FACULTY & STAFF
COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
Knoxville Catholic is blessed with a devoted faculty, dedicated to our mission that strives to teach the whole child through the Gospel as we prepare students to be Disciples of Christ.
The faculty is comprised of 87 full and part-time teachers, and 7 full-time guidance staff, three of whom work exclusively with learning difference students. 64% of faculty hold advanced degrees, including six Ph.D.'s. You may contact our faculty through the FACTS portal.
ACCREDITATIONS & HONORS
- Cognia Accreditation (formerly SACS, CASI)
- Tennessee Department of Education
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville
- National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
- National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Ed Reilly – Campus Ministry
Dr. Joan Williams – Social Studies
Kat Coy – Guidance
Dr. Michelle Weedman – Religion
Ashley Lawrence – World Languages
Caleb Moore – Lifetime Wellness
Nikki Joseph – English
Jennifer Parris – Math
Jessica Magers-Rankin – Fine Arts
Lori Liakonis – Science
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Bobbi Despard – Family Accounts Administrative Assistant
Chad Bergman – Director of Family Accounts
Holly Watkins – Advancement
Tammy Hopson – Executive Assistant of Academics/Guidance
Danielle Jones – Registrar/Front Office Coordinator
Joy Tillery – Attendance Secretary
Christina Walker – Business Manager
GUIDANCE
Kat Coy – Gr. 10-12, Last Names A-G
Lori Kinney – Guidance Assistant
Carol Slatas – Freshman Counselor
Melinda Kirk– Gr. 10-12, Last Names H-N
Jennifer LaMattina – Gr. 10-12, Last Names O-Z
Lynne Rucinski – Learning Center Director
Janeen Domitrovic – Learning Center Assistant Director
Anna Wade – Student Assistance Program (SAP)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Kevin Brinkmann
Randy Burleson
Mike Connor
Tom Coulter
Kerry Crandall
Dr. Jay Crook
John & Sondra Faris
Msgr. Patrick Garrity
Chuck James
Tim Irwin
Bob Petrone
George Rainwater
Mary Ann Smith
Becky Thompson
