Our People

We are educators, philosophers, poets, and
dreamers empowering students to be lifelong learners.

2nd Grade

Mrs. Hannah Aguirre

Teacher's Aide

Mrs. Jamie Bacus

Admissions Director / Guidance Counselor

Mrs. Normandy Barry

Interim Headmaster

Mr. Josh Boyd

Upper School Math

Mrs. Stefanie Burns

Teacher's Aide & Testing Coordinator

Mrs. Taylor Cheek

7th-8th Grade Math & Algebra II

Mrs. Vicki Drake

Logic School Humanities & Science

Mrs. Rachel Foster

Finance Director

Mrs. Kimberly Gambill

Upper School Dean of Students, 7th Grade Theology, & Upper School Humantities

Mr. Nathan Haney

Upper School Science, Spanish II, & Registrar

Mrs. Wendy Ingram

Librarian

Mrs. Caroline Jantz

School Custodian

Mrs. Christal Johnson

Grammar School & Upper School Girls P.E.

Mrs. Sally Kelly

Front Desk & Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Suzanne Khan

Upper School Theology & 12th Grade Humanities

Mr. David King

Kindergarten / Volleyball AD

Mrs. Jill King

3rd - 6th Grade Math

Mrs. Debby Layman

K-12th Grade Music

Mrs. Evy Litchford

Upper School Latin & Logic

Mr. Steven Padgett

Aftercare Coordinator

Mrs. Bailey Poe

5th Grade

Mrs. Brandy Rouhotas

5th - 12th Grade Art

Mrs. Jami Shumate

1st Grade

Mrs. Lisa Ward

3rd Grade & K-4th Grade Art

Mrs. Tracy Watson

Upper School Composition

Mrs. Emily Whitten

Upper School Boys P.E., 6th Grade Bible, & House Master

Mr. Patrick Williams

4th Grade

Mrs. Shauna Williams

6th Grade, Upper School Composition, & Senior Thesis

Ms. Hannah Wilson

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” – Henry Adams

K-4 Art / Admin

Jenn Casterline

Mrs. Casterline has a B.F.A. in Graphic Design from APSU and a B.S. in Engineering from the University of TN. She is a native Middle Tennessean and loves to flower garden and attend to all things green and growing. She loves making up silly songs and devouring great books with her daughter Ellie, who is in 3rd grade at JECA. Jenn, her husband Phillip and Ellie worship with Redemption Baptist Church of Nashville and live in Coopertown.

Guidance/Grammar School Aide

Normandy Barry

Mrs. Barry has been a JECA Parent since 2020 and will have all 3 of her children at JECA this year. She has a B.A. in Business Administration and Marketing, and an MBA in Global Management. Mrs. Barry worked in marketing operations management for 13 years where she developed her passion for career development and mentoring. She briefly lived on the mission field as a child which instilled a life-long love of Global Missions. Today she mentors missionaries and directs missionary care and coordinates teams for her church.

Head of Grammar School

Josh Boyd

Mr. Boyd joined JECA in the summer of 2022, having previously served at The Cambridge School in San Diego, California. He holds a B.S. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Liberty University. He finds great joy in helping shape the hearts and minds of students to think well, love rightly, and live wisely. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, exploring Nashville, cycling, reading, and a good cup of coffee. Josh, his wife Natalie, and their three children live in Goodlettsville and attend Pilgrim Hill Reformed Fellowship.

Upper School Math

Stefanie Burns

Stefanie comes to us from Aristoi Classical Academy where she spent the last three years as head of the mathematics department while teaching both junior high and high school math. She was introduced to classical education while teaching at Evangelical Christian Academy in Colorado Springs, but really grew to love the model while homeschooling. Stefanie and her husband, Michael, have three children, and she enjoys running, baking, reading, and explaining to her students why they, too, should love math.

7th & 8th Grade Math

Vicki Drake

Mrs. Drake holds a degree in Computing Science from the University of Glasgow, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Strathclyde. Originally from Scotland, she has lived in America for over 20 years now, but enjoys her annual trips home to see her family. She has been married to Joshua since 2003, and they have four children. When not teaching, she enjoys taking ballet classes with Nashville Ballet’s adult community program, trying to learn Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, taking walks, and spending time with her family.

Bookkeeper

Kimberly Gambill

Mrs. Gambill graduated from Indiana University and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration along with an Associates Degree in Computer Science. She is happily married to Stephen and has two children along with two precious grandchildren. She has been with JECA since 2009.

Upper School Math and Science Teacher

Wendy Ingram

Mrs. Ingram has a Bachelors in Chemistry with a minor in Biology from MTSU. She worked in an environmental laboratory for 15 years after college. In 2006, she began teaching at Pioneer Christian Academy, teaching science and Spanish until PCA closed in 2009. She taught science at Pleasant View Christian School for 13 years and taught classes in computer science, domestic arts, coding and math. She and her husband, Mark, chaperoned three student trips to Europe. Her love of travel started with the student exchange program in high school, hosting a girl from Peru and then spending her summer with the Peruvian family. The Ingrams have two adult children and three grandchildren.

School Librarian

Caroline Jantz

Mrs. Jantz joined JECA in 2018. She completed a B.A. in political science and Latin from Furman University and a Master of Library and Information Science from Trevecca Nazarene University. She lives in Nashville with her husband John and their three young children. The Jantzes are members of Midtown Fellowship.

School Custodian

Christal Johnson

Originally from North Carolina, Christal has lived in TN since 2011. She is a homeschool mom of three sons and attends Redemption Baptist Church of Nashville with her husband of 20-plus years. Some of her favorite things are baking, studying health and nutrition, and reading a good mystery.

School Custodian

Christal Johnson

Originally from North Carolina, Christal has lived in TN since 2011. She is a homeschool mom of three sons and attends Redemption Baptist Church of Nashville with her husband of 20-plus years. Some of her favorite things are baking, studying health and nutrition, and reading a good mystery.

School Custodian

Christal Johnson

Originally from North Carolina, Christal has lived in TN since 2011. She is a homeschool mom of three sons and attends Redemption Baptist Church of Nashville with her husband of 20-plus years. Some of her favorite things are baking, studying health and nutrition, and reading a good mystery.

Upper School Bible / Volleyball Coach

David King

Mr. King began at JECA in 2011. After earning BA and MA in Bible from BJU, he taught and administrated in several different Christian schools before settling with his family in Tennessee. He is married to Jill and delights in spending time with her and their three children. He enjoys cooking, barbequing, reading, gardening, and is a devoted fan of the Cleveland Browns.

Kindergarten / Volleyball AD

Jill King

Mrs. King holds a degree in Elementary Education and has been behind the podium for 20 years, with 14 of those years in Kindergarten. The Kings have been with JECA since our inaugural year (2009), and Jill has been serving as the lead Kindergarten teacher at JECA since 2010. Mrs. King enjoys thrift/bargain shopping, reading, Golly G’s ice cream, and all things related to baseball in St. Louis.

Grammar and Logic School Math and Science

Debby Layman

Mrs. Layman graduated from Bob Jones University with a B.S. in Education. She and her husband Carl live in Old Hickory and have three children. She began teaching part-time at JECA in 2010 and went full-time in 2019.

K-12 Music

Evy Litchford

Evy comes to JECA as a former graduate of Pioneer Christian Academy. She later worked as a Graduate Assistant at Tennessee State University, earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Bob Jones University, and achieved a Master of Science in Music Education from Tennessee State University. She enjoys playing and teaching piano, hiking to beautiful views of God’s creation, and exploring new areas of study. Her family of three loves spending time at home playing games and snuggling with their two dogs.

Upper School Humanities

Clint Lum

Mr. Lum earned his B.A. and M.S. degrees from Texas A&M University, a certificate in biblical and theological studies from Covenant Theological Seminary, and a M.Hum. (Classical Education) from the University of Dallas. He also studied for a PhD at the University of Illinois. He has taught 5th grade, undergraduate courses, and everything in between. He, his wife Kyla, and their four children live in Greenbrier and attend Pilgrim Hill Reformed Fellowship.

Student Support Director

Brandy Rouhotas

Mrs. Rouhotas has been teaching for over 20 years after graduating from the Master’s University in Southern California with a degree in Liberal Studies: Elementary Education. After living in California during her childhood, Brandy and Steve moved to Tennessee shortly after getting married and joined JECA in 2019. They live in Greenbrier and have been blessed with a daughter, Libby, and a son, Tad. Their family currently attends Grace Community Church in Brentwood. Mrs. Rouhotas enjoys spending time with friends over a cup of coffee, reading books, and discovering new and interesting restaurants around Nashville.

Student Support Director

Brandy Rouhotas

Mrs. Rouhotas has been teaching for over 20 years after graduating from the Master’s University in Southern California with a degree in Liberal Studies: Elementary Education. After living in California during her childhood, Brandy and Steve moved to Tennessee shortly after getting married and joined JECA in 2019. They live in Greenbrier and have been blessed with a daughter, Libby, and a son, Tad. Their family currently attends Grace Community Church in Brentwood. Mrs. Rouhotas enjoys spending time with friends over a cup of coffee, reading books, and discovering new and interesting restaurants around Nashville.

5-12 Art

Jami Shumate

Mrs. Shumate began teaching visual art at JECA in 2012. After earning a BFA degree in studio art, she worked as a professional artist for 15 years before transitioning to a teaching career. Jami is married to Johnny and they have one son. She enjoys a perfectly brewed pot of afternoon tea, dark chocolate, English roundhand, good books, and fostering creativity in children by sharing her love of all things art with them.

1st Grade

Lisa Ward

Mrs. Ward has a degree in early childhood education and is a long-time homeschool mom. She joined JECA in 2017. She and her husband Ben attend Reformed Baptist Church of Nashville. They have four children and recently moved to Goodlettsville from Lebanon.

3rd Grade

Tracy Watson

Mrs. Watson joined JECA in 2025. She graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a B.A. in Liberal Studies and a minor in Art. Tracy has 14 years of Christian school teaching experience in Southern California and 4 years in a public Charter in Nashville. She lives in Brentwood with her husband Matthew and their two sons, Archer and Sawyer. The Watsons are members of Grace Community Church. You will most likely find them outside on adventures, playing board games, or reading together.

4th Grade

Shauna Williams

Mrs. Williams holds a B.S. in P-5 Elementary Education from Campbellsville University and an M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning from Union University. After 11 years of teaching at a traditional Christian school, Mrs. Williams stepped full-time into her most significant teaching role as a mother to Theo, Madeline, and Josephine. She returned to the classroom in the Fall of 2020 as a substitute at JECA, then transitioned to full-time in 2021. She and her husband Ted live in Gallatin and attend Immanuel Nashville.

6th Grade

Hannah Wilson

Originally from eastern North Carolina, Ms. Wilson moved to Nashville to join the JECA faculty as a 6th grade teacher in 2022. She earned her B.A. in English from Liberty University in 2021, taking a special interest in children’s and young adult literature. When not spending time reading and writing, she can be found drinking iced coffee, playing games with friends, and driving around with the windows down, listening to country music.

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