Social Studies

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FACULTY PROFILES

	Jeff Fisher Department Chair, Ext. 1700, Email Jeff Fisher joined the Notre Dame faculty in 1985. Mr. Fisher holds a B.A. from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, and a M.Ed. from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He teaches Advanced Placement U.S. History, Honors U.S. History, CP U.S. History, and War, Weapons, and Tactics. In addition to heading the Social Studies Department, he also serves as the school's golf coach.

	Misty Collier Ext. 1602, Email Misty Collier is a Notre Dame alumna who joined the faculty in 2007. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is currently pursuing her Ed. S. in School Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She will be serving as a school psychology intern and will be teaching Psychology.

	Fred Eaves Ext. 1205, Email Fred Eaves joined the Notre Dame faculty in 2007. He holds a bachelor's degree in secondary education from UTC is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Mr. Eaves was previously Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Tennessee. At Notre Dame, he is the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Track Coach. He teaches World and U.S. History

	Brian Hitchcox Ext. 1702, Email Brian Hitchcox joined the Notre Dame faculty in 2006 after seven years of playing professional baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies. He holds a B.S. degree in Secondary Education Social Sciences with a concentration in History from UTC. Mr. Hitchcox teaches Honors World History and World Geography. He is also the Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Basketball Coach.

	Lynda Marinello Ext. 1903, Email Lynda Marinello joined the Notre Dame faculty in 2002. She holds B.A. in Social Studies with a concentration in English/Spanish from Fairleigh Dickonson University. She also has certification in AP European History from University of Georgia, and teaches summer programs at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is currently the Sophomore Class Sponsor. Prior to Notre Dame, she taught in New Jersey for 17 years. Her son Christopher is a graduate of the Class of 2005 and is currently attending UTC's Honors Program with a double major in English and Anthropology. Her daughter, Alaina, is a member of the Notre Dame Class of 2010.

	Ann Ward Ext. 1703, Email Ann Ward joined the faculty in 1978. She holds a B.A. in History and an M.A.T. from the University of Chattanooga and a Guidance and Counseling degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She has taught U.S. Government and U.S. History at Notre Dame as well as being Guidance Director and Director of Administrative Services. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, she taught at Chattanooga City High School for thirteen years. In addition to teaching, she serves as Notre Dame's Testing Coordinator.

	David Weikel Ext. 1101, Email David Weikel joined the faculty in 2005. He holds a B.A. from Grove City College, and a J. D. from Louisiana State University. Prior to joining Notre Dame, he practiced law. He teaches Criminal Justice and Social Studies. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he is the Assistant Coach for both girls' and boys' soccer and Head Coach of the Moc Trial Team. He has a daughter who is an alumna of Notre Dame.

	Charlie Wiggins Ext. 1705, Email Charles Wiggins holds B.A. in Biology from Maryville College and an M.B.Afrom the University of Tennessee. Mr. Wiggins joined the Notre Dame faculty in 2002 following 10 years of teaching and coaching at the collegiate level throughout the southeast. Mr. Wiggins teaches Honors Economics, CP Economics, and United States History. Mr. Wiggins is the Head Football Coach and was named the Times Free Press Football Coach of the Year and the Pete Potter Stump on Sports Coach of the Year for both the 2004 and 2005 football seasons. In May 2006, he received the Heart of Notre Dame award.