Meet the Staff at Northshore Heights
The staff at Northshore Heights is dedicated to providing personalized senior care in a comfortable, engaging, and warm environment.
Staff
Our team is here to help you every step of the way.
At Northshore Heights, we’ve put together a team of passionate healthcare professionals with years of experience. We are dedicated to the humanity, dignity and well-being of residents entrusted to our care, and our team acts more as a family than just coworkers.
Executive Director
Carrie Catherwood
Carrie holds her licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Tennessee. She is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner with a certification in wound care. As a Registered Nurse, Carrie can assess and manage all of the unique needs of our residents, ensuring that we are providing the highest level of personal care possible.
Admissions Director
Kellie Cunningham
Kellie joined the Northshore team in May, 2021. She has brought with her years of experience as a regional sales representative in the home health industry. While spending extensive time in Assisted Living communities, she realized she would love to build greater bonds with her clients. By working directly in our community, she has done just that! Kellie finds joy in helping families find a safe, loving and beautiful place to call home. In her free time Kellie enjoys hanging out with her husband, Charles and their fur baby Lucy.
Business Office Manager
Jessica Slade
Jessica is new to Northshore Heights. However, she previously worked at Forest Hill Heights in Maryland for 26 years. She has worn many hats over the years. Jessica started out in high school as a dishwasher/server then was promoted to Business Office Manager. She is here to help our families and residents with their billing needs. When Jessica is not spending time with her Northshore Heights family, she is exploring Tennessee with her puppy, Jasper.
Director of Nursing
Nabree Dunn
Nabree joined Northshore Heights in January 2022 with ten years of healthcare experience. Her compassion for our residents and dedication earned her a promotion to Director of Nursing. Bree is a native of Dallas, Texas and relocated to Knoxville twelve years ago. In her free time, she enjoys shopping and spending time with her two children.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Alacie Viney
Alacie Viney brings 14 years of diverse nursing experience to her management role. A graduate of TCAT in 2010 with her LPN, Alacie has worked in various settings, including long-term care, home health, private duty, doctor’s offices, and travel nursing. Originally from Jefferson County and a longtime resident of Knoxville, she is passionate about learning and growing within her team. Outside of work, Alacie enjoys spending time outdoors and reading, while balancing her family life with three kids and two dogs.
Recreation Director
Pattaya Morgan
Pattaya has been dedicated to caregiving since 2012, starting by assisting a family friend with Alzheimer’s. With specialized expertise in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, Pattaya has built a robust career in senior living. Currently serving as the Recreation Director at Northshore Heights, Pattaya has held various roles, including Life Enrichment Director at The Courtyards Senior Living in Oak Ridge, TN, Memory Care Recreation Aide at Northshore Heights in Knoxville, TN, Resident Assistant/Medication Aide at Revere Court Memory Care in Sacramento, CA, Direct Care Staff/Medication Aide at WRS in Woodland, CA, Lead Caregiver at Memory Care at River’s Edge in Sacramento, CA, Caregiver at Home Instead Senior Care in Reno, NV, and Private Personal Care Assistant in Reno, NV. Pattaya holds an Associate degree in Medical Assisting from the Career College of Northern Nevada, Sparks, NV, obtained in 2013.
Maintenance Director
Travis Godfrey
Travis joined Northshore Heights in January of 2021. Travis has 14 years of experience in the maintenance field. In addition to keeping our community beautiful and in good repair, Travis is known for his ability to bond with all residents. It is not uncommon to find a resident following Travis around while he works. In his free time, Travis keeps busy with his two beautiful daughters, Karmen (18) and Lakin (8). He is an avid dancer and loves Vols sports.
Culinary Director
Jesse Tolbert
Jesse joins Northshore Heights team with over thirty years of culinary experience in the healthcare setting. Jesse is eager to please the pallets of all residents with his entrees. In addition to overseeing his department, Jesse is often cooking, serving and engaging with our residents. In his free time Jesse enjoys spending time with his wife and eleven children.