board of directors
Chris Davis
Chairman/Treasurer
Chris is on the pastoral staff at Grace Baptist Church in Hartsville, TN. He and his wife, Tiffany, have 4 children that they homeschool. Chris also owns a small business and is a real estate investor. He brings a unique blend of ministry, homeschool, and business experience to the board room. We are delighted that he was chosen to be lead the board.
Kathy Wooley
Secretary
Kathy and her husband, Mike, have been faithful church members and homeschool parents in Sumner Co. for many years. They raised their 5 children here. Kathy brings many years of homeschool cooperative experience to the board room. She has served in several different capacities in homeschool groups such as: administering standard testing, supervision, fundraising, and sports.
Danielle Slater
Danielle and her husband William have been in education for most of their lives. William is now a State of Tennessee representative and sits on the education committee in Nashville. Danielle has dedicated her life to helping Christians educate their children through various channels, including homeschool curriculum distribution, teaching, and support roles. We are thankful for the wealth of knowledge and help the Slaters bring to the APEX board.
Jim Daniels
Jim and Linda Daniels are long-time members of First Baptist Church in Gallatin where our tutorial is located. Jim is a retired educator who spent many years as a teacher and principal in the Sumner Co area. The Daniels now enjoy traveling and being involved in their grandkids' lives. We are blessed by the wisdom and discernment Jim brings to the APEX board.
Heather Gann
Heather and her husband Ben live in East Tennessee where they are active in their community and their church. Heather is a senior educational consultant for a large firm out of Boston that deals with public education and curriculum. She brings a unique skill set to the boardroom as she has training in early elementary and special education. She is also up to date on the current trends in education and educational leadership. We are thrilled to have her investing her time in our academy.
Jim Doyle
Jim and Kate were the very first parents to enroll their kids in APEX. As charter members, they have been instrumental in helping APEX grow. Kate is the president of our parent board and Jim serves on our Board of Directors. Jim is a marketing professor at Belmont University, and they have six children. Jacob, their oldest, became our first APEX graduate in 2023!