#EndlessPossibilities 2024-2025
Tipton County Schools is proud to highlight the important work of many of our graduates.
TCS New Teachers 2024-2025
So proud! Among our new certified employee team are quite a few Tipton County Schools graduates! Go out there and sow the seed for more #endlesspossibilities.Thomas Conrad
Thomas Conrad, 2019 graduate, is currently working as a K-9 officer for the Germantown Police Department. Thank you for your service! #endlesspossibilitiesChandler Martin
Chandler Martin (2017) graduated from The University of Alabama in 2021 with a Bachelor's in General Business and a minor in Real Estate. He was on the bowling team at Alabama and served as vice-president of the team. Chandler is a licensed realtor for LPT Realty and a part-time pinsetter mechanic for Bowlero - Bartlett. He is also in his first year as a math teacher at Brighton High School. #endlesspossibilitiesHaley Watkins
Shout out to Haley Watkins (2020) who graduated with honors from The University of Memphis in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Haley works in the NICU at Regional One Health. More #endlesspossibilitiesRebecca Ghrigsby
Rebecca Ghrigsby graduated from TCS in 2020. She earned her bachelor's degree from Murray State University (2024) and is currently a high school special education teacher at Livingston County Central in Kentucky. During the summers, she works as a pre k-5th grade daycare instructor. More #endlesspossibilitiesLydia Edmonds
Lydia Edmonds, 2018 TCS graduate, completed her undergraduate degree at Freed-Hardeman University, where she earned a B.S. in Child and Family Studies. Lydia then attended graduate school at Harding University and received her M.S. in Speech Language Pathology. Lydia is now a Speech Language Pathologist. Currently, she is completing her clinical fellowship year at Dream Big Pediatric Therapies in Franklin, TN. More #endlesspossibilitiesBryan Davis
Bryan Davis, 2010 graduate, currently works in the maintenance department at St. Jude as a painter and does taxidermy at Shelby Forest Taxidermy. After work hours, he enjoys being at home with his wife and two boys, Brecken and Broden. #endlesspossibilitiesMary Grace Palmer
Mary Grace Palmer (2020) earned her Associate degree in Science from DSCC and graduated from The University of Tennessee Martin in May 2024 with a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Mary Grace is beginning her first year of teaching at Covington High School where she is also the head volleyball coach. Mary Grace and her husband Caleb have one son Sutton and are expecting a baby girl in November. More #endlesspossibilitiesAmanda Heath & Molly Heath
Hats off to this mother/daughter team of graduates - Amanda Heath (1995) earned a bachelor’s degree at Christian Brothers University. She is the Vice President of Student Affairs at TCAT Northwest. Molly Heath (2023) is currently enrolled at University of Tennessee Southern where she is a member of the golf team.Andrew, Michael, and Chelse Starkey
Today's #endlesspossibilities highlights three siblings and graduates - Andrew Starkey (2009) continued his education at Nashville Diesel Mechanic School and is now working at Wiese, Inc. as a Field Technician; Michael Starkey (2010) is employed as HVAC Tech./Maintenance; Chelse Starkey (2013) works at Eyes For You as an Optometric Technician.Aiden Grimes
Aiden Grimes, a 2020 graduate, has earned his Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from The University of Memphis. Aiden is currently working at an engineering firm in Memphis. More #endlesspossibilitiesMakayla Pugh Howard
Shout out to Makayla Pugh Howard (2018) who graduated from Southwest TN Community College in 2021 with a PTA degree and earned her Bachelor's from Arkansas State in 2024. She is currently working on her Master's degree from UT Martin and teaches Special Education at Munford Elementary School helping to provide our students with #endlesspossibilitiesAngie Durbin
Angie Durbin (2007) graduated from SWTCC in 2012 with an Associate of Science and The University of Memphis with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing in 2018. She is currently pursuing her MSN at the The U of M. Angie worked in various medical environments in the hospital and as an adjunct nursing instructor for DSCC for the past 13 years but has recently transitioned to teaching Covington High School students who are interested in future healthcare careers. Angie serves as an advisor in the HOSA department and teaches A&P, Medical Therapeutics, and Bible History. Angie and her husband Cody have been married for 11 wonderful years, have two beautiful children, and a Goldendoodle. More #endlesspossibilitiesCody Durbin
Cody Durbin (2007), attended TCAT Covington specializing in Machine Technology. He is now using his 17 years of diverse background experience in the industry as an Applications Engineer for Phillips Corp where he provides training to various TCAT locations as well as supporting customers with a variety of special project needs. #endlesspossibilitiesVirginia Deas
Virginia Deas (2016) graduated Cum Laude from Loewenberg College of Nursing at The University of Memphis in August 2022; she is an emergency department nurse at The University of Colorado Health Metro/Anschutz. Congratulations, Virginia! #endlesspossibilitieseJessica Hampton
Jessica Hampton, a 2009 graduate, has provided medical care for people in the community for 12 years as a licensed nurse. Jessica is now using her knowledge and clinical experience to teach future health professionals in Health Sciences at Brighton High School. Welcome to the TCS family, Jessica, and thank you for serving our students! #endlesspossibilitiesMolly Rhinehardt
Molly Rhinehardt, a 2020 graduate, received her Bachelor's degree from The University of Memphis and is in her second year teaching Family Consumer Sciences at Covington High School. Molly also serves as an FCCLA adviser and assistant volleyball coach. She is currently attending graduate school at The University of Tennessee Martin for FACS Education. Thank you, Molly, for helping to provide our students with #endlesspossibilitiesPayton Elizabeth Naifeh
Shout out to Payton Elizabeth Naifeh (2014) who graduated with honors from The University of Memphis in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and worked in the CVICU at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital from 2018-2021; in July 2024 Payton graduated with honors with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Anesthesia from Union University and recently passed the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetist. She will begin working for a regional anesthesia group in the coming weeks. Congratulations, Dr. Naifeh! #endlesspossibilities