Nathan completed his Instructional Leadership Graduate Certificate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in History from Austin Peay State University and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Carson Newman University. He currently serves in a variety of positions at Ooltewah Middle School  — 8^th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Department Head, and Athletic Director.

“My professors in the Instructional Leadership Program at UTK facilitated my professional growth by helping me develop the diverse set of skills required of a leader in education and helped me understand how I can better serve my students, peers, and community.”