Staff Directory
David Andrews
Titles:
Associate Director, Marketing and Communications
Degrees:
B.A., Academic Psychology, The University of Tennessee
A.A.S., Medical Technology, Columbia State Community College
A.A.S., Medical Technology, Columbia State Community College
Departments:
Communications & Marketing
Email:
J.R. Ankney
Titles:
Chapel Music Director, WMTN Radio Advisor
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, DEB Coordinator
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 Coach
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:
Jessica 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:
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Tara Bonds
Titles:
Latin
Degrees:
PH.D., Humanities with concentration in Classics, minor in Medieval Culture, Florida State University
M.A., Classics, Florida State University
Graduate, Museum Studies, Florida State University
B.A., History and Classics, University of South Florida
M.A., Classics, Florida State University
Graduate, Museum Studies, Florida State University
B.A., History and Classics, University of South Florida
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, Mind*Body*Exercise, Art Gallery and Visiting Artist Coordinator, International Student 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, Lead House Parent-Warner
Degrees:
B.A., Film Scoring, Berklee College of Music
Departments:
Residential Life, Advancement
Email:
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Elizabeth Jane Brown
Titles:
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Degrees:
M.Ed., Educational Administration, Hope International University
B.S., Management and Ethics, Williamson Christian College
B.S., Management and Ethics, Williamson Christian College
Email:
Doug Burns
Titles:
Faculty, Mathematics Department Chair, Honor Council
Degrees:
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Denver
B.A., Mathematics, The Colorado College
B.A., Mathematics, The Colorado College
Departments:
Mathematics
Email:
Margot Burns
Titles:
Mathematics, Track & Field (Head), Assistant Athletic Director
Degrees:
B.A., Mathematics, Colorado College
Departments:
Mathematics
Email:
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Fisher Calame
Titles:
Father Flye Fellow, Cross-Country Coach
Degrees:
B.A., English, The University of the South
Email:
Malia Carlos
Class of 1987
Titles:
Fort Chair in Writing, Humanities Department Co-Chair, 10th Grade Level Program Lead, Mind*Body*Exercise
Degrees:
New England College, MFA in Poetry
UMass Amherst, MEd in Secondary English Education
Tufts University, BA in English
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School, '87
UMass Amherst, MEd in Secondary English Education
Tufts University, BA in English
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School, '87
Departments:
Humanities, Wellness, Department Chairs, Student Life
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
Departments:
Mathematics
Email:
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Ashley Close
Titles:
Interim Director of Admission, Residential Faculty, Lead House Parent-Harvey
Degrees:
Elmira College - BS; M.Ed
UCLA - Certificate in College Counseling
UCLA - Certificate in College Counseling
Departments:
Administration, Residential Life, Admission
Email:
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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:
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:
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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:
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Will Eyerly
Titles:
Music and Theatre Director
Degrees:
PH.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Northcentral University in San Diego
Masters, Secondary Education, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Jones International University
B.A., Theatre, Stetson University
B.A., Theatre, Thomas Edison State University
Masters, Secondary Education, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Jones International University
B.A., Theatre, Stetson University
B.A., Theatre, Thomas Edison State University
Departments:
Arts
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:
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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, History Teacher
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:
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Sam Johnson
Titles:
Spanish, Head Golf Coach, Chair of the Language and Cultural Studies
Degrees:
PH.D., Linguistic, Literary, and Cultural Studies, University of Miami
M.A., Latin American Studies, University of New Mexico
M.A., Spanish and Portuguese, University of New Mexico
B.A., History and Spanish, Aquinas College
M.A., Latin American Studies, University of New Mexico
M.A., Spanish and Portuguese, University of New Mexico
B.A., History and Spanish, Aquinas College
Email:
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Sarah Jane Kemmer
Titles:
Father Flye Fellow, Honor Council
Degrees:
B.A., English, The University of the South
Email:
Marion Knoll
Titles:
Science, Archaeology, MS and Varsity Swimming (Head), 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:
Stephanie Layne
Titles:
Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Departments:
Business Office, Administrative Support
Email:
Rafael Lomeli
Titles:
Spanish, 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, Head Boys' Middle School Coach
Degrees:
B.S., Business Administration, Norwich University
Departments:
Residential Life, College Counseling
Email:
Kathie MacLellan
Titles:
Transportation Coordinator, Substitute Teacher
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, Cissy Patterson Chair in Mathematics
Degrees:
B.A., Technology in Music and Related Arts, Oberlin College
Departments:
Mathematics, Middle School
Email:
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Leah Moore
Titles:
Director Marketing & Communications
Degrees:
B.S., Communications, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Departments:
Administration
Email:
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Kimberly Perkins
Titles:
Learning Resources Coordinator, SSD Coordinator, Lead House Parent (Woods), Faculty Representative to the Board
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:
Faculty, Spanish & History Instructor, Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer, Residential Life Coordinator, Conduct Counselor
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:
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Lucy Rudman
Titles:
Admission Counselor
Degrees:
B.S., Biology, The University of the South
Departments:
Admission
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:
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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:
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Matt Sparacio
Titles:
Middle School Science, Physical Education Teacher, Head Wrestling Coach
Degrees:
B.S., History & Elementary Education, Roger Williams University
Email:
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Tracy Terry
Titles:
Chemistry, Math & Science Lab, Outdoor Adventure
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:
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Kira Tharp
Titles:
Humanities
Degrees:
M.F.A., Creative Writing, Queens University of Charlotte
B.A., English, University of the South
B.A., English, University of the South
Email:
Steven Ventola
Titles:
Interim Facilities Manager
Degrees:
A.S., Turfgrass Management, University of Massachusetts
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
Ashley Close
Interim 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
Leah Moore
Director of Marketing & Communications
David Andrews
Associate Director of Marketing & Communications