Upper Learning Faculty & Staff

Averya Andrin

Averya Andrin

Title: Mathematics Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, Emory University
Master of Science, Computer Science, Full Sail University
Department: Upper Learning
Will Arnold

Will Arnold

Title: Technology & Innovation Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, Sewanee: The University Of The South
Master of Education, Secondary English Education, Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College
Doctor of Education, Leadership and Learning in Organizations, Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College
Department: Upper Learning
Brad Bass

Brad Bass

Title: Theatre Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Performing Arts, American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Master of Arts, Creative Writing, Goddard College
Department: Upper Learning, Fine Arts, 2024-25 New Staff
Denny Beatty

Denny Beatty

Title: Kinetic Wellness Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Therapeutic Recreation, Georgia State University
Department: Upper Learning, Athletics
Sam Biglari

Sam Biglari

Title: Social Studies Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, University of Virginia
Master of Arts, Georgia State University
Department: Upper Learning
Anne Broderick

Anne Broderick

Title: English Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English, Notre Dame
Master of Education, Teaching and Learning, DePaul University
Department: Upper Learning
Silvette Bullard

Silvette Bullard

Title: Guidance Counselor
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, DePauw University
Master of Science, Counseling and Counselor Education, Indiana University
Education Specialist, School Counseling, University of Georgia
Department: Upper Learning
Edward Clark

Edward Clark

Title: Physics Teacher
Degree: 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
Department: Upper Learning
Katie Crowell

Katie Crowell

Title: English Teacher
Degree: Master of Arts, Teaching: Secondary English Education, University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Georgia
Department: Upper Learning
Nitzya Cuevas-Macias

Nitzya Cuevas-Macias

Title: Assistant Director of College Counseling
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, HIstory and Legal Studies, University of California, Berkeley
Master of Arts, Mexican American Studies: Policy, San Jose State University
Department: Upper Learning, College Counseling, 2024-25 New Staff
Alex Diaz-Williamson

Alex Diaz-Williamson

Title: Social Studies Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies, Pomona College
Master of Arts, Biblical Languages, Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley
Department: Upper Learning
Claire Duggan

Claire Duggan

Title: French Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, French & Sociology, Boston College
Master of Arts, Sociology, Boston University
Department: Upper Learning
Ayesha Fakhrid-Deen

Ayesha Fakhrid-Deen

Title: Mathematics Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Clark Atlanta University
Master of Science, Mathematics, Clark Atlanta University
Department: Upper Learning
Dr. Sue Feig

Dr. Sue Feig

Title: Director of Learning Support
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Clark University
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Emory University
Doctor of Clinical Pyschology, Emory University
Department: Upper Learning, Early Learning, Middle Learning, Learning Services
Stephen Fleming-Cooper

Stephen Fleming-Cooper

Title: Mathematics Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Oglethorpe University
Department: Upper Learning
Ms Mallorie Fonseca

Ms Mallorie Fonseca

Title: French & Spanish Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Spanish & French, Oglethorpe University
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning
Lesley Ford

Lesley Ford

Title: Substitute Teacher
Degree: Associate Degree, Science, Ultimate Medical Academy
Department: Upper Learning
Ann Fountain

Ann Fountain

Title: Acting Principal
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Literature and Social Science, Sarah Lawrence College
Department: Upper Learning
Meg Goddard

Meg Goddard

Title: Executive Functioning and Academic Coach
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Statistics & English Literature, University of Tennessee
Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Virginia
Department: Upper Learning, Learning Services
Arnaud Guignard

Arnaud Guignard

Title: French Teacher
Department: Upper Learning, 2024-25 New Staff
Sally Harvey

Sally Harvey

Title: Science Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Secondary Science Eduation, University of Alabama
Master of Arts, Secondary Science Education, University of Alabama
Department: Upper Learning
Geneva Hinchliffe

Geneva Hinchliffe

Title: Mathematics Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Trinity University
Master of Education, Texas State University
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning
Dr. Lauren Holt

Dr. Lauren Holt

Title: English Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English, Hendrix College
Master of Arts, English, University of Tennessee
Doctor of Philosophy, English, Emory University
Department: Upper Learning
MariaPaola Jimenez

MariaPaola Jimenez

Title: Technology Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design & Environmental Management, Universidad de Los Andes
Department: Upper Learning
Chelsea Larson

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
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Library
Mrs. Cara Lavallee

Mrs. 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
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Jeanne Martinez

Jeanne Martinez

Title: Registrar & Administrative Assistant
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Department: Upper Learning, Administrative
Jesus Martinez-Saldana

Jesus Martinez-Saldana

Title: Spanish Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English as a Foreign Language, University of Havana
Master of Arts, Spanish Language and Culture, University of Salamanca
Department: Upper Learning
Dr. Cassie Mattox

Dr. Cassie Mattox

Title: Science Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Biology, Lenoir-Rhyne University
Master of Science, Biology, Wake Forest University
Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Teaching, Nova Southeastern University
Department: Upper Learning
Kyra McNaughton

Kyra McNaughton

Title: Social Studies Teacher
Department: Upper Learning, 2024-25 New Staff
Nathan Medley

Nathan Medley

Title: Choral Director
Degree: Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, Oberlin Conservatory
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Brian Mitchell

Brian Mitchell

Title: Music & Guitar Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Ochestral Instrument Performance, Georgia State University
Master of Arts, Music, Georgia State University
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Blount Montgomery

Blount Montgomery

Title: Social Studies Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, History, Sewanee University of the South
PhD., History, University of Alabama
Department: Upper Learning
David Morgan

David Morgan

Title: Design & Production Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Auburn University
Master of Arts, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Department: Upper Learning
Jennifer Parrott

Jennifer Parrott

Title: English Teacher
Department: Upper Learning
Carla Rascoe

Carla Rascoe

Title: Latin Teacher
Degree: Graduate Teaching Certificate (M.Ed. in progress), World Language Education, University of Georgia
Post Baccalaureate, Classical Civilization, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Bachelor of Arts, Music Theory and Composition, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department: Upper Learning
Danielle Reed

Danielle Reed

Title: English Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English Education, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education, English, Kennesaw State University
Department: Upper Learning
Angelica  Rosenman

Angelica Rosenman

Title: Spanish Teacher
Department: Upper Learning, 2024-25 New Staff
Dr. Lore Ruttan

Dr. 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
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Elizabeth Sanders

Elizabeth Sanders

Title: Science Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Yale University
Master of Arts, Geography and Environmental Studies, Northeastern Illinois University
Department: Upper Learning
Daniel Solammon

Daniel Solammon

Title: Band Director
Degree: Bachelor of Music, Michigan State University
Master of Music, University of New Orleans
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Kelli Walker

Kelli Walker

Title: Spanish Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Education, Kennesaw State University
Department: Upper Learning
Mary Stuart Walker

Mary Stuart Walker

Title: Art Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Art, The University of the South
Master of Education, Art Education, University of Georgia
Department: Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts
Mallory Ward

Mallory Ward

Title: Student Life Coordinator
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, History, George Washington University
Department: Upper Learning
Lordserious Watson

Lordserious Watson

Title: Mathematics Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Engineering, Georgia Tech
Department: Upper Learning
Julie Whitehead

Julie Whitehead

Title: Science Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Emory University
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University
Department: Upper Learning
Robert Zapotocky

Robert Zapotocky

Title: Director of College Counseling
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Biology, Gettysburg College
Department: Upper Learning, College Counseling