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  • Photo of Chris Sanders
    Mr. Chris Sanders
    Athletics, Counseling
    Athletic Department Liaison, Admissions, Counseling, Varsity Football, Varsity Track
    At MBA since 2008
    The Ohio State University - B.A.
    Bio
     
    Chris graduated from The Ohio State University in 1995 and received his Bachelor of Arts in Education. He also participated in both track and football. He was an 11 time All American in track and field. One of his most memorable accomplishments was breaking the legendary Jesse Owens indoor long jump record with a jump of 26ft. 9 ½ in. He was also a member of the football team from 1990-1995. In 1995 Chris was chosen as a 3rd round draft pick by the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. That same year he made the All Rookie Team by averaging 23.5 yards per catch. He was also a member of the Super Bowl XXXIV team in 2000. Chris played with the Tennessee Titans from 1995 until his retirement in 2002. At MBA he works in the counseling and admissions departments. Chris and his wife Casey have two children and live in Brentwood, Tennessee.
  • Photo of Ricky Sanders
    Mr. Ricky Sanders
    Security
    Security Officer
    At MBA since 2023
    Middle Tennessee State University - B.S
  • Photo of Robert Sawyer
    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
  • Photo of Jim Schlichting
    Mr. Jim Schlichting
    Maintenance
    Associate Director of Operations
    At MBA since 2015
    Pierce College Puyallup - Associate's
  • Photo of Shawna Schlichting
    Mrs. Shawna Schlichting
    Finance Office
    At MBA since 2018
  • Photo of Caroline Scholer
    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
  • Photo of Patrick Simpson
    Mr. Patrick Simpson
    History
    Dean of Students - Junior School, Geography Teacher/Wrestling Coach
    At MBA since 2012
    US Military Academy - BS
  • Photo of Thomas Simpson
    Mr. Frank Simpson
    Athletics, Enrichment
    Assistant Athletic Director, Enrichment Teacher, Discipline Committee Chairman, Demerit Supervisor, Student Affairs, Wrestling Assistant Coach
    At MBA since 1995
    Phone: 238
    Middle Tennessee State University - BS
  • Photo of Charles Sligh
    Dr. Charles Sligh
    English
    At MBA since 2018
    University of Virginia - PhD
    Baylor University - MA
    Belmont University - BA
  • Photo of David Smith
    Mr. David Smith II
    Athletics
    Athletic Trainer
    At MBA since 2023
    Middle Tennessee State University - BS
  • Photo of Matthew Smyth
    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
  • Photo of Christopher Spiegl
    Mr. Chris Spiegl
    Science
    Science Teacher, Intramural, Recycle MBA, GLOBE, Garden Club, Envirothon
    At MBA since 1989
    Purdue University - BA
    Columbia University - MA
  • Photo of Hannah Stone
    Ms. Hannah Stone
    College Counseling
    Associate Director of College Counseling
    At MBA since 2022
    University of Denver - BA
  • Mr. Keith Summar
    CPA
    At MBA since 2023
    Phone: 615-347-4170
  • Photo of Mark Sutton
    Mr. Mark Sutton
    Athletics
    Varsity Tennis Head Coach
    At MBA since 2024
  • Photo of Michael Swett
    Mr. Michael Swett
    Mathematics
    Math Teacher
    At MBA since 2019
    Lipscomb University - M.Ed
    Hampton University - BS
  • Photo of Katherine Swieca-Brockman
    Ms. Kati Swieca-Brockman
    Visual and Performing Arts
    Visual Arts Teacher, Yearbook Advisor
    At MBA since 2013
    Phone: 615-298-5514
    Xavier University - BA
    School of the Art Institute of Chicago - MA in Art Education
  • Photo of Nickolas Switzer
    Mr. Nick Switzer
    Alumni & Development
    Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Database Manager, JS Head Swim Coach
    At MBA since 2023
    University of Virginia - BA
  • Photo of Taylor Switzer
    Mrs. Taylor Casey Switzer
    World Languages, Science
    At MBA since 2023
    Washington and Lee University - B.S.
    University of Virginia - M.Ed.

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