MRS. STELLA SUDDERTH
O N T A C T
Email: mrusudderth@gmail.com
Mechanical Engineer - Senior Staff Engineer ALCOA; President - MRU Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.
Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honorary Arthur Vining Davis Award for Technical Excellence (ALCOA)
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
1980
George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering (Ga. Tech)-External Advisory Board; College of Engineering (Ga. Tech) - External Advisory Board; St. Andrew's Episcopal Church - Vestry (Jr. Warden), Choir, Flower Guild, EFM Graduate; St. John's Cathedral - Flower Guild
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Member of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral
Family Information
Spouse: Robert “Bob” Sudderth Children: Ian and Margaret Sudderth (both ESK alumni)
Personal Interests
Travel; Cooking; Reading; Walking
ESK Mission Moment: ESK Connection:
Alumni parent and ESK Founding Family; ESK Board of Trustees
“[What I’m most excited about for ESK is] opening the next chapter in this great school.”
MR. JOSHUA B. BISHOP
Email: joshua@howardhowardlaw.com
B.A.
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
2000
Juris Doctorate
University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2004
Attorney
Howard & Howard, P.C.
2006-Present
Member of The University of Memphis Law Review Attorney/Real Estate Developer
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Member of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral
Family Information
Spouse: Kelly Bishop
Children: Mary Grace Bishop, ESK alumna Brooks Bishop, Current ESK student
Personal Interests
Avid University of Tennessee Sports Fan
ESK Connection:
Current parent, parent of alumna; ESK Board of Trustees
ESK Mission Moment:
“As a parent of two children who have attended ESK, I have witnessed first-hand the unique opportunity that ESK provides for children to develop both academically and spiritually. ESK’s ability to design educational plans for each child creates an atmosphere in which children can explore their curiosities and unlock their potential. My goal as a Trustee of ESK is to help ensure that future generations can benefit from the same experience at ESK that my children have been privileged to enjoy.“
DR. ANGELA H. SMITHEY
O N T A C T
Email: smitheyb@yahoo.com
Bachelor of Science
Furman University
1995
Medical Doctorate
Quillen College of Medicine
1999
Pediatric Residency
University of Tennessee, Memphis
1999 - 2002
Pediatrician
Knoxville Pediatric Associates
2019 - Present
Pediatric Hospitalist Washington University (2002-2003); Children's Clinic Private Practice Saint Louis (2004-2008); East Tennessee Children's Hospital Emergency Room (2008-2019); Knoxville Pediatric Associates 2019 - present
Akima Club of Knoxville (Grant Follow-Up Chair, Grant Chair, Cabaret Chair, and Yearbook Chair);
Saints Circle (President (2018-19, Engage Chair (2020), Middle School Rep. and Communication Chair (present); Florence Crittendon - Healthcare Lectures for Pregnant Teens (2010-2011); GO! Contemporary Dance Works - Costuming 2018 - present East Tennessee Children's Hospital Medical Staff (2008-present) - served on Medical Records Committee; Infectious Disease Committee, and Continuing Medical Education Committee West High School Office Volunteer; West High School PTO (2019-2023) and Soiree Chair (2021); American Board of Pediatrics; Junior League Knoxville (2009-2015)
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Member of The Episcopal Church of Ascension, Knoxville
Family Information
Spouse: Brandon Smithey M.D.
Children: Anna (13) 8th Grader at ESK, Lydia (19) ESK Alumna, Sophomore at Rhode Island School of Design
Personal Interests
Dance; Exercise; Crafting; and Reading
ESK Connection:
Current Parent, Parent of Alumna; ESK Board of Trustees
ESK Mission Moment:
“[What excites me most about The Episcopal School of Knoxville is] community, academic excellence, supportive/inclusive environment.”
MRS. NICOLE UNDERWOOD
Email: wood@mamaadventures.com
B.S., Environmental Health
Purdue University
1994 de maximis, inc., 1995 - present; NUBLU Consulting, Owner, 2005 - present
B.S., Environmental Science
Purdue University
1995
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Spalding University
2014
Project Manager/Writer/Editor NUBLU Consulting
Project Coordinator de maximis, inc.
CISV Smoky Mountain Chapter, President, 2020-2024; Irish Parent Network Board, 2015 - 2024; Knoxville Writers Guild
Family Information
Spouse: Bennie Underwood
Children: Buchanan and Abigail Underwood, ESK Class of 2015; Nicolas Underwood, ESK Class of 2018; Amelia Opal, ESK Class of 2021
Personal Interests
Yoga; Biking; Reading; Traveling
ESK Mission Moment: ESK Connection:
Alumni Parent; ESK Board of Trustees
“ESK provided a nurturing and supportive community for my children to grow and thrive within. The school presented opportunities for my children to discover their talents and strengths, with a strong emphasis on academics and a focus on learning, as opposed to achievement of grades, that inspired creativity and excellence. We reflect on those formative years with much gratitude and appreciation and hold ESK dearly in our hearts.”
MR. JOHN A. MAYO JR.
Email: johnmayo08@comcast.net
B.S., Civil Engineering
Howard University
1967
The Rust Engineering Company; Field Engineer, Ass’t Area Superintendent, Project Engineer for Rust Engineers ; Manager of Technical Services for Fernald, OH; Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Senior Engineering Project Manager
H O N O R S / R E C O G N I T I O N S
Employees Insurance of Wausau Life Saving Award, 1972 Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Operations and Support Award UT Battelle Director’s Award for for Outstanding Team Accomplishments in Science and Technology, 2005
Sportsmen Club of Oak Ridge, TN Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Life Member
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Knoxville
Family Information
Spouse: Brenda Mayo Children: Kara and John David Grandchildren: Ashton Mayo-Beavers (ESK alumna), Blake Avent, Santiago Mayo, Gabrielle Mayo
Personal Interests
Reading; Attending sports events (especially football and basketball); Working in the yard
ESK Connection:
Former ESK Grandparent; ESK Board of Trustees
ESK Mission Moment:
“[What excites me most about ESK is] the physical transformation ESK has undergone in the last 15 years, [and] the promise of what is intended in ESK’s future.”
MR. GLENN D. BOWDEN
Email: gdbowden@gmail.com
Mr. Bowden has been a math teacher for 31 years, teaching in Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee
Episcopal School of Knoxville Board of Directors - 2023- present
Loudon High School: Department Chair, Debate Coach, Track Coach
B.A., Mathematics
College of the Holy Cross
1992
M. Ed. Mathematics
George Mason University
2004
Math Teacher
Loudon High School
2012 - Present
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Member of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Knoxville
Family Information
Spouse: Harriet Bowden
Children: Alex Bowden, Sophomore at Webb School of Knoxville Lucas, 8th Grader at Episcopal School of Knoxville
Personal Interests
Going to the Movies; Listening to and playing music; Traveling; Mountain Biking
ESK Connection:
Current Parent; ESK Board of Trustees
ESK Mission Moment:
MRS. JAN BROWN
Email: adolphusjan@charter.net
B.S., Mathematics
Spelman College
1996
M.S., Mathematics
University of Tennessee
1998
MBA
Syracuse University
Director, Ethics & Compliance and OGC Operations at TVA; Sr. Manager, Ethics & Performance at TVA
2023 YWCA Tribute to Women Business Honoree; 40 Under 40 Class of 2007 Greater Knoxville Business Journal
Vice President of Talent & Culture
Tennessee Valley Authority
2019 - Present
Leadership Knoxville - Board Chair; Knoxville Area Urban League - Immediate Past Chair; Women's Fund of East Tennessee - Chair, Governance; Knoxville Chamber - Finance Committee
Religious Affiliation
Baptist
Family Information
Spouse: Adolphus Brown
Children: A.J. - Current 1st Grader at ESK
Personal Interests
Legos; Traveling; Exercise
ESK Connection:
Current Parent; ESK Board of Trustees
ESK Mission Moment:
“What excites me most about The Episcopal School of Knoxville is [its] commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere where all kids can grow academically and socially in a nurturing school environment.”
MS. AMANDA M. BUSBY
Email: abusby@bsmlaw.com
B.A., Marketing Lambuth University
1993
Juris Doctorate
University of Tennessee, College of Law
1998
MBA, Finance University of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business
Attorney (Of Counsel), Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP; Attorney/Founding Member, Anderson Busby PLLC; Attorney, Kramer Rayson LLP
Knoxville Bar Foundation Fellow; Tennessee Bar Foundation Fellow; American Bar Foundation Fellow; Tennessee Supreme Court Attorney for Justice; Knoxville Bar Association President's Award; Greater Knoxville Business Journal--2010 "Top 40 Under 40" Business Leaders
Attorney (Of Counsel)
Bernstein, Stair & McAdams, LLP
Knoxville Bar Association (President 2017); Tennessee Bar Association Health Law Executive Council (Chair 2020-2021); Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court (President 2024); U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, Attorney Admission Committee, Knoxville Division (2015-Present); Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility, Hearing Committee Member (2019-Present); City of Knoxville, Civil Service Merit Board (Chair 2021); Rocky Hill Elementary School Foundation (Founding Board Member 2011-2014); The Episcopal Church of the Ascension (Chair, Rector Search Committee (2019); Chair, Endowment Committee (2016-2022); Senior Warden (2013); Junior Warden (2012); Co-Chair, Stewardship Committee (2011); Vestry Member (2011-2013); Usher (2002-Present))
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Member of Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Family Information
Children: Joseph W. Belew
Personal Interests
Volleyball: Biking; Pickleball; Tennis; Traveling
ESK Connection:
Alumni parent (Son, Joseph W. Belew attended ESK); Episcopal/Diocesan friend; ESK Board of Trustees
ESK Mission Moment:
“I am most excited to learn about and assist in implementing ESK's short-range and long-range plans to continue to position ESK as a loving, inclusive, and family-centered community preparing students for success in higher education and life.”
MR. RYAN CLEARMAN
O N T A C T
Email: rclearman@bxpanded.com
D U C A T I O N
B.A., Psychology
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Hardparts Design LLC, General Manager
General Manager
Hardparts Design, LLC
Family Information
Spouse: Leslie Clearman
Children: Audra (current ESK student), Blake, and Cole Clearman
Personal Interests
“I enjoy anything with my family, and when I'm not working that's where you can find me!”
ESK Mission Moment: ESK Connection:
Current ESK parent; ESK Board of Trustees
“[What I love most about The Episcopal School of Knoxville is that] kids are allowed to be and expected to be kids -getting outside, allowing them to learn what really matters...which is not always necessarily in a textbook.”
MS. ANNA B. GRAHAM
Email: agraham@pstcc.edu
B.A., Art History
Sewanee: The University of the South 1990
M.A., Arts Administration
University of New Orleans 1992
M.S., Counseling
University of Tennessee 2008
EdS. Curriculum & Instruction
Lincoln Memory University 2019
Dean
Pellissippi Community College, Blount County Campus
2023-Present
Director of Annual Giving & Scholarships, Pellissippi State Foundation (2022-2023) (Knox County Schools/Hardin Valley Academy: School Counselor (2008-2022); Vice President, Philanthropy & Public Relations, Asbury Inc (2000-2003)
Trustee, Sewanee, The University of the South; Leadership Blount, Class of 2025; Board of Directors, Sky City Entrepreneurship Center; Focal Scene Committee Member, Fantasy of Trees Benefitting ETCH (2012- present); Sustainer, Junior Service League of Maryville
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Member of Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, Knoxville
Personal Interests
Travel; reading; biking
ESK Connection:
Episcopal/Diocesan Friend; ESK Board of Trustees
ESK Mission Moment:
“As a graduate of Episcopal secondary and post secondary schools, I know first hand what it means to be educated in the Episcopal tradition.
MR. JEFFREY D. JOHNSON
Email: jeffjohnsonwoodside@gmail.com
B.A., Architecture
University of Tennessee
1976
Book Curator
Addison's Used and Rare Books
2021 - Present
45 Years as a Designer and Architect, the last 36 of which were spent at McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects, where he served as a Director and CFO.
Episcopal School of Knoxville Board of Directors - Board Chair
The East Tennessee Chapter of the American Institute of Architects - Board Chair
Friends of the Knox County Library - Board Chair
Knox County Library Foundation - Board Chair
John C. Hodges Society of the University of Tennessee Libraries - Board Chair
Central Business Improvement District - Board Chair
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce - Board Member
Knoxville Chapter of the American Red Cross - Board Member
Leadership Knoxville - Board Member
Architectural Gold Medal by the East Tennessee Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; Alumni Service Award - University of Tennessee
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Served as both a Junior and Senior Warden of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral
Family Information
Spouse: Evelyn B. Johnson
Children: Garrett Johnson, Graduate of The Episcopal School of Knoxville Grandchildren: James, Current Kindergartener at ESK
Personal Interests
Long-time book collector and a member of the Grolier Club of New York City, America's oldest bibliophilic society, where his detective fiction collection was recently on display.
ESK Connection:
Founding Chair of the Board of Trustees, Parent of Alumnus in First Graduating Class at ESK, Current Grandparent
ESK Mission Moment:
“I am overjoyed at the success of ESK and I am glad that it presents a great alternative to Knoxville parents.”
MR. DOUGLAS J. MCKAMEY
Email: dougmckamey@gmail.com
B.A., Architecture
University of Tennessee
1970
Retired
Vice President and Trust Officer for 18 years with the former First Tennessee Bank (now First Horizon Bank)
Vice President, Construction Coordinator and Property Manager for 22 years with the former Watson's Department Store Community Tectonics & Jim Embry Architecture Work
Knox Heritage - Former President, Current Board Member; Children's School of the Arts Long - Current Board Member; Knoxville Opera Guild (now Camaradia) - Current Board Member; The Denbo Center for Humanities and the Arts at the University of TennesseeAdvisory Board Member; Knoxville Rotary Club - Former Member, Now Honorary Member, Served on several Committees
Honorary/Emeritus Board Member of Knox Heritage
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Member of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral
Family Information
Married for 43 years to Jeannine Carmichael McKamey (now decesased)
Personal Interests
Traveling; Historical and Architectural Research; Fine Dining
ESK Connection:
Among the group that originally conceived founding an Episcopal school in Knoxville; Donor of the Chimes; ESK Board of Trustees
ESK Mission Moment:
MS. VENICE PEEK
Email: peekvl@comcast.net
Lane College, Instructor; The University of Tennessee, Graduate Teaching Assistant; The 1982 World’s Fair, Knoxville, Development Specialist; Knoxville College, Director of Development; Michigan State University, University Development, Regional Director
B.A.
Bethune-Cookman University
M.B.A.
Indiana University
A.B.D.
University of Tennessee
Retired
Board Member of Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, Knoxville; Board Member of Greater Knoxville United Way; Board Member of Matrix: A Business Incubation Center; Board Member of Gifted and Talented Education (GATE); Member of Delta Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Member and Founding Vice President of National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Lansing Chapter; Lansing Women’s Club
1986 Woman of the Year in Business, YWCA Knoxville 1988 CASE, Silver Medal Award in Educational Communications
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Member of The Episcopal Church of Ascension, Knoxville
Family Information
Children: Marvin, Monica , and Marcey
Personal Interests
Reading; theatre; the musical performing arts; and genealogy
ESK Connection:
Episcopal Friend; ESK Board of Trustees
MS. ANNE LEE SPROUSE
Email: anneleesprouse@gmail.com
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B.S. Education
University of Tennessee 1969
Clinical Pastoral Education Residency
University of Tennessee Medical Center
1999-2000
Clinical Pastoral Education Chaplain
Teacher- Knox County Head Start 1969-1974; Staff Chaplain in the Pastoral Care department, U.T. Medical Center 2000-2020
Healthcare Heroes; Class of 1995 Leadership Knoxville
Executive Women’s Association, Chapter and Senior Warden; St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral; Trinity Health Foundation; Frank and Virginia Rogers Foundation; Pat Summitt foundation; Junior League of Knoxville; East Tennessee Foundation,
Religious Affiliation
Former Vestry and Chapter member, Senior Warden, Lay Reader, Chalice Bearer, and Member of St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral
Family Information
Children: Brian Sprouse (m. Alexandra Sprouse); David Sprouse (m. Renee Sprouse); Stuart Sprouse (m. Meg Sprouse); 5 Grandsons
Personal Interests
Golf; Hiking; Photography; Travel ESK Mission Moment: ESK Connection:
Alumni Grandparent, Financial Supporter, ESK Board of Trustees
“[What excites me most of The Episcopal School of Knoxville is] the leadership and commitment of the staff, the excitement and dedication of the teachers, and the small classes. I love the kindness and inclusive feeling of the campus.”
MRS. BETH TOWNSEND
Email: bethadairtownsend@gmail.com
B.A., English
University of Tennessee
1983
Juris Doctor
University of Tennessee, College of Law
1986
Permit Consultant
EAT Consulting, LLC
2019 - Present
Lowe and Shirley, Knoxville, Attorney, 1986-1988; Baker McReynolds O’Kane Shea and Townsend, Knoxville, Attorney, 1989-2000; Jackson Sjoberg & Townsend LLP, Austin, Texas, Attorney, 2000-2023; EAT Consulting LLC, Permit Consultant, 2023- Present
Volunteer Ministry Center- Board Member - 2017-2023; Caswell Manor- Co-Chair of Development Committee
KBA Barristers Law and Liberty Award - 1999; John and Jeanine Miller Volunteer of the Year Award; St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Austin, Texas - 2009
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal, Member of The Episcopal Church of Ascension, Knoxville
Family Information
Spouse: Rev. Bo Townsend Children: Adair (m. Alex Taube), Bowman (m. Mimi Townsend) Grandchildren: Jay (b. 2016), Jackson (b. 2018)
Personal Interests
Knitting; Walking; Barre3
ESK Connection:
Episcopal Friend; ESK Board of Trustees
ESK Mission Moment:
“My children and son in law all reaped enormous benefits from an Episcopal school education and I hope that we at ESK can continue to open doors for all students, nurturing them to become loving, compassionate, and energetic citizens of the world.”