Upper Learning Faculty & Staff
Denny Beatty
Titles:
Kinetic Wellness Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Therapeutic Recreation, Georgia State University
Departments:
Upper Learning, Athletics
Sarah Benedict
Titles:
English Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English, Elon University
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Rutgers University
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Rutgers University
Departments:
Upper 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
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
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
Audrey Durham
Titles:
French Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, English and German, Universite de Lorraine
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle 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:
Coordinator of Learning Support (Grades 5-12)
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, 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
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, 2021-22 New Staff
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
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
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, Fine Arts, 2021-22 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
Departments:
Upper Learning, Middle Learning, 2021-22 New Staff
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
Tori Powers
Titles:
Mathematics Teacher
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, Religion Studies, Lehigh University
Master of Arts, Teaching Secondary Mathematics, Agnes Scott College
Master of Arts, Teaching Secondary Mathematics, Agnes Scott College
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
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