Administration & Leadership Team

Dr. Larry McLemore ‘00
Head of School
B.A., Huntingdon College
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Mrs. Susan Atkins
Academic Dean
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Andrea Harris
Elementary School Principal
B.S., Auburn University
M.Ed, Auburn University at Montgomery

Dr. Shelaine Taylor
Middle School Principal
B.S., Mississippi University for Women
M.A.T., The University of Great Falls
Ed.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Mrs. Jennifer Poplin
High School Principal
B.S., M.A.Ed., East Carolina University

Mrs. Amy Able
Communications, Development, and Business Office Administrative Assistant

Ms. Ann Aman ‘01
Business Office Associate
B.S., Auburn University

Mrs. Kate Bartlett
Associate Director of Marketing and Engagement
B.A., Auburn University
M.L.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Alissa Cantrell
Director of Communications and Development
B.A., Baylor University

Ms. Elizabeth Fritz
Controller and Business Manager
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Laura Hassell ‘98
Associate Director of Admissions and Alumni
B.S., University of Alabama

Mrs. Elizabeth Hawke ‘02
Director of Admissions and Enrollment
B.S., University of Alabama

Mr. David Long
Director of School Safety and Technology
B.S., Troy University

Mrs. Leigh Anne Potts
Executive Assistant to Head of School and Academic Dean; Registrar
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery
School Counselors

Mr. Andy Clinton
Dean of Student Programs and High School Counselor (A-K)
B.A., Haverford College
M.A., M.A.T., The University of Iowa

Mrs. Laura Gibson
Elementary School Counselor
B.A., Auburn University
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Sarah Moncrief
Middle School Counselor
B.S., Auburn University

Mrs. Joann Reifenberg
Learning Specialist, High School Counselor (L-Z)
B.S., M.Ed., M.Sp.Ed., Auburn University
Athletics and Physical Education

Mrs. Katie Barton
Athletic Director and Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
B.S, M.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mr. Keith Lucky
Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mr. Jimmy Perry
Dean of Students, Head Football Coach and High School Physical Education
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University
M.Ed., Alabama State University

Mr. Nigel Card
Head Boys’ Basketball Coach and Middle/High School Physical Education
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mr. Jeff Corley
Head Wrestling Coach and Elementary/Middle School Physical Education
B.S., Auburn University

Mrs. Karen Lee
Head Volleyball Coach and Middle/High School Physical Education
B.A., Huntingdon College
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Hampton Mitchell
Head Cross Country Coach and Middle/High School Physical Education
B.Ed., University of Montevallo
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mr. Neal Posey, Jr.
Elementary/Middle School Physical Education
B.S., Huntingdon College
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Ms. Theresa Straughn
Elementary Physical Education, Head Middle School Volleyball and Girls’ Basketball Coach
B.S., University of Montevallo
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Katie Villa
Athletic Trainer and High School Sports Medicine
B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi
M.S., Faulkner University
Elementary School Faculty & Staff

Mrs. Grace Ann Armagost
Elementary Library
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Felicia Arnold
Fourth Grade
B.S., Huntingdon College
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. De’Andra Bolling
Fourth Grade and Assistant Cheer Coach
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Ms. Debbie Brantley
Pre-K4 Teacher Assistant

Ms. Katie Broughton ‘04
Third Grade and STJtv Faculty Advisor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Suzy Browning
Pre-K3
B.A., The University of Alabama

Mrs. Bonnie Capps
Kindergarten
B.A., Auburn University
M.A.T., Spring Hill College

Mrs. Amy Castleberry
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Nikki Christian
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Mrs. Lucy Daniel
Targeted Learning
B.A., Rhodes College

Mrs. Megan Deal ‘09
Kindergarten
B.S., Auburn University

Ms. Rebecca Dickens
Pre-K3
B.A., Jacksonville State University

Mrs. Mandy Dubina
Pre-K4
B.S., Auburn University

Mrs. Erin Edwards ‘88
First Grade
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Jennifer Gallops
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
B.S., Troy University

Ms. Carissa Gibbons
Science and Community Garden Coordinator
B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Mrs. Mallory Green
Fourth Grade
B.S., The University of Alabama

Mrs. Melissa Harris
Elementary Spanish
B.A., University of Mobile

Mrs. Joyce Haven
Second Grade
B.A., Methodist College

Mrs. Christy Headley
Pre-K3 Teacher Assistant
B.S., Auburn University

Ms. Michelle Hicks
Pre-K4 Teacher Assistant

Mrs. Ali King ‘12
Kindergarten
B.S., Auburn University

Mrs. Tricia Momany
Pre-K4 Teacher Assistant

Mrs. Hannah Murray ‘10
Pre-K4
B.S., University of Alabama

Mrs. Robin Parquette
Fifth Grade
B.S., Austin Peay State University
M.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Amy Rabon
Pre-K3 Teacher Assistant
B.L.A., Auburn University at Montgomery
M.S., Troy State University, Montgomery

Mrs. Michelle Roark
First Grade
B.S., Louisiana State University
M.Ed., University of West Georgia

Mrs. Amy Rodgers
Third Grade and STJtv Faculty Advisor
B.A., M.Ed., Auburn University

Mrs. Michele Shaffer
Fifth Grade
B.S., M.Ed., Xavier University

Mrs. Mendy Sharp
Pre-K4
B.S. Ed., The University of Memphis

Mrs. Ann Sherman
Second Grade
B.A., Huntingdon College

Mrs. Kimberly Taylor ‘94
First Grade
B.S., Auburn University
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Lytoya Tolbert
Elementary School Administrative Assistant and School Nurse
A.D.N., Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

Ms. Tara Troccia
Second Grade
B.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Mrs. Tina Waggoner
Technology
B.A., Auburn University
M.A., Oglethorpe University
National Board Certified
Middle School Faculty & Staff

Miss Emily Cavanaugh ‘09
Middle School Administrative Assistant
B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Ms. Martha Cavanaugh
Technology, Digital Journalism and Newspaper Advisor
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University

Ms. Vicky Christie
6th Grade Math
B.S., The University of North Carolina

Mrs. Venna Everett
8th Grade U.S. History
B.A., M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Diane Gilliland
7th Grade Geography
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Elizabeth Harber
6th Grade English
B.A., University of Memphis
M.A.T., Christian Brothers University

Mrs. Deborah Moncrief
7th Grade Pre-Algebra
B.S., M.S., Troy University

Mr. Jacob Neils
8th Grade Math
B.S., Kennesaw State University

Miss Annie Ramsey
8th Grade English
B.A., The University of the South, Sewanee

Mr. Lazaro Saavedra
6th Grade Social Studies
B.A., Montclair State University
M.A., Binghamton University

Mr. Jeremy Turner
6th Grade Earth and Space Science and Community Garden
B.S., M.S., Troy University

Ms. Denise Walker
7th Grade English
B.A., University of Montevallo

Mrs. Courtney Whigham
8th Grade Physical Science
B.S., Auburn University
M.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Jenni Wingard
7th Grade Life Science
B.S., Huntingdon College
High School Faculty & Staff

Mr. David Beach
Science
B.S., Berry College

Mrs. Sana Burney
Science
B.S., Texas Woman’s University

Mrs. Elizabeth Conner
Latin
B.A., Sweet Briar College

Mrs. Rhea Grate
World Languages Department Chair
B.A., Lafayette College
M.B.A., The University of Massachusetts

Mrs. Priscilla Hadden
Math
B.S., M.S.Ed., Troy University

Mr. Dane Hawk
Math
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Kathryn Hughes
History Department Chair
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.A., The University of Alabama, Birmingham

Mrs. Rhonda Jones
Math
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Joanna McCurdy
English
B.S., Auburn University

Mr. Adam Osborn
English, History, and Speech and Debate
B.A., Tulane University
M.A., University of Chicago

Mrs. Deborah Otis
Computer Science and Pre-K – 12th Grade STEM Coordinator
B.S., University of Georgia
M.I.T., Auburn University at Montgomery

Dr. Amanda Ousley
Science Department Chair
B.A., Huntingdon College
Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

Mrs. Tiffany Pappas
Science
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., The University of Alabama, Birmingham

Mrs. Marie Rabon
Math Department Chair
B.S., M.S., The University of South Alabama

Mrs. Kimberly Ramsey
Middle and High School Librarian; Writing Center Specialist; Media Relations Manager; and Yearbook Advisor
B.A., The University of the South, Sewanee

Mr. David Rudd ‘81
History
B.A., Oral Roberts College
M.A., Trinity College
M.A.T., The University of Illinois, Chicago

Mrs. Bethany Shalayda
High School Administrative Assistant
B.S., Auburn University

Mr. Wes Smith
Math and Assistant Wrestling Coach
B.S., Huntingdon College

Mrs. Michelle Studdard
History and Government and Economics
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Brittnee Ward
English
B.A., Auburn University
M.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Dr. Catherine Winn
English Department Chair
B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Performing and Visual Arts

Dr. Sallye York ‘00
Arts Department Chair
B.M., Louisiana State University
M.M., The University of Oklahoma
D.M.A., The University of Alabama

Mr. Andy Martin
Band Director
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.S., Auburn University

Mr. Lonny Harrison
Director of Theater and Forensics
B.F.A., University of South Alabama
M.F.A., University of Alabama

Mr. Will Reese
Elementary Music
B.A., Huntingdon College

Mrs. Evelyn Shoults
High School Art, Photography, and Graphic Design
B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Mrs. Bethany Davis
Middle School Art
B.F.A., M.Ed., Troy University

Mrs. Patti Pelham ‘96
Elementary Art
B.A., Auburn University
M. Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery
STJ WonderWorks and 9th Period

Mrs. Erin Sommer ‘97
STJ WonderWorks, 9th Period, & Camp STJ Director
B.S., University of Alabama

Ms. Kitha Jackson
STJ WonderWorks & Camp STJ Assistant Director

Mrs. Jill Murphy
9th Period Assistant Director
B.A., Huntingdon College