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Employee Directory

Lower School (Grades K3-6th)

Jessica Taylor
K3 Preschool Teacher

Years Teaching: 7

Years at School: 6

Additional Responsibilities:

Colleges / Universities Attended: Continued Education – Auburn University Montgomery, Family Guidance Center of Alabama, and Texas A&M

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Caitlin Hathcock
K4 Preschool Teacher

Years Teaching: 8

Years at School: 5

Additional Responsibilities: Courtesy Committee, After School Teacher 1st – 6th Grade, Senior Buddy Coordinator

Colleges / Universities Attended: Southern Union State Community College, Continued Education – Auburn University Montgomery, Family Guidance Center of Alabama, and Texas A&M

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Mary Katherine Head
K4 Preschool Teacher

Years Teaching:

Years at School:

Additional Responsibilities:

Colleges / Universities Attended: Multi-Disciplinary Studies degree from University of Mississippi, with minors in Elementary Education, History, and English

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Ellen Lawrence
Kindergarten

Years Teaching: 42

Years at School: 21

Additional Responsibilities: After School Director, Community Outreach Coordinator, Environmental Fair Committee

Colleges / Universities Attended: Troy University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Early Childhood Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Victoria Smith
1st Grade

Years Teaching: 9

Years at School: 5

Additional Responsibilities:

Colleges / Universities Attended: Troy University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Courtney Schaefer
2nd Grade

Years Teaching: 9

Years at School: 3

Additional Responsibilities:

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Early Childhood Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Melissa Gilmore
3rd Grade

Years Teaching: 27

Years at School: 27

Additional Responsibilities: Science Fair Committee, SACS Committee, Courtesy Club

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University Montgomery, Alabama State University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education, Master of Science – Media Specialist (1 year of work)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Irvi Russell
4th Grade

Years Teaching: 1

Years at School: 1

Additional Responsibilities:

Colleges / Universities Attended: Troy University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Marjory Johnson
4th Grade, Lower School Lead Teacher

Years Teaching: 55

Years at School: 55 (Taught at Macon Academy campus in Tuskegee)

Additional Responsibilities: Spelling Bee Sponsor for Grades 4 – 8, Lower School Science Fair Sponsor, Outdoor Classroom Project, July Jammin’ Summer Program, Environmental Fair Coordinator, Green Team Sponsor

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Amy McCurdy
5th Grade

Years Teaching: 15

Years at School: 2

Additional Responsibilities:

Colleges / Universities Attended: University of Southern Indiana

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Ashley Powell
5th Grade

Years Teaching: 13

Years at School:

Additional Responsibilities: Secret Senior Coordinator

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Childhood Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Alesha Phillips
6th Grade – Math & History

Years Teaching: 2

Years at School: 2

Additional Responsibilities:

Colleges / Universities Attended: The University of Alabama, Liberty University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies, Masters in Counseling

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Leigh Desmarais
Lower School Library & Computer

Years Teaching: 16

Years at School: 10

Additional Responsibilities: Lower School Technology

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University Montgomery

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Master of Science – Early Childhood Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Summer Kyser
Elementary Art, Art I, Art II, Art III

Years at School: 5

Additional Responsibilities: Art Show Coordinator, Elementary Cheerleading Coach, Varsity and JV Assistant Coach

Colleges / Universities Attended: University of Alabama at Birmingham and Troy University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Art Education and a Registered Dental Hygienist

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Michelle Lott
Lower School Music

Years at School: 9

Additional Responsibilities: Annual Christmas Play & Special Programs

Colleges / Universities Attended: University of Montevallo

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Music – Vocal Performance

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Kathy Loomis
Mother’s Day Out Director

Years Teaching: 41

Years at School: 20

Additional Responsibilities: Lower School Field Day Committee, Elementary Community Service Committee

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University, Auburn University Montgomery

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Early Childhood Education, Master of Science – Early Childhood Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

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Upper School (Grades 7 – 12)

Arianna Athchley

Life Science, Health, Anatomy

Years Teaching: 1

Years at School: 1

Additional Responsibilities: Head Cheer Coach and Assistant Softball Coach

Colleges / Universities Attended: University of West Georgia and Alabama State University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with minors in Biology and Coaching

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Melissa Baker

Algebra 2 / Trig; Pre-Calculus, Calculus

Years Teaching: 34

Years at School: 7

Additional Responsibilities: Math Competition, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society

Colleges / Universities Attended: Patrick Henry State Junior College, Monroeville AL, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville AL

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science in Education, Math; Masters in Education, Math

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Codi Berry
Athletic Director, Physical Science

Years Teaching: 10

Years at School: 10

Additional Responsibilities: Head Coach – Volleyball, Assistant Coach – Softball, Senior Class Sponsor, IT Director, Annual Fundraiser Director, Social Media Manager

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology (Health Promotion & Sports Performance)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566 ext. 217

Kindall Bishop
7th – 10th Grade English, Reading, Research Writing

Years Teaching: 6

Years at School: 6

Additional Responsibilities: Assistant Varsity & JV Cheerleader Coach, SGA Sponsor

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University at Montgomery

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Secondary Education, English & Language Arts

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Ray Clinton

Honors Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, & Physics

Years Teaching: 42

Years at School: 26

Additional Responsibilities: National Honor Society Sponsor

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Biology Major, Physical Science Minor

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Tim Davenport

History, Government, and Economics

Years Teaching: 30

Years at School: 8

Additional Responsibilities: Head Coach JV Football Coach, Assistant CoachVarsity Football

Colleges / Universities Attended: Troy University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – History & Social Science

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Lincoln Glass
Spanish and Speech, Online Coordinator

Years Teaching: 7

Years at School: 7

Additional Responsibilities: Head Boys and Girls Basketball Coach

Colleges / Universities Attended:
Auburn University Montgomery, Lincoln Trails Junior College

Degree(s) Held:
Bachelor of Arts – Liberal Arts, AA General Studies – Psychology

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Will Graham
Dean of Students, 10th Grade History

Years Teaching: 4

Years at School: 4

Additional Responsibilities: Head Baseball Coach, Assistant Football Coach

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University, University of West Alabama

Degree(s) Held: Bachelors in Public Administration, Master of Education in Social Science

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Rayleen Luis
AP English, Honors English, Drama and Yearbook

Years Teaching: 8

Years at School: 8

Additional Responsibilities: Yearbook Advisor, Drama Club Sponsor

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Arts – English, Language Arts Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Duane McWhorter
Physical Education

Years Teaching: 36

Years at School: 4

Additional Responsibilities: Assistant Football Coach

Colleges / Universities Attended: Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama State University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Master in Health

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Dawson Moncrief
Civics / Geography, 7th Grade History, and Psychology

Years Teaching: 2

Years at School: 2

Additional Responsibilities: Assistant Football and Baseball Coach

Colleges / Universities Attended: The University of Tennessee at Martin

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies; Master’s in Sports Coaching and Performance

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

Crysta Trull
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 3, Math Concepts

Years Teaching: 4 (in education for another 17 years)

Years at School: 2

Additional Responsibilities:

Colleges / Universities Attended: Samford University

Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science in Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566

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Administrative Staff

Glynn Lott
Headmaster

Years Teaching: 32

Years at School: 29

Additional Responsibilities:
Head Coach Varsity Football & Softball

Colleges / Universities Attended:
Alabama State University

Degree(s) Held:
Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566 ext. 201

Don Oswald
Academic Dean

Years Teaching: 54

Years at school: 12

Additional Responsibilities:
Former AISA Executive Director, Former Public and Private School Principal

Colleges / Universities Attended:
University of Alabama, Auburn University Montgomery

Degree(s) Held:
Bachelor of Science – Secondary Education, Masters in Secondary History Education, Ed.S. Administration

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566 ext. 205

Kelley Newell
College & Career Counselor

Years Teaching: 14

Years at School: 10

Additional Responsibilities:
Standardized Testing Coordinator, Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Colleges / Universities Attended:
Auburn University

Degree(s) Held:
Bachelor of Science – Political Science with a Minor in Human Development Family Studies and History, Masters of Education- Administration of Higher Education with a Minor in Sports Management Administration

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566 ext. 202

Ellen McCormick
Finance Director

Years at School: 24

Colleges / Universities Attended:
Auburn University & Auburn University Montgomery

Degree(s) Held:
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration, Master of Business Administration

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566 ext. 204

Jill Taylor
Admissions Director

Years at School: 19

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566 ext. 210

Rachel Jones
Administrative Assistant – Headmaster & Upper School

Years at School: 6

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566 ext. 200

Tresia Honaker
Lower School Office / Pre-School DHR Director

Years at School: 13

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (334) 277-6566 ext. 211

 

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