Clarksville Academy

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  • Tyler Hickman New Chief Financial Officer & Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

    Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville Academy, a private Pre-K through 12th grade college preparatory school, is pleased to announce the hiring of Tyler Hickman as Chief Financial Officer and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach.

    Hickman graduated from Lipscomb University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy Degree.  He has worked in the accounting field since 2012, serving as an accountant and accounting manager for various corporations in the Nashville area. Hickman has over seven years of coaching experience at both the intermediate and varsity level.

    Hickman’s role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will focus on planning and budgeting for Clarksville Academy.  This position also oversees dining services, maintenance, and transportation.

    Jennifer Hinote, Head of School, commented, “We are proud to welcome Tyler to the CA family.  His knowledge and experience in accountancy made him the standout candidate for this position. His passion and love of coaching boys basketball was an added bonus. Tyler is a welcome addition to our administrative team, and I look forward to working with him.”

    Last year, Hickman was Head Coach at Centennial High School in Franklin, Tennessee. He has actively coached both middle and high school boys since 2013.  Hickman stated, “Coaching is a privilege and a blessing.  Faith, excellence, discipline, accountability, humility, and love will be program cornerstones to ensure success in every facet of their lives. This systematic approach to teach life lessons on and off the court helps shape the next generation and allows them to be involved in something greater than themselves.”

    Jake Peterson, Athletic Director, made this statement about Hickman, “We couldn’t be more excited for the 2020-2021 basketball season with Coach Tyler Hickman at the helm.  Over the past several weeks, I’ve been able to spend a lot of time with Tyler and have been very impressed by his coaching philosophy and experience. I look forward to working with Coach Hickman and watching our boys basketball team grow under his leadership.”

    Hickman shared his excitement for this new position, “I am really looking forward to the opportunity to be the CFO and lead the boys basketball program at Clarksville Academy.  I believe in the school’s leadership. The vision for the school and for athletics was an instant draw for my family.  I am looking forward to the challenges both positions will hold.  The CFO job will allow me to further use my accounting background and to uphold the 50 year tradition of Clarksville Academy.  I am also excited about the potential for our basketball program.  Clarksville is a basketball town and I am happy to become a part of that while doing everything possible to make CA a well-known and successful program. I’m looking forward to meeting my team and taking them to the next level.”

    Tyler, his wife Hope, and son Isaiah will join the Clarksville Academy family in mid-July.

    For more information on Clarksville Academy and its programs please visit clarksvilleacademy.com.

     

     

     

  • Charles Clark Hired as Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

    Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville Academy, a private Pre-K through 12th grade college preparatory school, is pleased to announce the hiring of Charles Clark as Varsity Girls Basketball Coach.

     

    Clark has over nineteen years of coaching experience and over thirteen years of teaching experience.  He comes to Clarksville Academy after having served the past two seasons as Varsity Girls Coach at Kenwood High School. Throughout his career, he has served as both head varsity coach and assistant varsity coach for several surrounding area schools such as, Rossview High School, Houston County High School, and Clarksville High School.

     

    Clark holds his degree in Health and Human Performance with a Masters in Educational Leadership. His teaching career spans all age levels, which made him the perfect fit for our Physical education Department.  In addition to his coaching responsibilities, he will teach physical education in grades PK-9.

     

    Athletic Director, Jake Peterson, stated, “I am proud to announce Charles as our varsity girls basketball coach. I have known Charles for many years and have a great deal of respect for him.  He has shown his excellence both on the court and in the classroom. We could not be more excited to welcome him to our staff.”

     

    Clark is committed to hit the ground running.  In a statement, “First, I would like to thank Dr. Marlon Heaston, Marcus Heaston, and Keith Parker for the support I received during my time at Kenwood High School. Leaving is never easy, and I am forever grateful for my time with CMCSS, but I am extremely excited about the opportunity to coach and teach at Clarksville Academy. It was quite obvious during my meeting with the CA administration this was a good fit for my family and me. Coach Daniels has done a phenomenal job building the girls basketball program into a state title contender, and I plan to continue that progression. I’m looking forward to working with the CA administration, faculty/staff, as well as, getting started with my team this summer.”

     

    For more information on Clarksville Academy and its programs visit clarksvilleacademy.com.

  • New Hires Announced

    For immediate release.

     

    December 16, 2019

     

    Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville Academy, a private Pre-K through 12th grade college preparatory school, is pleased to announce the hiring of our Heads of Intermediate and Upper School, as well as, the addition of a new position, Major Gifts Officer.

     

    Head of Intermediate School, Alicia McQueen, received her Bachelor of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies and her Master’s of Science in Psychology, with an emphasis on School Counseling.  Alicia is a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the American School Counseling Association. She has just completed her eighteenth year as an educator and is serving in her eighth year at Clarksville Academy.  During her time at CA, Alicia has taught all grade levels, including Lower School Guidance, Intermediate School English, Public Speaking and Discovery electives, and Upper School Leadership and Psychology. She has also served as school counselor for all grade levels.  Recently, Alicia took on the role of CA’s Curriculum Director, which has involved the oversight and leadership of the Department Chair Committee, as well as the implementation of a PreK-12 full curriculum vertical mapping program.  Her knowledge of, and commitment to, the intermediate school age student, coupled with her extensive guidance background and curriculum expertise, make her an excellent hire for this position.

     

    Head of Upper School, Denise Walker, received her Associates of Science in Legal Studies, Associates of Arts in General Education, Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology, and a Master of Science in Continuing Education: Psychology and Counseling. Denise is a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the American School Counseling Association.  She just completed her fifteenth year as an educator, thirteen of which have been at Clarksville Academy.  Prior to that Denise served in the United States Air Force as a paralegal.  During her time at CA she has taught all grade levels, including technology, psychology, ACT Prep, Leadership & Strategic Impact, and served as our Director of School Counseling.  In her role as the Director of College Counseling, Denise helped the 2019 graduating class secure 9.2 million dollars in scholarship funds, the highest in school history.  Her leadership style, commitment to students, and extensive knowledge of our student body make her the standout candidate for this position.

     

    While the highly qualified group of applicant finalists was competitive, Alicia and Denise bring a knowledge and experience of the Clarksville Academy community that made it clear that they are the right candidates.

     

    Major Gifts Officer, Christina Clark has been a fixture in not only the Clarksville Academy community but the Clarksville community as well.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel, Merchandising and Textiles with a minor in Business at the University of Kentucky.  Throughout her professional career, Christina has focused her work on interior design and non-profit fundraising. Christina’s legacy in Clarksville has been her success in the non-profit sector, serving as leadership on a variety of committees and boards such as The Clarksville Customs House Museum Guild, Junior Auxiliary, Leadership Clarksville Board of Directors, and Austin Peay State University’s Candlelight Ball Committee.  In 2018, Christina chaired the APSU Candlelight Ball and secured more scholarship dollars than any previous chair. Christina will focus her time and attention on securing major gifts on behalf of Clarksville Academy.

     

    “Clarksville Academy is known as an educational leader in our community.  The hire of these three individuals continues our commitment to attract the most qualified educators and leaders to support our mission and vision. Mrs. McQueen and Mrs. Walker are known and loved by our student and parent community, and are strong leaders who will lead our school on a course for success.  Mrs. Clark’s tenacity and commitment to seeing Clarksville Academy grow made the addition of her position vital to our school,” Jennifer Hinote, Head of School.

     

    For more information on Clarksville Academy or its programs visit: clarksvilleacademy.com.

    Alicia McQueen, Head of Intermediate School

     

    Denise Walker, Head of Upper School

     

    Christina Clark

    Christina Clark, Major Gifts Officer

  • Clarksville BCycle to Grow 

    CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Thanks to a group of Clarksville Academy students, a grant from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation and a partnership with the City of Clarksville, two more bike-share stations are coming to Clarksville.

    The group of students, researched and wrote a grant proposal as part of Clarksville Academy’s Challenge Based Learning (CBL) for two additional Clarksville BCycle stations. Based on feedback received from community members, the two new stations will be located at the Clarksville Greenway, Pollard Rd Trail head, and downtown at the corner of Public Square and Franklin Street.  Stations are expected to be installed this Spring.


    Similar to the  other two stations at Liberty Park and Cumberland Riverwalk, each station will house 10 BCycles. Bikes rented from one station may be returned to any of the other stations. Clarksville BCycle 24 Hour memberships start at $3, and entitle the rider to unlimited 60 minute bike rides.  Rides lasting longer than an hour incur $1 usage fee for each additional 30 minutes.  Individuals can purchase weekly, monthly, and annual memberships online that allow the rider to skip the kiosk and checkout bikes directly from the dock using the app or personal B-card.

    For more information visit Clarksville.BCycle.com or contact Clarksville Parks + Recreation at 931-645-7476.

     

    About the Challenge Based Learning Program (CBL)

    The Challenge Based Learning (CBL) program at Clarksville Academy challenged students with ways in which they could improve their community.  The CBL classroom shifts the typical setting in which one instructor teaches set curriculum to multiple students. CBL reverses that model, allowing the challenge to be formulated and investigated, consulting with experts in varying fields as resources, defining guiding questions, and resulting in a sustainable solution all led by the students.

  • B-cycle is coming to Clarksville

    Clarksville, TN…Thanks to a group of Clarksville Academy students, a grant from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation and a partnership with the city of Clarksville, a bicycle share program will soon come to Liberty and McGregor parks.

    The group, comprised of about eight Clarksville Academy students each year, began the project by researching a number of companies over the course of a year. They ultimately chose B-cycle, and then wrote a grant proposal. After receiving a grant from the Community Health Foundation, students then began work with the city to identify locations for the bike stations. Once the program is in place, they’ll continue to monitor how often the bikes are used and study how they are making a difference.

    Each station, both located along the Cumberland River, will hold 10 bikes. Bicycles rented from one station can be returned to the other station. Clarksville B-cycle riders must purchase an access pass for $3 that allows riders access to the bike for 24 hours. The first hour is free but then riders must pay $1 for each additional 30 minutes that a bike is out. Individuals can purchase daily passes or memberships, including weekly, monthly, and one-year options.

    A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 15 at Liberty Park.

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    Information courtesy of Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department

    About the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department
    The mission of the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department is to provide a variety of positive recreational experiences to enhance life values for individuals, families, and our diverse culture. To learn more, visit www.cityofclarksville.com, like us on Facebook, or call (931) 645-7476.

  • Clarksville Academy Students Improve the Health and Fitness of Clarksville

    Clarksville, Tennessee… Clarksville Academy Challenge Based Learning students continue to work to improve not only the Clarksville community, but also the residents’ lives as well. On Friday, September 25, 2015 CA students will join Montgomery County officials for the official ribbon cutting of the new outdoor fitness center at Rotary Park. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. and is open to the public.

    Over the course of the past three years, twenty Clarksville Academy students ages fourteen to eighteen have worked to improve the health and fitness of Clarksville. Students have secured grant funding from the Community Health Foundation to add outdoor fitness equipment to three parks. This equipment is designed for all fitness levels and is free to the public.

    Liberty Park was the first park to receive the outdoor equipment. During the year following the installation, students visited the park during various days of the week and times of the day to see what equipment was most used, who was using it, and when it was being used. This fitness area has been so successful that the Greenway and Rotary Park were added.

    Clarksville Academy students secured a grant for $51,790, which funded the installation of equipment at both the Greenway and Rotary Park. Greenway had five pieces of equipment installed, including an abs and dip station, arms and back combo station, and a lower body combo station. Rotary Park had nine pieces installed, including a chest press, leg press, up right cycle and a push up station. All equipment is free to use and open to the public.

    Montgomery County Government recently received a Local Government Award from the Greater Nashville Regional Council for the fitness area at Rotary Park. Representatives from both Montgomery County and Clarksville Academy were on hand to receive the award.

    For more information on Clarksville Academy or the Challenge Based Learning program please visit www.clarksvilleacademy.com.

  • Clarksville Academy Gives Back

    Clarksville Academy celebrated Homecoming this week.  During their annual spirit week, the students take part in a variety of activities such as dress up days, spirit competitions between grade levels, and the annual color wars and door design competitions.  This year, CA students wanted to enhance their spirit week by adding a new component.  Students were asked to incorporate items that could be donated into their color wars or door competition designs.  These items would be given to local agencies here in the Clarksville community.  The Cougar family embraced this new addition and donated over 1,000 household items such as canned goods and personal hygiene products.  Not only did they collect over 1,000 items, but over 70 pairs of shoes were also donated!  The Class of 2020 took it a step further and incorporated the American Cancer Society into their pink theme.  They collected $250 to be given to the ACS.  All items were presented to the local Manna Café & Salvation Army during Friday’s Pep Assembly.  A check for $250 was presented to CA’s Student Council President and will be sent to ACS.

     

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  • Clarksville Academy Tops ACT Scores

    Students from Clarksville Academy, a Pre-Kindergarten through 12 college preparatory private school, recently earned an ACT average composite score of 24.3. This increase is higher than the state average of 19.8 and the national average of 21. CA’s scores also exceeded the benchmark scores in each subject area.   CA administration and faculty believe this ACT score is a product of the emphasis placed on the rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum program in all grades at Clarksville Academy.

    Not only did Clarksville Academy students see a rise in overall composite scores, but sub-scores in each area saw an increase of 1 point or higher. Denise Walker, School Counselor believes this increase is a direct reflection of the school’s adoption of annual standardized testing using ASPIRE.

    ASPIRE testing is given to third through tenth grade students as a standardized test. “By using the ASPIRE test throughout our school, our students are being introduced to the ACT testing patterns early. This early introduction helps to better prepare them for the actual ACT.” Walker stated. ASPIRE testing is also allowing CA teachers to review their coursework and invite collaboration between grade levels to ensure the students are receiving the instructional knowledge they need. Parents are also able to review where their child’s strengths, weakness, and improvements are occurring. This assessment is instrumental in providing an environment that is conducive to growing a natural and healthy learning and testing environment.

    Clarksville Academy continues to focus on a college preparatory education. This year new curriculum has been added to enhance the learning experience throughout the school. Students are experiencing a variety of foreign language options as early as our PreK program and many of our students are enrolled in one of our Dual Enrollment classes in conjunction with APSU. English, Math and Physics are all course options students can take while in high school to receive college credit from APSU.

    For more information about Clarksville Academy and its programs please visit us at www.clarksvilleacademy.com.

  • Clarksville Academy Has 16 Students Receive Presidential Volunteer Service Award

    Sixteen Clarksville Academy students earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for the 2014-2015 year. These awards were presented in a school wide assembly on Wednesday, September 2.

    The following students were awarded: Cheyenne Deibert, Malia McDowell, Megan Minton, and Breonna Wade all received Gold Awards, Dylan Bryant Silver Award, Maggie Clark, Daniel Dela Cruz, Josh Dela Cruz, , Sydney Halliday, Madison Hawkins, Grace Parbs, Mallory Saleh, Brandon Walker, Gracie Whitlow, Natalie Yen and Hannah Jacobsen received the Bronze Award.

    “The Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is the premier volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service through Presidential gratitude and national recognition, “ according to the PVSA website noted below. Students track their community service throughout a twelve-month cycle and turn it in through a certified organization. Clarksville Academy recently became a certified organization through PVSA and began tracking our student involvement. Students must complete at least fifty hours of community service in order to be eligible. Service must also meet the criteria listed through PVSA to be eligible.

    Students in the teen category ages 11-15 must complete at least 50 hours to receive the Bronze award. Teen silver awards are awarded for 75-99 hours of service, teen gold awards are awarded at100+ hours.

    Clarksville Academy students selected for PVSA completed a combined total of 1,559 qualified service hours. Each student was honored with a medal, certificate of service hours, and a letter of congratulations from the President of the United States.

    For more information on PVSA visit http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.