Middle Learning Faculty & Staff

Michael Adams

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

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
Departments: Middle Learning
Deja Barthell

Deja Barthell

Titles: Language Arts Teacher
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Emmanuel College
Master of Education, Relay Graduate School of Education
Departments: Middle Learning
Candace Bell

Candace Bell

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

Michael Bennett

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

Marsha Berger

Titles: Science Teacher
Degrees: Master of Science Education, Georgia State University
Departments: Middle Learning
Leah Berryhill

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
Departments: Middle Learning
Jordan Byrd

Jordan Byrd

Titles: Science Teacher
Departments: Middle Learning, 2023-24 New Staff
Elizabeth Chapman

Elizabeth Chapman

Titles: Learning Support Teacher
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Mount Holyoke College
Master of Education, Middle School Curriculum, Harvard University
Departments: Middle Learning
Andy Crosby

Andy Crosby

Titles: Mathematics Teacher
Degrees: Bachelor of Science, Oglethorpe University
Departments: Middle Learning
Sarah Day

Sarah Day

Titles: Theatre Teacher
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, English and Theater, James Madison University
Departments: Middle Learning
Kristin Dean

Kristin Dean

Titles: Spanish Teacher
Departments: Middle Learning
Emilie Dempsey

Emilie Dempsey

Titles: English Teacher
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, English, Georgia State University
Master of Education, Oglethorpe University
Departments: Middle Learning
Ashley Drake

Ashley Drake

Titles: Learning Support Teacher
Degrees: 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
Departments: Middle Learning, Learning Services
Robin Elms

Robin Elms

Titles: Social Studies Teacher
Degrees: Oglethorpe University
Georgia State University
Departments: Middle Learning
Zeke Espey

Zeke Espey

Titles: Learning Support Teacher
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Politics, St. Andrew's Presbyterian College
Departments: Middle Learning, Learning Services
Mathew Fallon

Mathew Fallon

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

Juana Farfan

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

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
Departments: Upper Learning, Early Learning, Middle Learning, Learning Services
Mallorie Fonseca

Mallorie Fonseca

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

Mark Gerl

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

Geneva Hinchliffe

Titles: Mathematics Teacher
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Trinity University
Master of Education, Texas State University
Departments: Middle Learning
Brandy Humphreys

Brandy Humphreys

Titles: Social Studies Teacher
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Mary Baldwin University
Departments: Middle Learning
Lane Hunter

Lane Hunter

Titles: Long Term Sub
Degrees: Bachelor of Science, Integrative Studies - Music & Music Education, Kennesaw State
Departments: Middle Learning
Mahamood Ismail

Mahamood Ismail

Titles: Science Teacher
Degrees: University of Kwazulu-Natal
University of South Africa
Departments: Middle Learning
Julie Justus

Julie Justus

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

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
Departments: Middle Learning
Chelsea Larson

Chelsea Larson

Titles: Librarian & Media Specialist
Departments: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Library
Cara Lavallee

Cara Lavallee

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

Sandra Leon-Cone

Titles: Spanish Teacher
Degrees: 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
Departments: Middle Learning
Ginny Little

Ginny Little

Titles: Administrative Assistant
Degrees: MBA, Wake Forest University
BS, Accountancy, Wake Forest University
Departments: Middle Learning, Administrative
Savannah McCard

Savannah McCard

Titles: English Teacher
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Secondary English Education, Kennesaw State University
Departments: Middle Learning
Nathan Medley

Nathan Medley

Titles: Choral Instructor
Degrees: BM, Vocal Performance, Oberlin Conservatory
Departments: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Lane Miller

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
Departments: Middle Learning
Brian Mitchell

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
Departments: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Jackie Nees

Jackie Nees

Titles: French Teacher
Departments: Middle Learning, 2023-24 New Staff
Steven Palmer

Steven Palmer

Titles: Kinetic Wellness
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts & Business Administration, Middle Tennessee University
Departments: Middle Learning, Athletics
Leah Pence

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

Natalie Pitchford

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

Erin Ray

Titles: Art Teacher
Degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Georgia
Departments: Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Lore Ruttan

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
Departments: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Daniel Solammon

Daniel Solammon

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

Mary Stuart Walker

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

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
Departments: Middle Learning, Fine Arts