Staff Directory

Mary Catherine joins the faculty as a second-grade teacher. She previously taught second grade at The Covenant School in Nashville for the past six years. While at The Covenant School, Mary Catherine was a member of the curriculum development team, working to rewrite updated standards in science and math as well as implement new curricula in science and language arts. She also served as the school’s liaison to the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools.

As a Granite Falls, North Carolina native, Kendra watched the joy teaching provided her mother and knew that is what she wanted to do. “Teaching others has been the most rewarding experience of my life.” Part of that reward stems from the fact she is passionate about reading and literature. In fact, you might catch her reading her favorite children’s book, Love You Forever by Robert Munsch to her students. Drawn to OHS by the “strong sense of family and community among the staff, she says, “it is just the most amazing school I’ve ever seen.” When not in the classroom, Kendra enjoys hiking, running, traveling and spending time with family. She also loves to “nibble” on her favorite desserts, peach cobbler and cheesecake…mmmmm.

Brenda, originally from Jackson, Tennessee, always wanted to be a teacher growing up—even playing school with her dolls every day. Growing up reading Nancy Drew mysteries and developing a love for science, Brenda has been at OHS for over 30 years. Having worked at OHS as a teacher before moving into administration, Brenda has a deep appreciation for the traditions and history of the school. In her spare time, Brenda enjoys reading, taking walks, enjoying any type of chocolate dessert, and improving her golf game.

Kate credits the many wonderful teachers in her life as her inspiration to become a teacher herself. Kate, born and raised in Nashville, says that Oak Hill School is a very supportive, close knit community, from the administration to the faculty and parents, and that she feels like she is around family every day. When she is not in the classroom, Kate enjoys hiking at Percy Warner Park, sampling new restaurants around town, and snuggling with her dog, Mimi.