An Interdenominational Christian School
Our school is an extension of the family’s desire to provide the greatest opportunity for children and youth to thrive through these amazing growth years from preschool to high school. An interdenominational Christian school noted as one of the best educational opportunities in the region, Dayspring Academy is here to serve your family.
In Dayspring’s environment students develop stamina and stability which is their gateway to academic exploration and nurturing God-centeredness. While forging new paths students focus is continually guided to leading by serving others.
Our Mission
Through an intense educational journey each student strengthens time-honored character attributes of the good Samaritan: responsibility, critical-thinking skills, and care for one’s neighbor, becoming a humble and confident contributor to our community and our world.
Our Vision
Dayspring’s vision of success is one of each youth trusting God has a purpose for him or her, and secure that he or she is of value to our community and our world.
Head of School
Jesse Brewer
I am a Dayspring Shire through and through, graduating in 2009 as part of the first class. After studying history education at Austin Peay State University, I returned to Dayspring to teach and invest in the school that shaped me. My passion for American history led me to further my studies at Western Kentucky University and Georgetown University where I was honored to receive the Tennessee James Madison Fellowship in 2017, graduating with my history master’s degree in 2019. I am currently continuing my educational journey at Trevecca Nazarene University.
My passion lies in United States history, particularly American constitutionalism. I believe deeply in the natural rights given by God, the principles secured by our Founders, and the responsibility we have to preserve them. That belief shapes my approach to teaching. In the classroom, I work to foster a deep understanding of our heritage, the blessings of liberty, and the importance of citizenship grounded in faith and virtue.
Dayspring Academy is much more than my workplace—it is my second home. My wife teaches fifth grade here, and our three children are all Shires. As a staff, we are united in a shared mission to provide a God-centered education that is both academically rigorous and spiritually nurturing. I am proud of Dayspring’s growth and its unwavering commitment to biblical truth, academic excellence, and the individual care and guidance of each student.
Whether I’m teaching, greeting students in the mornings, or serving in other roles on campus, my goal remains the same: to honor God, empower students, and contribute to the heritage of faith and freedom that defines Dayspring Academy.
Lower School Coordinator
Heather Martin
As a young girl I dreamed of becoming a teacher one day. Little did I know that God would allow me to be a part of such a special endeavor at Dayspring Academy as an adult. It has been a pleasure spending the last sixteen years learning and growing alongside my students. Having taught several grades from kindergarten to middle school, my love of teaching has only grown stronger through the years. The classroom is my happy place.
As I earned my graduate degree from Union University in 2012, I was blessed to work with some of the best teachers in our area. I appreciate the experience and the confidence it gave me in knowing that I am indeed doing what God wants me to do. It is a joy to participate and lead professional development courses to broaden academic practices within the classroom. Dayspring Academy is a special place and I am grateful for the opportunity to be the lower school coordinator.
When I am not teaching I enjoy reading, crocheting, and spending time with my family. When I work on a crocheting project I can escape from the world and find a quiet place to think on good things from above. My prayer is that I fulfill my responsibilities at Dayspring with a humble servant’s heart.
Preschool Program Director
Lindsey Suttle
I am blessed to be a Dayspring Academy alumni. Attending DSA as a middle school student was a pivotal point in my life. During my youth I thought, “if I had only been here my whole life.” These memories are what make my current position as Preschool Director and Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Dayspring so special. I have the opportunity to be with these little ones at the very beginning of their education. Trusting someone with your precious little ones can be tough. With much prayer and God’s blessings, my goal is to ensure your child’s day is full of love and care.
I have been blessed to be teaching at Dayspring since 2014. I graduated from Austin Peay State University and completed the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) receiving my certification for Center-Based Orientation.
My husband teaches at DSA and all three of our children are here as well. It is a joy to see what Dayspring did for me, what opportunities it has provided my students and now my own children. When I’m not at Dayspring I enjoy gardening and being outside with my family. Enjoying our great God’s creation is a favorite of mine, especially with friends and family.
Head of School, 2006–2024
In Memory of
Mrs. Monecca Brewer
Mrs. Monecca Brewer faithfully served as Dayspring Academy’s founding Head of School from the 2006-2007 school year until her passing in 2024. Her leadership, grounded in prayer, Biblical conviction, and a deep love for students, helped shape Dayspring into a God-centered academic community.
Mrs. Brewer believed wholeheartedly in the Dayspring mission, encouraging students to “go hard and learn lots.” She championed rigorous academic opportunities while ensuring that “time-honored character attributes” were the expectation in every classroom. Her vision married strong scholarship with Christian discipleship, fostering an environment where both intellect and integrity were cultivated in tandem.
Mrs. Brewer’s legacy lives on in the lives of the countless students, families, and faculty she touched. We remain grateful for her example and continue the mission she helped establish—educating students in truth, faith, and excellence for the glory of God.