Middle Learning Faculty & Staff

Michael Adams
Titles:
Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Environmental Health Science from University of Georgia; Master of Math Education from Georgia State University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Sarah Armstrong
Titles:
Principal
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Education, Miami University
Master of Education, Middle School Education with a focus in Language Arts, George State University
Certification in Administration and Leadership, Georgia State University
Master of Education, Middle School Education with a focus in Language Arts, George State University
Certification in Administration and Leadership, Georgia State University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Joanna Baxter
Titles:
Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Childhood Development, Texas Christian University
Master of Arts in Teaching, Middle Grades Mathematics, University of Louisville
Master of Arts in Teaching, Middle Grades Mathematics, University of Louisville
Departments:
Middle Learning

Candace Bell
Titles:
Assistant Principal
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, St. Louis University
Master of Education, Elementary Education, Georgia State University
Master of Education, Elementary Education, Georgia State University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Michael Bennett
Titles:
Language Arts Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Georgia
Master of Arts, American Studies, Columbia University
Master of Arts, American Studies, Columbia University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Marsha Berger
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degrees:
Master of Science Education, Georgia State University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Leah Berryhill
Titles:
Latin Teacher and Student Life Coordinator
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies, Hamilton College
Master of Arts in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, Brandeis University
Master of Arts in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, Brandeis University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Kerren Berz
Titles:
Strings Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee
Master of Music, Florida State University
Boston University
Master of Music, Florida State University
Boston University
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts

Elizabeth Chapman
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Mount Holyoke College
Master of Education, Middle School Curriculum, Harvard University
Master of Education, Middle School Curriculum, Harvard University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Andy Crosby
Titles:
Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Oglethorpe University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Emilie Dempsey
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English, Georgia State University
Master of Education, Oglethorpe University
Master of Education, Oglethorpe University
Departments:
Middle Learning
Ashley Drake
Titles:
Learning Support Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Converse College
Master of Education in Behaviorial Disorders/Educational Leadership, State University of West Georgia
Master of Education in Behaviorial Disorders/Educational Leadership, State University of West Georgia
Departments:
Middle Learning, Learning Services

Robin Elms
Titles:
Social Studies Teacher
Degrees:
Oglethorpe University
Georgia State University
Georgia State University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Mathew Fallon
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Fitchburg State University
Master of Teaching, University of Texas, Dallas
Master of Teaching, University of Texas, Dallas
Departments:
Middle Learning

Juana Farfan
Titles:
Dance Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of South Florida
Departments:
Early Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts

Sue Feig
Titles:
Director of Learning Support
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Clark University
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Departments:
Upper Learning, Early Learning, Middle Learning, Learning Services

Mallorie Fonseca
Titles:
French & Spanish Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish & French, Oglethorpe University
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning

Anna Catherine Fort
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Education, University of Alabama
Master of Education, Egnlish Education, University of West Alabama
Master of Education, Egnlish Education, University of West Alabama
Departments:
Middle Learning

Mark Gerl
Titles:
Technology Teacher
Degrees:
Masters of Education M.Ed., Instructional Technology, Kennesaw State University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Meg Goddard
Titles:
Learning Support
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Statistics & English Literature, University of Tennessee
Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Virginia
Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Virginia
Departments:
Middle Learning, Learning Services

Mary Stuart Hall
Titles:
Art Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Art, The University of the South
Master of Education in Art Education, University of Georgia
Master of Education in Art Education, University of Georgia
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts

Mahamood Ismail
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Pedagogics, University of Kwazulu-Natal (Durban-Westville)
Bachelor of Education, University of South Africa
Bachelor of Education, University of South Africa
Departments:
Middle Learning

Julie Justus
Titles:
Guidance Counselor
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of North Georgia
Master of Social Work, Social Work, University of Georgia
Master of Social Work, Social Work, University of Georgia
Departments:
Middle Learning, Learning Services

Roy Lander
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Georgia State University
Master of Arts in Stem Curriculum and Assessment, Adams State University
Master of Arts in Stem Curriculum and Assessment, Adams State University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Cara Lavallee
Titles:
Dance Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Dance/Spanish & Hispanic Studies, William Smith College
Master of Education, Dance Education, Temple University
Master of Education, Dance Education, Temple University
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts

Ginny Little
Titles:
Administrative Assistant
Degrees:
MBA, Wake Forest University
BS, Accountancy, Wake Forest University
BS, Accountancy, Wake Forest University
Departments:
Middle Learning, Administrative

Aaron Luke
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degrees:
University of New Haven B.A in Political Science
Southern Adventist University M.S in School Counseling
Walden University Ed.S in Early Childhood Education
Southern Adventist University M.S in School Counseling
Walden University Ed.S in Early Childhood Education
Departments:
Middle Learning

Elissa Marele
Titles:
Theatre Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Theater Education, University of South Florida
Master of Education, Interdisciplinary Arts, Nova Southern University
Master of Education, Interdisciplinary Arts, Nova Southern University
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts

Savannah McCard
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Secondary English Education, Kennesaw State University
Departments:
Middle Learning
Kathleen McKim
Titles:
Librarian & Media Specialist
Degrees:
Masters in Library and Information Studies, Texas Woman's University
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching, Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, English, Calvin College
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching, Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, English, Calvin College
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning

Erin McMahon
Titles:
Spanish Teacher
Degrees:
BA in Spanish and Theatre, College of the Holy Cross, MA in Spanish, Middlebury College
Departments:
Middle Learning

Lizzbeth Melendez
Titles:
Social Studies Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Art History, New York University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Lane Miller
Titles:
Social Studies Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology, Colorado College
Master of Science in Conflict Analysis Resolution, George Mason University
Master of Science in Conflict Analysis Resolution, George Mason University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Brian Mitchell
Titles:
General Music & Guitar Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Ochestral Instrument Performance, Georgia State University
Master of Arts in Music, Georgia State University
Master of Arts in Music, Georgia State University
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts

Leah Pence
Titles:
Global Studies Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in History from Kennesaw State University; Pursuing Masters Degree in History from Fort Hays State University
Departments:
Middle Learning

Natalie Pitchford
Titles:
Director of Fine Arts
Degrees:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre, Elon University
Master of Music, Vocal Performance, Southern Illinois University
Master of Music, Vocal Performance, Southern Illinois University
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning

Elizabeth Quackenbush
Titles:
Spanish Teacher
Degrees:
B.A., Spanish Education, Kennesaw State University
M.A., Spanish Language and Culture, University of Salamanca
M.A., Spanish Language and Culture, University of Salamanca
Departments:
Middle Learning

Erin Ray
Titles:
Art Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Georgia
Departments:
Middle Learning, Fine Arts

Lore Ruttan
Titles:
Art Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of Chicago
Master of Science, Ecology, University of Minnesota
Doctor of Philosophy, Ecology, University of California, Davis
Master of Science, Ecology, University of Minnesota
Doctor of Philosophy, Ecology, University of California, Davis
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts

Daniel Solammon
Titles:
Band Director
Degrees:
Bachelor of Music, Michigan State University
Master of Music, University of New Orleans
Master of Music, University of New Orleans
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts

Liz Whalen
Titles:
Theatre Tech Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, St. Mary's of Notre Dame
Master of Fine Arts, Technical Theatre Production, University of Alabama
Master of Fine Arts, Technical Theatre Production, University of Alabama
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts