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Pre-School Faculty

Kim Bogus e-mail

Mrs. Kim started out at MTCS as a substitute teacher for preschool through sixth grade. This is her first year as a full time teacher. She has worked with children for nineteen years. She is married to Eric Bogus and has one son at MTCS. She attends Kingwood Heights Church of Christ where her husband is the youth minister. "When we moved two years ago, Middle Tennessee Christian School immediately made us feel like family. It has been a great experience, and I look forward to working with the four year olds."

Chris Chichuk e-mail

Mrs. Chris began her career with MTCS in 2003 working with our Extended Care Program, and now teaches our 4-year-olds. She is currently working on her CDA and degree in Early Childhood Education through TECTA at MTSU. Before joining our staff, she was a stay-at-home mom to her son and daughter. She and her family attend Highland Heights Church of Christ in Smyrna. She says she loves MTCS for the spiritual growth it provides, not only for students but for teachers and parents, too, as well as the Christian fellowship and support of all the families at MTCS.

Jenny Fraser e-mail

Mrs. Fraser is new to our PK-3 staff this year. She previously worked 7 years with the Murfreesboro City Schools Pre-School program. She and her husband, Roy, have 2 sons who attend MTCS. They are all members at Bethlehem Church of Christ, where Roy is a deacon. Mrs. Fraser says she feels very blessed to be a part of MTCS and to have the opportunity to teach God’s word to our youngest students.

Lori Gonzales e-mail

Mrs. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Development from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She spent 5 years teaching at Smyrna Christian School and is in her 12th year at MTCS where she has served as Preschool and Extended Care Programs Director for 5 years. She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Southern Early Childhood Association, Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children, Rutherford County Association for the Education of Young Children, and National Association of Child Care Professionals. She and her husband, Greg, have been happily married for 23 years, and are the proud parents of a beautiful teenage girl. They worship with the North Boulevard Church of Christ. When asked about MTCS, Mrs. Lori stated, "It is a very exciting time to be a part of the ministry and work here at MTCS. I love the family atmosphere that Greg, Annie, and I are surrounded by at MTCS!"

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Kandy Henegar e-mail

Mrs. Kandy Henegar assists Mrs. Kelly with our 4-year-olds. She has been married for 10 years to her husband, Don, who is an insurance agent with Farm Bureau. They are originally from Manchester and moved to Murfreesboro in 2000. They are the parents of two daughters who are both students at MTCS. The Henegar family attends Minerva Drive Church of Christ, where Mrs. Kandy teaches Sunday School.

Jane Herring e-mail

Mrs. Jane was born and raised in Middle Tennessee. She is new this year to the PK-4 program at MTCS. For the last seven school years, she has been employed by Rutherford County schools as an Educational Assistant at Lascassas Elementary. James, her husband of 20 years, is also from Rutherford County . They have a son who is starting high school this year at MTCS. "We feel very blessed to be a part of the MTCS family."

Netta Kellum e-mail

Mrs. Netta has worked with our 3-year-old students for 7 years. She and her husband, Keith, have 3 children and attend Lascassas Church of Christ where Keith is an elder. "I love working in a Christian environment with friends who seem like family! I am especially fond of 3-year-olds -- they are so adorable and keep me laughing!"

Donna Massa e-mail

Mrs. Donna worked as an assistant with our 3-year-olds last year and serves as a lead teacher with those students this year. Before joining the MTCS faculty, she worked with the 4-year-olds at Smyrna Christian School. She and her husband, Randy, have 3 children who all attend MTCS. They attend the Smyrna Church of Christ where they are active with the youth group and children's ministry. Mrs. Donna says her favorite thing about MTCS is the Christian family environment, not only in the preschool but on the main campus as well.

Tracey Moss e-mail

Mrs. Tracey is enjoying her third year at MTCS working with our 3-year-old students. She and her husband, Byron, have 4 children and attend Minerva Drive Church of Christ. She says her favorite thing about MTCS is that she loves the environment, being here with her children, and working with friends. We feel very fortunate to have her as part of our school family.

Kelly Smotherman e-mail

Mrs. Kelly has taught in our preschool program for 11 years and currently works with our 4-year-olds. She and her husband, Chuck, have 2 sons and attend Minerva Drive Church of Christ. "I like the Christian environment for me and my children."

Renee Taylor e-mail

Mrs. Renee is in her 2nd year with MTCS and is working with our 3-year-olds. Before joining our staff, she taught pre-school for 4 years at Smyrna Christian School. She and her husband, Ron, have been married for 25 years. They have two daughters and worship with the Smyrna Church of Christ, where they enjoy teaching children's Bible classes and working with the youth. "I am so excited and thankful that God has blessed me with the opportunity of being a part of the MTCS family."

Melissa Ward e-mail

Mrs. Melissa is in her 2nd year with MTCS and works with our 4-year-olds. She and her husband, Jeff, attend Mars Hall Church of Christ in Christiana. She really enjoys working with the children and being in a Christian environment.

Mary Lou West e-mail

Mrs. Mary Lou received her Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, TN. She has taught preschool at MTCS for 22 years and is Curriculum Coordinator for the preschool. She is probably best known to our students as the "Letter Lady." Prior to joining the MTCS staff, she was a substitute teacher for 4 years at Boyd Christian School in McMinnville, TN, and also taught as a substitute in the Robertson County school system. Mrs. West and her husband, Marion, attend the Florence Church of Christ where Marion is the minister. They have 2 children, both of whom are graduates of MTCS. Her favorite thing about MTCS is the wonderful people!

Gayle Wright e-mail

Mrs. Gayle has taught preschool at MTCS for 10 years and currently works with our 4-year-olds. She is working on her degree through TECTA at Middle Tennessee State University's Childhood Education Department. Before coming to MTCS, she taught for 2 years at Kiddie Korner in Murfreesboro and for 1-1/2 years at Smithville Day School. She and her husband, Nathan, have 1 daughter and attend North Boulevard Church of Christ. She says her favorite thing about MTCS is being allowed to put God first in EVERYTHING, and being allowed to pray at any time of day.

Joyce Wright e-mail

Mrs. Joyce is in her 13th year at MTCS and is currently working with our 4-year-olds. She has had plenty of experience working with children as she has taught Bible classes and VBS for 38 years. She and her husband, Jimmy, have 3 grown children (2 of which are MTCS graduates) and 3 adorable granddaughters. They attend the North Boulevard Church of Christ. Mrs. Joyce says that her favorite thing about MTCS is the Christian environment.