Science
At SAS, Middle School students assume the role of scientists as they explore the life, physical, and earth sciences and their interconnections. The entire campus is their laboratory as they pursue many hands-on lab and outdoor projects, culminating in an independent research project. Students learn accurate data recording procedures by maintaining detailed lab notebooks, learning to write formal lab reports by the end of 8th grade science. Students are challenged to look for the “why" behind the facts and gain critical thinking skills.
Middle School Science Courses
Facilities
The SAS Farm is one of the many ways that we use our campus to bring the classroom outdoors.
See why the SAS Farm is J.T.'s favorite place on campus.
Wade Hall for the Sciences is a LEED Gold Certified facility co-designed by the SAS science faculty and Franklin Architects of Chattanooga to create the optimal space for science learning.
Science & Technology Faculty

Viva Reynolds
Titles:
Educational Technology Coordinator, Science & Technology Department Chair, 7th Grade Level Program Lead, Honor Council
Degrees:
B.A., California State University
M.A., University of Wyoming
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
M.A., University of Wyoming
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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