Upper School Faculty Profiles
Carolyn Barry
Art Student Government Advisor
B.S. Secondary Education (Art)
Tennessee Temple University
cbarry@mygracechatt.org
Emily Brantner
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Bridge Math
B.S. Secondary Education (Math)
Lee University
ebrantner@mygracechatt.org
Jessica Box
Speech & Drama 11th Grade English
B.S. Secondary Ed.
Platform Arts & Bible
Maranatha Bible College
jbox@mygracechatt.org
Cordaro Cummings
STEAM
A.S. Science
Hiwassee College
B.S. Sociology
Lane College
ccummings@mygracechatt.org
Jennifer Davis
6th Grade Math
Media/Journalism
B.S. Elementary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
jdavis@mygracechatt.org
Steve Euler
World Religions 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
Wallace Foster '08
US History
B.S. Political Science
Tennessee Wesleyan University
M.Ed Teaching and Education
Lee University
wfoster@mygracechatt.org
Kim Fulgham
Physical Education
B.S. Physical Education
Fitness Management
University of Memphis
kfulgham@mygracechatt.org
Andrew Goins
Band Director
B.M. Instrumental Music Education
Carson Newman University
agoins@mygracechatt.org
Nathan Greve
Physical Education 9th Grade Health
B.S. Health, Phys. Ed. & Bible Clarks Summit University
ngreve@mygracechatt.org
Gavin Gromacki
Biblical Studies
Upper School Chaplain
B.S. Bible
Clarks Summit University
Th.M. Old Testament
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
Upper School Principal Physics
B.S. Bible and Teaching Science
Clarks Summit University
M.Ed. Educational Administration
Clarks Summit University
shicks@mygracechatt.org
Andrea Kahrs
7th & 8th Grade English
B.A. Liberal Studies
Cal. State Teaching Credential
CSU East Bay
akahrs@mygracechatt.org
Carrie Knecht '96
6th Grade History
7th Grade English
B.S. Elementary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
cknecht@mygracechatt.org
Jon Mattheiss
Government & Economics Global History
B.S. Secondary Education
Oklahoma Baptist College
jmattheiss@mygracechatt.org
Stephanie Monteleone
Vocal/ General Music
B.M.E. Music Education
Lee University
smonteleone@mygracechatt.org
Andrea Payne
6th Grade Science
Biology
B.S. Zoology
Arkansas State University
apayne@mygracechatt.org
Tracy Petty
Physical Science Anatomy & Physiology
B.S. Secondary Education
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
M.Ed. Natural Science
U. of Tenn. at Chattanooga
tpetty@mygracechatt.org
Sherry Poff
English
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
Denise Ryburn
7th & 8th Grade Science
STEAM Extreme
B.S. Secondary Education & Bible
Maranatha Baptist Bible College
Alan Smith
STEM Director
B.S. Secondary Education / Biology
M.A. Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Tech University
asmith@mygracechatt.org
Beth Smith
SOAR 6.0 Director
6th Grade Bible, History
6th & 7th Grade English
B.S. Education
Florida Atlantic University
bsmith@mygracechatt.org
Gary Smith
7th Grade History
US History
8th 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
11th Grade US History
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
Rachel Comley
Guidance Counselor
B.S in Special Education
Lee University
M.Ed. In School Counseling from the University of West Alabama
rcomley@mygracechatt.org
Marty Cooper
IT Director
B.S. Organizational Management
Covenant College
A.A. Computer Support
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
mcooper@mygracechatt.org
Kelsey Hines
Administrative Assistant
B.S. Business Administration
Bryan College
khines@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