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Last Name

Dr. William Daughtrey III

Administration

Head of School

At MBA since 2023

Vanderbilt University - Ed.D.
Georgetown University - MA
University of Virginia - BA
Mr. Mike Anderson

Administration, Athletics, English

Director of Athletics, English Teacher

At MBA since 2003

Phone: 302

University of Tennessee-Knoxville - BA
Mr. Marc Ardisson

Administration, Technology

Director of Technology, Shotgun Head Coach

At MBA since 2004

University of Kentucky - BA
MCSE
Dr. Michelle Ardisson

Administration

School Nurse

At MBA since 2020

Phone: 615-298-5514 Ext. 233

Vanderbilt University - DNP
Vanderbilt University - MS
University of Kentucky - BA
Dr. Tim Boyd

Administration, History

Associate Head of School, Academic Dean, History Teacher, Junior School Tennis, Cricket Club

At MBA since 2010

Phone: 615-298-5514 ext. 255

Vanderbilt University - PhD
University of Oxford - MA
University of Oxford - BA
Ms. Libby Byrnes

Administration, English

Academic Support Coordinator, English Teacher

At MBA since 2023

Vanderbilt University - BS
Vanderbilt University - MEd
Lipscomb University - EdS
University of Tennessee - Special Education Interventionist Grades 6-12
Mrs. Susan Cobb

Administration, History

Director of the Junior School, History Teacher

At MBA since 2022

Harvard Business School Online - Certification (in progress)
Davidson College - BA
Buffalo State College - Teaching Certification
Mrs. Jessica Darden

Administration, Marketing & Communications

Director of Marketing & Communications

At MBA since 2024
Mr. Colin Dunnigan

Administration, College Counseling

Director of College Counseling

At MBA since 2023

Western Carolina University - MSA
Austin College - BA
Mrs. Susan Eskew

Administration

Assistant to the Dean of the High School

At MBA since 2021

Middle Tennessee State University - B.S.
Mr. Greg Ferrell

Administration, Admissions, Science

Director of Admission & Financial Aid, Science Teacher

At MBA since 2003

Phone: 615-369-5311

Austin Peay State University - BS
Vanderbilt University - MS

Bio

Greg has been a teacher and coach since 1985.After graduating from Austin Peay with a B.S. in Biology, he coached track and cross-country, and taught science at both the middle school and high school levels at Battle Ground Academy for 18 years. He received his Masters Degree in Biological Sciences from Vanderbilt University in 1998 and came to MBA in 2003.
At MBA, Greg is the Director of Admission and Financial Aid, teaches science, and assists with junior school track, and cross-country. Greg and his wife, Betsy, have a son, Matt, who graduated from MBA in 2008, and a daughter, Allison, who graduated from Harpeth Hall in the class of 2010.
Ms. Jennifer Howell

Administration

Assistant to the Head of School

At MBA since 1996

Phone: 298-5514, ext.215

Belmont University - BBA
Mr. Jody Johnson

Administration, Alumni & Development, Mathematics

Director of Alumni & Development

At MBA since 2012

Phone: 615-369-5366

Vanderbilt University - B.A.
Georgia State University - Master of Actuarial Science
Mr. Tom Markham

Administration, English

Associate Dean of the High School, English Teacher

At MBA since 2018

Princeton University - B.A.
Bowling Green State University - M.F.A.
Mrs. Vicki Matthews

Administration, Finance Office

Director of Finance & Operations

At MBA since 2006

Phone: 615-298-5514 ext 212

Jacksonville State University - BS Accounting/Finance
Ms. Kim McAmis

Administration

Registrar; Schedules/Transcripts/Student Records

At MBA since 2016

Phone: 615-298-5514 ext. 214

The University of Memphis - BA
Mr. Ronnie McMahan

Administration, Athletics

Associate Dean of 9th & 10th Grade, SAC/AAT, Football, Basketball

At MBA since 2005

Phone: 274

Vanderbilt University - BS
Mrs. Jamie O'Neal

Administration, Athletics

Director of Community & Culture, Asst Director of Athletics, Director of Basketball Operations

At MBA since 2020

Aquinas College - BS
Mrs. Libby Greenberg Overton

Administration, English

Academic Support Coordinator, JS English, JS Tennis

At MBA since 2014

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill - BA
Lipscomb University - MEd
Mrs. Laura Rouse

Administration

Assistant to the Junior School

At MBA since 2022

University of Illinois - BA
Mr. Robert Sawyer

Administration, English

At MBA since 2002

Phone: 615-298-5514

University of Tennessee - BA
Middlebury College, Bread Loaf School of English - MA
Mrs. Caroline Scholer

Administration, Counseling

Director of Guidance Counseling

At MBA since 2015

Phone: 615-369-5307

University of Stellenbosch - BSW
University of Denver - MSW
Mr. Matt Smyth

Administration, Visual and Performing Arts

Associate Dean of the High School; Choir Director; Rock Climbing Head Coach

At MBA since 2022

Moravian College - BMA
University of Oklahoma - MM
Mr. Brooks Tate

Administration, History

Associate Dean of 11th & 12th Grade, History Teacher, Long Mountain Program Manager

At MBA since 2017

University of Virginia - B.A.

Administrative Contacts

Montgomery Bell Academy
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205

School Office (615) 298-5514
School Fax (615) 297-0271
Athletic Office (615) 369-5350
Junior School Office (615) 369-5380
Alumni & Development (615) 369-5360

Head of School:
William Daughtrey
Academic Dean & Associate Head of School:
Tim Boyd
Director of Admission & Financial Aid:
Greg Ferrell
Director of Alumni & Development:
Jody Johnson
Director of Athletics:
Mike Anderson
Director of College Counseling:
Colin Dunnigan
Director of Community & Culture:
Jamie O'Neal
Director of Finance & Operations:
Vicki Matthews
Director of Guidance Counseling:
Caroline Scholer
Dean of the High School:
Robert Sawyer
Director of the Junior School:
Susan Cobb
Director of Marketing & Communications:
Jessica Darden
Director of Technology:
Marc Ardisson

Montgomery Bell Academy

4001 Harding Road

Nashville, TN 37205

(615) 298-5514