Meet Our Faculty

    Molly Bowie Cook

    Head of Tutorial Programs

    University of Memphis – BS in Education and minor in Art. I began my career in education 40+ years ago. After teaching for 19 years at Harding Academy, I transitioned to Lausanne Collegiate School as their Admissions Director for the next 14 years. In 2013, I joined my family at The Bowie Center as Head of Tutorial Programs. Outside of Bowie, I am more than likely to be enjoying family and the joys of having three Grand Angels!

      Monica Wakefield

      Assistant to the Head of Tutorial Programs

      Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband, Chris, and our son, Levi. Our favorite place to visit is the Memphis Zoo and our local park; I love watching Levi grow and explore the world. I also run a home-based bakery where I love testing out new recipes and baking yummy cookies and cupcakes!

        Mallory Cook

        Director of Marketing

        Vanderbilt University – BS in Human and Organizational Development, Health and Human Services. I was born and raised in Memphis and have enjoyed 12 wonderful years at Bowie. My favorite activity is dancing with my two daughters, Brindley and Lyla, and my husband when he is willing. I am a diehard Memphis Tiger fan, and Team Penny all the way!

        Meet Our Tutors

        Available Tutoring Positions

        We're staffing up! Currently we have available employment positions, including: Math (all levels), English/Reading (all levels), and ACT/SAT Test Prep Support. To apply, submit your resume to: tutoring@bowiereading.com.

          Amanda McGee

          BBA, Organizational Behavior – University of Memphis

          My family and I live on a working farm. We have cattle, donkeys, chickens, turkeys, horses, ponies, dogs, cats, and a camel. Besides taking care of the animals, I’m a professional singer, and I love to travel.

            Bree Striegle

            B.A. Social Work, U of Memphis

            I enjoy attending live music events/concerts, cooking, and being active in my spare time. One of my favorite music events was a three-day festival in Denmark. I love to learn about and experience the world through music and food.

              Caroline Tomlinson

              BS, Mathematics — Harding University; MS, Education, Freed-Hardeman University

              Enjoys the outdoors, knitting, sports, gardening (flowers are my passion), reading, photography, cooking, sewing, quilting, traveling, and spending time with my five children, loving husband, and many friends.

                Danian Jerry

                BA, English and Philosophy — University of Memphis; MFA, Creative Writing — UofM; PhD, Africology & African American Studies — Temple University

                I enjoy reading fiction and writing about Memphis music.

                  Dennis Wiessner

                  Pursuing B.S. in Chemistry — Christian Brothers University

                  When I’m not studying or working, I like to relax by watching YouTube, anime, playing video games, or reading.

                    Doug Nanney

                    BA, Political Science — University of Memphis; MA, Political Science & Public Administration — U of M

                    If there isn’t a college football game or a classic movie on, I enjoy reading a good whodunnit mystery.

                      Faith Mwango

                      B.A. Mathematics & Neuroscience (Pre-Med), Rhodes College

                      Outside of class and work, I like spending time with my friends, singing hymns and gospel country music, reading, writing poetry or journaling, taking walks(I find them very therapeutic), debating, and doing research on whatever that interests me.

                        Francis Arnan

                        BS in Health Science, U of FL / Pursuing DR of Optometry, SCO

                        Outside of school, I’m into everything music/performance related! I love singing, dancing, and playing piano, and I have a history f playing violin, double bass, ukelele, and flute. Other than that, I’m also into plant care and playing with my beautiful birds Vinnie and Terry.

                          Graceanne Hodgson

                          Pursuing BA, History, Minor in French & BS, Biology — Rhodes College

                          Outside of work or class, I like running, painting and spending time with my cat Earl.