DR. ROB SPEAS
rob.speas@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 23     Years at HVA: 4
Hometown: Brentwood, TN
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 Alumni
Avid Vol Fan

JENNIFER VACEK
jennifer.vacek@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 11    Years at HVA: 1
Hometown: Signal Mountain, TN
Education:
B.A. in English, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Secondary Education, University of Tennessee
Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership, Lincoln Memorial University
Notable:
Avid travel, reader, hiker, runner, swimmer, and tri-athlete
One Knoxville Supporter and Vol For Life

RYAN MCDONOUGH
ryan.mcdonough@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 11   Years at HVA: 1
Hometown: Knoxville
Education:
B.S. in Psychology, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Elementary Education, University of Tennessee
Special Education Endorsement, Tusculum University
Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Carson Newman University
Notable:
Father of three
Enjoys cycling, running, and pickleball

BEVIN GRESHAM
bevin.gresham@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 13    Years at HVA: 2
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 GUYER
david.guyer@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 17    Years at HVA: 1
Hometown: Chicago
Education:
B.S. in Business Administration, Milligan College
M.S. in Education, UCLA
Notable:
KIPP Excellence in Teaching Award
Enjoys watching and playing sports, playing guitar and drums, and hanging out with his three children

AMBER ROBERTS
amber.roberts2@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 24    Years at HVA: 1
Hometown: Knoxville
Education:
B.S. in Psychology, Agnes Scott College
M.S. in Middle Grades Education, University of West Georgia
Ed.S. in Educational Administration, Lincoln Memorial University
Doctoral student in Learning Organization & Strategic Change, Lipscomb University
Notable:
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
Enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling

ASHLI BEELER
ashli.beeler@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 21     Years at HVA: 12
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

MIKE MULLINS
mike.mullins@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 36       Years at HVA: 1
Hometown: Oak Ridge
Education:
B.S. in Health & Physical Education, Lincoln Memorial University, 

Notable:
TSSAA Athletic Director of the Year, 2009-2010
NIAAA State Award of Merit, 2014
TSSAA Distinguished Service Award, 2015
Enjoys traveling and wildlife/nature photography

KELLIE IVENS
kellie.ivens@knoxschools.org
Years in Education: 33     Years at HVA: 6
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