Lower School Faculty Profiles
Aaron Arnold
4th Grade
B.S. Elementary Education
Tennessee Tech. University
aarnold@mygracechatt.org
Sarah Beasley
3rd - 5th Bible Teacher
B.S. Biblical Studies
Clark Summit University
Christie Bowie
5th Grade
B.S. Elementary Education
Western Governor’s University
M.Ed., Purdue University
Summer Dean '17
PreK
A.S. Science
Cleveland State Comm. College
B.S. Sports Fitness & Leadership, Bible, PE
Johnson University
sdean@mygrachechatt.org
Melissa Ferrel
Choir/Music
B.A Vocal Performance
Tennessee Temple University
Kodaly Certification
Katherine Fisher '92
Kindergarten
B.S. Elementary Education
Clarks Summit University
M.A. Reading
U. of Tenn. Chattanooga
Kim Fulgham
Physical Education
B.S. Physical Education
Fitness Management
University of Memphis
Jamie Gill
4th Grade
B.S. Elementary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.Ed., Lee University
Amy Lauren Lucius
Kindergarten
B.S. Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
Kaytrenia Lee
PreK
B.S. Secondary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
B.A. Literature
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
Mandy Long '94
Kindergarten
A.S. Science
Hiawassee College
B.S. Elementary Education
Lee University
Carol Minnis
Lego Kids
B.S. Education
University of Tenn. Knoxville
M.S. English
Walden University
Stephanie Monteleone
Vocal/General Music
B.M.E. Music Education
Lee University
Becca Ritchey
1st Grade
B.S. Early Childhood Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
Sherri Russell
1st Grade
B.A. Bible
Elementary Education
Appalachian Bible College
Sonya Scott
5th Grade
B.S. Education
Tennessee Tech University
M.S. Education Tennessee Tech University
sscott@mygracechatt.org
Megan Thompson '13
1st Grade
B.S. Child and Family Studies
Tennessee Tech. University
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.S. Teaching and Learning
Capella University
Darris Waters
4th Grade
A.A.S Early Childhood Education
Roane State College
B.S. Elementary Education
Tennessee Temple University
dwaters@mygracechatt.org
Kelly Whiteheart
3rd Grade
B.S. Organizational Management
Palm Beach Atlantic University
kwhiteheart@mygracechatt.org
Support Personnel
Sherry Blesch
Learning Support
B.S. Elementary Education
Indiana State University
M.Ed. Admin./Supervision
Trevecca University
Ed.S. Curr. & Instr.
Liberty University
sblesch@mygracechatt.org
Marty Cooper
IT Director
B.S. Organizational Management
Covenant College
A.A. Computer Support
Georgia N.W. Tech. College
mcooper@mygracechatt.org
Nathaniel Haston '03
Dual Enroll-US History
Asst. Principal
B.A. Secondary Education
Social Studies
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.Ed. Classroom Teaching
Lee University
nhaston@mygracechatt.org
Kirsten Lee
Media Specialist
M.Ed. Instructional Technology & Library Media
Valdosta State University
