Administration
Lydia Barnett
Middle School Director / Fine Arts Coordinator
Email Lydia Barnett phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 221 MoreUnion University, Learning Foundations, 2005
Jeff Halstead
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Email Jeff Halstead phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 209 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, 2004
Craig Johnson
Upper School Principal
Email Craig Johnson phone: 706.323.0467 MoreBachelor of Arts (BA) in History - Wheaton College, 1983
Master of Education (MEd) in Administration and Supervision - August State University, 1993
ACSI Certified
Pamela Jones
Discovery School Director
Email Pamela Jones phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, B.S. in Education, 1972
Columbus State University, MA in Edcuation, 1975
Troy State University, MA / Education Specialist, 1992
Sara Ketcham
Admissions Director
Email Sara Ketcham phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 204 MoreTroy University, Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Broadcast Journalism
Michael R. McCoy
Marketing and Communications Specialist
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Steve Pate
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Extended Care Director
Email Steve Pate phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 244 MoreTroy State University, Ed.S in Education
Janelle Ray
Administrative Assistant to the Headmaster / Human Resources Assistant
Email Janelle Ray phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 203 MoreBachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resources, Columbus State University, 2017
Marinda Smith
Lower School Principal
Email Marinda Smith phone: (706) 323-0467, ext. 215 MoreColumbus College (Columbus State University), Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1994
Tiffany Tull
Admissions Assistant
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University of New Mexico, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 2004
Athletics
Susan Dunn
Physical Education Teacher - Middle School
Email Susan Dunn phone: 706.323.0467 MoreUniversity of New Mexico, B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1986
Jeremy Hale
5th & 6th Grade Academy Teacher / Cross Country Coach
Email Jeremy Hale phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, History, 2004
Michael Knowles
Physical Education Teacher-Elementary / Extended Care Teacher
Email Michael Knowles phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Criminal Justice, 2015
Shondra Odom
Athletic Department Manager
Email Shondra Odom phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 212 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelors in Accounting, 1999
Brian Osborne
Middle School Teacher / Middle School Chaplain / Head Varsity Football Coach
Email Brian Osborne phone: 706.323.0467 MoreRhodes College, BA History, 2003
Kevin Williams
Athletic Program Coordinator
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University of Georgia, Master's Degree
Cafeteria
Alyssa Cross
Cafeteria
Email Alyssa Cross phone: 706.323.0467 MoreChattahoochee Valley Community College, Associates in Arts, 2003
Discovery School
Pamela Jones
Discovery School Director
Email Pamela Jones phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, B.S. in Education, 1972
Columbus State University, MA in Edcuation, 1975
Troy State University, MA / Education Specialist, 1992
Cindi Mixon
Discovery School Teacher
Email Cindi Mixon phone: 706.323.0467 MoreFlorida State University, B.S. in Special Education, 1993
Lori Neuhart
Discovery School Teacher
Email Lori Neuhart phone: 706.323.0467 MoreSouthwest Baptist University, Bachelor of Arts in Education, 1979
Certifications: Elementary Education, ESOL, Middle School
Mary Newman
Discovery School Teacher
Email Mary Newman phone: 706.323.0467 MoreOhio State, BS in Special Education, 1988 / MS in Learning Disabilities, 1989
University of North Carolina (Charlotte), Certification in Gifted and Talented, 2014
Meagan Roberts
Discovery School Teacher
Email Meagan Roberts phone: 706.323.0467 MoreLiberty University - Ed.S Educational Leadership, 2015
Troy University - MS in Special Ed, 2008 / BS in Special Ed, 2005
Certifications: Special Education, Administration
Jill Simmons
Discovery School Teacher
Email Jill Simmons phone: 706.323.0467 MoreGeorgia Southwestern State University, B.S. in Early Childhood Education, 1990
Georgia Southwestern State University, M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, 1994
Elementary
Danielle Barfield
Lower School Assistant Principal
Email Danielle Barfield phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 251 MoreColumbus State University, B.S. Early Childhood Education, 2008
Tracy Boyd
Elementary Teacher
Email Tracy Boyd phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, 2001
Sharon Clare
Elementary Teacher
Email Sharon Clare phone: 706.323.0467 MoreTrinity Baptist College, BS in Elementary Education, 1987
Cindy Cone
Elementary Teacher
Email Cindy Cone phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, B.S. Early Childhood, 2012
Bethany Gunnels
Art Teacher
Email Bethany Gunnels phone: 706.323.0467 MoreUniversity of Montevallo
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Art, Drawing Concentration, 2004
Masters in Education, 2006
Alisa Johnson
Preschool Teacher and Elementary Art Teacher
Email Alisa Johnson phone: 706.323.0467 MorePensacola Christian College, Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
Andrea Kennedy
Elementary Teacher
Email Andrea Kennedy phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Communications, 2007
Michael Knowles
Physical Education Teacher-Elementary / Extended Care Teacher
Email Michael Knowles phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Criminal Justice, 2015
Leslie Mixon
Elementary Teacher
Email Leslie Mixon phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of Arts in History / Minor in Early Childhood Education, 2011
Lindy Moss
Elementary Teacher
Email Lindy Moss phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelors in Marketing, 1989
Columbus State University, Computer Science, 1991
Fresno, Education, Currently enrolled
Emily Poole
Elementary Teacher
Email Emily Poole phone: 706.323.0467 MoreLiberty University, B.S. Elementary Education, May 2016
ACSI certified
Loretta Robinson
Administrative Assistant - Elementary
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Cathrein Silva
Elementary Teacher
Email Cathrein Silva phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, BSEd in Early Childhood Education, 2005
Breanna Small
Elementary Teacher
Email Breanna Small phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Masters in Education and Bachelors in Education in Early Childhood Education
Marinda Smith
Lower School Principal
Email Marinda Smith phone: (706) 323-0467, ext. 215 MoreColumbus College (Columbus State University), Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1994
Jennifer Starzetski
Elementary Teacher
Email Jennifer Starzetski phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Marketing, 2003
Polly Summerall
Elementary Teacher
Email Polly Summerall phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 213 MoreLaGrange College, BS, 1968
5th & 6th Grade Academy
Wendy Anderson
5th & 6th Grade Academy Teacher
Email Wendy Anderson phone: 706.323.0467 MoreUniversity of Georgia, B.S. Environmental Health, 1996
Columbus State University, M.Ed. in Middle Grades, 2014
Danielle Barfield
Lower School Assistant Principal
Email Danielle Barfield phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 251 MoreColumbus State University, B.S. Early Childhood Education, 2008
Jeremy Hale
5th & 6th Grade Academy Teacher / Cross Country Coach
Email Jeremy Hale phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, History, 2004
Susan Prater
5th & 6th Grade Academy Teacher
Email Susan Prater phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 213 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of Science in Math and Computer Science, 1993
Troy State University, Masters in Early Education, 2002
Marinda Smith
Lower School Principal
Email Marinda Smith phone: (706) 323-0467, ext. 215 MoreColumbus College (Columbus State University), Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1994
Michelle Welch
5th & 6th Grade Academy Teacher
Email Michelle Welch phone: 706.323.0467 MoreUniversity of Central Florida, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education 1-6, Minor in Psychology, 2000
Certifications: Elementary Education 1-6, Gifted Education
Extended Care
Miranda Hastings
Extended Care and Summer Camp Coordinator
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Erica Brasher
Extended Care and Summer Camp Coordinator
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Kelli Cook
Preschool Teacher / Extended Care
Email Kelli Cook phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University
Daisy Deida
Extended Care Teacher
Email Daisy Deida phone: 706.323.0467 MoreAshworth College, Associate Degree
Kristi Hornyak
Extended Care Teacher
Email Kristi Hornyak phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, General Study
Ashley Ikwueme
Extended Care - Elementary
Email Ashley Ikwueme phone: 706.323.0467 MoreSouthwestern University, Church Leadership, 2016
Currently enrolled in Master's program for Mental Health Counseling.
Michael Knowles
Physical Education Teacher-Elementary / Extended Care Teacher
Email Michael Knowles phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Criminal Justice, 2015
Steve Pate
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Extended Care Director
Email Steve Pate phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 244 MoreTroy State University, Ed.S in Education
Finance
Jeff Halstead
Director of Finance and Human Resources
Email Jeff Halstead phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 209 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, 2004
Fine Arts
Lydia Barnett
Middle School Director / Fine Arts Coordinator
Email Lydia Barnett phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 221 MoreUnion University, Learning Foundations, 2005
Abigail Buck
Director of Drama
Email Abigail Buck phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design and Technology, 2018
Bethany Gunnels
Art Teacher
Email Bethany Gunnels phone: 706.323.0467 MoreUniversity of Montevallo
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Art, Drawing Concentration, 2004
Masters in Education, 2006
Alisa Johnson
Preschool Teacher and Elementary Art Teacher
Email Alisa Johnson phone: 706.323.0467 MorePensacola Christian College, Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
Tracy Miller
Director of Music - High School and Middle School
Email Tracy Miller phone: 706.323.0467 MoreVandercook College of Music (IL), Masters in Music Education
Hope College (MI), Bachelors in Music Education
High School
Lisa Arnholt
High School Teacher
Email Lisa Arnholt phone: 706.323.0467 MoreMorning Side College, B.S. in Finance/Economics, 1991
Ed Blanchard
High School Teacher / International Student Program Coordinator
Email Ed Blanchard phone: 706.323.0467 MoreWheaton College, B.A., 1980
Wake Forest University, M.A., 2019
Certifications: Ordained - Christian and Missionary Alliance, ISOS, Narramore, Counseling, Level One Coaching
Patty Blanchard
High School Teacher
Email Patty Blanchard phone: 706.323.0467 More- Wheaton College, Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Studies and Christian Education, 1981
- Eastern Carolina University, Bachelor of Science, 2002
- Duke University School of Medicine, Master of Health Science, 2002
- University of West Florida, Teacher Ready Program, 2015
Certifications: Florida Professional Educator's Certificate, NCCPA Physician Assistant Certification, North Carolina Medical Board Physician Assistant License, American Red Cross First Aid/AED Instructor, and Narramore Christian Foundation Counseling for Member Care
Cindi Boyd
High School Guidance Counselor
Email Cindi Boyd phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 208 MoreColumbus State University, Masters of Education in School Counseling, 2001
Certification: S-5 School Counseling Certified
Liz Brooks
High School Teacher
Email Liz Brooks phone: 706.323.0467 MoreAuburn University, BS in Secondary Education/Mathmatics, 1998
Columbus State University, Masters of Secondary Education/Math, 2001
Columbus State University, Specialists Secondary Education/Math, 2004
Abigail Buck
Director of Drama
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Amanda Collier
Assistant to the Upper School Principal
Email Amanda Collier phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 201 MoreColumbus Technical College
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Taylor Cook
High School Teacher
Email Taylor Cook phone: 706.323.0467 MoreReformed Theological Seminary (NC), Master of Arts, 2018
Montreat College (NC), Bachelor of Arts in History/Bible and Religion
Ruth Dickens
High School Teacher and Middle School Teacher
Email Ruth Dickens phone: 706.323.0467 MoreDuke University (NC), Bachelor Degree in History/Economics
Emory University (GA, Master of Arts and Doctorate in History
Laura Green
High School Teacher and Middle School Teacher
Email Laura Green phone: 706.323.0467 MoreLiberty University (VA), Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling
Liberty University (VA), Bachelor of Arts in Spanish/Psychology
Bethany Gunnels
Art Teacher
Email Bethany Gunnels phone: 706.323.0467 MoreUniversity of Montevallo
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Art, Drawing Concentration, 2004
Masters in Education, 2006
Rebecca Hagues
High School Teacher
Email Rebecca Hagues phone: 706.323.0467 MoreUniversity of Georgia, Bachelor's in English Education, 2007
Columbus State University, Specialists, 2012
Jacque Hutchinson
High School Teacher
Email Jacque Hutchinson phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, English Literature, Linguistics minor, 2019
TESOL certification
Craig Johnson
Upper School Principal
Email Craig Johnson phone: 706.323.0467 MoreBachelor of Arts (BA) in History - Wheaton College, 1983
Master of Education (MEd) in Administration and Supervision - August State University, 1993
ACSI Certified
Stephanie King
Administrative Assistant - High School
Email Stephanie King phone: 706.323.0467, ext 247 MoreColumbus Technical College, 1993
Jawan McGinnis
High School Teacher
Email Jawan McGinnis phone: 7063230467 MoreValdosta State University, Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.), 1997
Tracy Miller
Director of Music - High School and Middle School
Email Tracy Miller phone: 706.323.0467 MoreVandercook College of Music (IL), Masters in Music Education
Hope College (MI), Bachelors in Music Education
Mary Newman
Discovery School Teacher
Email Mary Newman phone: 706.323.0467 MoreOhio State, BS in Special Education, 1988 / MS in Learning Disabilities, 1989
University of North Carolina (Charlotte), Certification in Gifted and Talented, 2014
Rose Panco
High School Teacher
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University of Phoenix, Master of Arts, Education, Secondary Education, 2015
Mindi Peek
High School Teacher
Email Mindi Peek phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Masters of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education in Biology, 2017
Meagan Roberts
Discovery School Teacher
Email Meagan Roberts phone: 706.323.0467 MoreLiberty University - Ed.S Educational Leadership, 2015
Troy University - MS in Special Ed, 2008 / BS in Special Ed, 2005
Certifications: Special Education, Administration
Jamie Rosa
High School and Middle School Teacher
Email Jamie Rosa phone: 706.323.0467 MoreThe University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts in Religion, 2003
Harvard University, MTS and ThM in New Testament, 2012, 2013
Duke University, ThM in Biblical Studies, 2014
Edward Tymes
High School Teacher
Email Edward Tymes phone: 706.323.0467 MoreGeorgia Southwestern State University, B.S. Ed in Chemistry, 1979
Georgia Southwestern State University, M.S. Ed in Science Education, 1980
Troy University, Ed.S in Leadership and Supervision, 1999
Jessica Valldeperas
High School Teacher
Email Jessica Valldeperas phone: 706.323.0467 MoreTrinity International University, English/Secondary Education, 1998
Mike Yarbrough
High School Teacher /Assistant Principal for Discipline
Email Mike Yarbrough phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus College, B.S. in CRJ, 1986
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.D.V. w/Biblical Languages, 2005
Media Center
Middle School
Lydia Barnett
Middle School Director / Fine Arts Coordinator
Email Lydia Barnett phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 221 MoreUnion University, Learning Foundations, 2005
Abigail Buck
Director of Drama
Email Abigail Buck phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design and Technology, 2018
Ruth Dickens
High School Teacher and Middle School Teacher
Email Ruth Dickens phone: 706.323.0467 MoreDuke University (NC), Bachelor Degree in History/Economics
Emory University (GA, Master of Arts and Doctorate in History
Laura Green
High School Teacher and Middle School Teacher
Email Laura Green phone: 706.323.0467 MoreLiberty University (VA), Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling
Liberty University (VA), Bachelor of Arts in Spanish/Psychology
Bethany Gunnels
Art Teacher
Email Bethany Gunnels phone: 706.323.0467 MoreUniversity of Montevallo
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Art, Drawing Concentration, 2004
Masters in Education, 2006
Maria Holloway
Middle School Teacher
Email Maria Holloway phone: 706.323.0467 MoreTroy State University (AL), Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Craig Johnson
Upper School Principal
Email Craig Johnson phone: 706.323.0467 MoreBachelor of Arts (BA) in History - Wheaton College, 1983
Master of Education (MEd) in Administration and Supervision - August State University, 1993
ACSI Certified
James Kincaid
Middle School Teacher
Email James Kincaid phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 222 MoreJacksonville State University, BS in Business Management, 1973
University of Alabama in Birmingham, MA Business Education 1979 / MA Educational Leadership Principalship 1987
Anadia S. McCoy
Administrative Assistant - Middle School
Email Anadia S. McCoy phone: 7063230467 MoreBS in Psychology Christian Counseling, Liberty University, 2017
Certifications: Life Coach, Administrative Assistant
Tracy Miller
Director of Music - High School and Middle School
Email Tracy Miller phone: 706.323.0467 MoreVandercook College of Music (IL), Masters in Music Education
Hope College (MI), Bachelors in Music Education
Jennifer Modlin
Middle School Teacher
Email Jennifer Modlin phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University (GA), Bachelor of Science in English Literature
Brian Osborne
Middle School Teacher / Middle School Chaplain / Head Varsity Football Coach
Email Brian Osborne phone: 706.323.0467 MoreRhodes College, BA History, 2003
Marnie Reynolds
Middle School Teacher
Email Marnie Reynolds phone: 706.323.0467 MoreValdosta State University, B.A. in Political Science (minor in Communications), 1988
Jamie Rosa
High School and Middle School Teacher
Email Jamie Rosa phone: 706.323.0467 MoreThe University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts in Religion, 2003
Harvard University, MTS and ThM in New Testament, 2012, 2013
Duke University, ThM in Biblical Studies, 2014
Nurse
Amy Tankersley
Nurse
Email Amy Tankersley phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 214 MoreChattahoochee Valley Community College, Nursing, 2009
Chattahoochee Valley Community College, LPN Certificate, 2005
Preschool
Sarah Burris
Preschool Teacher
Email Sarah Burris phone: 706.323.0467 MoreEarly Childhood, Columbus Technical College (GA)
Kelli Cook
Preschool Teacher / Extended Care
Email Kelli Cook phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University
Alisa Johnson
Preschool Teacher and Elementary Art Teacher
Email Alisa Johnson phone: 706.323.0467 MorePensacola Christian College, Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts
Denise Morris
Administrative Assistant - Preschool
Email Denise Morris phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus Technical College, Associates in Business, 1986
Devon Rodriguez
Preschool Teacher / Yearbook Advisor
Email Devon Rodriguez phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Communications, currently enrolled
Ashley Tully
Preschool Teacher
Email Ashley Tully phone: 706.323.0467 MoreMedical College of Georgia, Bachelor degree
Susan Walker
Preschool Director
Email Susan Walker phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 219 MoreTennessee Temple University, Elementary Education