ALUMNI UPDATES
educational leaders from developing nations and emerging democracies to the United States for an academic year for leadership and professional development , as well as fostering mutual exchange . She supports 10-13 educators from all over the world each year as they come to Nashville .
Leigh Graham ’ 06 teaches first grade and helps coach middle school soccer at CPA .
Carter Hammond ’ 06 and wife Alexis have been married for six years and live in Dallas , TX . Carter is an artist manager in the music industry and Alexis is a Director of Sales Enablement at Kibo Software in the tech industry . They attend Watermark Church where they are growing in their faith and sharing the gospel . Carter , ten years sober by the grace of God , works with others who are in recovery . Alexis helps those who are grieving the loss of their loved ones . They have plans to move back to Nashville to be closer to Carter ’ s family in the future .
Courtney Myers McInturff ’ 06 is a 2022 Tennessee ReasercHERS Ambassador with the American Cancer Society . Son Mac is in preschool and daughter Myers is in preschool at CPA . She is a therapist at Rooted Counseling Center in Green Hills , and husband Cason is a veterinarian at Berry Farms Animal Hospital in Franklin .
Gracie Spires Moakler ’ 06 and husband Steve welcomed son Willie in June 2021 . She launched her own digital marketing company in 2022 called Elevate Marketing . She and Steve enjoy time with their boys , traveling in their airstream , and pursuing careers they love .
Libby Hodges Nevins ’ 06 and husband Matthew welcomed daughter “ Reese ” Elizabeth in February 2022 .
Brooke Mooney Shomaker ’ 06 lives in Nashville with husband Taylor and works on the Brand & Marketing team at Google Fiber , managing partnerships and operations .
Sarah Heimerman Sharp ’ 06 and Richard Sharp ’ 07 welcomed son John Ryder in August 2021 .
2007
Emily Smothers Cox ’ 07 and husband Matt work at The Covenant School in Nashville , where Matt is the Athletic Director and Emily teaches fourth grade .
Ginny Mello Gunter ’ 07 and husband Bryant live in Nolensville , TN . Bryant is in his first year as Assistant Head of Upper School at CPA , and daughter Greer is in first grade at CPA .
Wes Nelson ’ 07 and wife Cat welcomed daughter Brynn Elisabeth in January 2022 . Wes and his family live in Bellevue .
Will Nelson ’ 07 and wife Rachel welcomed son Isaac in May 2022 . Will and his family live in East Nashville .
Ellie Sikes Taylor ’ 07 and husband Brett welcomed son Travis Bowman in January 2022 .
2008
Jonathan Buntin ’ 08 and wife Katie live in Nashville with two-year-old son , James , and black lab , Peyton . Jonathan is a realtor and real estate developer with Village Real Estate in Nashville . He also serves on the CPA Alumni Board .
Laura Grace Carroll ’ 08 is Director of Family and Community Engagement at King ’ s Academy in Nashville .
Joseph Eberle ’ 08 and wife Shelley welcomed daughter Rachel Noelle in June 2021 . He is in his fifth year working at Christ Presbyterian Church and Academy as Director of Production Services . He also received his Masters of Accountancy in May .
Colin Fuqua ’ 08 graduated with a BS from The University of Tennessee Knoxville and took two years to travel and work in the Alaska backcountry where he met wife Chelsea . Upon returning to Nashville , he graduated with a DPT in physical therapy from TSU . They moved to the town of Lahaina in west Maui , where the sun shines all year , and he can skateboard to work .
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