Faculty Directory

  • Kathryn Humber

    JK4 Lead Teacher

    B.S. Human Ecology, concentration in Early Childhood Education – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    M.S. Child and Family Studies, concentration in Early Childhood Education – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    • khumber@esknoxville.org
  • Lisa Iman

    Learning Center Specialist

    BSE Elementary Education and Early Childhood – Truman State University
    “The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you onto the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.” – Dan Rather
    “Often it is in the moments after you are challenged, pushed, and encouraged to move on, that you see the most growth and gain the most confidence.  I love seeing a smile from a student after they experience success.”
    • liman@esknoxville.org
  • Megan Jenkins

    Third Grade Teacher

    B.S. Psychology – University of Tennessee

    M.S. Elementary Education (K-6) – University of Tennessee

    I believe that every child is a unique individual with endless potential — it is our job as a community to work together to unlock that potential through the means that work best for each student. 

    • (865) 218-4463
    • jenkins@esknoxville.org
  • Kevin Kerchner

    Middle School Spanish Teacher

    • kkerchner@esknoxville.org
  • Marlene Kinney

    First Grade Assistant

    • mkinney@esknoxville.org
  • Susan Lancaster

    Middle School Language Arts/Literature

    B.A. English–Rhodes College

    M.A. English–Vanderbilt University

    I teach because I love to see the “aha” moment on my students’ faces.  I know that our students will shape the future and as teachers, we “plant trees under whose shade we will never sit.”

    • (865) 218-4464
    • lancaster@esknoxville.org
  • Cayla Lockhart

    MS Science

    B.A. in English/Literature – University of Tennessee

    M.E. Education (K-6)/6-12 English – Tusculum College

    Certification – Middle School (6-8) Science

    I teach because I want to make a difference. 

    • (865) 218-4458
    • lockhart@esknoxville.org
  • Mary Lovely

    Middle School Director

    B.S. Education – University of Tennessee

     

    I believe education is a dynamic, engaging process that should inspire us to be lifelong learners and that reading is the key to understanding our true self and others.

    • (865) 218-4466
    • lovely@esknoxville.org
  • Natalie Massey

    JK4 Assistant

    B.A. Child Development, Concordia University

    • nmassey@esknoxville.org
  • Corinne Mattern

    Director of Advancement and Admissions

    B.A. French and European Studies – Vanderbilt University
    M.B.A. — George Washington University

     

     

     

    • 865-777-4212
    • cmattern@esknoxville.org