Science & Technology
All students must successfully complete Conceptual Physics, Chemistry, and Biology to meet graduation requirements. All science courses are laboratory based and emphasize observational and laboratory skills over rote memorization. Elective courses include Advanced Physics, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Biology, and semester electives in Field Geology, Coding, and Astronomy. Science classes are built around laboratory and field experiences that are easily integrated with instruction in the longer class periods.
2024-2025 Courses
- Conceptual Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Advanced Biology
- Advanced Chemistry
- Advanced Physics
- Coding (Fall)
- Field Geology (Fall) 🌱
- Astronomy (Spring)
- Technology & Information Literacy (9th or 10th grade) (Spring)
- Climate Change and Tennessee
Conceptual Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Advanced Biology
Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Coding (Fall)
Field Geology (Fall) 🌱
Astronomy (Spring)
Technology & Information Literacy (9th or 10th grade) (Spring)
Climate Change and Tennessee
🌱 fulfills a Cumberland Scholars requirement
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

Katie Archambault
Titles:
Librarian, Technology & Information Literacy, Lead House Parent (St. Mary's), Girls' Varsity/JV Volleyball, DEB Coordinator, Faculty Representative to the Board
Degree(s):
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)
Degree(s):
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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Kinsey Ercole
Titles:
Biology, Mathematics
Degree(s):
B.S., Neuroscience, Furman University
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Marion Knoll
Titles:
Science, Archaeology, MS and Varsity Swimming (Head), 8th Grade Level Program Lead, Varsity Boys' Soccer (Head)
Degree(s):
B.S., Sewanee: The University of the South
M.Ed., The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
M.Ed., The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Joe Mahler
Titles:
Physics Teacher, Head Coach of Cross Country
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Matt Sparacio
Titles:
Middle School Science, Physical Education Teacher, Mathematics Teacher, Head Wrestling Coach
Degree(s):
B.S., History & Elementary Education, Roger Williams University
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Tracy Terry
Titles:
Chemistry, Math & Science Lab, Outdoor Adventure
Degree(s):
Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry, Stanford University
B.S., Chemistry, The University of the South
B.S., Chemistry, The University of the South
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