About JT Moore Middle Prep
Leadership
Dr. Gary Hughes, Executive Principal
A true believer that he has the best job in the entire world, Dr. Gary D. Hughes is excited about the 23-24 school year, his 13th at JT Moore Middle School! Dr. Hughes graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a B.S. in psychology in 1988, a M.S. in clinical psychology in 1991 from Murray State University, a M.Ed. in special education (behavioral disorders) from Vanderbilt University in 2000, and an Ed. D. from Vanderbilt University in educational leadership and policy in 2009. He is a licensed Senior Psychological Examiner and therapist in clinical psychology, a licensed K-12 special education teacher, and a licensed school administrator in the state of Tennessee.
Dr. Bryan Lowe, Assistant Principal
Bryan Lowe joined JT Moore in the summer of 2019 after serving as an Academy Principal at Maplewood High School for 3 years. Mr. Lowe is originally from Atlanta, GA but has resided in Nashville, TN since 1999. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s of Business Administration from Tennessee State University. He also graduated with a Master’s of Education from Trevecca University and furthered his educational studies at Bethel University. Mr. Lowe brings various experiences from Maplewood, McGavock and Antioch High Schools working with the academy model and community business partners to help provide valuable experiential learning and post-secondary opportunities for the students.
Chase Bilyeu, Dean of Instruction
Since joining J.T. Moore in the Fall of 2020, Mr. Chase Bilyeu has loved every minute of being a part of the wonderful Matador community. After previously teaching English Language Arts in the 6th grade, Mr. Bilyeu is excited to continue serving the students of J.T. Moore as the Dean of Instruction for the 2024-2025 school year and to continue working with what he believes is the best faculty in Metro Nashville Public Schools. Furthermore, Mr. Bilyeu graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a B.A. in English in 2013. Currently, he is attending Lipscomb University as an Ayers Leadership Fellow to earn a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.
