Middle Learning Faculty & Staff
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
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Deja Barthell
Title:
Language Arts Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Emmanuel College
Master of Education, Middle Grades Reading, Relay Graduate School of Education
Master of Education, Middle Grades Reading, Relay Graduate School of Education
Department:
Middle Learning
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Candace Bell
Title:
Principal
Degree:
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
Department:
Middle Learning
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Michael Bennett
Title:
Assistant Principal
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Georgia
Master of Arts, American Studies, Columbia University
Master of Arts, Teaching, English, Emory University
Master of Arts, American Studies, Columbia University
Master of Arts, Teaching, English, Emory University
Department:
Middle Learning
Marsha Berger
Title:
Science Teacher
Degree:
Master of Science Education, Georgia State University
Department:
Middle Learning
Leah Berryhill
Title:
Latin Teacher and Student Life Coordinator
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Classical Studies, Hamilton College
Master of Arts, Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, Brandeis University
Master of Arts, Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, Brandeis University
Department:
Middle Learning
Jordan Byrd
Title:
Science Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Science, Horticulture, North Carolina State University
Master of Science, Science Education, Montana State University
Master of Science, Science Education, Montana State University
Department:
Middle Learning
Elizabeth Chapman
Title:
Learning Support Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies, Mount Holyoke College
Master of Education, Middle School Curriculum, Harvard University
Master of Education, Middle School Curriculum, Harvard University
Department:
Middle Learning
Andy Crosby
Title:
Mathematics Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Oglethorpe University
Department:
Middle Learning
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Sarah Day
Title:
Theatre Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, English and Theater, James Madison University
Department:
Middle Learning
Kristin Dean
Title:
Spanish Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, History and Spanish, Agnes Scott College
Master of Education, ESL and Spanish Language, Marymount University
Master of Education, ESL and Spanish Language, Marymount University
Department:
Middle Learning
Ashley Drake
Title:
Learning Support Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Converse College
Master of Education, Behaviorial Disorders/Educational Leadership, State University of West Georgia
Master of Education, Behaviorial Disorders/Educational Leadership, State University of West Georgia
Department:
Middle Learning, Learning Services
Zeke Espey
Title:
Learning Support Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Politics, St. Andrew's Presbyterian College
Department:
Middle Learning, Learning Services
Mathew Fallon
Title:
Science Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Science, Geography, Fitchburg State University
Master of Arts, Science Education, University of Texas, Dallas
Master of Arts, Science Education, University of Texas, Dallas
Department:
Middle Learning
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Sue Feig
Title:
Director of Learning Support
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Clark University
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Department:
Upper Learning, Early Learning, Middle Learning, Learning Services
Mallorie Fonseca
Title:
French & Spanish Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish & French, Oglethorpe University
Department:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning
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Mark Gerl
Title:
Technology Teacher
Degree:
Masters of Education, Instructional Technology, Kennesaw State University
Department:
Middle Learning
Geneva Hinchliffe
Title:
Mathematics Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Trinity University
Master of Education, Secondary Education, Texas State University
Master of Education, Secondary Education, Texas State University
Department:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning
Brandy Humphreys
Title:
Social Studies Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Mary Baldwin University
Department:
Middle Learning
Mahamood Ismail
Title:
Science Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Science, Pedagogics and Education, University of Kwazulu-Natal
Master of Education, Education, University of South Africa
Master of Education, Education, University of South Africa
Department:
Middle Learning
Julie Justus
Title:
Guidance Counselor
Degree:
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
Department:
Middle Learning, Learning Services
Roy Lander
Title:
Science Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Georgia State University
Master of Arts, Stem Curriculum and Assessment, Adams State University
Master of Arts, Stem Curriculum and Assessment, Adams State University
Department:
Middle Learning
Chelsea Larson
Title:
Librarian & Media Specialist
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Global Liberal Studies: Politics, Rights, and Development, New York University
Master of Arts, Social and Cultural Analysis: American Studies, New York University
Master of Science, Information Science, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Master of Arts, Social and Cultural Analysis: American Studies, New York University
Master of Science, Information Science, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Department:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Library
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Cara Lavallee
Title:
Dance Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Dance/Spanish & Hispanic Studies/Arts & Education, William Smith College
Master of Education, Dance Education, Temple University
Master of Education, Dance Education, Temple University
Department:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
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
Professional Educator's Certificate, World Language - Spanish (PK-12), University of South Florida
Department:
Middle Learning
Ginny Little
Title:
Administrative Assistant
Degree:
MBA, Wake Forest University
BS, Accountancy, Wake Forest University
BS, Accountancy, Wake Forest University
Department:
Middle Learning, Administrative
Savannah McCard
Title:
English Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Secondary English Education, Kennesaw State University
Department:
Middle Learning
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Nathan Medley
Title:
Choral Director
Degree:
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, Oberlin Conservatory
Department:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Lane Miller
Title:
Social Studies Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Anthropology, Colorado College
Master of Science, Conflict Analysis Resolution, George Mason University
Master of Science, Conflict Analysis Resolution, George Mason University
Department:
Middle Learning
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Brian Mitchell
Title:
Music & Guitar Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Science, Ochestral Instrument Performance, Georgia State University
Master of Arts, Music, Georgia State University
Master of Arts, Music, Georgia State University
Department:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Steven Palmer
Title:
Kinetic Wellness
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts & Business Administration, Middle Tennessee University
Department:
Middle Learning, Athletics
Leah Pence
Title:
Global Studies Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, History, Kennesaw State University
Master of Arts, History, Fort Hays State University
Master of Arts, History, Fort Hays State University
Department:
Middle Learning
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Erin Ray
Title:
Art Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education, University of Georgia
Department:
Middle Learning, Fine Arts
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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
Master of Science, Ecology, University of Minnesota
Doctor of Philosophy, Ecology, University of California, Davis
Department:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Lane Shelton
Title:
Language Arts Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing, Warren Wilson College
Master of Fine Arts, Non-Fiction Writing, The New School
Master of Fine Arts, Non-Fiction Writing, The New School
Department:
Development, Middle Learning
Daniel Solammon
Title:
Band Director
Degree:
Bachelor of Music, Composition and Theory, Michigan State University
Master of Music, Jazz Studies, University of New Orleans
Master of Music, Jazz Studies, University of New Orleans
Department:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Suzanne Szilagyi
Title:
Social Studies Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Syracuse University
Department:
Middle Learning
Toni Triplett
Title:
English Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications, Fort Valley State University
Master of Education, Teaching, LaGrange College
Master of Education, Teaching, LaGrange College
Department:
Middle Learning, 2024-25 New Staff
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Mary Stuart Walker
Title:
Art Teacher
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Art, The University of the South
Master of Education, Art Education, University of Georgia
Master of Education, Art Education, University of Georgia
Department:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
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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
Master of Fine Arts, Technical Theatre Production, University of Alabama
Department:
Middle Learning, Fine Arts