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TUSCALOOSA ACADEMY FACULTY AND STAFF 2011 - 2012

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 Academic Dean, Middle School Dean
B S. Auburn University B.A. University of Alabama
M.A. University of Alabama  
   
Dr. Barry Peterson Mrs. Joan Robards
Associate Headmaster Guidance Counselor, College Counselor
Upper School Dean ACT/SAT Prep, Knightlife
B.S. Minnesota State Univ. Moorhead B.S. Eastern Kentucky University
M.A. University of Alabama M.A. Eastern Kentucky University
Ph. D. University of Alabama  
   
Mr. Robert Johnson
Athletic Director
B.S. Auburn University
Administrative Support Staff
Mrs. Becky Dainty Karnes Ms. Laura Aaron
Receptionist / Registrar Business Manager
  B.S. Univ. of Alabama B'ham
   
Mrs. Anne Huffaker Ms. Miriam Merriwether
Director of Admissions Executive Assistant
B.A. University of Alabama  
   
Mrs. Niccole Poole Mrs. Abbie Reed
Director of Development and Alumni Relations School Nurse
  B.A. University of Alabama
  R.N. State of Alabama
   
Mr. Joel Harden  
Director of Custodial Services  
Preschool and Lower School Faculty
Mrs. Janet Chambers Mrs. Rhonda Andress
Pre-School Coordinator, PreK 3-4 Pre-School Teacher Assistant
B.Ed. University of London CDA (Child Dev. Credential)
   
Mrs. Laurie Vann Ms. Mary Meigs Jackson
Pre-School 3-4 Pre-School Teacher Assistant
B.S. University of Alabama  
R.N. Shelton State  
   
Ms. Gay White Mrs. Linda Harris
Montessori Montessori Teacher Assistant
B.A. Huntingdon College CDA (Child Dev. Credential)
M.Ed. Christian Brothers University  
   
Mrs. Jennifer Wright Mrs. Debbie Dunkling
Kindergarten Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
B.S. University of Alabama Assoc. Degree Nursing, Shelton State
   
Ms. Christine Schwartz Mrs. Suzy Gatewood
1st Grade 1st Grade
   
Ms. Windy Nelson Mrs. Tammy Atkins
1st Grade Teacher Assistant 2nd Grade
  B.S. University of Alabama
   
Ms. Meagan Fryer Ms. Athena Hubbert
2nd Grade 2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
   
Mrs. Louise Gambrell Mrs. Sharon Radigan
3rd Grade 3rd Grade
B.S. University of Alabama  
M.A. University of Alabama  
   
Ms. Tammy Goss Mrs. Robin Lake
3rd Grade Teacher Assistant Librarian
   
Mrs. Anissa Tolbert Mrs. Kim McLey
4th Grade 4th Grade Teacher Assistant
B.A. Meredith College  
M. Ed. Meredith College  
   
Mr. James Styres Mrs. Candy Hocutt
Art Preschool Librarian
  B.S. University of Alabama
   
Mrs. Emily von Redlich Mrs. Abbie Reed
Music School Nurse
B.M.E. Miss. State College for Women B.A. University of Alabama
M.M. University of Alabama RN State of Alabama
   
Mrs. Evelyn Neunzig Ms. Chrystal Massey
ILCT Spanish
  B.A. University of Alabama
  M.A. University of Alabama
   
Mrs. Ellen Najjar Mrs. Jill Woods
Strings Computer Enrichment
  B.S. University of Alabama
   
Middle School Faculty
Mrs. Suzanne Abernathy Mr. Joe Childers
Math, Science Pre-Algebra, Physical Education
   
Ms. Rebekah Gilpin Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson
Science 8, Math Physical Education
Mississippi State University  
   
Mr. William Johnson Ms. Karen Kneer
Math, World History ILCT
   
Ms. Chrystal Massey Mr. Riley Matheson
Spanish Latin, World History
B.A. University of Alabama B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A. University of Alabama  
   
Ms. Susan McCorquodale Mrs. Marsha McDonald
History, Geography, Life Skills English
B.S. University of Alabama B.S. University of Alabama
   
Mrs. Rene McNeal Ms. Miriam Merriwether
Literature, Civics, Math, Study Skills Drama
   
Mrs. Evelyn Neunzig Mr. James Styres
ILCT Art
   
Ms. Kim Ouderkirk Mrs. Lesley Price
Earth Science French
A.B. Bryn Mawr B.A. University of North Alabama
  M.A. University of Alabama
   
Mrs. Lyn Slattery Mrs. Abbie Reed
Spanish School Nurse
  B.A. University of Alabama
  RN State of Alabama
   
Mrs. Cita Smith Mrs. Jill Woods
English Computer Enrichment
B.A. Mississippi State University B.S. University of Alabama
   
Mrs. Michaela Tenfelde Mrs. Emily von Redlich
German Culture Music
  B.M.E. Miss. State College for Women
  M.M. University of Alabama
   
Ms. Elizabeth Summers  
Resource Teacher  
   

Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell
Public Speaking
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

Upper School Faculty
Mr. John Copeland Mrs. Kay Guthrie
Study Hall English, Public Speaking
   
Mr. Robert Johnson Ms. Karen Kneer
Algebra II, Strength & Conditioning AP German, ILCT
   
Ms. Maureen Kohl Mr. Jacob Lyon
AP US History, AP Govt., US History Algebra I, Biology, AP Biology,
Psychology & Sociology Anatomy & Physiology
B.S., M.A. Eastern Michigan University B. S. Samford University
   
Ms. Chrystal Massey Mr. Riley Matheson
Spanish I Latin I, II, III, AP Latin
B.A. University of Alabama  
M.A. University of Alabama  
   
Mrs. Carla Moore Mr. Chris Mullinax
Modern European History, US History Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Algebra I, Health
Government & Economics B.S. University of Alabama - B'ham
  M.S. University of Alabama
   
Ms. Kim Ouderkirk Dr. Barry Peterson
Earth Science Speech
A.B. Bryn Mawr B.S. Minnesota State Univ. Moorhead
  M.A. University of Alabama
  Ph. D. University of Alabama
   
Mr. Dary Picken Mrs. Lesley Price
English, AP English, French
Yearbook, Journalism B.A. University of North Alabama
  M.A. University of Alabama
   
Mrs. Juliet Pruitt Dr. John Ratliff
PreAlg., Alg. II, Geometry TA Scholars
B.S. Mary Washington College  
   
Mrs. Abbie Reed Mrs. Joan Robards
Study Hall, Service Learning SAT Prep
B.A. University of Alabama B.S. Eastern Kentucky University
R.N. State of Alabama M.A. Eastern Kentucky University
   
Mrs. Tammi Scheiring Mrs. Lyn Slattery
Computer Science I, II Spanish
Webmaster, Technology Coordinator  
B.S. University of Alabama  
   
Mrs. Emily von Redlich Mr. James Styres
Music, Fine Arts Dept. Head Art
B.M.E. Miss. State College for Women  
M.M University of Alabama  
Athletic Staff and Support
Mr. Robert Johnson Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson
Athletic Director Assistant to the Athletic Director
JV / Varsity Football Coach  
Strength & Conditioning  
   
Mr. Joe Childers Mr. William Johnson
PeeWee Football, Varsity Girl's Basketball Varsity Boys Basketball
   
Mr. Scott Taylor Mr. Clete Browder
Golf Tennis
   
Mr. Riley Matheson / Ms. Meagan Fryer Mr. John Copeland
Cross Country Track and Field, JV Boys Basketball
   
Ms. Athena Hubbert Mr. Justin Pino
Volleyball Soccer
   
Ms. Rebekah Gilpin Mrs. Lesley Price
Varsity Cheerleading Sponsor JV Cheerleading Sponsor
Mississippi State University B.A. University of North Alabama
  M.A. University of Alabama
   
Ms. Amy Cochran  
PeeWee Cheerleading Sponsor  
School Support Staff
Mr. Matthew von Redlich Mrs. Micky Kovar
IT Specialist Cafeteria Manager
M.F.A University of Alabama  
   
Mr. Joel Harden Mrs. Abbie Reed
Interior Maintenance School Nurse
  B.A. University of Alabama
  R.N. State of Alabama
   
Mr. Kyle McCracken  
Groundskeeper