Specialty Area Faculty
Randy King, Athletic Director
Education: Bachelor of Science, Master of Education
College Attended: Middle Tennessee State University
Teaching Experience: 36 years
Church: Third Baptist Church
Family: wife-Tyanne, children- Kevin (Cherish), Brennan (Kristin), Grandchildren- Emma, Olivia, and Cayden
Hobbies/Interests: family, coaching, umpiring baseball, working in the yard
Favorite Scripture: Luke 14:11, John 14:6, Romans 8:28
Favorite Quote: “Well done is better than well said.” Ben Franklin
Chastity Weathersby, Physical Education
Education: BS in Health & Human Performance, MA in Education
Colleges Attended: University of Tennessee at Martin, Trevecca
Teaching Experience: Began PCA in 2002
Church: World Outreach Church
Family: Husband – Seth and daughter, Alvie Rose
Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, Traveling, Spending Time with Husband and Daughter
Favorite Scripture: 1 Cor. 3:7-8
Favorite Quote: “Work is fine, but when it’s mixed with fun, it’s a lot better. Don’t be a fun pauper, get into the delights a good God has put into the world.” Norman Vincent Peale
Personal Mission Statement: To work daily on following Christ more closely with all my heart and soul.
Molly Hess, Media Specialist
Education: B.S. Middle School Education
College: Southwest Baptist Church
Experience: Began teaching in 2003; Began PCA in 2009
Church: Fellowship Bible Church
Family: husband, Jeff
Hobbies/Interests: reading, water sports, rock climbing, biking, hiking
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9
Favorite Quote: “Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours.” C.S. Lewis
Melissa Hutson, Lower School Art
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design
Colleges Attended: Western Kentucky, UT Knoxville, Middle Tennessee State University
Teaching Experience: Began PCA in 2003
Church: Third Baptist Church
Family: Husband – Steve, Children – Megan(14), Taylor(11)
Hobbies/Interests: Art, Photography, Scrapbooking, Swimming, Outdoors, Gardening, Church Choir, Piano
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 40:8
Favorite Quote: “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” Martin Luther
Personal Mission Statement: To help students see God as the ultimate artist and take the time to look at the beautiful world that He created for us just by speaking and it was so. He created us in His image to want to create and appreciate beauty.
Jonathan Lingle, Upper School Music
Education:B.S. Music, Master’s Degree -Music
Colleges Attended: Greenville College; Illinois State University
Teaching Experience: 20 years teaching private music, several years teaching and assisting at public high schools and universities, Began PCA in 2008
Church: First United Methodist Church
Family: Wife – Elizabeth, Children – Alivia, Savannah, Corinna, Joshua
Hobbies: Music and Baseball
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 118:14
Favorite Quote: “Kids under 12 eat free.”
Personal Mission Statement: Live, laugh and love each day.
Mary Hatch, Lower School Music and Choir
Education: B.S. Music Education; M.M. Vocal Performance
Colleges Attended: Christian Heritage College, The Boston Conservatory
Teaching Experience: 2 years, 19 years teaching private vocal lessons, Began PCA in 2008
Church: The People’s Church, Franklin TN
Family: Husband – Theron, Children – Kate & Anna
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Games, Outdoors, Healthy Living, Family Time, All Things Music!
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 2:63; Colossians 3:12-17
Favorite Quote: “Worship is what we give our hearts away to in return for a promise of Life…Jesus is the only one worthy of our heart’s devotion. Mary recognized who Jesus was – the source of all life…She dropped everything and sat at his feet, fixing the gaze of her eyes and the gaze of her heart upon him.” Eldredge
Personal Mission Statement: To freely worship God with all that is in me and encourage others to a more intimate relationship with Him.
Darla Tucker, Lower School Latin
Education: Classical Studies
Colleges Attended: Millsaps College, Belhaven College
Experience: Began PCA in 2008
Church: Calvary Baptist Church
Family: Husband – George, Children – Hannah, Wesley, Will
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, Cooking, Reading
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5
Favorite Quote: “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” Lucius Seneca, Roman Philosopher
Personal Mission Statement: To show God’s love in all I say and do, to make a positive impact on others, and always always remain grateful for each day.
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Bruce Hicklen, Physical Education
Education: Bachelor of Science, Masters of Art
College: Austin Peay State University, University of Alabama, Birmingham, MTSU
Experience: 34 years, Began PCA in 2009
Church: Third Baptist Church
Family: wife, Gina, 2 Sons: Shawn and Patrick
Hobbies: golf
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 19:14
Favorite Quote: Never Give Up
