The heart of Augusta Christian Schools is the teaching staff. Each teacher is a committed Christian, academically certified and eager to build a positive relationship with each student. Many of our teachers have advanced degrees and are well trained to challenge students to reach their potential both academically and spiritually. Emphasis is placed on building responsibility and good study habits in a caring and loving atmosphere.
High School Faculty and Staff
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Dr. Berish Strother, Interim High School Principal
Dr. Strother has been a part of Augusta Christian Schools in various capacities for 19 years, most recently as the Director of Guidance. She has is excited to take on her new role as High School Principal. She has 3 sons all of whom graduated from Augusta Christian Schools.
Email: Berish Strother
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Rachel Anderson
HS English
Bachlors
University of Georgia
Email: Rachel Anderson -
Manda Bartlett
HS PE
Email: Manda Bartlett -
Jessica Beggs
Associates in Pre-Nursing
Georgia Military College
Email: Jessica Beggs -
Christy Beres
HS Science
Masters Public Health, BS Education
USC, Appalachian State University
Email: Christy Beres -
Ruth Betancourt
HS Spanish
Spanish
Universidad de Puerto Rico, GMC
Email: Ruth Betancourt -
Jennifer Blair
HS Math
Email:Jennifer Blair
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Beth Burckhalter
HS Math
Accounting, Masters in Teaching
Lander University, ASU
Email: Beth Burckhalter -
Wade Caldwell
HS Science
Email: Wade Caldwell
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Rebecca Cochran
Visual Art
Email: Rebecca Cochran
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Benson Crawford
History
BA History – Berry College
MED Ed/Admin – USM, Georgia State
Email: Benson Crawford -
Mike Giddens
History
BA
Augusta State University
E-mail: Mike Giddens -
Lauren Gilpin
HS Bible
BS Child-Family Development, GSU, Masters Ed Leadership, Concordia
Email: Lauren Gilpin -
Lesley Hamm
Interim Director of Guidance
BS History, Masters Public Administration
GCSU
Email: Lesley Hamm -
Matthew Hill
HS History
Email: Matthew Hill -
Amy Jenkins
Health Sciences/School Nurse
BSN, MAT
Clemson, UGA
Email: Amy Jenkins -
Stephanie Kellogg
HS/MS Math
BS Math, MAT Secondary Math
Georgia Southern University, Augusta University
Email: Stephanie Kellogg -
Julius McDonald
HS Bible
BA Religion/Biblical Studies
Luther Rice Seminary
Email: Julius McDonald -
Emma Grace Milian
HS English
BS English
Liberty University
Email: Emma Grace Milian -
Cheri Miller
MS / HS Math
BS Math – Clark Atlanta University
MAT Secondary Mathematics, Augusta University
Email: Cheri Miller -
Jordan Nates
HS Bible
Email: Jordan Nates -
Chris Norris
MS/HS Chorus
BA Music, Ouachita Bapt Univ
MA Religious Ed, SW Seminary
Email: Chris Norris -
Taylor Poss
Science
BS Biology
Augusta University
Email: Taylor Poss -
Leticia Selph
High School Spanish
BA Communications
Augusta College
Email: Leticia Selph -
Capt Timothy Sparks
JROTC/Bible
MA National Security Affairs, BS Oceanography
Naval Post Graduate School, US Naval Academy
Email: Tim Sparks -
Hannah Steele
Teacher
BA Secondary English Ed
Toccoa Falls College
Email: Hannah Steele -
Courtney Thompson
HS English
ASU / SE Baptist Seminary
Email: Courtney Thompson -
Sarah White
Math
B.S. Mathematics
Augusta State University
E-mail: Sarah White -
Angela Thompson
Teacher Assistant
Email: Angie Thompson -
Cindy Rogers
Secretary to the Principal
E-mail: Cindy Rogers -
Shari Hodges
High School Secretary
E-mail: Shari Hodges
Middle School Faculty and Staff
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Paige McLemore, Middle School Principal
Mrs. McLemore begins her third year as principal of our middle school division. She is married to Steve and they have a son, Blake, who is a senior at Augusta Christian. They attend First Baptist Church of North Augusta.
Email: Paige McLemore
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Cheryl Cavadel
MS Science and History
Email:Cheryl Cavadel -
Katherine Clair
Elementary and MS Guidance
Email: Katherine Clair -
Sammy Clough
MS Bible & Digital Media
BA Communications
Furman University
Email: Sammy Clough -
Rebecca Cochran
Visual Art
Email: Rebecca Cochran -
Catrina Estep
MS English
M.Ed in Curriculum & Instr., BA Social Sciences
Ashford University
Email: Catrina Estep -
Andrew Gardner
MS PE
Email:Andrew Gardner -
Beth Harden
Middle School Athletic Director
MS/HS PE Teacher
Email: Beth Harden -
Shannon Holland
MS Math
BS Mathematics
Armstrong State University
Email: Shannon Holland -
Pamela King
MS English
BA Ed, M.Ed. School Counseling
Harding University, East Central Oklahoma
Email: Pamela King -
Angela Lowry
History / English
BA History / MA Public Admin
Grand Canyon University
Email: Angela Lowry -
Lauren McCue
MS English/History
Bachelors in Psychology
USCA
Email: Lauren McCue -
Cheri Miller
MS / HS Math
BS Math – Clark Atlanta University
MAT Secondary Mathematics, Augusta University
Email: Cheri Miller -
Chris Norris
MS/HS Chorus
BA Music, Ouachita Bapt Univ
MA Religious Ed, SW Seminary
Email: Chris Norris -
Capt Timothy Sparks
JROTC/Bible
MA National Security Affairs, BS Oceanography
Naval Post Graduate School, US Naval Academy
Email: Tim Sparks -
Cheryl Williams
MS Science
BS, Masters Leadership, Ed.S
Augusta State, Troy University, Cambridge College
Email: Cheryl Williams -
Esther Wilson
MS Math/Science
BS Math Eucation, Minors Bible, Coaching/PE
Tennessee Temple University
Email: Esther Wilson -
Debbie Sparks
Teacher Assistant
BA Psychology
University of North Florida
Email: Debbie Sparks -
Karen Quick
Middle School Secretary
Email: Karen Quick
Elementary School Faculty and Staff
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Michelle Wiley, Principal
This is Mrs. Wiley’s second year as elementary principal. She is married to Jason and they have 7 children.
E-mail: Michelle Wiley
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Jennie Palacz
Director of Fury’s Ferry Campus
B.S. Elementary Education
Baptist Bible College
E-mail: Jennie Palacz -
Bonny Baxley
3rd Grade
B.S.
Liberty University
E-mail: Bonny Baxley -
Anna Bay
Learning Support Teacher
BS ECE
Brenau University
Email: Anna Bay -
Stephanie Beauford
3rd Grade
BA
Augusta State University
Email: Stephanie Beauford -
Katherine Clair
Elementary and MS Guidance
Email: Katherine Clair -
Rebecca Cochran
Visual Art
Email: Rebecca Cochran -
Jennifer Eastman
K4
BA Mathematics
Augusta College
Email: Jennifer Eastman -
Chandler Finley
2nd Grade
Bachelors in Early Childhood Ed
University of North GA, Augusta University
Email: Chandler Finley -
Nicole Gay
Learning Support 1st-3rd
BS Interrelated Special Education
Augusta State University
Email: Nicole Gay -
Patricia Gibbs
5th Grade
BS El ED, Master’s El Ed
Ed Sp Leadership
Miami University, USC A, USC Columbia
Email: Patricia Gibbs -
Kim Henderson
K5
ECE
Augusta State
E-mail: Kim Henderson -
Casie Hill
Elementary PE
BS Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Masters in Education
ASU/Southwestern Seminary
Email: Casie Hill -
Ines Hourani
Spanish Teacher
Email: Ines Hourani -
Diane Hyatt
1st Grade
BA Early Childhood Ed, Masters Curr & Instruction, Spec Ed Ldrshp
Augusta College, CMU, University of Cambridge
Email: Diane Hyatt -
Micah Janik
K5
BS Elementary Education
Auburn University
Email: Micah Janik -
Courtney Jones
K3
Elementary Ed
Liberty University
Email: Courtney Jones -
Melissa MacConney
5th Grade
BS Elem Ed, M.ED Spec Ed; Ed.S. Curr & Instruction
Malone University, Augusta University, Liberty University
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Carolina McGowan
Kindergarten Spanish
Email: Carolina McGowan -
Michelle Merchant
K5
Bachelors
Baptist Bible College
Email: Michelle Merchant -
Jenifer Norris
5th Grade
BS Education
Quachita Baptist University
E-mail: Jenifer Norris -
Cathy Rawlins
K3
Email: Cathy Rawlins -
Christy Sansom
Elementary Music and Chorus
Bach of Music Ed, K-12 Choral Music
Murray State University
Email: Christy Sansom -
Dr. Julie Sibilsky
Learning Support Teacher
Doctorate of Ed
Presbyterian, Georgia College, Nova SE University
Email: Julie Sibilsky -
Mary Anne Steele
Elementary Librarian
BS Education
Liberty University
Email: Mary Anne Steele -
Wendie Stickel
K3
Early Childhood Ed
AU, USCA
Email: Wendie Stickel -
Dr. Jennifer Usry
4th Grade
BS, MAT Ed.D
Liberty University, Augusta University
Email: Jennifer Usry -
Shannon Walden
2nd grade
BBA
ASU
E-mail: Shannon Walden -
Tammy West
1st Grade
BS Elementary Education
Bob Jones University
E-mail: Tammy West -
Margie Willis
4th
AA, BA Psychology
Miami Dade CC, University of Maryland
Email: Margie Willis -
Paige Boutwell
Teacher Assistant
Email: Paige Boutwell -
Michelle Briggs
Teacher Assistant
Email: Michelle Briggs -
Kristy Childers
Teacher Assistant
Email: Kristy Childers -
Donna Burcham
K5 Assistant
Email: Donna Burcham -
Sheri Dekle
ASAP Director
Email: Sheri Dekle -
Stacey Meyer
Elementary Assistant
Email: Stacey Meyer -
Candy Newman
K5 Assistant
Email: Candy Newman -
Sarah Duckworth
Elementary Secretary
Email: Sarah Duckworth
