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TUSCALOOSA ACADEMY FACULTY AND STAFF 2009 - 2010

Headmaster: Dr. Jeffrey L. Mitchell

B. A. (Honors) - University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB
Professional Teacher Certification - Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC
Ph.D. in Education – University of British Columbia
Master's in Educational Administration - University of British Columbia

Administration
Mrs. Mary Madge Crawford Mrs. Heatherly Whiteside
Lower School Dean Middle School Dean
B S. Auburn University B.A. University of Alabama
M.A. University of Alabama  
   
Dr. Barry Peterson Mr. Wayne Brantley
Associate Headmaster Dean of Students
Upper School Dean B.S. Lambuth University
B.S. Minnesota State Univ. Moorhead  
M.A. University of Alabama  
Ph. D. University of Alabama  
   
Mr. John Rushing
Athletic Director
Administrative Support Staff
Mrs. Becky Dainty Karnes Mrs. Sandra Horne
Receptionist / Registrar Business Manager
   
Mrs. Anne Huffaker Ms. Miriam Merriwether
Admissions and Development Executive Assistant
B.A. University of Alabama  
   
Preschool and Lower School Faculty
Mrs. Janet Chambers Mrs. Rhonda Andress
Preschool Coordinator, PreK 3-4 Teacher Assistant
B.Ed. University of London CDA (Child Dev. Credential)
   
Mrs. Laurie Vann Mrs. Jennifer Wright
Preschool 3-4 Preschool 5 Teacher Assistant
B.S. University of Alabama  
R.N. Shelton State  
   
Mrs. Kristin Pate Mrs. Debbie Dunkling
Preschool 5 Preschool 5 Teacher Assistant
B.S. University of Alabama Assoc. Degree Nursing, Shelton State
   
Ms. Gay White Mrs. Linda Harris
Montessori Montessori Assistant
B.A. Huntingdon College CDA (Child Dev. Credential)
M.Ed. Christian Brothers University  
   
Mrs. Joan Robards Mrs. Kim Kirk
1st Grade 1st Grade
B.S. Eastern Kentucky University B.A. University of Alabama
M.A. Eastern Kentucky University M.A. University of Alabama - Birmingham
   
Mrs. Tammy Atkins Mrs. Louise Gambrell
2nd Grade 3rd Grade
B.S. University of Alabama B.S. University of Alabama
  M.A. University of Alabama
   
Mrs. Robin Lake Mrs. Lisa Brantley
4th Grade 4th Grade
  B.S. Union University
  M.S. Union University
   
Mrs. Elisabeth Smith Mrs. Rachel Gregory
Spanish Art
   
Mrs. Rene McNeal Mrs. Candy Hocutt
Library, LS Resource Teacher Preschool Librarian
  B.S. University of Alabama
   
Mrs. Emily von Redlich Mr. Billy White
Music Physical Education
B.M.E. Miss. State College for Women B.S. University of Alabama
M.M. University of Alabama  
   
Mr. Josh Golden Mrs. Abbie Reed
Physical Education School Nurse
B.A. Huntingdon College B.A. University of Alabama
M.A. University of Montevallo RN State of Alabama
   
Mrs. Jill Woods  
Computer 6, 7, 8  
B.S. University of Alabama  
   
Middle and Upper School Faculty
Mrs. Suzanne Abernathy Mr. Josh Golden
Math 5H, Math 6, Science 5, Science 6 Physical Education
  B.A. Huntingdon College
  M.A. University of Montevallo
   
Mrs. Rachel Gregory Mrs. Kay Guthrie
Art I, II, AP Art English Dept. Head
  English 9, 11, AP English 11
  Yearbook, Creative Writing
   
Mrs. Maureen Kohl Ms. Susan McCorquodale
Honors History 10, AP US History History 5, 6, 7
Psychology, Sociology B.S. University of Alabama
Government, Economics, History Dept. Head  
B.S., M.A. Eastern Michigan University  
   
Mrs. Marsha McDonald Mrs. Rene McNeal
English 5, 6, Lit 5 Math 7, Librarian
B.S. University of Alabama  
   
Mr. J. Riley Matheson Mrs. Gladys Moffett
Latin 6, 7, 8, Latin I, II, III, Linguistics Biology, Anat. & Phys., AP Biology
  B.S. Millsapps College
  M.S. Mississippi State University
   
Mrs. Carla Moore Mr. Chris Mullinax
History 8, 9, 10, US History 11 Math 6H, Alg. I, Alg. III, PreCal, AP Cal
  B.S. University of Alabama - B'ham
  M.S. University of Alabama
   
Mr. Michael Odom Ms. Kim Ouderkirk
English 10, 12, AP English 12 Earth Science 7, Chemistry,
Yearbook, Journalism Physics, LS Science
B.A. Auburn University - Montgomery A.B. Bryn Mawr
M.A. SW Baptist Theological Seminary  
   
Mrs. Lesley Price Mrs. Juliet Pruitt
French 6, 7, 8, I, II, III Math Dept. Head
B.A. University of North Alabama PreAlg., Alg. II, Geometry
M.A. University of Alabama B.S. Mary Washington College
   
Mrs. Abbie Reed Mrs. Tammi Scheiring
Computer 5, Math 7, Speech, Health Science 8, Computer Science I
B.A. University of Alabama Webmaster, Technology Coordinator
R.N. State of Alabama B.S. University of Alabama
   
Mrs. Cita Smith Mrs. Lyn Slattery
English 7 & 8, Spanish 5 Spanish 7 & 8, Spanish I, II, III
B.A. Mississippi State University  
   
Mrs. Emily von Redlich Mr. Billy White
Music, Fine Arts Dept. Head Physical Education
B.M.E. Miss. State College for Women B.S. University of Alabama
M.M University of Alabama  
   
Mrs. Heatherly Whiteside Mr. John Rushing
Literature 6 Math 8
B.A. University of Alabama  
   
Mrs. Jill Woods  
Computer 6, 7, 8  
B.S. University of Alabama  
   
Coaching Staff
Mr. John Rushing Mr. Wayne Brantley
Athletic Director, Baseball Varsity & JV Football, Track & Field
  Lambuth University
   
Mr. Clete Browder Mr. Josh Golden
Tennis Varsity & JV Girls Basketball
  Varsity & JV Boys Basketball
Mr. Scott Taylor B.A. Huntingdon College
Golf M.A. University of Montevallo
   
Mrs. Lesley Price Mr. Billy White
JV Cheerleading Sponsor Pee Wee Football, Softball
B.A. University of North Alabama B.S. University of Alabama
M.A. University of Alabama  
   
Mrs. Heatherly Whiteside Mrs. Lisa Brantley
Varsity Cheerleading Sponsor Pee Wee Cheerleading Sponsor
B.A. University of Alabama B.S., M.S. Union University
   
School Support Staff
Mr. Matthew von Redlich Mrs. Micky Kovar
IT Specialist Cafeteria Manager
M.F.A University of Alabama  
   
Mr. John Copeland Mrs. Abbie Reed
Director of Facilities School Nurse
  B.A. University of Alabama
  R.N. State of Alabama
   
Mr. Joel Harden Mr. Luke Swedenburg
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