The King’s Academy seeks to provide spiritual growth and academic empowerment for promising students. Our students come from around the globe—an average of 17 countries are represented—and they leave profoundly changed by the welcoming culture that we call “family.”
Faculty Directory
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
Honorary: D.Litt. (Honorary), Carson-Newman University
Jacqueline Smith (2016), Elementary Principal
B.A., University of North Carolina – Asheville
M.A., Western Carolina University
Ed.S., Western Carolina University
Ed.D., Western Carolina University
Rex Smith (2017), Middle School / High School Principal
B.A., Western Carolina University
M.A., Western Carolina University
Michael Thornton (2017), Academic Dean
B.S., George Williams College
M.A., Northern Arizona University
Marc Weekly (2012), VP of Development
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
M.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Matthew Lowe (2012), Athletic Director; Head Football Coach
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Bill Cupp (2010), Supervisor of Plant & Facility
Toni Gioioso (1999), Administrative Assistant to the Elementary School Principal
B.A., University of Alabama
Michael Gunter (2007), Executive Chef, Director of Food Services
Sue Hawkins (2010), Director of Resident Life, Girl's Dorm Director
B.S., Liberty University
Kim Lovelace (2010), Business Office Manager
B.S., Murray State University
B.S., Wichita State University
Carol Mikels (2013), Administrative Assistant to the Middle School and High School Principal
Janice Mink (1983), Director of Admissions
Shannon Moore (2011), Asst. Business Office Manager
Don Rector (2011), Director of Information Technology
A.S., Tennessee Institute of Electronics
Philip Tyre (2013), Boy's Dorm Director
A.A., Waycross College
B.B.A., Georgia Southern University
M. A, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Cheryl Weekly (2012), Assistant to the President
B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Jerry Atchley (2006), Grade 6 Social Studies, Technology; Grade 7 and 8 Technology
B.S., University of Tennessee
Shelly Benson (2006), Elementary Music; Orchestra
B.S., Johnson Bible College, Cum Laude
M.A., Carson-Newman University, Cum Laude
Ed.D., Carson-Newman University
Stacy Box (2011), Resident Life Assistant Director
Certificate in Supportive Ministry, Rhema Bible Training Center
Ian Britton (2004), Science
B.A, Ouachita Baptist University
Graduate Studies, Western Governors University
Lori Campbell (1997-2002, 2004), Grade 4
B.S., Carson-Newman College, Magna Cum Laude
M.Ed., Carson-Newman College
Emily Carlisle (2012), Upper School English
B.A., Lee University
Graduate Studies, English Literature, Wake Forest University
Jackie Castle (2016), Science
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Graduate Studies, Biology, East Tennessee State University
Amy Chang (2015), Chinese
B.S., University of Information and Engineering
M.A., Johnson University
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
Laurel Durham (2015), Librarian
B.A., Carson-Newman University
M.S., University of Tennessee
Andrew Fultz (2012), Bible Instructor
B.S., Johnson University, Magna Cum Laude
M.A., Johnson University
M.A.T.S., Liberty University
Rhonda Garbett (2009), Associate Teacher, Elementary
B.A., Marshall University
M.A., Marshall University
Angela Griffin (1999), Computer Technology; Personal Finance
B.B.A., Ohio University
Graduate Studies, Johnson University
Belinda Hoffman (2011), Grade K4
B.S., Texas A & M University, Kingsville
M.S., Texas A & M University, Kingsville
Leena Leiniainen (1998-2004, 2010), Middle School Bible
B.A., Finland Bible College
B.A., University of Jyväskylä
M. Div., Christian Education, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jeanne Leiser (2013), Teaching Assistant
B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Julie Littleton (2011), Choral Music
B.M., University of Memphis, Summa Cum Laude
Stacy Lowe (2013), Grade 5
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.Ed., Carson-Newman University
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, University of Tennessee
Erin Mobley (2010), Director of Learning Center; Educational Therapist
B.A., Berea College, Magna Cum Laude
M.Ed., American Intercontinental University, Summa Cum Laude
David Mosher (1985), Upper School Spanish and Drama
B.A., Carson-Newman College, Summa Cum Laude
M.S., University of Tennessee
Ryan Moulden (2011), English as a Second Language
A.A., Johnson Bible College
B.A., Johnson Bible College
M.A., Johnson Bible College
Kari Polk (2012), Grade 2
B.S., Carson-Newman College
Graduate Studies, Lincoln Memorial University
Lisa Quesinberry (2006), Grade 5
B.S., Johnson University
M.A., Johnson University
Susan Reynolds (2008), Science
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., East Tennessee State University
Tonya Rollins (2003), Grades 4 and 5
B.A., University of Tennessee
M.S., University of Tennessee
Amanda Russell (2012), Grade 2
B.S., University of Tennessee, Cum Laude
Graduate Studies, University of Tennessee
Angie Shaffer (2011), Mathematics, Wellness
B.A., Virginia Intermont College
Th.M., Cathedral College
Melissa Spong (2012), Resident Life Assistant Director
A.A., Johnson University
B.S., Johnson University
Emily Tyre (2013), Elementary Physical Education
B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.A.T., Mercer University Tift College of Education
Lea Ann Voiles (2001), Guidance Counselor
B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.Ed., Carson-Newman College
Lori Wallace (2013), Grade 1
B.S., Carson-Newman University
M.Ed., Carson-Newman 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