USN faculty, students make headlines
Several faculty and students have been featured in publications and broadcasts this fall.
Marking the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Knoxville’s ABC-affiliate WATE interviewed Third Grade Teacher Ellie Blue and Kian Jain ’34 about Lower School’s Jump-A-Thon that raised $26K for Del Rio Elementary.
Director of College Counseling Aaron Fulk and Middle School Educational Technologist Kari Luecke spoke to The Ledger about the cross-curriculum STEM lessons and strong faculty support USN offers students through creative projects like 3D modeling Roman structures in Latin class, independent studies, and research opportunities with Vanderbilt University.
Civil engineer and businesswoman Cheryl McKissack Daniel '79 has written a memoir that builds on her family’s 200-year history in construction. It touches on her experience of being among the first Black students at Peabody Demonstration School.
High School English Teacher Michael Hansen published an article on using video games in English in the National Association of Independent Schools' "Education Innovations at Independent Schools from Around the World."
During a statewide walkout, the Nashville Banner watched our High Schoolers gather on the Edgehill Lawn to contact state lawmakers and call for gun violence prevention and stricter gun safety laws.
Civil engineer and businesswoman Cheryl McKissack Daniel '79 has written a memoir that builds on her family’s 200-year history in construction. It touches on her experience of being among the first Black students at Peabody Demonstration School.
High School English Teacher Michael Hansen published an article on using video games in English in the National Association of Independent Schools' "Education Innovations at Independent Schools from Around the World."
More USN News
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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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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.