Faculty Directory

  • Jessica Allen

    First Grade Assistant

  • Tricia Becker

    Lower School Reading Specialist, 8th Grade Language Arts

    BA in Psychology and English – – University of Colorado, Boulder

    MEd in Curriculum and Instruction – – Portland State University, OR

    Orton-Gillingham Associate

    • tbecker@esknoxville.org

  • Chris Bishop

    Acorns to Oaks Instructor

    B.S. Elementary Education

    M.S. Educational Psychology

    Kids learn best through interacting with their world and through discovery. We use a hands-on approach throughout the curriculum and encourage kids to wonder and ask questions. I believe in taking kids where they are and finding ways to challenge and encourage them and take them as far as they can go in developmentally appropriate ways.

    • bishop@esknoxville.org

  • Heather Blount

    Kindergarten Lead Teacher

    • hblount@esknoxville.org

  • Melissa Bornemann

    Fourth Grade Teacher

    B.S. Marketing – University of Tennessee

    M.A. Teaching – Carson-Newman

    Effective learning requires a collaboration between teacher, student and parents, grounded in mutual respect and trust. 

    • bornemann@esknoxville.org

  • Marsha Brophy

    Athletic Director/Middle School Physical Education

    B.S. Education with a concentration in Human Performance and Sport Studies – MS Physical Education

    Certified Trainer–American College of Sports Medicine

    Middle School students need an encouraging environment to take on physical challenges.  My goal is to provide a well rounded program where students can develop skills, increase fitness and have a positive experience in P.E.

    • brophy@esknoxville.org

  • Pam Buhl

    Lower School Office

    B.A. Psychology – University of Tennessee – Knoxville

    • (865) 777-9032
    • pbuhl@esknoxville.org

  • Bill Cameron

    Second Grade Teacher

    M.S. Education — University of Tennessee

    B.A. Creative Writing — University of Tennessee

    • bcameron@esknoxville.org

  • Annie Caulder

    MS School Counselor

    Bachelors in Psychology and History, Minor in Criminal Justice Studies – Elon University

    Masters in Counseling with a focus in School Counseling – University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    • acaulder@esknoxville.org

  • Sarah Chermely

    Kindergarten Lead Teacher

    BS in Interior Architecture – ETSU
    Masters of Arts in Teaching – WGU
    Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. – Dalai Lama 
    • schermely@esknoxville.org

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