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
Deja Barthell
Titles:
Language Arts Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Emmanuel College
Master of Education, Relay Graduate School of Education
Master of Education, Relay Graduate School of Education
Departments:
Middle Learning, 2022-23 New Staff
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:
Learning Support 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
Sarah Day
Titles:
Theatre Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English and Theater, James Madison University
Departments:
Middle Learning, 2022-23 New Staff
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
Mark Gerl
Titles:
Technology Teacher
Degrees:
Masters of Education M.Ed., Instructional Technology, Kennesaw State University
Departments:
Middle Learning
Meg Goddard
Titles:
Learning Support Teacher
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
Geneva Hinchliffe
Titles:
Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Trinity University
Master of Education, Texas State University
Master of Education, Texas State University
Departments:
Middle Learning, 2022-23 New Staff
Brandy Humphreys
Titles:
Social Studies Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Mary Baldwin University
Departments:
Middle Learning, 2022-23 New Staff
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
Kelley Jordan-Monne
Titles:
French Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, History and French, Georgia Southern University
Master of Science, Linguistics and Teaching Adult ESOL, Georgia State University
Educational Specialist, Educational Administration, Supervision Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Science, Linguistics and Teaching Adult ESOL, Georgia State University
Educational Specialist, Educational Administration, Supervision Lincoln Memorial University
Departments:
Middle Learning, 2022-23 New Staff
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
Chelsea Larson
Titles:
Librarian & Media Specialist
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Library, 2022-23 New Staff
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
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
Professional Educator's Certificate, World Language - Spanish (PK-12), University of South Florida
Departments:
Middle Learning
Ginny Little
Titles:
Administrative Assistant
Degrees:
MBA, Wake Forest University
BS, Accountancy, Wake Forest University
BS, Accountancy, Wake Forest University
Departments:
Middle Learning, Administrative
Savannah McCard
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Secondary English Education, Kennesaw State University
Departments:
Middle Learning
Nathan Medley
Titles:
Choral Instructor
Degrees:
BM, Vocal Performance, Oberlin Conservatory
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts, 2022-23 New Staff
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
Steven Palmer
Titles:
Kinetic Wellness
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts & Business Administration, Middle Tennessee University
Departments:
Middle Learning, Athletics
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
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
Sara Thomas
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Tech
Master of Science, Biology, Georgia Tech
Doctor of Philosophy, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Tech
Master of Science, Biology, Georgia Tech
Doctor of Philosophy, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Tech
Departments:
Middle Learning, 2022-23 New Staff
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:
Middle Learning, Fine Arts