Why I Love Westminster

Most private schools boast strong academic programs, and Westminster is certainly no exception. But what we love about Westminster is its focus on both academic discipline and building connections - between teachers and students, between classmates, between families. If you are looking for a nurturing, protective environment that emphasizes academic structure, Christ-centered compassion and service, and the development of close personal relationships, look no further - Westminster is the place for you.

- Lower School Parents

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Faculty and Staff

Westminster faculty and staff must profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ and display godly character and personal decorum, serving as a role model both in and out of school to students and as an example to parents and fellow faculty members. If you are interested in submitting an application for employment, please click here to download the official Westminster Christian Academy Employment Application and the supporting Statement of Faith document found here. Please fill out the application and mail it, along with your resume and/or CV to Westminster Christian Academy, P.O. Box 388, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677.

ADMINISTRATION

REBECCA T. CALLAWAY

Lower School Principal
BSEd, The University of Georgia
MSEd, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 1997
Educator since 1983

JUDY CHILDS

Upper School Principal
BSEd in Exceptional Children, Georgia Southern University
MEd in Interrelated Education, The University of Georgia
EdS in Educational Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University

Enriching Westminster since 2003
Educator since 1982

SUPPORT STAFF

RENEE S. AUTRY

Director of Admissions
BA in Religion, Samford University
BA in English, Samford University
Master of Theological Studies, Boston University

Enriching Westminster since 2011
rautry@wcalions.org

LINDA CHRISTIAN

Upper School Office Manager
Enriching Westminster since 2008
lchristian@wcalions.org

KELLY COLE

Director of Academics and College Guidance Counselor
BS in Elementary Education, Bowling Green State University
MEd in Student Personnel in Higher Education, The University of Georgia
EdS in School Guidance, The University of Georgia
School Counseling Certification (P-12)

Enriching Westminster since 2003
Educator since 1990
kcole@wcalions.org

TOLLIE EDIGER

Assistant to the Upper School Principal
6th Grade English Teacher
BS in Elementary Education, Columbia Bible College
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, Columbia Bible College

Enriching Westminster since 1998
Educator since 1993
tediger@wcalions.org

CHERYL HARDIN

Technology Coordinator
Enriching Westminster since 2000
chardin@wcalions.org

RHONDA HAYES

Library Assistant for K – 8th grades
Bus Driver
Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator
Enriching Westminster since 1998
rhayes@wcalions.org

BETSIE HERRIN

Assistant to the Athletic Director
Enriching Westminster since 2006
bherrin@wcalions.org

ALANE HOWELL

Financial Administrator-Payroll, Budget, and Taxes
BBA, The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 1997
ahowell@wcalions.org

AMBER A. MANGLE

Director of Communications
BSA in Public Relations and Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia
Interdisciplinary Certificate in Leadership and Service, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 2011
amangle@wcalions.org

FRAN O’REAR

Office Manager
BA in Sociology, Furman University
Enriching Westminster since 2009
office@wcalions.org

MATT PAYNE

Director of Athletics
BA in Management, The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 2011
mpayne@wcalions.org

SARAH R. SCHEIDT

Business Manager – Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
Financial Aid
MS in Public Administration, Indiana University
Enriching Westminster since 1993
sscheidt@wcalions.org

SANDRA STOWE

Media Specialist
2nd – 6th Grade Honors Math
Robotics Faculty Advisor
BS in Middle School Education, Toccoa Falls College
MEd in Media Specialist, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 1998
Educator since 1986
sstowe@wcalions.org

LUCE TOPIC

Custodian
Enriching Westminster since 2010

FACULTY AND TEACHER'S AIDES

ELIZABETH H.W. BECK

2nd Grade Teacher
BA in English Education, Baker University (Kansas)
Enriching Westminster since 2007
Educator since 1997

JACQUELYNNE SIMPSON BOOTH

3rd Grade Teacher
BSEd, North Georgia College
Enriching Westminster since 1998
Educator since 1980

JARED BRYANT

High School Biblical Studies Teacher
BA in Business, The University of Georgia
M.Div, Reformed Theological Seminary

Enriching Westminster since 2003
Educator since 2003

SONYA CARTER

6th and 7th Grade History Teacher
7th and 8th Grade Music Appreciation, Speech, Drama, and Logic Teacher
Discovery Program Teacher
BSEd for grades 4th-8th, The University of Georgia
Gifted Certification, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 2000
Educator since 1991

STACEY CASUCCIO

PK-3 Lead Teacher
1st-5th Grade Spanish Teacher
Discovery Program Assistant
AS in Early Childhood Management, Brevard Community College
Enriching Westminster since 1998
Educator since 1983

JULIE COHRON

1st Grade Teacher
Worship Leader, Lower School Chapel
BSEd in Early Childhood Education, The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 1990
Educator since 1982

NATHAN DONATELLI

1st – 5th Grade P.E. Teacher
BBA in Management, The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 2009
Educator since 2009

REBECCA DOSTER

K – 2nd Grade Art Teacher
3rd Grade Teacher's Aide
BS in Fashion Merchandising, University of Tennessee
Enriching Westminster since 2010
Educator since 2010

MIKE EDIGER

Dean of Students
6th – 8th Grade Math Teacher
6th Grade Science Teacher
7th and 8th Grade PE Teacher
BA in History, The Masters College
BA in Social Sciences, University of Nebraska – Kearney
Teaching Endorsement, University of Nebraska - Kearney

Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
Enriching Westminster since 1998
Educator since 1995

JERRY EDIGER

Middle and High School Biblical Studies Teacher
BA in Bible, Columbia International University
MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary and Southern Seminary

Enriching Westminster since 2001
Educator since 2001

TOLLIE EDIGER

6th Grade English Teacher
Assistant to the Upper School Principal
BS in Elementary Education, Columbia Bible College
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, Columbia Bible College

Enriching Westminster since 1998
Educator since 1993

JONATHAN D. M. EVANS

12th Grade AP English Literature
BA in English, Asbury College
MA in English Literature, Indiana University
PhD in English Literature – Anglo Saxon focus, Indiana University

Undergraduate and graduate level professor at The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 2001
Educator since 1980

DAVID FISH

7th Grade Life Science
8th Grade Physical Science
9th Grade Biology
11th & 12th Grade AP Biology/Ecology
12th Grade Physics
Building and Grounds maintenance supervisor
Volleyball team manager
Faculty Chair of Honor Council
BS in Biology with Secondary Education certification, Covenant College
Enriching Westminster since 2003
Educator since 2003

ED FISH

High School Science Teacher
BS in Chemistry, Southeast Missouri State University
BS in Math, Southeast Missouri State University
Certification: Chemistry (6-12); Earth /Space Science (6-12); Science (6-12)

Enriching Westminster since 2005
Educator since 1971

DOUG GRIFFIN

Math Teacher
BSEd, Mathematics Education, Valdosta State University
MEd, Mathematics Education, The University of Georgia
EdS Mathematics Education, The University of Georgia
ABD Mathematics Education, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 2010
Educator since 1977

KATIE GUNDLACH

11th and 12th Grade AP Chemistry Teacher
BS in Microbiology, The University of Georgia
BSEd in Science Education, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 2011
Educator since 2011

TINA HUGHES GUTHRIE

9th – 12th Grade Visual Arts Teacher
BFA in Painting, The University of Georgia
Art Education Certification K-12, The University of Georgia
Early Childhood Certification

Gifted Ed Endorsement Clarke County School District
Enriching Westminster from 1994-2006; returned in 2011
Educator since 1994

MARK HAMILTON

Middle & High School Latin, Cultural Studies Teacher
BA in Latin, The University of Georgia
BA in Classical Culture, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 2004
Educator since 2004

LEAH HOLLOWAY, 1997 Westminster alumna

8th Grade History Teacher
Youth in Government Faculty Advisor
JV Girls' Volleyball Coach
BA in History, The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 2011
Educator since 2011

HEATHER HOWARD

2nd Grade Teacher’s Assistant
BA in Psychology, Kean University
MEd, Mercer University Atlanta

Enriching Westminster since 2011
Educator since 2011

ROBIN KIMSEY

PK-4 Teacher's Aide
Enriching Westminster since 2011

FAYE KINNEY

5th Grade Teacher
BS, The University of Georgia
MEd, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 1995
Educator since 1977

LAURA KITTLE

4th Grade Teacher
BS in Child and Family Development, The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 2011
Educator since 2011

JACKIE KIRSCHE

3rd – 5th Grade Art Teacher
BFA in Drawing/Painting and Printmaking, The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 2010
Educator since 2010

KEENAN KLAYMAN

9th Grade World History Teacher
10th Grade European History Teacher
11th Grade American History Teacher
12th Grade Government/Economics Teacher
Senior Seminar Teacher
Yearbook Advisor
Varsity Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach
Student Council Advisor
BA in History, The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 2010
Educator since 2010

AMY LANCLOS

7th - 9th Grade English Teacher
BA in English, The University of Georgia
MEd in English, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 2010
Educator since 1991

NAN LAVENDER

PK-4 Lead Teacher
PK-3 Teacher Aide
Lunch Bunch Teacher
BS in Nursing, Liberty University
Enriching Westminster since 2008
Educator since 2008

RAMONA MASTERS

Kindergarten Teachers' Aide
Enriching Westminster since 2000

PHYLLIS MCANDREW

Kindergarten Teacher
BA, King College
MED, Georgia State University

Enriching Westminster since 1992
Educator since 1969

LESLIE MCCULLOUGH

4th and 5th Grade Teachers' Aide
BA in Psychology, Southwest Texas University
Enriching Westminster since 2011

CAROL MEREDITH

12th Grade Algebra III equivalent to College Algebra
BSEd in Mathematics Education, The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 2007
Educator since 1999

CINDY MILLER

Lower School Music Teacher
Middle School Chorus Teacher
Lunch Bunch Coordinator
BS in Elementary Education, The University of Georgia
Enriching Westminster since 2002
Educator since 1985

DONNA MILLER

Kindergarten Teachers' Aide
After School Program Coordinator
BS in Therapeutic Recreation, Georgia Southern University
Enriching Westminster since 2008

TIFFANY S. RASMUSSEN

Kindergarten Math and Science Teacher
BS in Middle Grades Education, North Georgia College and State University
MEd in Middle Grades Education Math and Science, North Georgia College and State University

Enriching Westminster since 2001
Educator since 1998

KAREN SCHAEFER

Kindergarten Teacher
BA, Stanford University
Teaching Credential, San Jose State

Enriching Westminster since 1989
Educator since 1969

NOLIA SMITH

1st Grade Teachers' Aide
BS in Spanish, Vanderbilt University
MA in Spanish, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 2011
Educator since 1993

EMMA BOWERS STEPHENS

10th Grade World Literature and Composition
11th Grade American Literature
12th Grade British Literature
Mock Trial Faculty Advisor
A-Levels in English Language, English Literature and European History, Clarendon College, England
BSEd in English Education, The University of Georgia

Enriching Westminster since 2006
Educator since 2005

AMANDA TINGLE

6th Grade Keyboarding Teacher
BA in Economics and Community Development, Covenant College
Early Childhood Education Certification (P-5)

Girls’ Cross Country Coach
Enriching Westminster since 2008
Educator since 2007

HOLLY WHITE

1st Grade Teacher
BSEd Special Education, The University of Georgia
MEd Early Childhood Education, Brenau University

Enriching Westminster since 2006
Educator since 1993

SYBIL ZIMMERMAN

High School Spanish Teacher
BA in Spanish, Georgia College and State University
BA in English, Georgia College and State University

Enriching Westminster since 2008
Educator since 2008