., Walden University
Josh Smith High School English Teacher
B.A., English Literature, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Secondary English Education, Johnson University
Renee White High School English Teacher
B.A., East Tennessee State University
Middle School
Iryna Brooks Middle School Math
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Western Governors University
Stephen Burgess Middle School Bible Teacher
B.S. in Music and P.E., Jacksonville State University
M.S. in Special Education, Jacksonville State University
M.Ed. in Administration, University of Alabama
M.Div. in Pastoral Care, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Lee Daft Middle School Social Studies and P.E.
B.S., Johnson Bible College
M.A., Johnson Bible College
Madison Gullion Middle School Language Arts Teacher
B.A., Johnson University
M.A., Johnson University
Sarah Neuhart Middle School Science Teacher
B.S, Interdisciplinary Studies in Education – Elementary Education, East Tennessee State University, Summa Cum Laude
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Carson-Newman University, Summa Cum Laude
Heidi Sasscer Middle School Math Teacher
B.S., University of North Texas
Elementary
Carole Daft PreK3 Teacher
B.S., Johnson University
M.A., Johnson University
Jennifer Connaster PreK4 Teacher
B.S., University of Tennesse
M.A., University of Tennessee
Janet Lyon PreK4 Teacher & Elementary Music
B.M., Carson-Newman University
Sonya Mink PreK4 Teacher, Elementary Art, & Extended Care Coordinator
Jennifer Huskey Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., Carson-Newman College
M.Ed., Touro University International, Summa Cum Laude
Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University, Cum Laude
Brianna Connatser First Grade Teacher
Lori Wallace First Grade Teacher
B.S., Carson-Newman University
M.Ed., Carson-Newman University
Kari Polk Second Grade Teacher
B.S., Carson-Newman University
Graduate Studies, Lincoln Memorial University
Amanda Russell Second Grade Teacher
B.S., University of Tennessee, Cum Laude
Graduate Studies, University of Tennessee
Judi Addison Third Grade Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, Johnson University
M.A., Holistic Education, Johnson University
JC Gardner Third Grade Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, Johnson University
M.A., Holistic Education, Johnson University
Morgan Kulig Fourth Grade Teacher
B.S. in Education, Truett McConnell University
Jennifer Hamilton Fourth Grade Teacher
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Lincoln Memorial University
Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University
Kerri Rippetoe 5th Grade Teacher
B.S., Child Development and Learning, Maryville College
Lisa Quesinberry Fifth Grade Teacher
B.S., Johnson University
M.A., Johnson University
Danielle Quesinberry Elementary P.E. and Elementary Character Education
B.S., Psychology with a concentration in Counseling, Johnson University
Leigh Rauhuff Teacher's Assistant
A.S., Pellissippi State Community College
Brittany Tidwell-Manis Teacher's Assistant
Staff
Hunter Brooks Resident Life
Tandalyn Burton Food Services
A.S. in Culinary Arts Magna Cum Laude, Johnson and Wales University
B.A. in Finance, LeMoyne Owen College
B.A. in Management, LeMoyne Owen College
Tammy Creswell Custodian
Johnny Cupp Maintenance
Brent Frazier Resident Life
Toni Gioioso Administrative Assistant, Elementary School
B.A., University of Alabama
Angie Griffin Administrative Assistant, Middle & High School
B.B.A., Ohio University
Graduate Studies, Johnson University
Peggy Grover Custodian
Wally Haywood Director of Student Safety
Samantha Houser Administrative Assistant, Finance Office
B.A. Ed in Education Studies, Berea College
Tiffany Parton Food Services
Don Rector Director of Information Technology
A.S., Tennessee Institute of Electronics
Robin Reed Executive Assistant
Matt Storm Campus Security
Eileen Thornton Homeschool Coordinator
B.S., Arizona State University
Spec.Ed.Lic. K-12, San Juan College