Kelly Brown
Kelly has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Auburn University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He has taught Fine Arts and Art History at Pellissippi State Community College, Roane State and Oak Ridge Art Center. He was the winner of the 2005 Unsung Hero Award from Metro Pulse, a Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year Award, and recipient of numerous art and climbing awards. In addition, Kelly is also a commissioned artist.
Classes: drawing, sculpture; 3-D art, film, videography, wilderness skills, camping, climbing, U. S. history, cooking. Lead Teacher.
Jeff Kilgore
Jeff has received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where he also completed graduate courses in Education. His teaching experience includes being a lab instructor and teaching assistant for the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, a teaching assistant for the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Sciences, and the astronomy consultant to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville Athletic Department.
Classes: math, physics,”rocket science”, history, philosophy, SAT preparation, world history, U. S. government. Academic Director.
Paula Roper
Paula has received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Fisk University and a Master of Arts in English Literature form Northwestern University. Additionally, she has progressed to a Doctorate (ABD) level in English at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Paula has 25+ years experience teaching in English at Fisk University, Knoxville College, Roane State and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She has received awards and fellowships for English and is a published and commissioned poet.
Classes: literature, composition, creative writing, & world history
Gary Woody
Gary has received a Bachelor of Arts and B.A. and has progressed to a Doctorate (ABD) level in Chemistry at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where he has performed graduate work in Physics and acted as a teaching assistant in the Chemistry Department. A ham radio operator, Gary is also a native Knoxvillian.
Classes: chemistry, astronomy, photography, metallurgy, woodworking, “rocket science.”
Shelly Woodrick
Shelly serves as School Administrator. Her professional background is a diverse mix of media experience, sales & marketing, event planning, office and project administration. Shelly is a former board member and past President of the Tennessee International Dyslexia Association (TNDA) . Her efforts with TNDA produced successful fund raising events, a boost in memberships and increased awareness of and solutions to learning for Dyslexic children.
Belle Brown
Kelly’s dog & our School Mascot
