Primer
Teacher: Meghan Jones
Grade Level: Primer
Subject(s): Humanities
Education: University of Georgia
Church: Hixson Presbyterian Church
Why I love to teach: I love to see the spark of understanding in their eyes.
I love the joy that learning can bring! Knowledge and truth are essential to
growth and life, and I love to be at the beginning of that growth and
learning.
Kindergarten
Teacher: Stephanie Thomas
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Subject(s): Humanities
Education: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Church: Grace Bible Church
Why I love to teach: I love teaching kindergarten and helping children develop a love of learning. Everything is exciting and new for kindergarten and I love their awe of the world around them.
Grade 1 Humanities / Math
Teacher: Mindy Henley
Grade Level: 1st Humanites and Math
Subject(s): Humanities / Math
Education: Middle Tennessee State University
Church: Red Bank Baptist
Why I love to teach: I love to teach because I love to be involved in making learning fun! Being involved in the learning process and seeing each child's excitement in learning brings my heart joy!
Grade 1 Humanities / Math
Teacher: Robin Scharff
Grade Level: 1st grade humanities / Math 1
Subject(s): Humanities, Science
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, minor in Special Education
Church Name: Calvary Chapel Chattanooga
Why I love teaching: The privilege and ability to teach is a gift from the Lord where I feel the most in the center of His will for my life. I love helping children experience the joy of learning and observing that moment when something new clicks and fresh understanding lights up their faces.
Grade 2 Humanities
Teacher: Emily Casey
Grade Level: 2nd
Subject(s): Humanities
Education: Bryan College: B.S. Elementary Education and Bryan College:
M.A. in Christian Studies
Church Name: Two Rivers Church
Why I love teaching: Teaching is a gift from the Lord. He is the greatest
teacher, and I want to follow after Him. He’s filled my life with many
wonderful teachers along the way who invested in me and equipped me with
a Biblical worldview and a love of learning. I love teaching, because I love
passing on the gift of learning to my students. Each student is created on
purpose and for a purpose, and I love seeing their gifts develop and
watching them grow. My heart is for each student to finish the year filled
with more wisdom, more knowledge and closer to Jesus.
Grade 2 Humanities
Teacher: Jacquelyn Jackson
Grade: 2nd Humanities
Subject(s): Humanities
Education: Auburn University
Church: Two Rivers church
Why I love to teach: It is such a joy to be a part and help facilitate a
child’s eagerness to learn. The Lord has given everyone their own special
gifts and I love that I have the opportunity to use my own gifts to help find
and strengthen the gifts of my students!
Grade 3 Humanities / Math
Teacher: Amy Ratchford
Grade Level: 3rd
Subject(s): Humanities / Math
Education: Multidisciplinary Education
Church Name: Chapel Cleveland
Why I love teaching: Children love to learn which makes teaching so incredible and fun. My favorite part of teaching is observing the progress my students make throughout the school year. I am so thrilled to help cultivate a passion for learning with a biblical worldview. My hope is that the Lord will direct me to educate their hearts and minds in His ways while teaching 3rd grade this year.
Grade 3 Humanities
Teacher: Jillian Porter
Grade Level: 3rd
Subject(s): 3rd Grade Humanities
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Cedarville University
Church Name: The House
Why I love teaching: I enjoy being able to teach children about the world
God created and see them grasp new concepts. I love the opportunity to not
only teach, but direct and guide students in character and development. I
find great joy in loving and encouraging students, having fun with them, and
teaching them who God is.
Grade 4 Humanities / Math
Teacher: Jessica Rasnic
Grade Level: 4th
Subject(s): Humanities
Education: Bryan College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Church Name: Burning Bush Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: It is my joy to share my love for learning and for God's Word as I challenge kids to worship the Lord as they learn. My prayer is that they grow to love God with all their minds as they discover His power, plans, and purposes, which extend through all time to their very own lives.
Grade 4 / 3-4 Science
Teacher: Jennifer Potteiger
Grade Level: 4th humanites, 5-6 Science
Subject(s): Science
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education / Penn State University
Church Name: The Chapel Cleveland
Why I love teaching: I love to encourage children and watch them learn. It is a joy to get to know them, their strengths and weaknesses, and to see their potential and then help them believe in themselves and their abilities. I love teaching with the classical method-- bringing historyto life through classic literature and building rich foundations of grammar and writing. We have so much fun learning together.
Grades 5-6 Humanities
Teacher: Savannah Madison
Grade Level: 5/6th grade
Subject(s): Humanities
Education: Liberty University
Church Name: Grace Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: Teaching allows me the opportunity to invest in students academically as well as spiritually. When students see the subjects fit into God’s bigger picture, learning happens and inspires them. They can see the hope and purpose in life. These moments fill my heart with joy. I believe learning is a lifelong, thrilling journey and hope to pass on this passion to my students.
Grades 5-6 Humanities /High School Science
Teacher:Tekla Currie
Grade Level: 5th-6th/ High School
Subject(s): 5th-6th History / High School
Biology
Education: B.S. Education, Liberty University
Church Name: Peavine Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: God has made each person with an incredible capacity for learning. As a teacher, I get to witness the growth of each child’s mind, as they absorb and comprehend the knowledge and wisdom God gives to them, each through their own individual process. I love to learn, and pray I can encourage life long learners.
Grades 5-6 Humanities / Latin / Middle School Science
Teacher: Sarah Ferguson
Grade Level: 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th
Subject(s): Humanities English / Latin I
Education: BA in Sociology University of Florida
Church Name: Wesminster Presbyterian Church
Why I love teaching: It is my joy and privilege to invest in the lives of children. I am passionate about shepherding their minds and hearts through education and mentoring. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing children discover connections that will follow them through life.
Grade 5-6 Humanities / 1-2 Science
Teacher: Rhonda Bailey
Grade Level: 5-6 & 1-2
Subject(s): English / 1-2nd Science
Education: Kennesaw State University
Church Name: The Crossing
Why I love teaching: I love teaching and working with children because they are excited to engage in the classroom, and they are so impressionable. God created each child unique, and I enjoy getting to know every one in my class. I look forward to journey with my students as we learn and grow together. My goal is to creatively motivate the students to enjoy learning, challenge them to do their best, and to know and honor Christ.
Grade 7-8 Humanities
Teacher: Brittany Merchant
Grades: 7-8 Humanities
Subject(s): Grades 7-8 Bible, History, Logic
Education: University of South Carolina
Church Name: Two Rivers Church
Why I love teaching: I have had a desire to be a teacher since I was in elementary school, and I am thankful to be able to live that dream out each and every day with my students. As a teacher, I have the privilege of helping students become critical thinkers and problem solvers in hopes that they will use those skills to serve the Lord. I love to see the way God reveals Himself in all we learn and do.
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Grade 7-8 Humanities / Math
Teacher: Amy O'Rear
Grade Level: 7th-8th English/ Math 5
Subject: English
/ Math
Education: Pensacola Christian College, The University of Tennessee
Church: Grace Baptist Church
Why I love to teach: I believe that teaching is a gift that God has given me, so it brings me great joy to use this gift for His glory. In all my teaching, I am passionate about encouraging students to think deeply and biblically.
Grade 7-8 Humanities / Math
Teacher: Paula Owens
Grade Level: 7-8 Humanities / Math 6
Subject(s): English / Math 6
Education: Troy State University
Church Name: Oakwood Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: I love helping students learn how to express their thoughts and opinions in written form.
Grades 7-8 Humanities
Teacher: Laura Warren
Grade Level: 7-8
Subject(s): Bible, History, Logic
Education: Baptist Bible College
Church Name: Two Rivers Church Chattanooga
Why I love teaching: I love teaching because I love to see students grasp a new concept and then get excited about learning! I love to see students discover and then grow in their God-given gifts!
Grades 9-12 / English
Teacher: Allison Haupert
Grade Level: 9-12th
Subject(s): English
Education: B.A. English literature, Bryan College; M.A. English (rhetoric and composition), University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Church Name: Calvary Chapel Chattanooga
Why I love teaching: Teaching is a great way to invest in the lives of young people while also learning so much in the process. God can use any subject on any day for His glory, and by infusing a biblical worldview into every assignment and class, we come to know Him better.
Grades 9-12/ English
Teacher: Mrs. Karis Ervin
Grade Level: Grade 9-12
Subject(s): English
Education: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Bachelors of Arts in English Language and Literature
Church Name: Grace Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: I have always loved learning new things from as far back as I can remember. Both of my parents are teachers so maybe this is why teaching comes naturally to me. I never get over the thrill of watching my students learn something new, especially when it has the potential to improve their lives. Why wouldn't I love to teach?
Grades 9-12 Humanities
Teacher: Rachel Metzger
Grade Level: Grade 9-12
Subject(s): Bible / History / Logic
Education: David Lipscomb University
Church Name: First Baptist Church Decatur
Why I love teaching: I absolutely love engaging with students about the
past in order to understand the present. Finding those 'aha!' moments for
each student as they begin to connect the dots and discover how relevant
studying the past is truly brings me great joy. Finally, I love being able to
guide students in truth through a biblical worldview as we dig deeper into
the tough questions surrounding historical and biblical events and teachings.
9-12 Humanities
Teacher: Anneka Daniell
Grade Level: Grade 9-12
Subject(s): Bible / History / Logic
Education: B.S. in Education - Florida International University
Church Name: Grace & Peace
Why I love teaching: I love watching the "light bulb" come on when a
student pushes through wrestling with a new concept, as well as, building
meaningful one-on-one rapport with students.
Elementary Science
Teacher: Jennifer Hirschey
Grade Level: 3rd-4th grade Science
Subject(s): Science
Education: Palm Beach Atlantic University
Church Name: Rock Point Community Church
Why I love teaching: I have had a deep love of learning and school since I was a child. As a teacher, I enjoy the challenge of making learning fun for my students! It is a privilege and a joy for me to help children think critically about the world around them, to help them foster a love of math and science, and to understand God’s purpose for them as part of his creation.
Math and Science
Teacher: Joy Cliett
Grade Level: Middle School Math
Subject(s): Math 7
Education: BS Elementary Education from Southern Adventist University
Church Name: Rock Bridge Community Church - Cleveland
Why I love teaching: Teaching gives me purpose and joy! The energy,
enthusiasm, and optimism I feel in a classroom of students positively
engaged in learning is such a blessing. I know God put a love for children
and teaching in my heart when he created me, and my life has been
enriched by the relationships I've formed with my students over the years.
Middle School Math
Teacher: Jennifer Corvin
Grade Level: Middle School
Subject(s) Pre-Algebra
Education: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Church Name: East Brainerd Church of Christ
Why I love teaching: I love teaching because I love building relationships with young people. Math has always been my favorite subject, and being able to share it with my students brings me joy! I hope I can share some of my enthusiasm with them.
High School Science
Teacher: Dr. Betty Morris
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): Chemistry
Education: Mercer University, Dalton State College, South University School of Pharmacy
Church Name: Concord Baptist
Why I love teaching: I love building a solid foundation of math and science for the youth at Veritas. I love explaining and exploring the glory of God in creation and how He creates order out of chaos.
High School Math
Teacher: Leslie Dearman
Grade Level: High School
Subject: Geometry
Education: North Carolina State University
Church Name: Red Bank Baptist Church
Why I Love Teaching: I love to teach math because I love to help guide students as they work hard to gain and use critical thinking and problem solving skills to logically find solutions and understand mathematical concepts.
High School Math
Teacher: Beth Wheatcroft
Grade Level: High School
Subject: Algebra I
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Church: Calvary Chapel Chattanooga
Why I love teaching: I love teaching for the relationships. High school years are full of so much life, change, challenge, and preparation for big steps in new directions, and I have always hoped to pass along the mentorship that the Lord so blessed me with during that season of my life. Math has always been enjoyable to me and my hope has always been to pass that along to students. It is so exciting to see students "get something" rather than simply memorizing and to watch them grown in confidence.
High School Math
Teacher: Forest Walker
Grade Level: High School
Subject: Pre-Calculus
Education: Bachelor of Science, Samford University; Master of Science,
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Church: First Presbyterian Chattanooga
Why I love teaching: Teaching is a journey where we are given the honor
of impacting heads and hearts for God's kingdom. I love the daily challenge
of reaching my students and seeing their progress throughout the year.
Teaching is also never boring because each day is unique and has its own
sets of joys and hardships that are all apart of the journey.
Spanish
Teacher: Molly Burr
Grade Level: 9-12th
Subject(s): Spanish I & II
Education:University of Alabama
Church Name: Hixson United Methodist Church
Why I love teaching: Young people are poised to grow in so many ways: in the skills they have, in their interests, in their knowledge of themselves and the world around them. I really love to help them and see that growth unfold.
Middle School Spanish
Teacher: Susie Westbrook
Grade Level: Middle School
Subject(s): Spanish
Church Name: Red Bank Baptist Church
Elementary Science
Teacher: JoAnne Broetzmann
Grade Level: 1st & 2nd
Subject: Science
Education: Georgia State University - BBA Computer Information Systems
Church: Rockpoint Church
Why I love teaching: I love teaching children of all ages. I love seeing
their excitement about learning and exploring the world and all God has
created.
Middle School Science
Teacher: Keshia Peterson
Grade Level: 5th-6th Science
Subject(s): Elementary Science
Education: Marshall University
Church Name: Calvary Chapel Northside
Why I love teaching: I have always enjoyed working with children of all
ages, whether that be in a youth group or classroom setting. It’s a great
privilege to educate our youth, push them to do hard things, and celebrate
their accomplishments. My goal is to encourage and lead each student and
help point them to Jesus. I am excited to be able to work with the incredible
staff and families at VCS.
Middle and High School Science
Teacher: Jennifer Cupples
Grade Level: 5th-6th and High School
Subject(s): Elementary Science & Forensic Science
Education: University of Alabama Birmingham, Auburn University Montgomery
Church Name: Christway
Why I love teaching: I love to teach to share a love of learning with our
future generations. I myself love to learn and want to share that joy. These
are very formidable years in our children’s lives and I hope to be able to
leave a positive lasting impression and instill some “life” skills, and a love of
the Lord.
High School Science
Teacher: Chrystal Burge
Grade Level: High School Science
Subject(s): Anatomy & Physiology, Physical Science
Education: Mississippi State University
Why I love teaching: The best part about teaching both Anatomy and
Physiology and Physical Science is when you see in students’ faces their
‘light bulb moment.’ They got it. Their understanding of just how God
created this whole universe ‘thing’ has just been opened, and that gift of
understanding can never be taken away. I consider myself truly lucky in the
sense that I get to see these students at the very beginning of their high
school career, and at the end. An experience I will never take for granted.
Art
Teacher: Jennifer Chastain
Grade Level: 3rd & 4th
Subject(s): Art II
Church Name: Woodland Park Baptist Church
Art
Teacher: Shannon Swann
Grade Level: 5-12th
Subject(s): Art III / Art IV
Campus Nurse and Logistician
Nurse: Kelley Baldridge
Church: Calvary Chapel Northside
Registrar / High School Science / Music
Teacher: Mr. Marty Malone
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): Physical Science, Music Worship Leadership
Education: MS Curriculum and Instruction-University of Tennessee,
Knoxville; BS Biology-University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Church Name: Calvary Chapel Northside
Why I love teaching: Knowledge, once you have it, is something that can
never be taken from you and I love to help kids gain that knowledge. I love
to read and learn new things to this very day, and I know that will never
cease. To make students lifelong learners is an absolute gift. I have always
felt that my teaching career was a calling, and I am excited to get back into
the classroom to make more lifelong learners amongst us.
Campus Director
Director: Heather Malone
Education: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Church: Calvary Chapel Northside