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Tanya Cobbs
Fifth Grade Teacher
BA, Business Administration - Campbell University

David Dotson
Upper School Bible Teacher
Bachelors in Psychology and Christian Counseling (in progress)

Emily Emery
College and Career Counselor
MEd, Counseling and Development - George Mason University


Allison Harding
Third Grade Teacher
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; Bachelor's in progress


Ryan McGaha
Academic Support Teacher
BS, Chemistry - Fresno State University; Master of Theology (ThM) - Dallas Theological Seminary; PhD (In Progress)


Brent Kreid
Athletic Director
Master of Science - Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Ed Doctorate - University of Tennessee Knoxville (in progress)

Matt Fisher
Upper School English Teacher
MEd - Gratz College; BS, Secondary Education - Millersville University

Kaz Snider
Upper School Counselor
MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Mississippi College; Licensed Professional Counselor & National Certified Counselor

Miriam Smith
K4 Lead Teacher
BS, Educational Psychology - Mississippi State University

Cindy Carroll
Kindergarten Teacher
BS, Elementary Education - Liberty University

Brenda Arias Schaeffer
K4 & Elementary Spanish Teacher
BS, Business Administration - Washington University of Virginia.

Libby Greer
Upper School Art Teacher
BA, Studio Art & BA, K-12 Art Education - University of Maryland, College Park


Rachel Whitehurst
K4 Lead Teacher
MSEd, Elementary Education - Old Dominion University

Jordyn Salzmann
Upper School History Teacher
BA, History - William and Mary

Tai Osifade
Upper School Bible Teacher
MBA, Global Business and Strategy; BA, Criminology and Criminal Justice

Jordan Schriver
School Nurse
ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) - Olivet Nazarene University; RN, PALS, CPR/BLS Instructor