Maynard Nordmoe Administrator

Serving since 2005 at our school, Maynard Nordmoe brings with him a rich and varied background.  A graduate of Wheaton College, Seattle Pacific College, and the University of Tennessee, Mr. Nordmoe possesses bachelors and graduate degrees in education, history, Bible, and art.  His experience covers not only several years in the academic classroom, but also in the capacity of youth leader and Sunday school teacher.  Mr. Nordmoe champions the balance of mercy and truth, along with the pursuit of wisdom in today’s educational environment.  He challenges students to think critically, to learn the value of self-discipline, and to search for truth in a world where truth is often minimized.  He upholds and supports the role of the family in education and spiritual growth.  Mr. Nordmoe enjoys hiking, woodworking, and writing.  He and his wife, Linda, a retired Spanish high school teacher, have three children and six grandchildren.

Lori Major Assistant Administrator

Mrs. Lori Major has been a lead teacher for eight years at the East Tennessee Discovery Center. Prior to that, Mrs. Majors has worked in many capacities with children over the past 22 years for Knox County Schools and holds a Tennessee Teacher Certification for K-8. She has also taught computer skills to elementary students for several years, in part with her own company. She also established a fine reputation as a 2nd grade teacher at Cedar Bluff Elementary School for a few years before going into computer and science education. Mrs. Major has two wonderful children, Adam, a freshman at U.T., and Maddi, a sophomore at Central High School. The Major family attends Smithwood Baptist Church in Fountain City.

Jacob Stock

Assistant Administrator

Jacob Stock has been an educator for 10 years. He attended Houston Baptist University receiving a major in Christianity and Business and then graduated with his Masters in Christian School Administration from Southwestern Seminary. He is the loved husband of Melissa and father to Ashtyn, Bella Grace, and Adelyn. Although the house is stacked with females, he spends most of his time in the great outdoors and constructing. Birthed from a vision to see discipleship of Christians, Jacob resides on 40 acres in Strawberry Plains facilitating a retreat/study center. Castle Ministries' desire to educate allows time in his schedule for him to serve as the administrator of the Smithwood campus and pursue homeschooling his own family. Mr. Stock has taught in a classical school and has taught Bible, History, Science, Speech and Debate. Before moving to Strawberry Plains, he served as the Director of Student Affairs at a large private school in Houston, Texas.

Pam Duncan

Office Manager

Pam is currently in her third year working as office staff for River’s Edge.  She is 1994 graduate of the University of Tennessee and holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Learning and Behavior.  She has worked in various capacities within different schools systems.   She has served as a pre-school teacher, substitute teacher, administrative assistant, and records manager.   She has attended and served in varying capacities at Calvary Chapel Knoxville for the last 7 years.   She has the pleasure of being married to her husband, Bill, for 15 wonderful years. They are proud parents of four children, all of whom are students at River’s Edge Christian Academy.   Mrs. Duncan feels truly blessed by the Lord for all He has done in her life.

Mary Raney

 Finance and

 Personnel Manager

Mary Raney started her service with the school in 2002 as K4 Teacher. In 2003, she served as Staff Pre-school Teacher. In 2004, she began serving the school office using her administrative and bookkeeping skills as the school's Finance and Records Manager. She also served on the school's first high school committee formed in 2003, helping to lay the foundation and groundwork for the future high school program. She currently serves as the school's Finance and Personnel Manager. She has two children who have attended the school since pre-kindergarten, Anna and Micah. She believes this model is the *BEST* model of education available, building strong family relationships as well as involving the whole Christian community to build the strong foundation of Jesus Christ into the hearts and minds of our children, who are our next generation. Her hope and desire is to see this unique model of education flourish and produce much pleasing fruit to the Lord.

Lisa Casey

Records Manager

Lisa Casey is a graduate of East Tennessee State University and holds a degree in Computer and Information Sciences.  She has worked for the past 16 years as a medical secretary and transcriptionist.   Mrs. Casey and her husband, Brian, have two children at River’s Edge CA:  Christina and Sean.

Kira Rasmussen

 WHPC Campus

 Office Manager

Kira Rasmussen graduated from Messiah College with a B.A. in Psychology. After marrying her husband, Brad, and spending 8 years in youth ministry, Kira focused her energy on discipling and homeschooling her own three children: Levi, Jaimin, and Aslynn. She and her family love travel and adventure. In 2007, they spent a full year living “on the road” in their RV. She is now looking forward to a new adventure - serving River's Edge CA as the WHPC office manager.

Tammy Puckett

High School Coordinator  

Tammy Puckett has earned an Educational Specialist degree in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University, in addition to having earned her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University. She is an ACSI certified teacher and administrator with 14+ years of experience in Christian schools including First Baptist Academy (Powell), Grace Christian Academy, and King’s Academy. She is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in educational administration. Mrs. Puckett has extensive experience in initial accreditation for Christian schools as well as experience applying state and national standards. She has significant knowledge and training in biblical application in all subject areas. Her husband, Mike, is a pastor and Bible teacher. She has two sons, T-Bone, a sophomore at East Tennessee State University, and Bill, a graduate student at University of Tennessee Chattanooga, and his wife, Sarrah, also a graduate student at UTC. Tammy’s life verse is John 10:27, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."

Amy Fellhoelter

Public Relations and Admissions Director  

Amy Fellhoelter helped fill in by teaching 8th grade English for RECA and holds a B.A. degree from Samford University in Literature and Communications. She has previously worked in public relations for two non-profit agencies and has extensive experience in publishing. Mrs. Fellhoelter has been married to her husband, Kris, for 16 years. They have three children - Haley, Hannah, and Jonathan.

Julie Acree

SAT and Curriculum Specialist  

Julie Acree has an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science. She was instrumental in the formation of River’s Edge CA (formerly CFC), has served on the board for 4 years, and is the mother of 5 children, all of which have attended River's Edge CA. Currently, the 3 youngest (Adam, Alex, and Autumn) are enrolled. She attends Oak Ridge Baptist Church, where she enjoys coordinating the nursery and working with Kids4Truth.

Rachel Piotrowski

SAT and Curriculum Specialist  

Rachel Piotrowski graduated from Johnson Bible College with a B.S. in Counseling/Psychology. She has worked as a counselor, teaching assistant, retail grocery manager, and home care program coordinator. She currently lives in Knoxville with husband John and sons Gus and Jake.

LeAnn Hilemon Technology Coordinator  

LeAnn Hilemon received a B.S. degree in Computer Science from East Tennessee State University. She and her husband, Chris, have two children – Daniel and Brooke. Mrs. Hilemon has worked at River’s Edge CA for over six years. She is continually surprised to be a homeschooling mom and enjoys watching God at work in the lives of the students and families at River’s Edge CA. A favorite passage of Scripture that pertains to work is Colossians 3:22-23 – ”Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

Wanda Martinson

 Rotation Coordinator

Wanda Martinson has been our rotation coordinator since 2008. Her daughter, Brianna, is a student at River’s Edge CA. Mrs. Martinson is native from Puerto Rico. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Economics from East Stroudsburg University, Pennsylvania, in 1995. She loves homeschooling her daughter. She is also one of our elementary school substitute teachers. One of her favorite quotes is, “Whatever you do in life, give it all you’ve got and don’t wake up one day regretting that you could have done better but didn’t.”

Ashleigh Rogers

 Lead Pre-School Teacher (workers' children) 

Ashleigh Rogers is a mother of 4 children, ages 17, 12, 9, and 9. She has grown up in Knoxville most of her life. She has worked in the preschool setting for 15 years with children from birth up to 5 years old. Mrs. Rogers has worked with River's Edge Christian Academy since 2005 running the school nursery and has a tender heart for these youngest members of our school. Her love and care of the children in the nursery help give the moms of these little ones the opportunity to work at the school knowing their children are in wonderful, capable hands.