Welcome new MS faculty
Get to know the new faces you'll soon see in Middle School classrooms and hallways.
Bethany DiSantis, the MS/HS Choir Director, is a passionate lifelong choral musician. DiSantis is a native of Johnson City and received both her B.M. and M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University. She joyfully returns to her old stomping grounds to join the USN community. She previously taught at Gladeville Middle School in Wilson County. In addition to being a music educator, DiSantis is an active performer in the Middle Tennessee choral music community and can be found performing with the Nashville Symphony Chorus, where she serves as section leader, and Vocal Arts Nashville, a professional chamber choir. When she's not singing, she loves playing video games, cooking, and hanging out with her cats, Buttercup and Gizmo.
Brandon Graber is teaching seventh grade math. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Iowa and comes to USN with five years of teaching experience with grades 7-12 in Iowa and Mississippi. Graber is excited to get the school year started and to work with the wonderful students and colleagues at USN. He is looking forward to helping students discover what they are passionate about while also helping them develop critical thinking skills while learning new math content. In his free time, Graber enjoys watching sports, spending time with his wife and family, and traveling whenever given the opportunity. You will also always see Graber rocking his Iowa Hawkeye gear as he is an avid fan of the Hawkeyes.
Brandon Graber is teaching seventh grade math. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Iowa and comes to USN with five years of teaching experience with grades 7-12 in Iowa and Mississippi. Graber is excited to get the school year started and to work with the wonderful students and colleagues at USN. He is looking forward to helping students discover what they are passionate about while also helping them develop critical thinking skills while learning new math content. In his free time, Graber enjoys watching sports, spending time with his wife and family, and traveling whenever given the opportunity. You will also always see Graber rocking his Iowa Hawkeye gear as he is an avid fan of the Hawkeyes.
Brittany Iams is the Middle School Math Specialist. She holds a master's degree in Education Policy from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Saint Mary’s College. Iams comes to USN with 14 years of experience in education. her experience includes five years as the Director of Math and two years as the STEM Curriculum Specialist at Valor Collegiate Academies in Nashville. Additionally, Iams also has seven years of experience teaching middle school math and elementary school. She is the parent of a USN second grader and is eager to join the USN community as a faculty member.
Director Amani Reed also announced in the spring the addition of Head of Middle School Shavon Davis Louis, who began July 1.
Meet new Lower School faculty here. Meet new High School faculty here. Meet new administrators and staff here.
Meet new Lower School faculty here. Meet new High School faculty here. Meet new administrators and staff here.
More USN News
List of 3 news stories.
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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.Read More -
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.Read More -
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.Read More
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2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-321-8000
Fax: 615-321-0889
Email: info@usn.org
River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
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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.