Middle Learning Faculty & Staff

Michael Adams

Michael Adams

Title: Mathematics Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Environmental Health Science from University of Georgia; Master of Math Education from Georgia State University
Department: Middle Learning
Deja Barthell

Deja Barthell

Title: Language Arts Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Emmanuel College
Master of Education, Relay Graduate School of Education
Department: Middle Learning
Candace Bell

Candace Bell

Title: Principal
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, St. Louis University
Master of Education, Elementary Education, Georgia State University
Department: Middle Learning
Michael Bennett

Michael Bennett

Title: Assistant Principal
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Georgia
Master of Arts, American Studies, Columbia University
Department: Middle Learning
Marsha Berger

Marsha Berger

Title: Science Teacher
Degree: Master of Science Education, Georgia State University
Department: Middle Learning
Leah Berryhill

Leah Berryhill

Title: Latin Teacher and Student Life Coordinator
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies, Hamilton College
Master of Arts in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, Brandeis University
Department: Middle Learning
Jordan Byrd

Jordan Byrd

Title: Science Teacher
Department: Middle Learning
Elizabeth Chapman

Elizabeth Chapman

Title: Learning Support Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Mount Holyoke College
Master of Education, Middle School Curriculum, Harvard University
Department: Middle Learning
Andy Crosby

Andy Crosby

Title: Mathematics Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Oglethorpe University
Department: Middle Learning
Matt Cross

Matt Cross

Title: Permanent Substitute
Department: Middle Learning, 2024-25 New Staff
Sarah Day

Sarah Day

Title: Theatre Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English and Theater, James Madison University
Department: Middle Learning
Kristin Dean

Kristin Dean

Title: Spanish Teacher
Department: Middle Learning
Ashley Drake

Ashley Drake

Title: Learning Support Teacher
Degree: BA, MA- education and educational leadership, psychology, Converse College, University of Georgia System
Master of Education in Behaviorial Disorders/Educational Leadership, State University of West Georgia
Department: Middle Learning, Learning Services
Zeke Espey

Zeke Espey

Title: Learning Support Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Politics, St. Andrew's Presbyterian College
Department: Middle Learning, Learning Services
Mathew Fallon

Mathew Fallon

Title: Science Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Fitchburg State University
Master of Teaching, University of Texas, Dallas
Department: Middle Learning
Sue Feig

Sue Feig

Title: Director of Learning Support
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Clark University
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Department: Upper Learning, Early Learning, Middle Learning, Learning Services
Mallorie Fonseca

Mallorie Fonseca

Title: French & Spanish Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Spanish & French, Oglethorpe University
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning
Mark Gerl

Mark Gerl

Title: Technology Teacher
Degree: Masters of Education M.Ed., Instructional Technology, Kennesaw State University
Department: Middle Learning
Geneva Hinchliffe

Geneva Hinchliffe

Title: Mathematics Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Trinity University
Master of Education, Texas State University
Department: Middle Learning
Brandy Humphreys

Brandy Humphreys

Title: Social Studies Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Mary Baldwin University
Department: Middle Learning
Mahamood Ismail

Mahamood Ismail

Title: Science Teacher
Degree: University of Kwazulu-Natal
University of South Africa
Department: Middle Learning
Julie Justus

Julie Justus

Title: Guidance Counselor
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of North Georgia
Master of Social Work, Social Work, University of Georgia
Department: Middle Learning, Learning Services
Roy Lander

Roy Lander

Title: Science Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Georgia State University
Master of Arts in Stem Curriculum and Assessment, Adams State University
Department: Middle Learning
Chelsea Larson

Chelsea Larson

Title: Librarian & Media Specialist
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Library
Cara Lavallee

Cara Lavallee

Title: Dance Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Dance/Spanish & Hispanic Studies, William Smith College
Master of Education, Dance Education, Temple University
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Sandra Leon-Cone

Sandra Leon-Cone

Title: Spanish Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs and Spanish: Language and Civilization, Mary Washington College
Professional Educator's Certificate, World Language - Spanish (PK-12), University of South Florida
Department: Middle Learning
Ginny Little

Ginny Little

Title: Administrative Assistant
Degree: MBA, Wake Forest University
BS, Accountancy, Wake Forest University
Department: Middle Learning, Administrative
Savannah McCard

Savannah McCard

Title: English Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Secondary English Education, Kennesaw State University
Department: Middle Learning
Nathan Medley

Nathan Medley

Title: Choral Instructor
Degree: BM, Vocal Performance, Oberlin Conservatory
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Lane Miller

Lane Miller

Title: Social Studies Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology, Colorado College
Master of Science in Conflict Analysis Resolution, George Mason University
Department: Middle Learning
Brian Mitchell

Brian Mitchell

Title: General Music & Guitar Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Ochestral Instrument Performance, Georgia State University
Master of Arts in Music, Georgia State University
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Steven Palmer

Steven Palmer

Title: Kinetic Wellness
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts & Business Administration, Middle Tennessee University
Department: Middle Learning, Athletics
Leah Pence

Leah Pence

Title: Global Studies Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in History from Kennesaw State University; Pursuing Masters Degree in History from Fort Hays State University
Department: Middle Learning
Erin Ray

Erin Ray

Title: Art Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Georgia
Department: Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Lore Ruttan

Lore Ruttan

Title: Art Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of Chicago
Master of Science, Ecology, University of Minnesota
Doctor of Philosophy, Ecology, University of California, Davis
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Daniel Solammon

Daniel Solammon

Title: Band Director
Degree: Bachelor of Music, Michigan State University
Master of Music, University of New Orleans
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Suzanne Szilagyi

Suzanne Szilagyi

Title: Social Studies Teacher
Department: Middle Learning
Toni Triplett

Toni Triplett

Title: English Teacher
Department: Middle Learning, 2024-25 New Staff
Mary Stuart Walker

Mary Stuart Walker

Title: Art Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Art, The University of the South
Master of Education in Art Education, University of Georgia
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Liz Whalen

Liz Whalen

Title: Theatre Tech Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, St. Mary's of Notre Dame
Master of Fine Arts, Technical Theatre Production, University of Alabama
Department: Middle Learning, Fine Arts