Mathematics Tutoring
MEA offers tutoring opportunities for students enrolled in all mathematics courses currently taught at the school. Contact Mrs. Donaldson in Room 204 for a complete schedule of available times.
Kennedy Commits to Florida International
Macon East Softball Player Signs with FIU
Deven Kennedy, Macon East center fielder and pitcher, has committed to play softball at Florida International University in Miami. Having played under Coach Glynn Lott on the Lady Knights varsity team since seventh grade, Deven helped lead Macon East to four state titles in the last four years. Over the past two years, Deven has traveled the U.S. with the New Jersey Intensity softball organization and was recruited by numerous colleges and universities throughout the country. The FIU Panthers ended their 2015 season with a 30-24 record, and Coach Gator Rebhan is looking forward to adding Deven to the team.
Macon East Cheerleaders Excel at UCA Cheer Camp
The Macon East Academy Varsity and JV Cheerleading squads attended the AISA East UCA Cheerleading Camp at Huntingdon College the week of July 6-9. The girls kicked off the week with the Home Pom competition on Monday as a packed gym of parents and students watched. The senior cheerleaders also participated in AISA All-Star tryouts Monday, and all of the Macon East seniors (Carly Boutreis, Hannah Davis, and Paxton Searle) were selected as AISA East All-Stars. These girls make up a squad of 24 seniors who will cheer at the AISA All-Star football and basketball games. Throughout the week the girls learned a number of cheers and chants as well as a hip hop dance and the Xtreme routine. Squads also received instruction from the UCA staff on stunts, jumps, and conditioning. Four Macon East cheerleaders participated in Tuesday night’s jump off competition. Annslie Gourlay and Caitlin Martin represented the JV, while Rai Pritchett and Paxton Searle participated in the Varsity division. Rai Pritchett was crowned the camp Jump-Off Champion among the varsity cheerleaders. Thirteen MEA cheerleaders competed in Wednesday’s All-American tryouts. A UCA All-American has the opportunity to participate in the Disney Thanksgiving Day Parade (JV) or the London New Year’s Day Parade (Varsity). Annslie Gourlay, Emily Claire Lott, Caitlin Martin, and Taylor Anne Surles received medals as JV All-Americans, and Rai Pritchett and Paxton Searle were selected as Varsity All-Americans. Paxton Searle and Taylor Anne Surles were both Pin it Forward recipients. This pin is given to cheerleaders who demonstrate leadership and character to their cheer teams and other camp participants. During Thursday’s final evaluation, both squads performed the Xtreme routine incorporating stunts and tumbling, as well as a cheer, chant and sideline dance in the Game Day competition. The Varsity squad received 1st place trophies for the Xtreme routine, the game day cheer, and overall game day. They were honored to be named Camp Champs in the small squad division. The JV squad received a 1st place trophy for the Xtreme routine and 2nd place for home pom. Overall the cheerleaders had a great week receiving numerous blue superior ribbons and a spirit stick each night from the UCA staff. Special thanks to the MEA cheer coaches, Kathy Loomis and Erica Hammonds, for their hard work and dedication throughout the summer practices and camp.
Lower School (Grades K3-6th)
alli coker
K3 Preschool Teacher
Years Teaching:
Years at School: 1
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (334) 277-6566
Leigh Ann White
K3 Preschool Teacher
Years Teaching: 2
Years at School: 2
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (334) 277-6566
Jessica Taylor
K4 Preschool Teacher
Years Teaching: 8
Years at School: 7
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: 9
Years at School: 6
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
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
brittney cahoon
Kindergarten
Years Teaching: 1
Years at School: 1
Additional Responsibilities:
Colleges / Universities Attended: Faulkner University
Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Business
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (334) 277-6566
Ali McQuagge
1st Grade
Years Teaching: 1
Years at School: 1
Additional Responsibilities:
Colleges / Universities Attended: Alabama State University
Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (334) 277-6566
Jordan Williams
2nd Grade
Years Teaching: 1
Years at School: 1
Additional Responsibilities:
Colleges / Universities Attended: Central Alabama Community College
Degree(s) Held: Associates Degree
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
Marjory Johnson
4th Grade, Lower School Lead Teacher
Years Teaching: 56
Years at School: 56 (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
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
Leslie Smelcer
5th Grade
Years Teaching: 9
Years at School: 1
Colleges / Universities Attended: Florida State University
Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Criminology
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (334) 277-6566
Amy McCurdy
6th Grade
Years Teaching: 16
Years at School: 3
Additional Responsibilities:
Colleges / Universities Attended: University of Southern Indiana
Degree(s) Held: Bachelor of Science – Education
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (334) 277-6566
Alesha Phillips
6th Grade – Math & History
Years Teaching: 3
Years at School: 3
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: 17
Years at School: 11
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: 6
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: 10
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: 42
Years at School: 21
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