Staff Directory
David Andrews
Titles:
Associate Director, Marketing and Communications
Degrees:
B.A., Academic Psychology, University of Tennessee
Departments:
Communications & Marketing
Email:
J.R. Ankney
Titles:
Music & Music Production, Musical Director, Chapel Music Director, Music Lessons Coordinator
Degrees:
B.M.Ed., Berklee College of Music
Departments:
Arts, Middle School, Religion
Email:
Peggy Ankney
Titles:
Physics, Fall Game Administrator, Adventure Cycling
Degrees:
B.S., Physics, University of Wisconsin - Parkside
M.S., Physics, North Texas State University
Ph.D., Physics, University of Central Florida
M.S., Physics, North Texas State University
Ph.D., Physics, University of Central Florida
Departments:
Science & Technology, Outdoor & Physical Education
Email:
Katie Archambault
Titles:
Librarian, Technology & Information Literacy, Lead House Parent (St. Mary's), Girls' Varsity/JV Volleyball
Degrees:
B.A., History, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
M.S., Information Science, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
M.S., Information Science, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Departments:
Science & Technology, Residential Life, Middle School, Library
Email:
Kinion Asmus
Titles:
Humanities, Art History, 8th Grade Class Coordinator, Textile Arts, Adventure Cycling, Literary Magazine
Degrees:
B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South
M.A., Bowling Green State University
M.A., Bowling Green State University
Departments:
Arts, Humanities, Middle School, Outdoor & Physical Education, Interdisciplinary Studies
Email:
Speed Baranco
Titles:
Mountain Biking (Co-Head)
Degrees:
B.S., Sewanee: The University of the South
Email:
Jana Barnett
Class of 1996
Titles:
Academic Administrative Assistant
Degrees:
Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy
Departments:
Administrative Support
Email:
Jess Bauman
Class of 2000
Titles:
Alumni & Stewardship Events Manager
Degrees:
B.A., Fine Art, University of the South
Departments:
Advancement
Email:
Kelley Black
Titles:
Academic Dean/Associate Head of School, Advanced Biology, Tennis (Head)
Degrees:
B.A. English, Sewanee: The University of the South
M.S. Biology, University of Texas
M.S. Biology, University of Texas
Departments:
Administration, Science & Technology, Department Chairs
Email:
Andrea Booher
Titles:
Assistant to Head of School, Liaison to the Board of Trustees
Degrees:
B.A. English Literature, The University of Tennessee
Departments:
Administrative Support
Email:
Elizabeth Bowie
Titles:
Visual Arts, Language Introduction, Lead House Parent (Warner), Mind*Body*Exercise, Art Gallery and Visiting Artist Coordinator
Degrees:
B.A., Photography/Spanish, The University of the South
M.A., Art History - Fine and Decorative Art, Sotheby's Institute of Art
M.A., Design and Visual Communication, Edinburgh College of Art
M.A., Art History - Fine and Decorative Art, Sotheby's Institute of Art
M.A., Design and Visual Communication, Edinburgh College of Art
Departments:
Arts, Residential Life, Middle School, Language & Culture Studies, Wellness
Email:
Stephen Brehm
Titles:
Assistant Director of Advancement, Residential Faculty
Degrees:
B.A., Film Scoring, Berklee College of Music
Departments:
Residential Life, Advancement
Email:
Doug Burns
Titles:
Mathematics, Honor Council, Cissy Patterson Chair in Mathematics
Degrees:
B.A., Mathematics, Colorado College
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Denver
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Denver
Departments:
Mathematics, Middle School, Student Life
Email:
Margot Burns
Titles:
Mathematics, Varsity Girls' Soccer (Head), Track & Field (Head), Assistant Athletic Director
Degrees:
B.A., Mathematics, Colorado College
Departments:
Mathematics
Email:
Malia Carlos
Class of 1987
Titles:
Fort Chair in Writing, Humanities Department Co-Chair, 10th Grade Level Program Lead, Mind*Body*Exercise
Degrees:
B.A. English, Tufts University
M.Ed. English Education, University of Massachusetts
M.F.A. Poetry, New England College
M.Ed. English Education, University of Massachusetts
M.F.A. Poetry, New England College
Departments:
Humanities, Wellness, Department Chairs, Student Life
Email:
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Haley Chelsvig
Titles:
Biology, Adventure Education, Assistant MS and Varsity Girls' and Boys' Wrestling, Residential Faculty, Assistant Varsity Boys' Soccer Coach
Degrees:
B.S., Biology, Drake University
Departments:
Science & Technology, Residential Life, Middle School, Outdoor & Physical Education
Email:
Jeff Christopher
Titles:
Math, Assistant MS and Varsity Track and Field Coach
Degrees:
M.S., Pre-Professional Mathematics, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
B.S., Mathematics, The University of the South
B.S., Mathematics, The University of the South
Email:
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Ashley Close
Titles:
Assistant Director of Admission and Financial Aid, Residential Faculty
Degrees:
B.S., Marketing of Higher Education, Elmira College
M.S. Ed., Education, Elmira College
M.S. Ed., Education, Elmira College
Departments:
Residential Life, Admission
Email:
Lesley Cole
Titles:
Director of Advancement
Degrees:
B.S., Business Administration, Auburn University
Departments:
Administration, Advancement
Email:
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David Deutsch
Titles:
Educational Technology Coordinator
Degrees:
B.A., Mathematics, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
B.A., Quantitative Methods of Computer Science, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
Cybersecurity and Risk Management, University of California, Irvine
B.A., Quantitative Methods of Computer Science, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
Cybersecurity and Risk Management, University of California, Irvine
Email:
Barry Dillon
Titles:
Humanities
Degrees:
M.Div., Emory University
R.B.A., Psychology, Bluefield State College
R.B.A., Psychology, Bluefield State College
Departments:
Humanities
Email:
Jennifer Dillon
Class of 1982
Titles:
Chief Financial and Operations Officer
Degrees:
A.A., Accounting, New River Community College
B.A., Public Relations, Otterbein College
B.A., Public Relations, Otterbein College
Departments:
Administration, Maintenance, Business Office, Health & Safety
Email:
Elizabeth Duncan
Class of 1976
Titles:
Director of Auxiliary Programs and Special Events, School Store Manager, 12th Grade Level Program Lead
Degrees:
B.S. Education/Special Education, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Departments:
Administration, Business Office, Student Life
Email:
Nicholas Ercole
Titles:
Humanities, Assistant Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach
Degrees:
Ph.D., History, American University
M.A., History, American University
B.A., History, George Mason University
M.A., History, American University
B.A., History, George Mason University
Departments:
Humanities
Email:
Cassie Ferry
Titles:
Nurse
Degrees:
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing, Tennessee Technology Center Murfreesboro
Departments:
Residential Life, Wellness, Health & Safety
Email:
Robert Ferry
Titles:
School Mental Health Counselor
Degrees:
B.S.W., Social Work, Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.W., Social Work, Western Kentucky University
M.S.W., Social Work, Western Kentucky University
Departments:
Wellness, Student Life, Health & Safety
Email:
Melissa Gilliam
Titles:
Nurse
Degrees:
ASN, Nursing, Chattanooga State Community College
Departments:
Residential Life, Wellness, Health & Safety
Email:
Sandy Glacet
Titles:
Assistant to the Academic Dean and Registrar
Degrees:
B.A., International and Global Studies, The University of the South
Departments:
Administrative Support
Email:
Cameron Helvey
Titles:
Dean of Students, Boys' Middle School Basketball (Head)
Degrees:
M.A., Teaching of Social Studies, Columbia University Teachers College
B.A., Teaching Social Science, Brigham Young University
B.A., Teaching Social Science, Brigham Young University
Departments:
Administration, Humanities, Residential Life, Wellness, Student Life
Email:
Marion Knoll
Titles:
Science, Archaeology, MS and Varsity Swimming (Head), Faculty Representative to the Board of Trustees, 8th Grade Level Program Lead, Varsity Boys' Soccer (Head)
Degrees:
B.S., Sewanee: The University of the South
M.Ed., The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
M.Ed., The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Departments:
Science & Technology, Middle School, Outdoor & Physical Education, Student Life
Email:
Anna Konradi
Titles:
Humanities, Residential Faculty, MS and Varsity Cross Country (Head), Girls' Varsity Basketball (Head)
Degrees:
B.A., English and Russian, Washington University
Departments:
Humanities, Residential Life
Email:
Stephanie Layne
Titles:
Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Departments:
Business Office, Administrative Support
Email:
Rafael Lomeli
Titles:
Spanish, Yearbook, Assistant Mountain Biking Coach, Assistant Middle School Boys' Soccer Coach
Degrees:
B.A., Fine/Studio Arts, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
B.A., Graphic Design, Universidad de Estudios Avanzados
B.A., Graphic Design, Universidad de Estudios Avanzados
Departments:
Language & Culture Studies
Email:
Fhae Long
Titles:
Visual Arts, Ceramics Instructor
Degrees:
B.A., Ceramics and Marketing, Austin Peay State University
A.A., Early Childhood Education, Nashville State Community College
A.A., Early Childhood Education, Nashville State Community College
Email:
Paige Lowe
Titles:
School Mental Health Counselor, Wellness Programming Coordinator, Girls' Middle School Basketball (Head)
Degrees:
M.Ed., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Middle Tennessee State University
B.A., Psychology, The University of the South
B.A., Psychology, The University of the South
Departments:
Wellness, Health & Safety
Email:
Bob MacLellan
Titles:
Director of College Counseling, Residential Faculty, Assistant Boys' Middle School Coach
Degrees:
B.S., Business Administration, Norwich University
Departments:
Residential Life, College Counseling
Email:
Kathie MacLellan
Titles:
Lead House Parent (Colmore)
Degrees:
B.A., Human Services, Norwich University
Departments:
Residential Life
Email:
Rachel Malde
Titles:
Middle School Coordinator, Arts Department Chair, Photography, IDE8, Service Coordinator, Art Gallery and Visiting Artist Co-Coordinator
Degrees:
B.A., The University of the South
Departments:
Arts, Middle School, Wellness, Interdisciplinary Studies, Department Chairs, Student Life
Email:
Brian Mazur
Titles:
Mathematics
Degrees:
B.A., Technology in Music and Related Arts, Oberlin College
Departments:
Mathematics, Middle School
Email:
Chelsea Padro
Titles:
Theater, Filmmaking, McCrory Hall Coordinator, Creative Expression, Residential Faculty, AOC (Tuesday), 11th Grade Level Program Lead, Weekend Activities Coordinator
Degrees:
B.A., Theatre Arts, Nazareth College of Rochester
M.A., Theatre Education, The Catholic University of America
M.A., Theatre Education, The Catholic University of America
Departments:
Arts, Residential Life, Middle School, Student Life
Email:
Derek Perkins
Titles:
Director of Admission and Financial Aid, Residential Faculty, A.O.D (Monday)
Degrees:
B.A., Psychology/Sociology, Indiana University
M.S., Sport Studies, Miami University
M.S., Sport Studies, Miami University
Departments:
Administration, Residential Life, Admission
Email:
Kimberly Perkins
Titles:
Learning Resources Coordinator, SSD Coordinator, Lead House Parent (Woods)
Degrees:
B.A., Speech and Hearing Sciences, Indiana University
M.S., Communicative Disorders, East Tennessee State University
M.S., Communicative Disorders, East Tennessee State University
Departments:
Residential Life, Learning Resources
Email:
Peter Phillips
Titles:
Father Flye Fellow, History Instructor, Assistant Coach for Varsity Girls Soccer
Degrees:
B.A., History, University of the South
Email:
Tracy Randolph
Titles:
Humanities, Writing Center, Conduct Council
Degrees:
B.S. Public Relations, Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
Departments:
Humanities, Middle School, Learning Resources, Student Life
Email:
Claire Reishman
Titles:
Director of Shakerag Workshops
Degrees:
B.A., University of Colorado
M.A., University of Virginia
M.A., University of Virginia
Email:
William Seavey
Titles:
Language and Culture Studies Department Chair, Latin, Philosophy & Rhetoric, Middle School Boys' Basketball (Head)
Degrees:
B.A., Brigham Young University
M.A., Brigham Young University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Brigham Young University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Departments:
Middle School, Language & Culture Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Department Chairs
Email:
Michael Short
Titles:
Outdoor Education & Place-Based Learning Coordinator, Humanities, Mountain Biking (Co-Head), Outdoor Adventure, 6th Grade Level Program Lead, Residential Faculty
Degrees:
B.A. English and Environmental Studies, Furman University
M.Ed. English Language Arts, Wake Forest University
M.Ed. English Language Arts, Wake Forest University
Departments:
Humanities, Residential Life, Middle School, Outdoor & Physical Education, Student Life
Email:
Molly Short
Titles:
Chaplain, Residential Faculty, A.O.D (Thursday), Religion & Ethics
Degrees:
B.S. Earth and Environmental Studies, Furman University
M.Div., Duke Divinity School
D.A.S., The School of Theology, The University of the South
M.Div., Duke Divinity School
D.A.S., The School of Theology, The University of the South
Departments:
Administration, Humanities, Residential Life, Wellness, Religion, Health & Safety
Email:
Karl Sjolund
Titles:
Head of School, A.O.D (Sunday)
Degrees:
B.A., Virginia Military Institute
M.A., Columbia University
M.A., Columbia University
Departments:
Administration
Email:
Frank Stevens
Titles:
Facilities/IT Manager, Residential Faculty
Degrees:
B.S., Computer Information Science, Troy University
M.B.A., Troy University
M.B.A., Troy University
Departments:
Science & Technology, Residential Life, Maintenance, Business Office
Email:
Jan Stevens
Class of 1995
Titles:
Middle School Soccer (Head), Lead House Parent (Watts), Residential Life Coordinator
Degrees:
B.S., Psychology, Auburn University at Montgomery
Departments:
Residential Life
Email:
Tracy Terry
Titles:
Chemistry, Math & Science Lab, Outdoor Adventure, Residential Faculty
Degrees:
PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Stanford University
BS, Chemistry, The University of the South
BS, Chemistry, The University of the South
Departments:
Science & Technology, Residential Life, Outdoor & Physical Education, Learning Resources
Email:
Steven Ventola
Titles:
Facilities
Degrees:
A.S., Turfgrass Management, University of Massachusetts
Email:
John Wheeler
Titles:
Humanities, Strength & Conditioning, Golf (Head), 9th Grade Level Program Lead, Residential Faculty, Conduct Council, Weekend A.O.D
Degrees:
B.A., English, The University of the South
Departments:
Humanities, Residential Life, Wellness, Interdisciplinary Studies
Email:
Tonya Wockasen
Class of 1994
Titles:
Admission Administrative Assistant
Degrees:
Eckerd College
Departments:
Admission, Administrative Support
Email:
Rob Zeitler
Titles:
Director of Athletics, Health and Fitness, Physical Education, Varsity Volleyball (Head), Varsity Boys' Basketball (Head), Residential Faculty, A.O.D (Wednesday)
Degrees:
B.S. Physical Education and English, University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse
M.S. Sports Administration, Georgia State University
M.S. Sports Administration, Georgia State University
Departments:
Administration, Residential Life, Wellness, Outdoor & Physical Education
Email:
ESSENTIAL CONTACTS
Main Number 931.598.5651*
Teacher-in-Charge 931.636.1377
Administrator-on-Duty 931.636.4720
*Links to dial-by-name option
ACADEMICS
Sandy Glacet
Assistant to the Academic Dean and Registrar
Jana Barnett
Academic Administrative Assistant
Kelley Black
Associate Head of School/Academic Dean
Rachel Malde
Middle School Coordinator
ADMISSION
Derek Perkins
Director of Admission & Financial Aid
ATHLETICS
Rob Zeitler
Director of Athletics
HEALTH SERVICES
Melissa Gilliam
School Nurse
Paige Lowe
Mental Health Counselor
RELIGIOUS LIFE
Molly Short
Chaplain
STUDENT LIFE (NON-ACADEMIC)
Cameron Helvey
Dean of Students
COMMUNICATIONS/WEBSITE
David Andrews
Associate Director of Marketing & Communications