Faculty Overview
USJ's faculty is listed in alphabetical order, along with the subjects they teach and their academic degrees. Click on the faculty member's name for more information.
Kathy Allan: MS English
Webster University, B.A.
Amber Anderson: Junior Kindergarten
Tina Anderson: Third Grade
University of Tennessee, Martin, B.S.
Freed-Hardeman University, M.Ed
Elizabeth Atkins: Grades 2-5 Music
University of Tennessee, Martin, BS
Brenda Austin: MS Science
Auburn University, B.S.
Troy State University, M.S.
Janice Baldwin: MS Mathematics
Texas A & M University at Corpus Christi, B.S.
Kelly Barnes: Third Grade
University of Tennessee, Martin, B.S.
Mike Baskin: MS Spanish
Union University, B.A.
Union University, M.A.Ed.
Cindy Bell: Fifth Grade
Middle Tennessee State University, B.S.
University of Memphis, M.Ed
Marillyn Boggs: MS English
New York State University at Oneonta, B.S.
Sherri Brauss: Fourth Grade
East Tennessee State University, B.S.
West Georgia University, M.Ed
Geri Breeden: Upper School Secretary
University of Memphis, B.BA.
Amanda Bullion: Fourth Grade
Lambuth University, B.S.
Tennessee Technological University, M.A.
Courtney Burnette: MS Director
Tennessee Technological University, B.S.
University of Memphis, M.S.
Jenny Carey: Third Grade
University of Tennessee, Martin, B.S.
Wendi Cates: First Grade
University of Central Arkansas, B.S.
Bridget Clark: US English, Department Chair
University of Tennessee at Martin, B. A.
University of Memphis, M.A.
Judy Cooper: Fifth Grade
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, B.S.
Nice Crockett: US Spanish I and Spanish III
Union University, B.A.
Kathy Davis: Fifth Grade
Union University, B.S.
Brian Dunn: MS Physical Education, US Fitness, US/MS Softball Coach
Southwestern College, A.A.
San Diego State University, B.A.
Union University, M.A.
Brad Dyer: MS Science, Varsity Baseball Coach
University of Tennessee at Martin, B.S.
Dian Eddleman: Middle School Music, Grades 6-8
Upper School Choirs: USJ Singers and USJ Concert Choir
Harding University, B.A.
Sherry Fesmire: Fourth Grade
Union University, B.S.
Anne Fine: Upper School English II Honors and CP
University of Southern Mississippi, B.S.
University of Memphis, M.A.
Cindy Fisher: Fourth Grade
Tennessee Technological University, B.S.
Debbie Ford: Lower School Director
Rhodes College, B.A.
University of Memphis, M.S.
Phyllis Gayton: Second Grade
Nazareth College, B.A.
University of Michigan, M.A.
Mary Ann Giampapa: Cubs-1 Music
University of Tennessee, B.S.
University of Tennessee, MSN
Jimmy A. Glosson: US Spanish I, Spanish III, AP Spanish Language
University of Memphis, B.A.
Union University, M.A.Ed.
Stacey Glover: Librarian
Lambuth University, B.S.
Christie Golden: US Mathematics, Asst. Girls Basketball Coach
Union University, B.S.
University of Tennessee at Memphis, B.S.
Union University, M.A.Ed.
Dr. Tammy Grant: Chorus, AP Music Theory
University of Southern Mississippi, B.M.Ed.
Northeast Louisiana University, M.M.Ed.
University of Memphis, D.M.A.
Tom Grant: MS/US Band and Music, Department Chair
Jones County Junior College, A.T.
University of Southern Mississippi, B.M.Ed.
Trevecca Nazarene University, M.Ed.
Linda Grimm: First Grade
Palm Beach Atlantic College, B.S.
Jim Hardegree: Dean of Students, Facilities Director, Assistant Football Coach
University of Tennessee at Martin, B.S.
University of Tennessee at Martin, M.S.
Karen Harris: Junior Kindergarten Assistant
Jackson State, A.S.
Linda Hawks: US English, Yearbook
Middle Tennessee State University, B.S.
University of Memphis, M.Ed.
Hayley Haynes: Junior Kindergarten
Lambuth University, BS
Freed-Hardeman University, M.Ed
John Herriman: US Science (Ecology, Freshman Biology, Chemistry, AP Environmental Science), Asst. MS Football Coach
Union University, B.S.
Patsy Hollman: First Grade
Middle Tennessee State University, B.S.
Union University, M.A.Ed.
Beth Hudson: Lower School Assistant Director
University of Tennessee, Martin, B.S.
Union University, M.Ed
Ann Iott: First Grade
Indiana University, B.S. & B.A.
Jeff Johnson: K-5th Science Lab
Union University, B.S.
University of Memphis, M.S.
Sara Kazempour: Cubs Assistant
Shiraz University, B.A.
Betsy King: MS Spanish and US French, Foreign Language Department Chair
Lambuth University, B.A.
University of Memphis, M.A.
Dr. Veronica Kurth: French, Spanish, and German Grades 3-5
Regensburg University, B.A.
Union University, M.B.A.
Catholic University, Quito; Ph.D
Chris Leonardi: MS/US French, Head Varsity Soccer Coach
Lambuth University, B.S.
Clay Lilienstern: US History and Social Science, Head of School
University of Alabama, A.B.
University of Houston, J.D.
University of Houston, M.B.A.
George Washington University, LL.M.
Southern Methodist University, M.T.S.
Rebecca Lilienstern: Director of College Advising, US History and Social Science: Economics
University of Virginia, B.A.
University of Illinois, M.A.
Libby Lynch: US Art, Department Chair
Union University, B.A.
Memphis College of Art, B.F.A.
University of Memphis, M.A.T.
Shane Lynch: US History and Social Science
Union University, B.A.
Elizabeth Maloan: Third Grade
Middle Tennessee State University, B.S.
Starlet Mansfield: Jr. Cubs
Dyersburg State, Certificate of Early Childhood Education
Washington, D.C., CDA, Council for Professional Development
Lisa Marley: Second Grade
Union University, B.A.
Mickey Marley: US History and Social Science, Head Varsity Football Coach
University of Tennessee Martin, B.S.
Heidi McDaniel: Lower School Technology
Lambuth University, B.A.
Anna McPeake: MS/US Art
Lambuth University, B.S.
Union University. M.Ed.
Melaine Merhar: Junior Kindergarten Assistant
Towson University, B.S.
Laura Moore: Fourth Grade
University of Mississippi, B.A.
Karen Morganti: Jr Kindergarten
Mississippi State University, B.S.
Ruth Ann Morrison: Seventh Grade English
Middle Tennessee State University, B.S.
Marcia Moss: MS Science
Lambuth University, B.S.
Malea Mullins: US Chemistry I, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry
Lambuth University, B.S.
Texas Tech University, M.Ed.
Donald Newman: US Mathematics, Department Chair
Bethel College, B.S.
University of Tennessee Knoxville, M.M.
Sarah Pate: Kindergarten
Greensboro College, NC; BS
Scott Phillipps: US Director, Athletic Director, US Social Studies
Miami University (OH), B.A.
Georgia State University, M.A.
University of West Georgia, Ed.D.
Jenny Pritchett: Jr. Cubs-1st P.E., MS Girls Basketball Coach
University of Tennessee, Martin, B.S.
University of Tennessee, Martin, M.Ed
Jane Ramer, US Science, Department Chair; Honors Biology, AP Biology
Lambuth University, B.S.
Union University, M.A.Ed.
Emily Richards: Fifth Grade
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, B.S.
Carla Roach: US Mathematics: Algebra I Honors and Algebra III
University of Memphis, B.S.
David Rohm: US Speech, Athletic Coordinator
St. Olaf College, B.A.
New York University, B.A.
Boston University, M.A.
Cori Rose: Cubs
University of Tennessee, Martin, B.A.
Clare Royer: US History and Social Science, Department Chair
Salem College, B.A.
University of Memphis, M.Ed.
Louise Rudesill: Cubs Assistant
Tommy Russell: US Geometry and Economics, Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Rhodes College, B.S.
University of Memphis, M.Ed.
Carol Ryan: US English
Union University, B.A.
Rhodes College, teacher licensure
Union University, M.A.Ed.
Jennifer Sammons: Kindergarten
Blue Mountain College, B.S.
University of Memphis, M.S.
Judy Sanderson: US Science
Western Carolina University, B.S.
University of South Carolina, M.Ed.
Leslie Scott: Cubs
University of North Alabama, B.S.
Union University, M.Ed
Tony Shutes: Grades 2-5 Physical Education and Health, Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Union University, B.S.
Regina Sills: Second Grade
University of Tennessee, Martin, B.S.
Michelle Steen: US Spanish II and Spanish II Honors, LS Spanish for Junior Cubs through First Grade
Freed-Hardeman University, B.A.
Freed-Hardeman University, M.Ed.
Darlene Tanner: Art, Cubs-1 and Japanese 5th Grade
Union University, B.A.
Union University, M.A.Ed.
Christie Thomson: MS Mathematics
Union University, B.S.
Kay Thomson: Art 2-5
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, B.A.
Union University, M.Ed
Linda Truex: MS/US Computer
Lambuth University, B.S.
Shonda Vargason: Seventh Grade World History
Union University, B.S.
Union University, M.Ed.
Sue Ward: Junior Kindergarten Assistant
Kathryn Weissenfluh: MS/US Librarian
Edgewood College, B.S.
Ryan Wernquist: Eighth Grade American History, Ninth Grade World History, Asst. US Football Coach, Asst. US Baseball Coach
Maryville College, B.A.
Shannon Whisenant: Assistant Director of College Advising
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, B.A.
Trevecca Nazarene University, M.A.
Edgar Willis: Assistant to the Middle School Director, MS History, MS Football Coach, Varsity Track Coach
Lambuth University, B.S.
Vicki Wilson: Kindergarten
University of Memphis, B.S.
University of Memphis, M.A.
Tony Winkler: US Mathematics, Asst. Basketball Coach
Union University, B.S.
Cindy Wyatt: Junior Kindergarten
Union University, B.S.
Union University, M.A.
Linda Yates: Second Grade
University of Memphis, B.S.
Kim Yelverton: K-5 Guidance Counselor
University of Mississippi, B.A.
University of Memphis, M.S.
Shay Young: MS Mathematics
University of Tennessee at Knoxville, B.S.
University of Memphis, M.Ed.
