Fashion Department Faculty

Jamie Atlas, Associate Professor and Chair 
B.S., Indiana University; M.B.E., Middle Tennessee State University
Before joining O'More in 2001, Ms. Atlas had a successful career as a merchandiser and buyer for Johnston & Murphy. Previously, she worked with the Mercantile Stores, one of the largest retail chains in the United States, where she was a buyer for various departments. As O'More's Fashion Department Chair, Ms. Atlas hires and evaluates faculty, develops curriculum, advises students, and teaches several design and business courses.

Samantha D'Anna, Instructor
B.F.D.M., O'More College of Design

Kevin Crouch, Assistant Professor
B.A., Brigham Young University
Mr. Crouch has worked as a fashion stylist for retailers such as Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and Neiman-Marcus, and as a designer and workroom manager for Vogue Pattern Service. He has designed costumes for numerous theatrical productions, including the Nevada Dance Theatre Ballet and Walt Disney Imagineering. He is the co-author of several books on music-related topics.

Heather Figlioli

Jenny Kemala

Kelly Knowles, Instructor 
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University; M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Danielle Patton, Instructor 
B.F.A. O'More College of Design
Shortly after graduation, Ms. Patton moved to Ethiopia, where she taught fashion illustration at Next Design College. After living in Africa for nine months, she moved back to Nashville and now manages a clothing store, Apricot Lane, located in Bellevue.

Sally Queener, Assistant Professor 
B.S., University of Tennessee
Ms. Queener's training in both fashion and interior design helped her launch a successful business, Sally Q. Designs, which specializes in design consultation and special-event planning. She worked previously as a department manager for McClure's Department Store, and as visual merchandiser for Gus Mayer.

Leslie Walter, Instructor
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Anita White, Instructor
B.F.A., O'More College of Design