Specials

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Joel Jackson
Science Lab

  • B.A. Human Growth and Development, Tusculum College, 2008
  • M.A. and Ed.S., Instructional Leadership, Tennessee Tech University, 2010, 2011
  • I started teaching at Montvale in the Fall of 2008 and have been here ever since.
  • My wife, Ashley, was a middle and high school science teacher for 12 years. We have two sons (Caden and Levi) and two chihuahuas (Arlo and Piper).
  • We enjoy camping, gardening, and all things Disney!

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Tina Hackney
Music

  • I have a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Maryville College and a Master's degree from LMU.
  • I started teaching music since 1995 and am the worship leader at Piney Grove Baptist Church. I am a drummer in the Knoxville Pipes and Drums Bagpipe Band.
  • Married to Keith with three musical children-Trey, Claire, and Cade. All are singers, and Cade plays the bagpipes.
  • I enjoy traveling, gardening, watching a good historical movie or series, and spending time with my family. 

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Kristen Rohrer
Library

  • I began teaching in 1997 and love being the Librarian.
  • My husband and I have three adult children and a son-in-law. We are blessed with our family.
  • I love to bake and cook. Many of my friends call me Betty Crocker!
  • I also love to go to Daufuskie Island where time slows down. 




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Melissa Carrington
Art

  • Masters in Art Education
  • Started teaching in 2009
  • I have been a Girl Scout Leader for 13 years.
  • I like working on our farm with the animals and making goods, binge watching shows with my daughter, traveling, and riding our side by side or jeep in the woods. 

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Tyler Stinnett
School Counselor

  • I have a Master's in School Counseling from Liberty University.
  • Started teaching at Montvale in 2019.
  • I like coaching, playing, and watching sports, especially basketball and volleyball!

 

 


 
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Kerrie Defalle
Physical Education

  • BS in Kinesiology with K-12 PE/Health teaching certification from Washington State University.
  • MA in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University.
  • Started teaching PE in 2012. One year at WA State, eight years in Knox Co. at West Hills Elementary, and then Montvale.
  • I've been married for eight years to my husband Ross. We have two kids, two year old Daniel and a baby girl, Carmella. We also have two fur babies, Kessel a boxer and Fleury a pitbull mix.
  • I love being outside with my kids, working out, watching football,  reading, or being on our boat.