Meet the Team
FOUNDERMartha Brooke Hood
“I am truly honored that you have chosen to be part of our learning community. Flourish Academy began as a personal journey. As a former public school teacher and now a stay-at-home mom, I experienced firsthand the beauty and challenges of educating children in ways that honor their individuality, curiosity, and developmental pace. I dreamed of a learning environment that combined the flexibility and family partnership of homeschooling with the structure, expertise, and community of a traditional school. From that vision, Flourish Academy was born. I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with your family and to be part of your child’s learning journey.”
TEACHERMelinda Black
"Hello! I'm Melinda Black and I am excited to be joining the team at Flourish Academy for the coming school year! I have a Bachelor's degree in elementary education and a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. My teaching experience spans early Intervention Instruction, general education in public schools, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) classrooms to name just a few. I look forward to working with familles and colleagues to create a positive learning experience for all the children in our care.”
TEACHERHolly Calatrello
"I am an experienced elementary school teacher with 30 years of teaching experience in grades 1–4, including a strong background in reading intervention. I hold a Master’s degree from MSU and am certified to teach grades 1–8. I am passionate about inspiring students to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, making cards, and reading.”
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTJan Campbell
“Hi! My name is Jan Campbell, and I am so excited to be part of the Flourish Academy community. I have 18 years of experience teaching students from kindergarten through middle school, and I truly love helping children learn and grow. Originally from Florida, my husband, John, and I moved to Tennessee in 2019 and now proudly call Winchester home. We have four daughters, four wonderful sons-in-law, and eight amazing grandchildren, and I look forward to getting to know all of the wonderful families at Flourish Academy!”
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTCourtney Gibson
“Hi! My name is Courtney Gibson. My husband and I live in Tullahoma with our two children and two furbabies. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and previously taught 4th and 5th grade in the Tullahoma City Schools system. After having my children, I stepped away from the classroom to stay home with them, and I've cherished that time. For the past five years, I've been a homeschooling mom, which has given me a firsthand understanding of both the joys and challenges that come with the homeschool journey. In my free time, you can usually find me baking, working on a puzzle, shopping, or simply enjoying family time at home. I am so excited to be a part of Flourish Academy and look forward to getting to know the students and families this school year!”
What Qualifications Do Our Teachers Have?
All teachers at Flourish Academy are licensed educators with experience in child-centered, project-based instruction.