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  • About
    • Our Organization
    • Who We Are
    • Educational Practices
    • Spiritual Practices
  • School of Creative Arts
    • Dance Classes
    • Music Lessons
    • Lesson Enrollment Form
  • Academics
    • Student Goals
    • Parental Responsibilities
    • Daily Schedule
    • 2026-2027 Calendar
  • Admissions
    • Admissions
    • Student Application
    • Tuition + Investment
    • Homeschool Umbrella Program
    • Find Out More!
  • Staff
  • Contact Us
    • FORM REQUESTS

Our Staff

Jihan Cox

RSW Founder & Creative Arts Director

Jihan Cox is passionate about equipping her generation and those coming behind her to find their worth and identity in Christ. She has a strong prophetic voice and desires to bring people into the presence of God.

Jihan serves as the Worship and Arts Pastor at Redemption Life Church in Powell, TN. Jihan and her husband, Michael, planted Redemption Life Church in 2012 and are enjoying all of the challenges and adventures that church planting can bring. Together, they are the proud parents of 9 beautiful children.

Jihan is also the Founder and Director of Redemption School of Worship, where students are trained and educated with an emphasis in worship. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Lee University. She has taught private lessons for 10+ years in an effort to affect the worship culture of her city. Jihan is a gifted teacher and vocalist. She aspires to raise up a generation to operate in their gifting from a place of confidence and rest in who He has created them to be.

Tiffany Ayers

DIRECTOR

Mrs. Tiffany has been a member of the Redemption family since 2016. She and her husband, Josh, have four beautiful children, two of whom they adopted. She has a heart for the next generation and is passionate about helping students see themselves and Papa rightly.

Mrs. Tiffany served for several years as RSW’s primary high school teacher. Today, she oversees staff, administrative responsibilities, and helps maintain the overall culture of RSW. She regularly leads our time of morning worship, journal, and prayer, as well as teaching High School Bible, Prayer and Prophetic Activation, and Nations classes.

Mrs. Tiffany loves purple, dark chocolate, family time, reading, and teaching. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has previously served in a variety of business and administrative roles.

She believes one of the most rewarding things in life is seeing students recognize and walk in their God-given purpose and potential. Mrs. Tiffany is a vital part of Redemption School of Worship, and we are so thankful for her leadership and the heart she brings to our school family!

Jessica Anderson

High school Teacher

Mrs. Jess joined the RSW family in 2025. She is a wife to Jeremiah and mom to Ariah and Titus. She is originally from Minnesota and only recently moved to Tennessee in 2025. She loves her cats, trap music, and gifts. She is a passionate worshipper and has spent years leading worship and serving in ministry. She currently leads the Tuesday Night Prayer Room at Redemption Life Church and loves creating an atmosphere where anyone can come soak, pray, read, or just unload in the presence of God. She has a unique sense of humor and definitely brings loads of life and laughter to the high school classroom with her personality and northern accent. Mrs. Jess is the perfect mix of fun and accountability, which is just what our high school students need.

Isaac Bean

High school teacher

Mr. Isaac has been a member of the RSW family since He himself began attending as a student in 9th grade. Once he graduated from Redemption School of Worship, he pursued degrees in audio production and business. He is a lover of all things music and plays guitar, piano, and bass, as well as teaches lessons in all. He loves adventure, camping, and discovering new national parks with His family and wife, Nissi. Mr. Isaac loves being able to continue to steward the same environment that changed the course of His life. He is passionate about young people, specifically young men worshipping Jesus free from fear and full of purity. He is excited to mentor, teach, and help the high school students of RSW excel academically and grow spiritually.

Ciara Spitzer

middle school teacher

Mrs. C joined the RSW family in 2025. She is wife to Tymothy and mom to Emma and Ezekiel. She has previously served in many educational roles and has always had a passion for teaching. When not teaching or enjoying quality time with her family, she can be found taking photos, cooking from scratch, reading, or drinking from at least 4 cups at once. Mrs. C loves to teach in creative ways, laugh with her students, and make up silly songs all throughout the day. She is also working to complete her degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Child Development from Oregon University and Sierra College. She is excited to see her students fall in love with learning and blossom all year long!

Courtney Bilodeau

3rd, 4th, & 5th grade teacher

Mrs. Courtney has been a member of the RSW family since 2025. She is married to Alex and is the mom of Penny and Owen, and dog-mom to Winnie. She loves traveling, camping, exploring new places, and making memories with her family! She originally grew up between Florida and New Jersey, and has lived in various places throughout her life. She loves sharing stories and adventures with her students. With a love for coffee, Diet Coke, teal, and doggies, Ms. Courtney brings plenty of fun and personality to the classroom! Most of all, she looks forward to encouraging students as they learn and discover the unique gifts God has placed inside them.

Josiah Cox

3rd, 4th, & 5th grade teacher

Mr. Josiah is an alum of Redemption School of Worship and has been immersed in our culture since our first year. He is one of 9 siblings and the son of our founder, Jihan Cox. He loves physical fitness and also serves as our PE teacher. When he’s not at the gym or teaching, he can be found printing t-shirts at his business, The Printhouse. He enjoys diet soda, pickleball, and any excuse to hang out with his pals. Mr. Josiah cultivates relationships with the students through mutual respect and calls them higher. He is excited to continue pouring into our young people and watching them learn to trust God with their heart and their future.

Jennifer Oxley

1st & 2nd Grade Teacher

Jennifer is a native to Knoxville, TN graduating from Bearden High School. She contemplated teaching as a young woman and completed one year at UTK.  She soon married Stephen, her husband of 20 years. Together they have 5 children, including a set of triplets! She was a substitute teacher in the local school system for grades k-12 for eight years before joining the RSW team in 2019. Teaching is one of her biggest passions and she loves seeing the “light bulb” moments happen. She is passionate about her students growing spiritually and academically and feels she learns in the classroom as much as the students do. 

Abree Phillips

Kindergarten teacher

Ms. Abree joined the RSW family in 2026. She loves all things artsy, enjoys science, summertime, and spending time with her cat. She grew up between Tennessee and Florida and is a beach girl at heart. She loves fruity desserts and strawberries too. With a heart for helping children grow, Ms. Abree is passionate about creating a kind and encouraging environment where every student feels seen and supported. She is thrilled to be part of the Redemption School of Worship family and can't wait to help students create and uncover the incredible purpose God has for their lives!

Tara Hall

3rd, 4th, & 5th grade math

Mrs. Tara has been a part of the RSW family since 2024 and brings a heart for both learning and encouraging the next generation! She has previously served as a kindergarten teacher, math teacher, and teacher’s assistant. She has especially fallen in love with teaching our 3rd–5th grade class and sharing her love for math. She is the wife of Jordan and a proud mom of four amazing kids: Isaiah, Lizzy, Asher, and Judah! Outside the classroom, Mrs. Tara loves horses and enjoys spending time training them right in her own backyard. She brings joy, encouragement, and a caring heart wherever she goes, and loves building meaningful connections with students as she helps them grow in confidence, knowledge, and faith.

Redemption School of Worship exists to raise up students secure in their identity, excellent in academics, and walking in their God-given purpose.

RSW is a member of the Tennessee Alliance of Church Related Schools (TACRS)

8109 Sharp Rd, Powell, TN 37849 | (865) 938 - 2522

www.redemptionlife.net

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