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Alexander Kara   I have undergraduate and graduate degrees from Maryville College. I have also taught high school English, freshman and senior level, for 7 years. One year was at Seymour High School and six years were at Oak Ridge High School.   Send Email   Email
Ammons Brenda   I have two master's degrees. I have a Masters of Mathematics from the University of Tennessee. The second one is a Masters of Science from Auburn University in Physical Education. I have taught math at Pellissippi State for over 30 years, from Basic Math to Calculus. I have taught physical education classes at Pellissppi State for over 20 years, when it became a community college.   Send Email 981-5340 (office) Either
Ammons Jennifer 14 I have a BS in Mathematics for Licensure from Maryville College. I taught high school and middle school math at the King's Academy in Seymour and am a current member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Fellowship Evangelical Free Send Email 803-7176 Email
Benson Diane 4 I have a Masters Degree in Psychology, am in my fourth year of homeschooling, and have been an Adjunct Instructor at Pellissippi for 8+ years teaching Psychology and Study Skills. First Baptist Church Maryville Send Email 981-7409 Phone
Best Lisa 7 I have a BS degree in Business Administration. I have taught the following BHEA Enrichment classes over the last 7 yrs: Preschool Fun, Grossology, American Girl History, TN History, Chefs-in-Training, and Lego - Simple Machines. Redemption Church International Send Email 388-9849 (cell) Email
Cagle Julie 14 I have a BS in Early Childhood Education from Carson-Newman College and a life-long love of history passed on to me by my father. The Church in Knoxville (home church) Send Email 924-9844 Email
Coleman Nancy 6 I have a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Former campus minister, adult Sunday School teacher, and missionary. Monte Vista Baptist Church Send Email 982-2408 (home) 724-7306 (cell) Either
Cooper Pam 17 1 graduate level economics course and 1 graduate level creative teaching workshop in Economics. Grace Community Church Send Email   Email
Curry Becca 7 I have a BS in Early Childhood Education from Johnson Bible College. I also taught Montessori preschool for 9 years before homeschooling. Meadowbrook Christian Church Send Email 856-8512 Email
Dailey Jennifer 5 I have a B.A. in psychology from the University of Illinois and worked in summer camps and after school programs for 7-8 years, including preschoolers through 6th graders. Grace Community Church Send Email 380-7191 (home) 740-2432 (cell) Either
Deter Claudia 5 I have been doing crochet for almost 30 years, have made many pieces and afghans, and have taught several individuals in the past. Cedar Point Church Send Email 274-9568 Either
Evans Jackie 5 I have a BA in Econ. but my most important experience is my son Elijah's love for Lego’s has captured my interest to join him.     984-1858 Phone
Fleming Erica 1 I have a BA in English Communications from the University of Virginia at Wise. Editor of my senior yearbook and won the journalism award year for Coeburn High School in Coeburn, VA.   Send Email   Email
Freeny Tammy 5 I have a B.A. in Mathematics, Psychology with a concentration in childhood and adolescence, M.Ed. in Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction, Certified in 7th-12th grade mathematics High school math teacher for 8 years, Adjunct math instructor at Pellississippi since spring of 2000. First Christian Church Send Email   Email
French Shannon 5 I have a BA in Literary Studies- get a peek at her life and creative work on pieclove.net. Dripping Springs Baptist Church Send Email   Email
Griesen Julie 10 I have a B.S. degree in Elementary Education with certification for Pre- K-8th grade. Taught kindergarten in Knox. County for several years. I taught the Favorite Authors and Illustrators at MF during the '05-'06 school year, the Nifty Fifty United States class in 2008-2009, and a Scrapbooking for Girls class in 2006-2007. Redemption Church International Send Email 984-8023 Email
Hankins Debbie 16 I have had 10 years of private training on the piano and had 30+ years experience as pianist/teacher. I am pianist for Rocky Hill Baptist Church. English Grammar has always been a love of mine!   Send Email 228-3630 Either
Harrison Sandra 6 I double majored at Maryville College in Sign Language Interpreting and Child Development with Teacher Licensure. I currently work part-time as the Assistant Area Director in Tennessee for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship where I have the honor of equipping and motivating InterVarsity students, staff, and alumni to be missional on college campuses in Tennessee. I enjoy running, reading, and shepherding my children in the ways of the Lord. If you can't find me at home you might find me at Chick-Fil-A. HOPE Christian Fellowship Send Email 977-1647 Either
Heslep Paula 9 I have a BS in nursing and currently work as an RN at a local hospital. I am also working on my advanced degree. I started teaching Bible stories using arts & crafts to children's groups at church and later taught arts & crafts at a daycare for 1 year. Maryville SDA Church Send Email 865-567-2079 (cell) Email
Hitch Julianne 2 I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with an undergraduate degree in Language Arts. My teaching certificate is K-8. Sycamore Tree UMC Send Email 379-2172 (h)292-3528 (cell) Either
Hockman Amber 1 I have a Masters in Holistic Education from Johnson Bible College, I taught for 6 years in Knox County Schools, teaching talented and gifted students. During this time period, I taught many hands-on units, including CSI Science and Art Elements. Feel free to visit my blog, the fantasticfive-hockman.blogspot.com to learn more about my teaching style. Woodlawn Christian Church Send Email 609-1464 Either
Horn Dr. Jennifer 3 I have a PhD in Shakespeare Studies from King's College, London, MA in Shakespeare Studies from the Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, Internship at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London, in their Education Dept., BA in English (Lit) and Theatre at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Adjunct Instructor in Writing at Pellissippi State Technical Community College (3 years). Colonial Heights United Methodist Send Email 577-8150 Email
Jackson Sheila 12 I studied Literature and Poetry at UT. Have been teaching children for 15+ years in a school and church setting. My husband is the pastor of New Life Outreach Church. And, I am mother to three gorgeous girls. But, most importantly I love Jesus with all my heart. New Life Outreach Church Send Email 661-1368 Phone
Jinks Julia 5 I have a BS in Communications. I am a registered instructor with the Institute for Excellence in Writing. I worked as a producer and a writer for news broadcast and have also written for HGTV. Calvary Baptist Church Knoxville Send Email 804-5424 (cell) Email
Kyle Renee 2 For two years, I worked as a lead teacher for the 3-year old class at SonRise Preschool, and then regularly substituted for 3 years for all preschool ages. Laurel Bank Baptist Send Email 984-0892 924-1221 Either
Langley Angela 12 I have a Degree in dietetics and am an organic gardener. Maryville Church of Christ Send Email 984-7324 Either
Laporte-Ayo Suzette 10 I was born and raised in Mexico so I am a native Spanish speaker and have been teaching Spanish for 19 years. I keep up to date with new techniques, methods and ideas by attending a Foreign Language Teacher's conference each year, as well as, do research on the internet often. All Saints Catholic Send Email   Email
Leslie Laurie 8 I have a B.A. in Theology. I have been facilitating the BHEA Moms Biggest Losers Club for the last 2 years, in which time I was able to personally lose 50 pounds and watch many other busy moms achieve similar results. Seventh Day Christian Assembly Send Email 977-1957 Either
McCausland Linda 14 I have studied music while at Western Illinois University and has more than the equivalent of a music minor. I also hold a BS from WIU,and the MS Ed from EIU; but neither degree is in music. And, I teach piano in my home and attend periodic piano teacher workshops. Broadway United Methodist Church Send Email 607-8646 Either
McIntyre Jennifer 9 I graduated from Lambuth University in Jackson TN with a BS in Commercial Art and a minor in Music. Upon graduation my husband and I moved to Maryville and I worked at and eventually managed a photography store in downtown Knoxville. From 1995- 1997 I taught in the Environmental Education at Wesley Woods. I began teaching art in BHEA before I had children. In high school I had no idea what I wanted to be "when I grew up." I only knew in my heart that I wanted to do something with art and be able to have my children with me. It is beautiful how God can plant a seed and unfold a dream. Broadway United Methodist Church Send Email 977-5498 Email
Metcalf Greg 12 BA - Maryville College Major-Biology Minor-Chemistry; M.Ed. - Lincoln Memorial University - Curriculum and Instruction; Ed.S. - (Educational Specialist) Lincoln Memorial University - Education Administration and Supervision. My experience includes Certified Science teacher for 6 years at the high school level and 10 years at the middle school level. Maryville Evangelical Church - PCA Send Email 984-4073 (home) 406-4307(cell) Either
Milne Caroline 8 I have taught elementary school in a public setting for many years. I teach Adult Education at New Providence Presbyterian. New Providence Presbyterian Church Send Email   Email
Montoya Angela 10 I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work, and have worked with children and families in a therapeutic setting, as well as working as a pre-school teacher for 3 years.   Send Email 394-0956 Email
Morstatt Leslie 3 I am a pediatric occupational therapist with 20 years experience and a Masters in Health Sciences. I enjoy teaching handwriting and self-regulation to children and their parents. I have worked with children with and without special needs. I have taken Handwriting Without Tears teaching courses and am working on certification for evaluating handwriting.   Send Email 206-4709 Either
Myers Rachel 6 I was a preschool teacher for 6 years, working with children from 18 mo. To 4 yrs. I was also a Title 1 teaching assistant for 3 years, where I worked with remedial readers and "at risk" students. Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Churdh Send Email 977-6630 Email
Naylor Kevin 1 I am a Class A CDL Over-the-Road Truck Driver with 7 years and 1 million miles accident free. I attend Faith Promise Church in Knoxville, TN. I have served in the Children's Ministry and on the photography team at church. I have been home schooling for 1 year. Faith Promise Church Send Email   Email
Nesbit Michelle 1 I'm a published author and a professional writer, ghostwriter and editor. My editing experience has been on a variety of media from newsletters to books. My published works include subjects as varied as self-help articles and fictional works of art to a published text that was accepted into the Law Library and Educational Library of Congress.   Send Email 384-9077 Email
Newman Marc   I am a college professor with over 25 years of experience teaching and coaching competitive speech and debate. First Baptist Seymour Send Email 429-5523 Email
O'Dell Rachel 6 I have been involved with children's ministries in different capacities for over eleven years. Currently, I have the privilege of assisting my husband in his oversight of the children's ministry at Grace Community Church as well as being the nursery coordinator. My passion is to share a reverence and awe of our Lord God and a deep love for His Son, Jesus Christ, with children of all ages. Grace Community Church Send Email 981-9179 Email
Rich Nicole 9 I'm currently working towards my A.A.S. in early childhood education. I've volunteered in the BHEA nursery for 2 semesters and frequently volunteer in the nursery and with the preschoolers at church. I was a T-Ball coach at the YMCA for 2 years. John has an A.A.S. in web technology. He was a T-Ball coach for the YMCA for 2 years. He is also currently working on his bachelors degree in organizational leadership. Calvary Baptist Church Knoxville Send Email 293-8031 Email
Rich John 9 I have an A.A.S. in web technology and am currently working on my bachelors degree in organizational leadership.. I was a T-Ball coach for the YMCA for 2 years. Calvary Baptist Church Knoxville Send Email 293-8031 Email
Riley Tina 6 I have a B.S. in Nursing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville 1993. Previously certified RN in Critical Care and Diabetes. Air Force Medic for 12 years where I worked in Aeromedical Evacuation, ICU, Health Promotions, and OB/GYN. Former youth Sunday School teacher and have home schooled my children for 6 years. CrossWay Community Send Email 977-6752 Either
Roberts Caroline 6 I have a B.A. in Christian Education, minor in Sociology, and have served as a youth/children's minister, Bible teacher, freelance writer, radio drama actress, crisis pregnancy counselor, and abstinence educator. My passion is to communicate God's love and truth to the next generation, pointing to His goodness and glory in every discipline--from art to grammar to math to science. I don't remember A THING from my trig/precalculus class, BUT I was captain (geek) of a competitive math team in junior high and broke records in 3rd grade for multiplying. Hopefully, that qualifies me : ). CrossWay Send Email 742-6861 Either
Simmons Debbie 3 I have a degree in Office Systems Technology, as well as certificates in several office programs and medical transcription. I own/operate a bath essentials business and a graphics design business that specializes in creating websites, desktop publishing, Lionheart Fellowship Send Email 982-4283 Email
Small Sarah 10 I have a master's degree in English/creative writing and certified to teach at the secondary level. First Christian Church Send Email   Email
Turaski Dee Dee 5 I have been homeschooling for five years. I am active in my church, Monte Vista Baptist, where I have led the Dance Ministry for eight years. I have enjoyed teaching a "Worshipping with Dance" class at Monday Fun for the past six semesters. Monte Vista Baptist Church Send Email 995-2696 Phone
Vanderveen David 20 I attended Auburn University & received a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering. And have been in the engineering work force for 29 years working in the chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, environmental, & power industries. He is presently employed at Alststrom Power Inc. in Knoxville. He also served for 4 years as an officer in the US Army in the Signal Corp. Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville Send Email 379-9181 Either
Walker Elaine 13 I have degrees in Microbiology & Political Science (BA) and Curriculum & Instruction (MS). I have taught earth science, physical science, biology I & II, chemistry, and government. I am certified in science, math, history, and government at the secondary level. Stock Creek Baptist Church Send Email   Email
Williams Donna 5 I have taught preschool classes at Monday Fun for three years, work with children's church, and have been an aerobics instructor for 8 years and have taught at Monday Fun for 5 years. First Christian Church Send Email   Email

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