Dr. Kelly Kearse retired this spring from Knoxville Catholic High School after serving there since 2001. “Known for his sense of humor (look out for those practical jokes!) and love of music, Dr. Kearse has been more than just a gifted chemistry teacher—he’s a nationally recognized scientist and speaker, and ...| East Tennessee Catholic
St. Joseph School establishing endowment to honor beloved educator By Bill Brewer Sister Jolita still has a powerful presence within the St. Joseph School community even as the Knoxville elementary…| East Tennessee Catholic
By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville schools are feeling the impact of state-funded, school-choice scholarships, which are affecting all 10 campuses from Chattanooga to the Tri-Cities. Diocesan scho…| East Tennessee Catholic
Bill Dunn works within the system to give students education freedom By Bill Brewer Bill Dunn was convinced that school choice was right for Tennessee education in the 1980s when he was a 4-H repre…| East Tennessee Catholic
Students, faculty report back to diocesan schools By Bee Goodman Just as quickly as summer arrived, we are finding autumn leaves falling into place, Tennessee football not-so-subtly creeping back i…| East Tennessee Catholic
Stephen Jackson was named the new head coach for the boys and girls wrestling programs at Knoxville Catholic High School, it was announced May 6. Mr. Jackson, who succeeds Jason Hughes in the role,…| East Tennessee Catholic
Fighting Irish alum Patrick Johnson of the Eagles helps 70 youngsters polish their football skills By Dan McWilliams NFL veteran Patrick Johnson, a 2017 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Chatta…| East Tennessee Catholic
Giving honor to Mary, the patroness, who has been with the school from the beginning By Gabrielle Nolan A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was adorned with a crown of flowers at a special all-scho…| East Tennessee Catholic
The Diocese of Knoxville’s two high schools, Notre Dame in Chattanooga and Knoxville Catholic High School, bid congratulations and farewell to the class of 2025 last month, with commencement ceremo…| East Tennessee Catholic
Chris Kane’s deep dedication to his students, both in the classroom and on the soccer field at Blessed Trinity High School, was honored posthumously at the ...| georgiabulletin.org
The legislation was backed by Tennessee’s Catholic bishops, parents, and organizations By Bill Brewer School choice will soon be available to students in East Tennessee and across the state as the …| East Tennessee Catholic
The St. Joseph School gym in North Knoxville was packed with Christmas cheer and packed with fans eager to watch the annual charity Christmas basketball scrimmage Dec. 13. The stands were filled wi…| East Tennessee Catholic
The great privilege and responsibility we have as teachers is getting to love our students—to always will the good of our students and to always value them, especially who they are at the core of t…| Millennial
