Welcome new administrators, staff

Get to know the new faces you'll soon see in offices and hallways around the school.
Complied by the Administrative Team

Yuriko Biles is the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Alumni & Development. She comes to USN from an AmeriCorps position at Explore! Community School in East Nashville. She attended the University of Tennessee where she studied English and Nonprofit Management. Yuriko is excited to be at USN and eager to get to know the community. In her free time, she can be found reading, going to concerts and shows, and wandering around East Nashville.
 
Courtney Brown is the new MS/HS Instructional Librarian. Her 18 years of experience in education include seven years as a school librarian, at Red Bank High School in Chattanooga and more recently Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, as well as 11 years of teaching English and reading in both middle and high schools. Courtney places a high value on collaboration with teachers and outreach to students, ensuring that the library is a welcoming environment for all. She earned her Master of Library and Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and her Master of Arts in Teaching from Lee University.
 
George LaBour '17 is returning to USN as the Library Assistant. He brings to the role a great enthusiasm for the Hassenfeld Library space and its resources, having spent a considerable amount of time there as a student. He is a recent graduate of Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in History. George is very excited to be back in Nashville and coming back to the USN community. In his free time, George enjoys reading, spending time with his family, watching baseball, and walking in the parks around Nashville. 
 
Holly Newsome joins USN as Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications. She is a proud first-generation college student and double alumna of Belmont University, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations with a minor in Organizational and Corporate Communication and a Master of Science in Strategic Communication and Leadership. Her professional experience includes marketing stints with HCA’s TriStar Health and Brandywine Travel, working as an account executive in Nashville public relations agencies Deane Smith and Lam-Andrews, and coordinating communications for alumni and undergraduate admissions at Belmont University. A lifelong Nashvillian, Holly is an avid reader, enjoys baking — especially pies, and traveling with family and friends.
 
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List of 3 news stories.

  • Spring sports season ends with podium finishes, trophies

    The girls lacrosse team ended its season in overtime to become state runner-up. Tennis players Carter Kojetin '29 finished as a state quarterfinalist, Sophie Oliver '26 and Mary Kate Adler '28 finished as state semifinalists, and Veer Kodali '29 and Max Parker '29 finished as state champions. Meanwhile, eight runners competed at the state track and field meet in Knoxville, where Griffin Davidson '27, Caleb Freifeld '28, Drew Zwerner '28, and Jack Fruin '27, sprinted to first in the 4x800m relay and Jack also placed first in the 800m dash.
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  • Interim Director Juliet Douglas roars with laughter as students hold photos of her on sticks during the High School Awards Assembly on Friday, May 8 in Durnan Auditorium.

    USN creates the Juliet Douglas Endowed Fund for Student Success

    For the entire USN community: an invitation to give in gratitude, in celebration, and in honor of the woman who has given so much to our school. Make a gift at usn.org/giving to support students with needs beyond tuition and honor Interim Director Juliet Douglas.
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  • The team poses for a photo after competing in the Middle School Quiz Bowl National Championships.

    Middle School Quiz Bowl competes at national championship

    The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.
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Nashville, TN 37212

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University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.