Upper School Faculty Profiles
Emily Brantner
Statistics
Algebra 1 & 2
B.S. Secondary Education (Math)
Lee University
ebrantner@mygracechatt.org
Derrica Brown
6th & 7th Grade Math
Bridge Math
B.S. Business Administration
Tennessee State University
dbrown@mygracechatt.org
Sue Cagley
Global History
US History
B.A. Music
Bob Jones University
M.S. History
University of Central Arkansas
scagley@mygracechatt.org
Leslie Compton
Financial Freedom
Director of Advancement
B.S. Secondary Education
Tennessee Temple University
M.Ed. Admin./Supervision
Trevecca Nazarene University
Steve Euler
Dual Enrollment Speech
B.A. Greek Butler University
Th.M. Old Testament
M.F.A. Speech,
Ph.D. Communications
Ohio University
seuler@mygracechatt.org
Melissa Ferrel
Choir/ Music
B.A Vocal Performance
Tennessee Temple University
Kodaly Certification
mferrel@mygracechatt.org
Kim Fulgham
Physical Education
B.S. Physical Education
Fitness Management
University of Memphis
kfulgham@mygracechatt.org
Nathan Greve
9th Grade Health
Assistant Athletic Director
B.S. Health, Phys. Ed. & Bible Clarks Summmit University
ngreve@mygracechatt.org
Gavin Gromacki
9th & 11th Grade Bible
US Chaplain
B.S. Bible
Clarks Summit University
Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary
ggromacki@mygracechatt.org
Matt Hall
Spanish I & II
8th Grade Spanish
B.A. Secondary Education
Marshall University
Master of Divinity
Mid American Baptist Seminary
Doctorate of Ministry
Covington Seminary
mhall@mygracechatt.org
Nathaniel Haston '03
Dual Enroll-US History
Asst. Principal-Lower School
B.A. Secondary Education
Social Studies
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.Ed. Classroom Teaching
Lee University
nhaston@mygracechatt.org
Scott Hicks
Physics
Director of Operations
B.S. Bible and Teaching Science
Clarks Summit University
M.Ed. Educational Administration
Clarks Summit University
shicks@mygracechatt.org
Andrea Kahrs
8th & 10th Grade English
B.A. Liberal Studies
Cal. State Teaching Credential
CSU East Bay
akahrs@mygracechatt.org
Carrie Knecht '96
6th Grade History
& Science
B.S. Elementary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
cknecht@mygracechatt.org
Adam Love
World Religions
Senior Pastor
B.A. Pastoral Studies
Northland Baptist Bible College
M.A. Biblical Theology
Central Baptist Theo. Seminary
alove@mygracechatt.org
Jon Mattheiss
12th Grade Government & Economics
B.S. Secondary Education
Oklahoma Baptist College
jmattheiss@mygracechatt.org
Hans Mininger
11th & 12th Grade English
B.A. English & Philosophy
Covenant College
hmininger@mygracechatt.org
Adam Parrott
7th Grade Bible
8th Grade History
B.A. Christian Education
Covington Bible College
aparrott@mygracechatt.org
Sherry Poff
Dual Enrollment Writing
Creative Writing
B.S. Elementary Education Language Arts
Concord University
M.A. Writing and Rhetoric
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
spoff@mygracechatt.org
Magen Rivers
7th Grade Pre-Algebra
B.S. Education
Union University
M.Ed. Education
Union University
mrivers@mygracechatt.org
Denise Ryburn
7th & 8th Grade Science
B.S. Secondary Education & Bible
Maranatha Baptist Bible College
Alan Smith
Chemistry, Anatomy
STEM
STEM Director
B.S. Secondary Ed. - Science
M.A. Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Tech University
asmith@mygracechatt.org
Beth Smith
SOAR 6.0
6th Grade English
7th Grade Journalism
Camp Grace Director
B.S. Education
Florida Atlantic University
bsmith@mygracechatt.org
Gary Smith
7th Grade History
6th Grade Bible
B.S. Social Studies Education
Clearwater Christian College
Michelle Stevens
Geometry
Pre Calculus
AP Calculus
B.A. Mathematics
Fresno Pacific University.
mstevens@mygracechatt.org
Sherry Thacker
Mythology
Assistant Principal
Student Life
B.S. History
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.A.- Secondary Ed.
Liberty University
sthacker@mygracechatt.org
Dwayne Whiteheart
8th & 10th Grade Bible
B.S. Physical Education
Tennessee Temple University
M.S. Physical Education
NC Central University
dwhiteheart@mygracechatt.org
Tiffany Wilkes
Strength and Fitness
B.S. Health & Exercise Science Sports Med.
Colorado State University
M.S. Athletic Training
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
twilkes@mygracechatt.org
Support Personnel
Marty Cooper
IT Director
B.S. Organizational Management
Covenant College
A.A. Computer Support
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
mcooper@mygracechatt.org
Kirsten Lee
Media Specialist
M.Ed. Instructional Technology & Library Media
Valdosta State University
Lisa Parrott
Guidance Counselor
B.S. Counseling
Tennessee Temple University
Elizabeth Powell
Administrative Assistant
B.S. Psychology
Maryville College
M.S. Sport/Business Administration
University of Tennessee
epowell@mygracechatt.org
Zac Sauls
Resource Teacher
B.S. Secondary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
zsauls@mygracechatt.org
Larena Ward
Resource Teaching Assistant
lward@mygracechatt.org