Faculty
Faith Abbott
Toddlers
B.S. Family and Consumer Science, University of Tennessee at Martin
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
faith.abbott@jcseagles.org
Julie Adams
Junior Kindergarten
B.S. Education, University of Tennessee Martin
Began at Jackson Christian: 2016
julie.adams@jcseagles.org
Blair Beckham
Third Grade
B.A. Elementary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2017
blair.beckham@jcseagles.org
Michelle Boykin
Fourth Grade
B.S. Teaching All Learners, University of Memphis
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
michelle.boykin@jcseagles.org
Audrey Broadway
Computer
M.Ed. Elementary Literacy, Walden University
B.A. Elementary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2008
audrey.broadway@jcseagles.org
Adam Brower
Physical Education
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, York College
B.A. Professional Studies, University of Memphis
Began at Jackson Christian: 2012
adam.brower@jcseagles.org
Kristin Buehler
Kindergarten
B.S. Education (Preschool-Grade 3), University of Tennessee, Martin
Began at Jackson Christian: 2018
kristin.buehler@jcseagles.org
Ashley Carter
First Grade
M.Ed. Reading and Literacy K-6, Walden University
B.S. Elementary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2020
ashley.carter@jcseagles.org
Brittany Cavender
Toddlers
B.S. Kinesiology, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2020
brittany.cavender@jcseagles.org
Donna Coffman
Kindergarten
M.Ed. Freed-Hardeman University
B.S. English, Middle Tennessee State University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2004
donna.coffman@jcseagles.org
Mamie Converse
Academic Specialist
M.A. Special Education, Mississippi State University
Academic Support Specialist/Harmony Teacher
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
mamie.converse@jcseagles.org
Angie Frost
Two-Year-Olds
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
angie.frost@jcseagles.org
Stefanie Gatlin
Soar
M.Ed. School Administration and Supervision, Lipscomb University
B.A. Early Childhood Education, Harding University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2012
stefanie.gatlin@jcseagles.org
Amy Groves
Fourth Grade
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Freed-Hardeman University
B.S. Social and Behavioral Sciences, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 1995
amy.groves@jcseagles.org
Pam Holmes
Library
B.S.E. Library Science, University of Central Arkansas
Began at Jackson Christian: 1978
pam.holmes@jcseagles.org
Elizabeth Hopkins
Third Grade
B.A. Elementary Education, Western Governors University
Began at Jackson Christian 2022
elizabeth.hopkins@jcseagles.org
Megan Hyde
Fifth Grade
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, York University
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies: Elementary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2018
megan.hyde@jcseagles.org
Michelle Hyde
First Grade
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Union University
B.S. Elementary Education, Memphis State University
Began at Jackson Christian: 1999
michelle.hyde@jcseagles.org
Jan Kinningham
Older 2’s
B.S. Early Education, University of Tennessee Martin
M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Trevecca Nazarene University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2016
jan.kinningham@jcseagles.org
Meredith Kee
First Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
M.Ed. Educational Leadership and Administration, Union University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
meredith.kee@jcseagles.org
Zondra Love
Fifth Grade
B.S. Psychology, Lambuth University
Teacher Licensure, University of Tennessee Martin
Began at Jackson Christian: 2019
zondra.love@jcseagles.org
Alex Miller
Infants
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
alex.miller@jcseagles.org
Aysia Miskelly
Art
B.S. Studio Art, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
aysia.campbell@jcseagles.org
Katie Murdock
Junior Kindergarten
B.S. Education, University of Memphis
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
katie.murdock@jcseagles.org
Mary Nash
Three-Year-Olds
B.S. Education K-8, University of Memphis
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
mary.nash@jcseagles.org
Morgan Nelson
Infants
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
morgan.nelson@jcseagles.org
Sarah Patrick
Three-Year-Olds
Began at Jackson Christian: 2016
sarah.patrick@jcseagles.org
Ruth Anne Smith
Kindergarten
M.Ed. Special Education, University of Memphis
B.S. Early Childhood Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2001
ruthanne.smith@jcseagles.org
Tracy Smith
Elementary Music Director
B.S. Music Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
tracy.smith@jcseagles.org
Allison Walker
Academic Coach
B.S. Elementary Education, University of Alabama
Began at Jackson Christian: 2011
allison.walker@jcseagles.org
Holley Webb
Second Grade
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Freed-Hardeman University
B.S. Elementary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian:1994
holley.webb@jcseagles.org
Sandra Zabriskie
Second Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, Kansas State University
Began at Jackson Christian:2021
sandra.zabriskie@jcseagles.org
Jill Zamora-Smith
Spanish
B.A. Liberal Arts, University of Florida
M.Ed. Elementary Education, Union University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
jill.smith@jcseagles.org
Anna Bankston
Toddlers
Erin Battershell
Two-Year-Olds
Brittany Brown
Toddlers / After-school care
Jamie Burdette
Junior Kindergarten / After-school care
Andrea Donaldson
Three-year-olds / After-school care
Cassidy Jones
Infants / After-school care
Odeta Gunion
Kindergarten / After-school care
Georgina Hernandez
Infants
Brittni Hooper
Teaching Assistant / After-school care
Katie Leach
Two-Year-Olds / After-school care
Holly Link
Infants / After-school care
Michelle Perkins
Two-Year-Olds / After-school care
Sara Beth Phillips
Kindergarten / After-school care
Monica Rayas
Teaching Assistant / School Nurse
Jennifer Rhea
Third Grade / After-school care
Teresa Rosson
Kindergarten / After-school care
Angie Smith
Teaching Assistant
Audrey Tyson
Infants / After-school care
Sydney Watson
Three-Year-Olds / After-school care
Fran Baker
High School History/Social Studies
M.A. History, University of Memphis
B.S. Social Studies Education, Tennessee Technological University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2002
fran.baker@jcseagles.org
Brian Bullard
Secondary Bible
Assistant Dean of Students
M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Arkansas State University
B.S. Kinesiology & Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2015
brian.bullard@jcseagles.org
Audrie Campbell
High School Chemistry
B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology, Union University
Began at JCS: 2021
audrie.campbell@jcseagles.org
Stephanie Christensen
Middle School Mathematics
B.S. Elementary Education (1-8), Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2008
stephanie.christensen@jcseagles.org
Mamie Converse
Academic Support Specialist/Harmony Teacher
B.S. Special Education, Mississippi State University
M.A. Special Education, Mississippi State University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
mamie.converse@jcseagles.org
Leigh-Ann Davis
Secondary Harmony and Soar
Director of Academic Support
M.Sp.Ed. Special Education, Walden University
B.S. Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2014
leighann.davis@jcseagles.org
Jenny Epperson
Middle School Science
B.S. Elementary Education(1-8), The University of Memphis
Began at Jackson Christian: 2017
jenny.epperson@jcseagles.org
Allen Ervin
Physical Education
Began at JCS: 2019
allen.ervin@jcseagles.org
Stefanie Gatlin
Middle School Language Arts
Middle School Academic Advisor
M.Ed. School Administration and Supervision, Lipscomb University
B.A. Early Childhood Education, Harding University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2012
stefanie.gatlin@jcseagles.org
Luke T. Guard
High School Bible
B.A. History and Secondary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
luke.guard@jcseagles.org
Trace Haggard
Economics
B.B.A. Business Administration, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
trace.haggard@jcseagles.org
Destiny Holt Hall
Secondary Instrumental Music
B.S. Music Education, Bethel University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
destiny.hall@jcseagles.org
Celina Hooper
Secondary Art
Bachelor of University Studies, University of Tennessee Martin
Began at JCS: 2018
celina.hooper@jcseagles.org
Mackenzie Humphry
Middle School Science/Physical Education
B.S. Kinesiology, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
mackenzie.humphry@jcseagles.org
Haylee Janiec
Middle School Social Studies
B.S. History and Secondary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
M.Ed., Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
haylee.janiec@jcseagles.org
Luke Janiec
High School Mathematics
B.S. Mathematics and Secondary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
luke.janiec@jcseagles.org
Caleb Johnson
Sociology/Bible
M.A. Social Science, University of Chicago
B.A. History, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
caleb,johnson@jcseagles.org
Jennifer Johnson
High School College and Career Counselor
M.S. Educational Innovation and Technology, Specialization in Personalized Learning, Capella University
B.S. Arts and Humanities, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2014
jennifer.johnson@jcseagles.org
Chase McLean
High School Multimedia
B.L.S. Liberal Studies, University of Memphis
Began at Jackson Christian: 2017
chase.mclean@jcseagles.org
Braden Miller
Music/Theatre
B.A. Theatre Performance, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
braden.miller@jcseagles.org
Kristen Moore
High School Social Studies
M.A.T., ICL University of Memphis
B.S. Psychology and History, Christian Brothers University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2011
kristen.moore@jcseagles.org
Katharine Moran
High School English
M.A. English Literature, Murray State University
B.A. English, Harding University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2004
katharine.moran@jcseagles.org
Chris Morris
High School Science
M.Ed., Freed-Hardeman University
B.S. Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 1994
chris.morris@jcseagles.org
Tami Myers
Middle School Science
STREAM Coordinator
M.Ed., Harding University
B.A. Elementary Education, Harding University
Began at Jackson Christian: 1992
tami.myers@jcseagles.org
Donna Newberry
High School Mathematics and Computer Science
M.M. Mathematics, University of Tennessee Knoxville
B.S. Mathematics Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 1996
donna.newberry@jcseagles.org
Darby Palmer
Secondary Physical Education
Head Coach for High School Football, Assistant Director of Admissions
M.A.T. Arts and Teaching, Harding University
B.S. Kinesiology, Harding University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2015
darby.palmer@jcseagles.org
Joy Phillips
Director of ABLE Program
Assistant Director of WINGS
M.S. Special Education, Mississippi State University
B.S. Special Education, Mississippi State University
Began at JCS: 2018
joy.phillips@jcseagles.org
Lane Phillips
Sixth Grade Mathematics
M.A. Educational Leadership, University of Tennessee at Martin
B.A. Elementary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at JCS: 2019
lane.phillips@jcseagles.org
Rob Phillips
Secondary Science
B.S. Kinesiology, Freed-Hardeman University
B.S. Secondary Education, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at JCS: 2019
rob.phillips@jcseagles.org
Drew Pirtle
Secondary Bible
M.A. Coaching and Athletic Administration, Concordia University Irvine
B.S. Math and Natural Sciences, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at JCS: 2019
drew.pirtle@jcseagles.org
Chuck Rhea
High School Social Studies
B.S. Organizational Leadership, Bethel University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
chuck.rhea@jcseagles.org
Will Rikard
Middle and High School English
B.A. English Literature, Rhodes College
Began at Jackson Christian: 2020
will.rikard@jcseagles.org
Clara Shankle
Access ELA/Science
M.E. Special Education, Mississippi State University
B.S. Special Education, Mississippi State University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
clara.shankle@jcseagles.org
Kyle Teichmann
High School Mathematics/Statistics
M.B.A., Freed-Hardeman University
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2017
kyle.teichmann@jcseagles.org
Ashley Warrington
Secondary Spanish, High School Yearbook
B.A. Spanish, Union University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2007
ashley.warrington@jcseagles.org
Tracey Weidner
High School Spanish
B.S. Spanish, Wright State University/Dayton, Ohio
B.S. Education, Wright State University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2009
tracey.weidner@jcseagles.org
Brittany Wood
Middle School Language Arts
M.A. Elementary Education K-6, UT Knoxville
B.S. Psychology, UT Knoxville
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
brittany.wood@jcseagles.org
Caroline Wright
High School English
M.A.T. Education, University of Mississippi
B.S. Educational Psychology, Mississippi State University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
caroline.haynes@jcseagles.org
Janet Wright
Middle School Language Arts
M. Ed. Education, Carson Newman University
B.S. Education, University of Central Arkansas
Began at Jackson Christian: 1996
janet.wright@jcseagles.org
Josh Wyatt
High School Mathematics/Bible
M.A New Testament, Freed-Hardeman University
B.A. Bible, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2021
josh.wyatt@jcseagles.org
Whitney Young
Academic Support Program
M.B.A Leadership, Freed-Hardeman University
B.S. Merchandising and Interiors, Freed-Hardeman University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
whitney.young@jcseagles.org
Jill Zamora-Smith
Middle School Spanish
B.A. Liberal Arts, University of Florida
M.Ed. Elementary Education, Union University
Began at Jackson Christian: 2022
jill.smith@jcseagles.org
Amanda Cisco
Harmony Assistant