DR. ROB SPEAS
Email: rob.speas@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 22      Years at HVA: 3
Hometown: Brentwood
Education:
B.S. in Chemistry, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Education, University of Tennessee
Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Lincoln Memorial University
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of the Cumberlands
Notable:
Leadership Knoxville Class of 2018
Avid Vol Fan

MIKE WISE
Email: mike.wise@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 18     Years at HVA: 10
Hometown: Gaffney, South Carolina
Education:
B.A. in Political Science, Berea College
M.S. in Secondary Education, University of Tennessee
Ed.S. in Educational Administration, Lincoln Memorial University
Notable:
Previous Teacher of the Year winner
Enjoys college football and watching his sons play sports

KELLIE IVENS
Email: kellie.ivens@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 33     Years at HVA: 5
Hometown: Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Education:
B.S. in Math, East Tennessee State University
M.S. in Educational Administration, East Tennessee State University
Ed.S. in Educational Administration, Tennessee Tech
Notable:
Farragut Coaching Hall of Fame
Loves hunting, four-wheeling, and riding her motorcycle

BEVIN GRESHAM
Email: bevin.gresham@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 13    Years at HVA: 1
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama
Education:
B.S. in Elementary Education, University of South Alabama
M.S. in School Counseling, Lincoln Memorial University
Ed.S. in School Counseling, Lincoln Memorial University
Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership, Lincoln Memorial University
Doctoral Student in Instructional Leadership, University of the Cumberlands
Notable:
Aspiring Principals Program, 2021-2022 Cohort
Enjoys running, cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with her kids

DAVID COMBS
Email: david.combs@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 22     Years at HVA: 13
Hometown: Chattanooga
Education:
B.A. in History, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee
Ed.S. in Educational Administration, Lincoln Memorial University
Notable:
Aspiring Principals Program, 2019-2020
Enjoys running and woodworking

ASHLI BEELER
Email: ashli.beeler@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 21     Years at HVA: 11
Hometown: New Harmony, Indiana
Education:
B.A. in Psychology, Franklin College
M.S. in School Counseling, University of Tennessee
Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University
Notable:
Previous department chair for school counseling
Previous Smoky Mountain Counselor of the Year

BRYAN BROWN
Email: bryan.brown@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 27      Years at HVA: 14
Hometown: St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Education:
B.A. in History/Political Science, Jamestown College
M.S. in Athletic Administration, Liberty University
Notable:
Cross country and track coach
15-time Coach of the Year
7 state championship teams