Tiffany Alden

Learning Specialist

M.A. English–University of Tennessee

Masters in Teaching, Secondary English–University of Memphis

 

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

Katie Appleby

Junior Kindergarten 4 Assistant

B.A. History – University of Tennessee

• appleby@esknoxville.org

Chris Bishop

First Grade

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.

• (865) 218-4454
• bishop@esknoxville.org

Melissa Bornemann

Fourth Grade

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. 

• (865) 218-4483
• bornemann@esknoxville.org

Marsha Brophy

Athletic Director

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.

• (865) 777-9032 ext. 307
• brophy@esknoxville.org

Pam Buhl

Lower School Office

B.A. Psychology – University of Tennessee – Knoxville

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

Anna Calhoun

Art

B.F.A – Santa Fe University of Art and Design

B. Ed. – Lincoln Memorial University

Art enables us to perceive, evaluate and express personal experiences unique to each of us. It is my desire to provide fun and meaningful art making that fosters our students creative potential and to see and perceive their world in new ways. 

• (865) 218-4499
• calhoun@esknoxville.org

Miranda Clark

LS Librarian

B.A. Religious Studies – University of Tennessee

M.I.S. – University of Tennessee

Children are intelligent, curious and capable beings. Our role as caretakers and educators is to provide a safe and inspiring environment for them to explore, experience and discover the world. I believe the library is an ideal place for this kind of exploration and is an essential component of a child’s learning environment. I believe literature is essential to a child’s intellectual, social and emotional development and that children deserve access to the highest quality literature available. 

• (865) 218-4479
• clark@esknoxville.org

Heather Cook

Finance & Admissions Associate

B.A. Philosophy, Law & Rhetoric — Stephens College

J.D. — University of Tennessee College of Law

• 865-218-4990
• cook@esknoxville.org

Susan Darby

MS Office

B.A. Economics & Consumer Affairs — University of Missouri – Columbia

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