Meet Our Teachers

List of 15 news stories.

  • Faculty Spotlight- Christa Bennett

    It’s time for Teacher Tuesday! Meet the incredible educators who inspire, encourage, and walk alongside our Warriors in and out of the classroom.

    This week, we’re highlighting Christa Bennett, a familiar face on campus who has been investing in students at CAK for nearly two decades. From AP Psychology to AP European History, she brings both experience and heart to the classroom and a deep love for the CAK community.

    As a CAK graduate herself, Christa understands what makes this place special and has spent the last 19 years pouring into students while raising her own family here.

    “As a CAK graduate, this school feels like home to me. It has been a wonderful community of believers in which to teach and raise my children,” said Christa.

    Whether she’s teaching, cheering on the Warriors at games, or supporting her own kids and their friends, Christa is all in on life at CAK, and we’re grateful for the impact she continues to make!

  • Faculty Spotlight- Brandi Magee

    We love celebrating the teachers who make CAK such a special place to learn and grow. Meet Mrs. Brandi Magee!

    Mrs. Magee teaches 8th-grade Pre-Algebra and Algebra and is in her 4th year at CAK (and 18th year of teaching overall!).

    When asked why she chose to teach at CAK, Mrs. Magee shared, “I love CAK’s vision of partnering with families to provide Christian education that is focused both on spiritual growth and academic excellence, and I wanted to be a part of that vision as an educator.”

    Brandi and her husband, Matt, have lived in Knoxville for 22 years and have three children who attend or have attended CAK—Jack (Class of 2025 and now a freshman at the University of Alabama), Owen (junior), and Anna Claire (7th grade).

    Her favorite part about teaching at CAK? The people! “The students, the families, and my colleagues” make each day a joy. She especially loves the fun and engaging energy of her 8th graders and the supportive, faith-filled community around them.

    In her free time, Mrs. Magee enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and doing puzzles.

  • Faculty Spotlight- Olivia Bullock

    Happy Teacher Tuesday! 🍎 We love celebrating the teachers who make CAK such a special place to learn and grow.

    Meet Mrs. Olivia Bullock, our CAK Band Director and Chair of the Arts Department! For the past six years, she has been pouring her love for music and her faith into her students.

    “I chose to teach at CAK because I enjoy working at a school where I can share my faith and the love of Christ with my students,” Olivia says.

    Olivia loves that she gets to teach the full band curriculum—from 5th-grade beginners all the way to high school seniors—watching them grow not only as musicians, but also as leaders and followers of Christ.
    Music has always been a central part of her life, teaching her discipline, leadership, and responsibility. She says she can’t imagine life without it.

    Outside of the band room, Olivia enjoys kayaking, reading, baking, and drinking coffee. She and her husband, Trevor (who also works at CAK), have been married for seven years. Together, they share their home with two cats, Winslow and Loki, and a Corgi named Bingo.

  • Faculty Spotlight- Travis Mozingo

    It’s time for Teacher Tuesday! Meet the incredible educators who inspire, encourage, and walk alongside our Warriors in and out of the classroom.

    This week, we’re highlighting high school history teacher, Mr. Travis Mozingo! Mr. Mozingo teaches Dual Enrollment U.S. History and Contemporary Issues and has been part of the CAK family for 10 years.
    He and his wife, Beth, are deeply connected to CAK—Beth works in the business office, and all three of their children are proud CAK alumni. Their oldest daughter, Madeline, is now a teacher herself, Mackenna is working and living in Florida, and Maddox is a freshman at Tennessee Wesleyan University.
    When he’s not in the classroom, Mr. Mozingo coaches outside linebackers at Maryville College, enjoys hiking, hunting, and exploring National Parks.

    When asked what he loves most about teaching at CAK, he said: “Spending my days with America’s future leaders!”

    We’re grateful for the way Mr. Mozingo brings history to life and pours into our students each day!

  • Faculty Spotlight- Jennifer Shaw

    Happy Teacher Tuesday! We love celebrating the teachers who make CAK such a special place to learn and grow.

    Meet Mrs. Jennifer Shaw, one of our wonderful 2nd-grade teachers! This is her fourth year at CAK, and she says she loves teaching here because of the strong academics, faith-based community, and the joy of being here with her own children.

    “I love my students, coworkers, and administration!” Mrs. Shaw shared when asked about her favorite part of teaching at CAK.

    She and her husband of 27 years have two children—Ava, a sophomore nursing student at UT, and Jack, a current junior at CAK. When she’s not in the classroom, Mrs. Shaw enjoys reading, traveling, shopping, and cheering on Jack at basketball games.

    We’re so thankful for Mrs. Shaw’s heart for teaching and the way she shares Christ’s love with her students each day! 💙💛

  • Faculty Spotlight- Deb Wakefield

    It’s Teacher Tuesday! Each week, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our amazing CAK teachers who pour into our Warriors every single day.

    Meet Mrs. Deb Wakefield, one of CAK’s dedicated Biology teachers! Mrs. Wakefield has been part of our faculty for four years, and she loves the opportunity to teach science from a biblical worldview. “I feel that the heart of Jesus is well represented here at CAK,” she shares, adding that it’s the people that make this community so special.

    Science keeps her on her toes—“it’s always changing”—and she enjoys the challenge of bringing that excitement into her classroom. Since starting at CAK, Mrs. Wakefield has earned her Master’s degree in Biology and, just this month, began the Colson Fellowship on Christian Worldview to deepen her passion for integrating faith and learning.

    Outside of school, Mrs. Wakefield and her husband, Jamie, are celebrating 28 years of marriage next month. They have two children: Lillian (25), an EMT, and Jake (21), a CAK graduate from the Class of 2019 and now a junior at Auburn. Their household is full and joyful, also including her parents and their three dogs, Deb's two therapy dogs, Parker and Riley, a chihuahua named Angel, and a cat named Jessie.

    When she’s not teaching, you can find Mrs. Wakefield knitting, reading, shopping, or helping with yardwork.

    We’re grateful to have Mrs. Wakefield’s passion for science and Christ-centered teaching here at CAK!

  • WPA Teacher of the Month

    🌟 Introducing the WPA Teacher of the Month! 🌟
    We're excited to launch this brand-new recognition from our Warrior Parent Association, honoring the incredible teachers who go above and beyond for our students! Each month, one teacher from elementary, middle, and high school will be chosen based on nominations from students and parents.
    For our very first month, we’re celebrating:
    🍎Kimberly Evers – Kindergarten (Elementary)
    📚Angie Mynatt – 7th Grade (Middle School)
    ✝️Veronne Carter – Bible (High School)
    Congratulations to these amazing educators! 🎉 Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the love you pour into our students every day. 💙💛

  • Faculty Spotlight: Angie Mynatt

    Today we are shining our spotlight on Angie Mynatt, the 7th Grade World History teacher! This is the start of Mrs. Mynatt's 29th year teaching at CAK.

    We asked Mrs. Mynatt a few questions. Click to read her answers.
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  • Faculty Spotlight: Bridgette Boudreaux

    Today, we are shining our spotlight on Bridgette Boudreaux, a Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering teacher in the high school! Mrs. Boudreaux has been at CAK for two years.

    We asked Bridgette a few questions:
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  • Faculty Spotlight: Carol Shipley

    Today, we are shining our spotlight on Carol Shipley, Pre-1st teacher! Mrs. Shipley has been at CAK for 28 years. We asked Carol a few questions:
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  • Faculty Spotlight: Jaime Fierley

    Today we are shining our spotlight on Jaime Fierley, 7th Bible teacher! Mrs. Fierley has been at CAK for 19 years. We asked Mrs. Fierley a few questions: Click to read the full spotlight
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  • Faculty Spotlight: John Sessoms

    We are sharing faculty spotlights each month throughout the year to help you get to know our dedicated teachers! Today, we are shining our spotlight on John Sessoms, the Digital Media teacher in both the high school and middle school! Mr. Sessoms also runs the Warrior Network. John has been at CAK for almost six years. We asked him a few questions:
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  • Faculty Spotlight: Katy McKinney

    Today, we are shining our spotlight on Katy McKinney, a first-grade teacher in the elementary school! This is Mrs. McKinney's second year at CAK.

    We asked Katy a few questions:
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  • Faculty Spotlight: Laura Elliott

    Today we are shining our spotlight on Laura Elliott, HS Spanish teacher! Mrs. Elliott has been at CAK for 5 years. We asked Laura a few questions.

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  • Faculty Spotlight: Sandra Welshan

    Today, we are shining our spotlight on Sandra Welshan, the sixth-grade science teacher in middle school! Mrs. Welshan has been at CAK for 17 years. We asked Sandra a few questions:
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