Upper Learning Faculty & Staff

Denny Beatty
Titles:
Kinetic Wellness Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Therapeutic Recreation, Georgia State University
Departments:
Upper Learning, Athletics

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

Sam Biglari
Titles:
Social Studies Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, University of Virginia
Master of Arts Degree, Georgia State University
Master of Arts Degree, Georgia State University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Anne Broderick
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English, Notre Dame
Master of Education, Teaching and Learning, DePaul University
Master of Education, Teaching and Learning, DePaul University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Silvette Bullard
Titles:
Guidance Counselor
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, DePauw University
Master of Science, Counseling and Counselor Education, Indiana University
Education Specialist, School Counseling, University of Georgia
Master of Science, Counseling and Counselor Education, Indiana University
Education Specialist, School Counseling, University of Georgia
Departments:
Upper Learning

Edward Clark
Titles:
Physics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Furman University
Master of Science, Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Education, Science Education (Physics), University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Science, Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Education, Science Education (Physics), University of Alabama at Birmingham
Departments:
Upper Learning
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Josh Corin
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English, Binghamton University
Master of Arts, English & Theatre, Binghamton University
Master of Arts, English & Theatre, Binghamton University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Megan Cramer
Titles:
Drama Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Theater, Wake Forest University
Departments:
Upper Learning, Fine Arts

Katie Crowell
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Master of Arts, Teaching: Secondary English Education, University of Georgia
Departments:
Upper Learning

Chris Curtis
Titles:
Economics & World History Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Education, Pennsylvania State University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Alex Diaz-Williamson
Titles:
Social Studies Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Pomona College
Master of Arts, Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley
Master of Arts, Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley
Departments:
Upper Learning

Kim Dickson
Titles:
Latin Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Classics & English, University of Arizona
Master of Arts, Ancient Greek, Boston University
Master of Arts, Ancient Greek, Boston University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Claire Duggan
Titles:
French Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, French & Sociology, Boston College
Master of Arts, Sociology, Boston University
Master of Arts, Sociology, Boston University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Ojani Eguia
Titles:
Computer Science Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Haverford College
Departments:
Upper Learning

Ayesha Fakhrid-Deen
Titles:
Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Clark Atlanta University
Master of Science in Mathematics, Clark Atlanta University
Master of Science in Mathematics, Clark Atlanta University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Dr. 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

Stephen Fleming-Cooper
Titles:
Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Oglethorpe University
Departments:
Upper Learning

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

James Foreman
Titles:
Principal
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Morgan State University
Master of Arts, Leadership, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Master of Arts, Leadership, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Departments:
Upper Learning

Ann Fountain
Titles:
Associate Director of College Counseling, English Teacher
Degrees:
Sarah Lawrence College
Departments:
Upper Learning, College Counseling

Jacqueline Gooch
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, Georgia State University
Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education, Columbus State University
Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education, Columbus State University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Heidi Gruber
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy/Political Science, Davidson College
Departments:
Upper Learning

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

Sally Harvey
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Science Eduation, University of Alabama
Master of Arts, Secondary Science Education, University of Alabama
Master of Arts, Secondary Science Education, University of Alabama
Departments:
Upper Learning

Dr. Lauren Holt
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English, Hendrix College
Master of Arts, English, University of Tennessee
Doctor of Philosophy, English, Emory University
Master of Arts, English, University of Tennessee
Doctor of Philosophy, English, Emory University
Departments:
Upper Learning

MariaPaola Jimenez
Titles:
Technology Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design & Environmental Management, Universidad de Los Andes
Departments:
Upper Learning

Mrs. 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

Jennifer Lloyd
Titles:
Assistant Principal
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English, Converse College
Master of Education, Secondary English Education, George Washington University
Master of Education, Secondary English Education, George Washington University
Departments:
Upper Learning, 2022-23 New Staff

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

Jeanne Martinez
Titles:
Registrar & Administrative Assistant
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science
Departments:
Upper Learning, Administrative
Jesus Martinez-Saldana
Titles:
Spanish Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in English as a Foreign Language, University of Havana
Master of Arts in Spanish Language and Culture, University of Salamanca
Master of Arts in Spanish Language and Culture, University of Salamanca
Departments:
Upper 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

Joseph Medeiros
Titles:
Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics & Economics, Emory University
Departments:
Upper 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

Margaret Montgomery
Titles:
Social Studies Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, History, Sewanee University of the South
PhD., History, University of Alabama
PhD., History, University of Alabama
Departments:
Upper 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

Betsy Qualls
Titles:
Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science from Birmingham Southern College; Master of Arts in Teaching from University of Alaska Anchorage
Departments:
Upper Learning

Danielle Reed
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English Education, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education, English, Kennesaw State University
Master of Education, English, Kennesaw State University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Dr. 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

Elizabeth Sanders
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Yale University
Master of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies, Northeastern Illinois University
Master of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies, Northeastern Illinois University
Departments:
Upper Learning

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

Stephanie Strickland
Titles:
Learning Support Teacher
Degrees:
Masters, Learning Differences: Multiple and Severe Disabilities - Emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Georgia State University
Masters in Arts, Secondary Education, PIedmont College - Athens
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, Agnes Scott College
Masters in Arts, Secondary Education, PIedmont College - Athens
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, Agnes Scott College
Departments:
Upper Learning, Learning Services

Kelli Walker
Titles:
Spanish Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Education, Kennesaw State University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Mallory Ward
Titles:
Student Life Coordinator
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, History, George Washington University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Mr. Lordserious Watson
Titles:
Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Engineering, Georgia Tech
Departments:
Upper Learning

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

Julie Whitehead
Titles:
Science Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Emory University
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Beth Wilson
Titles:
Assistant Principal
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English, Davidson College
Master of Arts, English, University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Doctor of Philosophy (ABD), English Rhetoric & Composition, Old Dominion University
Master of Arts, English, University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Doctor of Philosophy (ABD), English Rhetoric & Composition, Old Dominion University
Departments:
Upper Learning

Bob Zapotocky
Titles:
Director of College Counseling
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Gettysburg College
Departments:
Upper Learning, College Counseling