Faculty and Staff

The Rev. Carter N. Paden III, Rector, St. Peter's Episcopal Church- Father Paden celebrates 15 years as rector of St. Peter's Church and School this year. Previously the rector at St. Francis' Church in Norris, TN and Deacon and Curate at St. Luke's Church in Cleveland, TN, Father Paden also held positions as Vice President and Director at Southern Centrifugal and as an instructor of English at the Baylor School. Father Paden received his B.A. in English from Vanderbilt University, his M.A. from the University of Wales, and his M. Div. from The School of Theology at the University of the South. He received his Fellow and Diploma from the College of Preachers in Washington, DC.  Father Paden serves on the Bishop and Council and on the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Commission.  Three of Father Paden's four children attended St. Peter's School. 

Kathy Lanza, Head- Kathy begins her 27th year at St. Peter's. While she's served as headmistress for 25 years, her first year and a half at St. Peter's were spent as a kindergarten teacher. Kathy has also taught Sunday School at St. Peter's Church for 12 years. Previously, Kathy taught 7th and 8th grade reading and language arts, 3rd grade science and developed and implemented an individualized reading program for remedial readers in Pelham, GA. Kathy received her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Elementary Education from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL and her Masters in Library Science with a Kingergarten-12th grade endorsement from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. Kathy has also completed Southeast Center for Education in the Arts (SCEA) training. Kathy is a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and is actively involved with the lay ministry.  An alumni parent herself, Kathy's children Telky and Michael both graduated from St. Peter's.

Myra Adkins, Librarian- Myra has served as St. Peter's librarian for 19 years. Previously, she held positions at the Sterling C. Evans Library at Texas A&M University; the John Brister Library (currently the Ned R. McWherter Library) at Memphis State University (currently the University of Memphis); the Chattanooga Public Library (currently the Chattanooga Hamilton County Bicentennial Library) and Chattanooga Public Schools. Myra received her Bachelor of Science in Education (Elementary grades 1-9) from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and her Library Certification K-12) from Trevecca Nazarene University.  Myra is also an active member of CALA (Chattanooga Area Library Association). 

Nancy Allen, 1st Grade Teacher- Nancy Allen has been a Kindergarten and most recently a first-grade teacher at St. Peter's for 16 years. Prior to that, she was a child care provider at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church and a computer service engineer with Unisys Corporation. During that time, she contracted at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD and National Security Agency in Fort Meade, MD. Nancy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Bowie State University in Bowie, MD. She has completed Tennessee state teacher license re-certification classes at Chattanooga State Technical Community College and Cumberland University.  Nancy is also a member of CAMTA (Chattanooga Area Math Teacher Association). 

Susan Bell, Third Grade Teacher- Susan begins her fourth year teaching at St. Peter's this year.  She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Learning.  Susan's son Amon is a future St. Peter's preschooler!

Bo Brown, 3 Year Pre-School Teacher- Bo Brown has taught at St. Peter's for 11 years and prior to that, taught mathematics for seven years in the Hamilton County School system, where she was also math department chair and grade coordinator. Additionally, Bo has also worked in a variety of positions in her church's preschool and children's department. Bo received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her Master of Arts degree at Tennessee Technological University.  She has also completed Southeast Center for Education in the Arts (SCEA) Summer Institute in the area of comprehensive visual art education.  Additionally, Bo's son Nick is a graduate of St. Peter's.

Kathy Cox, Physical Education Teacher- Kathy has taught at St. Peter's for eight years.  Previously she taught first grade at Walnut Hill Elementary in Harriman, TN. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education (grades 1-8) from East Tennessee State University (ETSU).

Sandra Dahl, 4 Year Pre-School Teacher's Assistant- Prior to her work as a preschool aide at St. Peter's, Sandra was a dental hygienist in a periodontal practice for 20 years and an instructor at Chattanooga State Technological Community College's dental hygiene department. Sandra received her dental hygiene degree from Chattanooga State Technological Community College and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Allied Health Management with a minor in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Additionally, Sandi's son Satchel is a graduate of St. Peter's.

Carol Daugherty, 3 Year Pre-School Teacher's Assistant- Carol has been at St. Peter's for 16 years. Carol was previously the traffic manager at American Electric and Ernest Holmes Company. Carol has completed 2 years of study toward a degree in Business from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.  Additionally, Carol's grandsons Jon Pat and Max attend St. Peter's School. 

Betty Jackson, Kindergarten Teacher- 'Ms. Betty' has been a teacher at St. Peter's for 20 years, including three year-old, four year-old, resource, aftercare, and currently kindergarten. She spent nine years at Aldersgate Learning School in Tulsa, OK as three year-old teacher and assistant director and also one year as a four year-old teacher at Central Learning Center in Edmond, OK. Betty received her Bachelor of Science in Education and her Masters in Special Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She has also completed additional coursework at Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Central Oklahoma University and the University of Maryland.  Additionally, Ms. Betty's granddaughter Ryleigh attends preschool at St. Peter's.

Sallie Jedrychowski, Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant- 'Ms. Jedro' has been a Kindergarten assistant at St. Peter's for 12 years. Prior to that, she worked as a substitute teacher at St. Peter's and St. Jude's for 10 years after an original seven years at St. Peter's as a preschool aide. 'Ms. Jedro' completed her license in cosmetology in the states of Tennessee and Illinois and her education at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Illinois.  Additionally, Ms. Jedr's granddaughter Hannah attends preschool at St. Peter's. 

Carol Lockrow, Fifth Grade Teacher and Curriculum Co-Coordinator- Ms. Lockrow joined St. Peter's again in 2003 after a stint as a sixth grade teacher and curriculum coordinator at Baylor School. Prior to that, she worked at St. Peter's for nine years as the sixth grade teacher. This year marks Carol's 26th year in teaching and her 14th at St. Peter's.  Previously, Carol held positions as a fifth grade teacher at Thrasher, preschool director at St. Jude Catholic School and kindergarten teacher at Susie Dunlap in Thomasville, GA. Carol received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University and her Early Childhood certification from Florida Atlantic University. Carol has also completed graduate hours in the math specialist program at Florida State University and completed her Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) certification in Visual Arts and Music from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.  Two of Carol's three children, Jennett and Caroline, graduated from St. Peter's.

Martha Mabry, Kindergarten Teacher- Martha re-joined St. Peter's in 2002 after two years teaching fourth and fifth grade at Country Day School in Huntsville, AL. Previously, she had been a three-year old preschool and fourth grade teacher here at St. Peter's for 18 years. Martha received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Chattanooga. Martha has also completed Southeast Center for Education in the Arts (SCEA) training at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with art, music and theater institutes. Martha recently completed a course in computer literacy at Chattanooga State Technical Community College.  Martha's children Kirk and Leigh attended St. Peter's preschool.

Hannah Maounis, 4th Grade Teacher- This year marks Hannah's third year at St. Peter's.  A graduate of UTC with a B.S. in middle school education (5th through 8th grades), Hannah brings a wealth of experience working with children.  She has been the assistant teacher in the young and older toddler programs at UTC Children's Center for six years and a dance teacher at Baylor School for seven years.

Jaime Melton, Development and Alumni Relations Director- Jaime has been a member of St. Peter's administrative staff since 2003, after attending St. Peter's School preschool and kindergarten program as a young girl. Her duties include creating and implementing development plans, including annual and capital giving.  Additionally she serves as a liaison with alumni, alum parents and the school.  She was previously the Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga and Public Relations manager at Daniel+Douglas+Norcross marketing and advertising agency. Jaime received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with minors in Spanish and Music from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA.  She is a member of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP) and St. Jude Catholic Church.  Additionally, Jaime's daughter Hannah attends preschool at St. Peter's. 

Lisa Parsons, Extended Care Preschool Director- This year marks Lisa's third at St. Peter's. Recently a fourth grade teacher, Lisa's duties have changed this year to oversee a growing preschool Extended Care program and provide resource materials for the faculty.  A graduate of Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, Lisa holds a B.A. in elementary education and dramatic arts.  She completed her student teaching at Toliver Elementary in Danville, Kentucky and holds the unique position of being our first teacher alum!

Lucy Robinson, Secretary- Lucy has worked as the school secretary for 20 years. Prior to that, Lucy worked in the costume shop at the New York Shakespeare Festival. For the past 12 years, she has designed costumes for all of the upper school plays at the Baylor School. Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Literature from the University of Chattanooga. She has completed graduate work in theatre at the University of South Carolina and courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Lucy is a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and is actively involved in lay ministry.  Also an alum parent, Lucy's children Molly and Cameron graduated from St. Peter's.

Meredith Ruffner, 2nd Grade Teacher- Meredith joined St. Peter's in 2003. Meredith has 10 years of teaching experience in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade, including work at Scenic Land and Hamilton County Schools Gifted Education Program at Signal Mountain Middle School. Meredith received her Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Learning (Kindergarten through 12) and her Gifted Education Endorsement from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.  Meredith recently completed training in SCEA (Southeast Center for Education in the Arts) and the Neuronet curriculum.  Meredith's daughter Alex is a graduate of St. Peter's School. 

Randi Schlosser, 3rd Grade Teacher and Curriculum Co-Coordinator- This marks Randi's fifth year at St. Peter's School.  She completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (PreK-4) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is a member of the Golden Key Honor Society and Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Society. Additionally, she has completed training for SCEA (Southeast Center for Education in the Arts) in the areas of visual art, theatre and music.  Randi's son Scout is a future St. Peter's preschooler!

Janis Scoville, 1st Grade Teacher- Janis has been a teacher at St. Peter's for 27 years, either in kindergarten or first grade. Previously, she was a kindergarten teacher at Whiteside Elementary in Marion county, TN and an assistant children's librarian at the Chattanooga Public Library. She received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of Chattanooga and has completed training in SCEA (the Southeast Center for Education in the Arts) in the areas of visual art, theatre and music. Janis' daughters, Maggie and Jennie, both attended St. Peter's School.

Holly Shull, Preschool Four Year-Olds Teacher- No stranger to St. Peter's, Holly joins the staff this year in our preschool program.  Although she holds an undergraduate degree in organizational management, her primary focus, both personally and professionally, has been in early childhood education.  Having served in many capacities in her church's child development center and various non-profit organizations, 'Ms. Holly' considers the classroom her second home.  Holly's daughter Courtney attends preschool at St. Peter's.

Sandy Stinnett, 2nd Grade Teacher- Sandy has worked at St. Peter's School for 15 years. No stranger to second graders, Sandy also worked as a teacher at that level at Rivermont Elementary. Sandy received her Bachelor of Arts in English as well as certification in Elementary Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Sandy has also completed training in SCEA (Southeast Center for Education in the Arts).  Additionally, Sandy's daughters Amy and Kate both graduated from St. Peter's School.

Mark Tyson, Music, Computer and Spanish Teacher- Mark has been with St. Peter's for 21 years. Prior to that, he worked as an elementary school teacher and minister. He has performed around the world with the Chattanooga Singers of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and directed the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera choruses. He received his Bachelor of Music Education from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, OH and completed coursework toward a Masters Degree in Church Music from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY and coursework towards a Masters in Music Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Mark serves as the pastor for Open Door Baptist Church.

Beth Watkins, Preschool 3 Year Olds, Teacher's Assistant- Beth has been a preschool aide at St. Peter's for nine years. Previously, Beth was a charge nurse at North Park Hospital. She has also worked in or taught preschool age and elementary classes at Red Bank United Methodist Church for eight years. Beth attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and graduated from the Baroness Erlanger Hospital School of Nursing with a degree in nursing. She is certified in Basic Life Support and is employed by Dr. Michael Goodman.

Ceacy Welch, Preschool Teacher, 4 and 5 Year Olds- Ceacy has been a preschool teacher at St. Peter's for 14 years. Prior to that, she was an assistant in the Special Education Class of the Child Development Center at White Oak Elementary. Ceacy completed two years of study in Elementary Education at Middle Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Chattanooga State Technical Community College.

Lisa Wilson, Kindergarten, Teacher's Assistant- Lisa has been a Kindergarten aide for seven years. Prior to working at St. Peter's, Lisa served as the fifth-grade director of her church's Sunday School and as a Children's Choir Teacher. Lisa is currently completing her degree in English at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.  Additionally, Lisa's children Chip and Elizabeth are both St. Peter's graduates. 

Mary Wright, After Care Director- Mary has been working in St. Peter's Aftercare Program for 11 years.  Currently the After Care Director, Mary has worked in various childcare programs for the past twenty years.  She completed her Early Childhood Education Degree at Chattanooga State.