Science

Science 6 Student with Cylinder

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

Science & Technology Faculty

Viva Reynolds

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
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School: 931.598.5651 ext. 1001
Peggy Ankney

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
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Katie Archambault

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
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Kelley Black

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
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School: 931.463.2135
Haley Chelsvig

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

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
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Frank Stevens

Frank Stevens

Titles: Facilities/IT Manager, Residential Faculty
Degrees: B.S., Computer Information Science, Troy University
M.B.A., Troy University
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Tracy Terry

Tracy Terry

Titles: Chemistry, Math & Science Lab, Outdoor Adventure, Residential Faculty
Degrees: PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Stanford University
BS, Chemistry, The University of the South
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