Administration

Gwen Lewis
Family and Community Relations Specialist
Email Gwen Lewis phone: 7063230467 MoreUniversity of Southern Miss., B.S. in Psychology, 1998

Marty Durden
Director of Athletics
Email Marty Durden phone: 706.681.5904 MoreBob Jones University, B.S. in Physical Education
Troy University, M.Ed. In Leadership and Physical Education
United States Sports Academy, Ed.D in Sport Management

Jeff Halstead
Executive Director of Business and Operations
Email Jeff Halstead phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 209 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, 2004

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
Executive Director of Admissions and Advancement
Email Sara Ketcham phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 204 MoreTroy University, Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Broadcast Journalism



Steve Pate
Lower School Principal
Email Steve Pate phone: 706.323.0467 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
Academic Dean/Middle 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
Email Tiffany Tull phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University
University of New Mexico, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 2004

Mike Yarbrough
High School Principal
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
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

Chip Durden
Lower School P.E. Teacher
Email Chip Durden phone: 7063230467 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of History, 2004

Marty Durden
Director of Athletics
Email Marty Durden phone: 706.681.5904 MoreBob Jones University, B.S. in Physical Education
Troy University, M.Ed. In Leadership and Physical Education
United States Sports Academy, Ed.D in Sport Management

Jeremy Hale
5th & 6th Grade Academy Teacher / Cross Country Coach
Email Jeremy Hale phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, History, 2004

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
Email Kevin Williams phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor's Degree
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

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

Chip Durden
Lower School P.E. Teacher
Email Chip Durden phone: 7063230467 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of History, 2004

Amanda Elwood
Elementary Teacher
Email Amanda Elwood phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, BS in Criminal Justice, 2005
Columbus State University, BS in Nursing, 2014
Certifications: ACSI, ACLS, BLS, NRP, EFM

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

Andrea Kennedy
Elementary Teacher
Email Andrea Kennedy phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Communications, 2007


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

Elisabeth Otto
Elementary Teacher
Email Elisabeth Otto phone: 706.323.0467 MoreWheaton College, Bachelor in Elementary Education, 2018

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
Email Loretta Robinson phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 213 More

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

Jennifer Starzetski
Elementary Teacher
Email Jennifer Starzetski phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Marketing, 2003

Ashlee Tate
Elementary Teacher
Email Ashlee Tate phone: MoreTroy University, BS of Science in Elementary Education, 2006

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

Chip Durden
Lower School P.E. Teacher
Email Chip Durden phone: 7063230467 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of History, 2004

Jeremy Hale
5th & 6th Grade Academy Teacher / Cross Country Coach
Email Jeremy Hale phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, History, 2004


Caitlyn Melton
Fine Arts Teacher
Email Caitlyn Melton phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, BA Theatre, 2020

Steve Pate
Lower School Principal
Email Steve Pate phone: 706.323.0467 MoreTroy State University, Ed.S in Education


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


Erica Brasher
Extended Care and Summer Camp Coordinator
Email Erica Brasher phone: 706.323.0467 More

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

Miranda Hastings
Extended Care and Summer Camp Coordinator
Email Miranda Hastings phone: 706.323.0467 More
Kristi Hornyak
Extended Care Teacher
Email Kristi Hornyak phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, General Study



Finance


Jeff Halstead
Executive Director of Business and Operations
Email Jeff Halstead phone: 706.323.0467, ext. 209 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, 2004
Fine Arts

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


Caitlyn Melton
Fine Arts Teacher
Email Caitlyn Melton phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, BA Theatre, 2020

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

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

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

Caitlyn Melton
Fine Arts Teacher
Email Caitlyn Melton phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, BA Theatre, 2020

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
Email Rose Panco phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art, 2010
University of Phoenix, Master of Arts, Education, Secondary Education, 2015

Hannah Purcell
High School Teacher
Email Hannah Purcell phone: 706.323.0467 MoreLiberty University, Bachelor of Arts in English w/ Teaching License, 2016
Liberty University, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling: Marriage & Family, 2019

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

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 Principal
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


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

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


Caitlyn Melton
Fine Arts Teacher
Email Caitlyn Melton phone: 706.323.0467 MoreColumbus State University, BA Theatre, 2020

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

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

Marinda Smith
Academic Dean/Middle School Principal
Email Marinda Smith phone: (706) 323-0467, ext. 215 MoreColumbus College (Columbus State University), Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1994

Natalie Snow
Administrative Assistant - Middle School
Email Natalie Snow phone: 7063230467 ext. 222 MoreCalvary Christian School Alumni Class of 1998.
She currently has 5 kids enrolled at Calvary.
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




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