NEW STAFF MEMBERS2021-2022

SPECIAL EDUCATION

GLENDA BERGENERGLENWOOD SPED TEACHER

B.A. – University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, Elementary Education and Special Education

1.5 years as SPED Teacher in and Texas Schools

6.5 years as SPED Teacher in Idaho Schools

5 years as SPED Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Thermopolis, WY

DANIELLE MCCARTTWILLOW BROOK SPED TEACHER

B.S. – Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

M.S. – Tusculum University, Knoxville, TN

Ed.S – South College, Knoxville, TN, Educational Leadership

5 years as HS Teacher in Tennessee School

Hometown: Wartburg, TN

CRAIG PRICEORHS SPED TEACHER

B.S. – Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, TN, Student Ministry

M.A.T. – Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, Special Education

6 years as SPED Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Oliver Springs, TN

KATLYN RADCLIFFEWILLOW BROOK SPED TEACHER

B.S. – Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, Elementary Education

M.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Special Education

5 years as SPED Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

BROOKE SCHULZSCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

B.S. – Union University, Jackson, TN, Psychology

Ed.S – The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, School Psychology

1 year as School Psychologist in Tennessee Schools

2 years as Reading Interventionist

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

CARLY MCGUIREPRESCHOOL TEACHER 3-4 YEARS OLD

B.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Child and Family Studies with SPED endorsement

5 years as Preschool SPED Teacher for Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Orlando, FL

VIRGINIA “GINNY” HURSTSPEECH/LANGUAGE CLINICIAN

B.S. Ed. – Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, Communications Disorders

B.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Elementary Education

M.A. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Speech/Language Pathology

11 years as SLP in Tennessee Schools

5 years as SLP in Early Intervention Services in Tennessee Schools

1 year as SLP in Adult Services in Tennessee

Hometown: Naples, FL

COURTNEY HORVATHGRADE FOUR TEACHER

B.A. – Belmont University, Nashville, TN, Spanish

M.Ed. – Belmont University, Nashville, TN Elementary Education

6 years as Elementary Education Teacher in Tennessee Schools

5 years as SLP in Early Intervention Services in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Franklin, TN

ANNA GRAYGRADE THREE TEACHER

B.S. – Middle Tennessee University, Murfreesboro, TN, Elementary Education

13 years as Elementary Education Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Chattanooga, TN

KIMBERLY BRASELPLC COACH

B.S. – Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN, Multidisciplinary Studies – Human Learning

M.S. – Tusculum University, Knoxville, TN, Curriculum and Instructional

13 years as Elementary Education Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Lancing, TN

RAVEN LITTLEGRADE THREE TEACHER

B.A. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Psychology

M.A. – University of Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY, Elementary Education

6 years as Social Worker

Hometown: Memphis, TN

EMILY SHORSPEECH/LANGUAGE CLINICIAN

B.A. – University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, Music

M.S. – The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville, TN, Speech/Language Pathology

1 year internship at Linden Elementary

Hometown: Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge High School Graduate

EMILY WARRENGRADE THREE TEACHER

B.S. – East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Elementary Education

M.S. – Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, Literacy

Ed.S – Lincoln Memorial University, Knoxville, TN, Instructional Leadership

8 years as Elementary Education Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge High School Graduate

RACHEL RUSHREADING SPECIALIST

B.S. – East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Elementary Education

M.S. – East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Reading Education

3 years as Elementary Education Teacher in Tennessee Schools

4 years as Middle School Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Bristol, TN

REBECCA “BECKY” SENSIBAUGHGRADE TWO TEACHER

B.S. – The University of the Southwest, Hobbs, NM, Elementary Education

M.A. – The University of the Southwest, Hobbs, NM, Curriculum and Instructional

17 years as Elementary Education Teacher in New Mexico Schools

5 years as Elementary Education Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Carlsbad, NM

CHERIE TANGRADE FOUR TEACHER

B.S. – Hilbert College, Hamburg, NY, Criminal Justice

M.S. – Canisius College, Buffalo, NY, Childhood Education

Ed.S – Lincoln Memorial University, Knoxville, TN Instructional Leadership

1 year as Teaching Assistant in Tennessee Schools

9 years as Elementary Education Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Hamburg, NY

SARA GREENMEDIA SPECIALIST

B.A. – Transylvania University, Lexington, KY, Elementary Education

MLIS – University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Library Sciences

1 year as Elementary Education in South Carolina Schools

6 years as Elementary Teacher in Kentucky Schools

2 years as Elementary Media Specialist in Tennessee Schools

4 years as Elementary Media Specialist in Virginia Schools

Hometown: Ironton, Ohio

ALICIA MORRISGRADE FOUR TEACHER

B.S. – Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN, Elementary Education

1 year as Interventionist at Woodland Elementary

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

MOLLY BRADBURNGRADE FIVE MATH TEACHER

B.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Psychology

M.S. – Lincoln Memorial University, Knoxville, TN, Curriculum and Instructional

M.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Leadership and Supervision

Ed.S – Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, Teacher Leadership

8 years as Middle School Teacher in Tennessee Schools

8 years Elementary Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Gatlinburg, TN

KATHERINE CORMACKSCHOOL COUNSELOR

B.S. – University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, Integrative Studies

M.S. –The University of Tennessee at Martin, Knoxville, TN, School Counseling

Ed.S. – Lincoln Memorial University, Knoxville, TN, Instructional Leadership

3.5 years as a School Counselor in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

RODNEY ELLISONSCHOOL COUNSELOR

B.A. – Tusculum College, Greenville, TN, Elementary Education

M.S. – Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, Sports Science

13.5 years as a Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Caryville, TN

NICOLE LINDSLEYGRADE FIVE ELA

B.S. – East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Elementary Education

1 year as Elementary Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge High School Graduate

CANDIE PRICESCHOOL COUNSELOR

B.A. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Psychology

M.S. –Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN, School Counseling

Ed.S. – Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN, Counseling and Guidance

13.5 years as a School Counselor in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

DANIEL SOLLIDAYGIFTED TEACHER

B.S. – Johnson University, Knoxville, TN, Elementary Education

Gifted and Talented Endorsement

2 years as a substitute teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Show Low, AZ

DR. JOSHUA TIPTONINSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COACH

B.A. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, History

M.A. – Norwich University, Northfield, TN Military History

Ed.S – Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN, Administration and Supervision

Ed.D – East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

8 years as Social Studies Teacher in Tennessee Schools

3 years as HS Assistant Principal in Tennessee Schools

1 year as School District Supervisor in Tennessee Schools

4 years as Professor of Education at MTSU and LMU

Hometown: Clinton, TN

KIMBERLY CARROLLGRADE SEVEN SCIENCE TEACHER

B.S. – Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN, Science in Education with a major in Secondary Education

M.A. – Tusculum University, Greeneville, TN, Education Curriculum and Instruction Concentration

12 years as Secondary Science Teacher in Tennessee Schools

3 months as HS Physical and Environmental Science Teacher in Tennessee Schools

1 year as HS Biology, Environmental Science, Anatomy Teacher in Tennessee Private Schools

Hometown: Kingston, TN

COURTNEY BOWERSSPEECH/LANGUAGE CL.INICIAN

B.S. – Maryville College, Maryville, TN, Neuroscience

M.S. – The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Knoxville, TN, Speech and Language Pathology

3.5 years as a Pediatric SLP in private practice

Hometown: Maryville, TN

ALEXIS BISHOPGRADE EIGHT SCIENCE TEACHER

B.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Biology and Psychology

M.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Secondary Science Education

2 years as HS Science Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Portland, CT

SAMANTHA JONESFOREIGN LANGUAGE-SPANISH TEACHER

B.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Hispanic Studies

M.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, World Language Education

6 years as Spanish Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

AMANDA NAILGRADE SIX SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER

B.A. – Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, History

Ed.M. – Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Social Studies Education

8 years as Grade Eight Social Studies in New Jersey Schools

9 years as Nutrition Educator/Program Coordinator at Rutgers University

Hometown: New Brunswick, NJ

LAUREN “LOLLY” ORDONEZGRADE FIVE MATH TEACHER

B.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Elementary Education

M.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Curriculum and Instruction

27 years as MS Math Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

HEATHER EADESART TEACHER

BFA – Savannah College of Art and Design, Illustration, Savannah, GA

M.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Art Education

3 years as New Hopewell Elementary

Hometown: Jonesboro, AR

TRACY TILSONFOREIGN LANGUAGE – FRENCH TEACHER

B.S. – Rhodes College/Indiana University, Bloomington, ID, French

M.S. – Tusculum University, Knoxville, TN, French 6-12

M.S. – Capella University, Online, Curriculum Design in Online Learning

10 years as ESL Teacher in Paris, France

7 years as Substitute Teacher for Oak Ridge Schools

2.5 years as French Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

JESSICA POINTERVOCATIONAL-HEALTH SCIENCE TEACHER

B.S. – King University, Knoxville, TN, Nursing

17 years as Registered Nurse in Private practice

Hometown: Louisville, KY

ADAM HOWARDMATH TEACHER

B.S. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Chemical Engineering

M.S. - The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Math Education

Ed.S – Tennessee Technological University, Educational Leadership

17 years as HS Teacher in Tennessee Schools

4 years as a Control Engineer at UOP in Des Plaines, IL

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

KENDAL WHITTAKERFOREIGN LANGUAGE – SPANISH TEACHER

B.A. – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Modern Foreign Language/Literature: Spanish

M.S. - The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, Teacher Education

1 year as HS Teacher in Tennessee Schools

Hometown: Knoxville, TN

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