Middle School Faculty

Steven Smith

Middle School Principal
stevensmith@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Freed Hardeman University
M.Ed. Austin Peay State University

Rene’ Keeton

Assistant Principal, 6th-12th
renekeeton@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Harding University
M.S.Ed. Harding University
Ed.S. Tennessee Tech University

Nicole Hurt

Licensed Professional School Counselor, 6th-12th
nicolehurt@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Lipscomb University
M. Ed. Lipscomb University
Ed.S School Counseling, Lipscomb University

Kari Batey

Science Department, Middle School Service Team Sponsor
karibatey@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.T. Middle Tennessee State University

Rhonda Beckham

History Department
rhondabeckham@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Lipscomb University

Owen Cooper

Arts Department Chair,
Discipleship and Leadership Coordinatoor
owencooper@mtcscougars.org
B.A. Middle Tennessee State University

Susan Kindred

Math Department
susankindred@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University

Amanda LaForte

English Department
amandalaforte@mtcscougars.org
B.A. Middle Tennessee State University
M.A. York University

Megan Lanius

Bible Department
meganlanius@mtcscougars.org
B.A. Freed-Hardeman University

Rose Milam

Science Department
Varsity Assistant Tennis Coach
rosemilam@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Lipscomb University

Amanda Mitchell

Math Department, Junior Beta Sponsor
amandamitchell@mtcscougars.org
B.A. Freed-Hardeman University
M.Ed. Freed-Hardeman University

Angelyn Pigg

Math Department, High School Service Team Coordinator
angelynpigg@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University
M.S. Middle Tennessee State University

Lisa Richardson

History Department, Middle School Service Team Sponsor
lisarichardson@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed. Middle Tennessee State University

Jeff Shepherd

 Band and Chorus Director
jeffshepherd@mtcscougars.org
B.A. Harding University
M.A.L.T. Lipscomb University
M.T.S. Lipscomb University

Mia Skelton

Math Department
miaskelton@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University

Savannah Vinson

Science Department, Middle School Head Softball Coach
savannahvinson@mtcscougars.org
B.A. Middle Tennessee State University

Lori Shea

Coggin Center for Academic Success Director
lorishea@mtcscougars.org
B.S. West Virginia University
M.S. West Virginia University

Dr. Heather Knox

April Davis

Learning Support Services
aprildavis@mtcscougars.org
B.S. University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Dedra Holland

Learning Support Services
dedraholland@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Freed-Hardeman University

Mary Ann McKnight

Learning Support Services
maryannmcknight@mtcscougars.org
B.S. University of TN Knoxville

Laura Miller

Learning Support Services,
Speech Pathologist
lauramiller@mtcscougars.org
B.S. Harding University
M.S. Tennessee State University