Faces of the Parent Association: Meet the Tiger Club Chairs

Tracy Walls: High School Tiger Club Chair

Tracy is the proud parent of Ethan Utley ‘25 and is a veteran educator passionate about serving at-risk students and students with disabilities. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Tennessee State University in the Special Education Department. She has also spent time in the public school setting as a principal, a classroom teacher, and a varsity athletic coach. She played collegiate women’s basketball at the University of Georgia, where her team finished as the National Champion Runner-up!

What are your goals for this year as Tiger Club Chair?

My goals are to increase parental engagement, support the mission and vision of the school, and build a bridge between both campuses to allow all the E-magic and E-love to spread freely!

What brought you and your family to Ensworth?

Ensworth has an impeccable academic and athletic reputation. We were also drawn to the fact that there are so many good and strong families in the Ensworth community!

Please tell us a bit about yourself and your family.

My son, Ethan Utley ’25, is a rising sophomore. He started at Ensworth as an 8th grader (during Covid!) and has had an amazing experience. We have loved his teachers, the rigor, and the connectedness, and I know he has already made many lifelong memories. A three-sport athlete (football, basketball, and track & field), Ethan is interested in pursuing a career as an athletic trainer. As for me, in my free time, I enjoy spending time with Ethan, parasailing, walking barefoot on the beach, and reading or listening to a good book! I’m also excited to say that I will soon be a published author!

Shannon McIntosh: Lower/Middle School Tiger Club Chair

Shannon is a proud Ensworth alum and a busy mom of three kids in the Lower School. In her free time, she enjoys serving in the children’s program at her church, volunteering with children in at-risk communities in the area, and playing tennis. She graduated from the University of North Carolina (as did her husband, David), and they love to cheer for their beloved Tar Heels! Let’s get to know Shannon!

What are your goals for this year as Tiger Club Chair?

My goals are to help grow community engagement through fun and creative events that bring together students and families on both campuses while supporting our athletic teams.

What brought you and your family to Ensworth?

I’m an Ensworth alum and loved my years as a Tiger! Ensworth has grown in so many wonderful ways since I was a student but has also kept many of its special traditions. It has been a great fit and community for our family.

Please tell us a bit about yourself and your family.

My husband, David, and I have three children: David ’30, Stephen ’31, and Mary ’33. Like many others, we are in a fun and busy season of life. You will typically find us on a sports field or court, and we also love traveling to the beach or mountains and being with extended family. We are so grateful to be part of the Ensworth community. A random fact about me is that I am fluent in Pig Latin! My cousins and I have spoken the “language” with each other since we were kids, including while traveling in Europe during college!