Upper Learning Faculty & Staff - The Galloway School

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

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

Departments: Upper Learning

Anne Broderick

Titles: English Teacher

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, English, Notre Dame
Master of Education, Teaching and Learning, DePaul University

Departments: Upper Learning

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, DePauw University
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

Departments: Upper Learning

Josh Corin

Titles: English Teacher

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, English, 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

Departments: Upper Learning

Kim Dickson

Titles: Latin Teacher

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Classics & English, University of Arizona
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Departments: Upper Learning

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

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

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

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

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

Departments: Upper Learning

Bob Zapotocky

Titles: Director of College Counseling

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Gettysburg College

Departments: Upper Learning, College Counseling