Lindsay Mercer, 3rd Grade Teacher

B.S. – East Tennessee State University

Lindsay was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. She is a BBS alumnus, attending Brainerd Baptist School from K3 to 5th grade. Lindsay went on to graduate from Chattanooga Christian School, where she attended from 6th to 12th grade. After high school Lindsay attended East Tennessee State University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. In July of 2022, Lindsay married her middle school sweetheart Matthew Mercer and they are enjoying this new stage of life together. This will be Lindsays third year teaching. She has spent the last two years at East Brainerd Elementary teaching 1st grade, but felt called back home to BBS. Lindsay is very excited to be a part of the 3rd grade team and join the BBS community. Matthew and Lindsay enjoy being a part of their church- Silverdale Baptist, and traveling together in their free time. One of her favorite Bible verses is Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”