Welcome New Faculty and Staff!

Ms. Barocas is an experienced educator with more than 15 years of experience creating innovative, student-centered learning experiences in elementary classrooms.

Ms. Flannigan is excited to return to Galloway, this time as a teacher! Having been a Kindergartener herself at Galloway, Tess’s return to this level is especially meaningful.

Mr. Gartland is excited to join the Galloway community after an extensive career in Waldorf education. A lifelong lover of the performing arts, he grew up acting and dancing, and even performed in off-broadway productions. He is looking forward to bringing community and care into the classroom.

Ms. Gerber is a veteran teacher who considers herself a lifelong learner. Joanna is passionate about continuing her own education while inspiring curiosity in others. She is passionate about creating an inclusive classroom where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to take academic and social-emotional risks.

Ms. Hall is passionate about creating nurturing, inclusive classroom environments where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn!

Ms. LaMothe is an experienced elementary educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience in both independent and public schools. She is passionate about creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Ms. McCannon has more than 25 years of teaching experience in Atlanta schools. She brings extensive experience in creating nurturing learning environments, supporting diverse learners, and building strong partnerships with families.

Mr. Mitchell is excited to transition to Early Learning after spending the past ten years as Galloway's Middle Learning and Upper Learning guitar instructor. Outside of school, Brian enjoys biking, hiking, listening to and making music, and spending time with his family.

Joining us from The Westminster Schools, David has served as a Grade Level Team Lead, and, throughout his career, has worked to foster ideas around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion alongside academic excellence. Whether it’s coaching teachers through complex classroom dynamics or helping students navigate social-emotional milestones, David leads with empathy and a strong background in restorative practices. He understands that students take significant academic risks only when they feel a profound sense of belonging.

Mr. Norman is looking forward to serving as the Performing Arts teacher for Early Learning. He brings experience as both an educator and professional performer and enjoys creating engaging learning experiences that encourage collaboration, imagination, and effective communication.

Drue joined the Galloway community as part of the varsity basketball coaching staff last year and appreciates the school’s strong sense of community and devotion to helping students reach their highest potential. When asked what he was like as a middle schooler himself, Coach Drinnon shared, “I always had a basketball in my hands. I was very competitive, in the classroom and on the court. I always tried my best to be a leader by example.”

Mr. Griffeth is a veteran ELA teacher and has experience teaching both middle and high school levels. Most recently, he taught at CORE Community School in Woodstock, GA, where he taught Language Arts, Science, and was the school’s Director of Outdoor Education. When asked what he loves about teaching this age, Mr. Griffeth noted, “There is a joyfulness that most middle schoolers exhibit towards learning, which I find inspiring. Middle schoolers are also just discovering many of their passions in life, and being able to aid in nurturing those passions is exciting.”

Jonathan is joining us from Therrell High School where he was the Director of Dance and Theater. He holds a BA in Dance from Western Michigan University. Additionally, he is trained in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Hip-hop, Liturgical, and Traditional African diasporic movement as well as experience in movie and theatre dance and choreography.

Sra. Jordan is an experienced middle school teacher with a passion for the Spanish language. When reflecting on what excites her about joining the Galloway community, Sra. Jordan shared, "I’m excited to join Galloway because I love its focus on curiosity, creativity, and helping students grow as individuals. I’m looking forward to becoming part of the community, building meaningful relationships with my students, and creating a Spanish classroom where they feel comfortable taking risks, having fun, and discovering a new language and culture."

Ms. Metcalf comes to Galloway with a wide array of teaching experience, elementary through high school levels, as well as expertise as a middle school math instructional coach. When asked what she loves about Math, Ms. Metcalf shared, “What don't I love about it?! Math is all about looking for and studying patterns to help us make sense of the world around us. Math can solve huge problems but can also be fun and exciting. I love that I get a chance to shape students' beliefs about math and themselves as mathematicians. “

Dr. Philip Snyder is a classical guitarist and cellist who holds a Doctorate in Guitar Performance and a Master’s in Cello Performance from the University of Georgia. A founding member of the acclaimed Georgia Guitar Quartet and Revien, he has toured nationally for more than 25 years, with performances featured on NPR’s Performance Today. An accomplished arranger, composer, and educator, Dr. Snyder has taught at several colleges and universities throughout Georgia.

Ms. Wilson worked for 5 years for KIPP Ways Primary before moving into a 3rd grade position at Galloway and is excited and eager to start her time in Middle Learning! Ms. Wilson loves to see students gain confidence over the year and begin to take more risks in their learning. She is also passionate about helping students find joy within reading and building their confidence as authors.

Tiffany joins us from Westminster after 25 years of teaching and administration at the upper school level. She holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Virginia and a JD from the University of Georgia. Tiffany has long admired Galloway and is excited to join us!

Jonathan is joining us from Therrell High School where he was the Director of Dance and Theater. He holds a BA in Dance from Western Michigan University. Additionally, he is trained in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Hip-hop, Liturgical, and Traditional African diasporic movement as well as experience in movie and theatre dance and choreography.

Dr. Philip Snyder is a classical guitarist and cellist who holds a Doctorate in Guitar Performance and a Master’s in Cello Performance from the University of Georgia. A founding member of the acclaimed Georgia Guitar Quartet and Revien, he has toured nationally for more than 25 years, with performances featured on NPR’s Performance Today. An accomplished arranger, composer, and educator, Dr. Snyder has taught at several colleges and universities throughout Georgia.

Melissa is a proud Galloway alum and Atlanta native who returns to Upper Learning this fall as the Academic Coach and Learning Support Coordinator. Melissa holds a BA in interdisciplinary humanities from Wesleyan University, and she is currently pursuing her MEd in Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia. Melissa loves all things learning, and she is passionate about helping students discover strategies that build confidence and promote academic success. In her free time, Melissa enjoys reading, crafting, and traveling near and far.

Sam joins us from NSU University School in southern Florida, where he taught a variety of math courses, including Advanced Placement levels. He holds degrees in math and economics from University of Florida and a Masters of Finance from Auburn University. He is excited to join Galloway.

Lisa Balser comes to Galloway with experience in marketing and communications, advertising, consulting, DEI, and change management, leading teams and advising organizations across sectors. She is also a longtime member of the Galloway community as a proud alumni parent of Dori and Ellis. In her free time, Lisa enjoys live music, comedy, and texting her kids ridiculous memes she knows they probably won’t respond to

Meg comes to us from decades as a teacher and administrator, including Assistant and Associate headships, at a number of progressive independent schools including Germantown Friends School (PA), Northwest School (WA), Georgetown Day School (DC) and, most recently, Maret School (DC).

Mark comes to us from previous tenures as CFO at, most recently, Liberty Classical Schools, Holy Innocents Episcopal School, and Far Hills Country Day School (NJ). Mark will lead our finance, operations, and HR functions.

Angie O'Neal joins the Galloway community with more than three decades of experience in non-profit fundraising operations, specializing in data management systems. Most recently, she served as the Director of Advancement Services for both the Morehouse School of Medicine and National Medical Fellowships. Her professional background also includes roles at Pace Academy and Coxe Curry & Associates. An Atlanta native and the mother of three daughters, Angie is an active fitness enthusiast, avid runner, and endurance athlete. In her leisure time, she enjoys crafting jewelry and dancing with her girls.