ACE has given me a head start in learning the expectations and responsibilities of an architect. I now know what is expected as I go on to college and what I need to do to prepare myself.
Knoxville
The ACE program of Greater Knoxville began in the summer of 2018 with a meeting to introduce the ACE program to Knoxville high school principals and UT administrators from architecture, construction, and engineering. The purpose of the meeting was to gauge interest in establishing an ACE affiliate in our city. Principal Tim Berry was very interested in the program and helped establish South-Doyle as the first ACE program in Knoxville in 2019. In 2020, we added two new schools –– The Clayton-Bradley Academy and Fulton High School. In 2023, we hope to add 1-2 additional schools to our program.
In addition to providing exposure to the fields of architecture, construction, and engineering, ACE is also promoting the growth of trade programs acknowledging this serious need in our industry. ACE also provides opportunity in the form of scholarships from funds raised by the local affiliate. In addition, one student from each affiliate can compete for a scholarship from ACE national. To date we have awarded more than $25,000 in just 3 years!
Our Team Projects
Teams of students are paired with diverse groups of industry mentors to explore the fields of architecture, construction and engineering. Students learn what a “day in the life” looks like for each profession and they actively participate in hands-on demonstrations of a related skill. Students also work together to design a final project that aligns with a pre-determined theme.
Additionally, student teams have the opportunity to tour construction and renovation sites for major projects.
Each year, the program culminates with a banquet at which students present their projects to peers, parents, mentors, educators and community leaders.
Contacts
Sherry Ault
Board Chair
ACE Mentor Program of Greater Knoxville
Board of Directors
Greg Armour
Treasurer
George Armour Ewart Architects
Sherry Ault
Board President
S2A Integration
Gary Bergeron
Board Fundraising Committee Chair
Kelso-Regen Associates, Inc.
Rick Boyd
Lead Board Member
Clayton Bradley Academy
Jennifer Bradley
Banquet Team Member
Board Member
McCarty Holsaple McCarty
Jeff Bryant
Lead Board Member
Powell High School
Tzu Chen
Regional Board Representative
ACE Mentor Program
Chris Cherry
Fundraising Team
Board Member
UTK Tickle College of Engineering
Jonathan Egert
Co-Lead
Board Member
Fulton High School
Shannon Elliott
Trades Day Committee Chair
Board Member
Johnson Architecture AIA
Taryn Ferro
Public Relations Chair
Board Member
Aw Snap Photography
Amanda Furlow
Banquet Team
Board Member
Amanda Webb Furlow
Gordon Heins
Advisor
Board Member
A.H. Architects
Tasha Herrell
Secretary
UTK College of Architecture & Design
Charity Honeycutt
Banquet Team
Board Member Honeybee Styling and Design
Shane Horner
Trade’s Day Committee
Board Member
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Tim Huettel
Co-Lead
Board Member
South Doyle High School
Cara Knapp
Co-Lead
Board Member
OYSK3 Architects
Gavin Mabe
Co-Lead
Board Member
Clayton Bradley Academy
Scott Poole
Advisor
Board Member
UTK College of Architecture & Design
Brad Self
Trade’s Day Committee
Board Member
Interstate Mechanical Co.
Sam Smyth
Lead
Board Member
Fulton High School
Chris Tucker
Outreach and Onboard Team
Board Member
Knox County Schools
Steph Wadman
Public Relations Chair
Board Member
Steph Wadman
Keith Wilson
Outreach and Onboard Team
Board Member
Knox County Schools
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