ALUMNI UPDATES

CONNOR SMITH ('16) Connor graduated with a double major in sociology and psychology from Milligan University and just completed his Masters in Counseling from there as well. He is currently working for Ballad Health as a behavioral assessment counselor and is doing suicide evaluations.

COREY SMITH ('11)

Corey (2011) graduated from Milligan College in Pre Med and Biology. He graduated from the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) DO program. His residency is in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. He finishes his residency this summer and then will start his fellowship in cardiology. He was accepted into the cardiology fellowship program at the Medical College of Georgia .

MARY KATE SUTTON (FERGUSON '13)

Macon Roan Sutton was born on October 20, 2022, to Mary Kate (Ferguson, Class of 2013) and Mitchell Sutton. The Suttons reside in Johnson City.

RACHAEL HOLMES (LITTLE '09) Congratulations to Rachael on winning one of the 40 Under 40 Awards from The Business Journal of Tri-Cities TN/ VA. This journal recognizes young entreprenuers and business owners, designers, and many other professionals in the area for their accomplishments. Rachael owns and operates Petite Sweets, a Johnson City Bakery that makes everything from cupcakes to custom wedding cakes.

Second Generation Providence Families

CORBEN ATKINS ('10) Corben Atkins works as a software analyst supporting surgical and anesthesia systems. His wife, KeriBeth, is the part time middle school drama teacher and former 5th grade teacher at PA. They have three sons, Finn, Owen, and Jaxson- the oldest of whom started kindergarten at Providence this year. They are thrilled to be a part of the PA family! They worship and serve at Tri-Cities Baptist Church in Gray.

MEREDITH REDMAN (ELDRIDGE '10) Meredith is a proud 2010 graduate of PA. She currently teaches 4th grade in Kingsport City Schools. She and her husband, Joseph, enjoy helping with their family's farm restaurant-The Kitchen at Grace Meadows. They have two girls, Merritt (kindergartener at PA) and Jolie (7 months).

"I knew when Merritt was born that I wanted her to receive the individualized attention and rigorous education that I was privileged to get at PA. But most importantly, I wanted her to be in an environment where she was surrounded by Jesus, His word, and taught daily about Him. What a blessing it is to watch her learning and growing in Him! "

MILLIE PENDOLA ('12) Millie is a local real estate broker and her daughter Sophia started Kindergarten this year at Providence. "What a joy to be back at Providence! As an alumna, and now parent, it is a "full-circle" moment to see the parent side of Providence and how deeply the staff pours into the students."

Looking back, there are many things that I could reference in the ways that I was shaped by growing up at Providence, but the most outstanding is this: the community that we surround ourselves with impacts us further and deeper than we recognize. Being intentional about fellowship with other believers, who walk out their faith, encourage others, and love the Lord, is paramount for spiritual maturity. Thankful that PA is a place for such fellowship!

RACHEL ADAMS (CHUTE '08) Rachel graduated from ETSU in 2012 with a BA in Early Childhood Education. She taught 1st grade at PA for five years before becoming a full-time mom. Her husband Sam now teaches HS English classes at PA. Their children are: Mae (6), Anna (4), and Theo (1). Mae is in Kindergarten this year and Anna will be in Pre-K next year.

Their children are second-generation PA students and Rachel's parents were among the five founding families of the school.