Our faculty and staff continue to demonstrate their nimbleness, growth mindset, commitment to professional development, and dedication to doing whatever it takes to help our young people build foundations for life. We know the work we do is more critical than ever as we help students develop the skills and habits of the the mind and heart they will need to navigate the future.
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Walt Alexanderson
Morning Receptionist
EDS Faculty since 2014
B.S., Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University
M.B.A., Augusta College
Alumni Parent and Grandparent
Anne B. Andrews
Head of Middle School
EDS Faculty since 2012, 27 years prior experience
B.A., Gordon College
M.A. TESL, St. Michael’s College
D.Min. EL, Virginia Theological Seminary Alexandria
Karli Babylon Murray
Director of Auxiliary Programs
EDS Faculty since 2021; 6 years prior experience
B.S. in Hearing Speech and Language Science, Ohio University
M.S. in Outdoor Recreation, Ohio University
Amanda Chambers
Advancement Associate for Outreach and Marketing
EDS Faculty since 2018, 10 years prior experience
B.F.A., University of Georgia
Current Parent
Ginger Chew
Director of Development
EDS Faculty since 2022; 22 years prior experience
B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Alumni Parent
Jaye Cohen
Director of Athletics, Middle School Physical Education
EDS Faculty since 2013; 21 years prior experience
B.A., English Media, High Point University
M.A., Science in Interscholastic Athletic Administration, Ohio University
C.A.A., National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Alumni Parent
David Gardner
Nature School Director, Nature Kindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2020; 14 years prior experience
B.S., Animal Ecology, University of Aberdeen
Introduction to Forest School Certification & Forest School Teacher Certification, Forest School Teacher Institute
Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Wilderness Medical Institute
Certified Interpretive Guide, National Association of Interpreters
Mindy Golden
School Nurse, Sixth and Eighth Grade Health
EDS Faculty since 2021; 14 years prior experience
BSN, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
MSN, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Current Parent
Susan Huff
Advancement Associate
EDS Faculty since 2021; 9 years prior experience
B.S., Georgia Southern University
2022 EDS March Madness Champion
Ty Jenkins
Dean of Students, Boardman Chair of Science and Sustainability
EDS Faculty since 2019; 4 years prior experience
B.S., Augusta University
M.A.T., Augusta University
Current Parent
Alyssa Johnson
School Counselor
EDS Faculty since 2022; 8 years prior experience
B.S.W. Social Work, Augusta University
M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Augusta University
Karen Blanchard Lilly
Director of Admissions
EDS Faculty since 1993; 8 years prior experience
A.A., Augusta Technical College
Augusta College
Alumni Parent and Grandparent
Elizabeth McKibben
Director of Technology, Sixth Grade English, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2005; 13 years prior experience
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Augusta State University
B.A., Augusta State University
Alumni Parent
Dr. David B. Perkinson
Head of School
EDS Faculty since 2022; 33 years prior experience
B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ph.D., Penn State University
Nancy Price
Assistant Business Manager
EDS Faculty since 2002; 15 years prior experience
A.A., Augusta Technical College
Julie Robinson
Afternoon Receptionist
EDS Faculty since 2004; 8 years prior experience
Augusta Technical College
The Reverend Sonia Sullivan Clifton
Chaplain and Chair of Religious Life, Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Grade Religion
EDS Faculty since 2021; 18 years prior experience
BBA, Valdosta State University
MBA, Valdosta State University
M.Div., University of the South (Sewanee)
Amy Tomblinson
Head of Preschool and Lower School
EDS Faculty since 2022; 25 years prior experience
B.A. English Language and Literature, University of Michigan
B.A. Elementary Education (K-8), University of Michigan
M.Ed. Literacy K-12, University of Michigan
Nina Tomlin
Assistant to the Division Heads
EDS Faculty since 2014
B.S., Toccoa Falls College
Stephanie Woodward
Registrar and Database Manager
EDS Faculty since 2012; 12 years prior experience
B.A., Communications, Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Alumni Parent
Debbie Wren
Director of Finance
EDS Faculty since 2001; 8 years prior experience
B.A., Augusta College
Alumni Parent
Karli Babylon Murray
Director of Auxiliary Programs
EDS Faculty since 2021; 6 years prior experience
B.S. in Hearing Speech and Language Science, Ohio University
M.S. in Outdoor Recreation, Ohio University
Amy Kendrick
Preschool Assistant and Extended Care Lead Associate
EDS Faculty since 2019; 2 years prior experience
Alumni Parent
Renee Austin
Preschool Godly Play
EDS Faculty since 2022; 6 years prior experience
A.A. Accounting, Jefferson Davis Junior College
Alumni Parent
MaLea Breland
Second - Eighth Grade Art
EDS Faculty since 2018, 21 years prior experience
B.F.A., Augusta University
Avery Garrett Wilson
Middle School Music, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2022; 5 years prior experience
B.A. Georgia College and State University
Suzi Hall
Preschool - First Grade Spanish
EDS Faculty since 2006; 4 years prior experience
B.S., University of Georgia
Alumni Parent
Kristen Heinlein
Art Coordinator, Kindergarten - First Grade Art
EDS Faculty since 2011
B.F.A., Stetson University
M.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Current Parent
Angela Hynds
Library Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2022
B.A., University of Alabama
Current Parent
Sabrina Pendergrass
Library Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2022
Current and Alumni Parent
Gilchrist Phillips
Kindergarten - Eighth Grade Learning Specialist
EDS faculty since 2009; 15 years prior experience
B.A., North Carolina State University
M.Ed., North Carolina State University
Ed.S., Augusta State University
Alumni Parent
Sonia Puerta-Quinn
Spanish Department Coordinator; Second - Sixth Grade Spanish
EDS Faculty since 2007
B.A., Augusta State University
M.A., University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
Tara Scheyer
Preschool - Fourth Grade Music
EDS Faculty since 2013, 25 years prior experience
B.A. Music, University of Southern Mississippi
Summer Performance Program Degree, Berklee College of Music
Holly Welsh ’86
Preschool - Second Grade Science Enrichment
EDS Faculty since 2010; 12 years prior experience
B.S.Ed., Presbyterian College
EDS Alumna, Current and Alumni Parent
Alison Wright
5th Grade English, First - Third Grade and Sixth - Seventh Grade Religion
EDS Faculty since 2017; 18 years prior experience
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia
M.A., Christian Education, Asbury Theological Seminary
Alisa Britt
Food Services Manager and Beyond
EDS Faculty since 1992
Augusta Tech
Cynthia Dorsey
Housekeeping
Mark Jackson
Technology Coordinator & Flowing Wells Campus Caretaker
EDS staff member since 2013
Ike James
Director of Facilities
Ed Moody
Gardener
GA Master Naturalist, University of Georgia
GA Master Gardener, University of Georgia
Certified Water Sampler, Adopt A Stream
Nobe Williams
Housekeeping
Katie Althoff
First Grade Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2020
B.S., University of Georgia
Charlene Dockery
Second Grade Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2000; 13 years prior experience
B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
M.Ed., Southern Wesleyan University
Amy Sutherland Nesbit ’84
Nature Kindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2020
B.A., Studio Art, Converse College
B.A., English, Converse College
B.S., Occupational Therapy, Medical College of Georgia, School of Allied Health
EDS Alumna and Alumni Parent
Grace Roberts ’13
Nature Kindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2022
Introduction to Forest School Certification & Forest School Teacher Certification,
Danielle Sapp
Kindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2022
Current Parent
Heather Warren
First Grade Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2018
B.F.A., Augusta University
Leslie Alexander
First Grade
EDS Faculty since 2022; 11 years prior experience
B.S. Education, Augusta State University
Kami DeRosier
Third Grade Math and Science
EDS Faculty since 2022; 16 years prior experience
B.S. Early Childhood Education, Augusta State University
Ashley Evans
Kindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2022; 8 years prior experience
B.S., University of Georgia
Early Childhood Education Certification, Brenau University
Teresa Fox
Fourth Grade
EDS Faculty since 2022; 24 years prior experience
B.S. Elementary Education and Special Education, Grand Canyon University
M.Ed. Special Education, Columbus State University
David Gardner
Nature School Director, Nature Kindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2020; 14 years prior experience
B.S., Animal Ecology, University of Aberdeen
Introduction to Forest School Certification & Forest School Teacher Certification, Forest School Teacher Institute
Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Wilderness Medical Institute
Certified Interpretive Guide, National Association of Interpreters
Kirby Melbourne ’08
Third Grade
EDS Faculty since 2019; 2 years prior experience
B.A., Franklin Pierce University
Nora Norville
Fourth Grade
EDS Faculty since 2006; 17 years prior experience
B.A., University of South Carolina/Aiken
B.S., University of South Carolina/Aiken
Past Grandparent
Erica Perry
First Grade
EDS Faculty since 2017; 4 years experience
B.S., University of South Carolina
Graduate Studies, Augusta Univeristy
Current and Alumni Parent
Jennifer Ramsey
Second Grade
EDS Faculty since 2021; 4 years prior experience
B.S., University of South Carolina
Current Parent
Julie Williams
Second Grade
EDS Faculty since 2018
B.S., University of Georgia
M.S., University of Georgia
Ian Chambers
Chair of Cyber Skills and Cyber Safety Curriculum, Seventh and Eighth Grade Spanish, Middle School GenCyber Success, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2018; 5 years prior experience
B.A., St. Edwards University
M.A., Texas State University
Current Parent
Jaye Cohen
Director of Athletics, Middle School Physical Education
EDS Faculty since 2013; 21 years prior experience
B.A., English Media, High Point University
M.A., Science in Interscholastic Athletic Administration, Ohio University
C.A.A., National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Alumni Parent
Steve Josey
Fifth and Sixth Grade Social Studies, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2020
A.S., Secondary Education with Concentration in History, Georgia Military College
B.S., Kinesiology, Augusta University
Spencer Marlin
Fifth and Sixth Grade Math, 8th Grade Science, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2022; 8 years prior experience
B.S. Education, Ramapo College
M.Ed. Education, Lesley University
Dana McGill
Sixth and Eighth Grade English & Literature, Humanities Department Coordinator, Middle School Advisor, High School Placement Coordinator
EDS Faculty since 2007; 19 years prior experience
B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
M.Ed., University of Georgia
Alumni Parent
Elizabeth McKibben
Director of Technology, Sixth Grade English, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2005; 13 years prior experience
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Augusta State University
B.A., Augusta State University
Alumni Parent
William Mundell
Seventh and Eighth Grade History, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 1990; 6 years prior experience
B.A., University of the Witwatersan
Higher Education Diploma, University of the Witwatersan
B.A., University of South Africa
Alumni Parent
Shea Schmelzer
Fifth and Sixth Grade Science, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2021
B.A., Ohio University
The Reverend Sonia Sullivan Clifton
Chaplain and Chair of Religious Life, Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Grade Religion
EDS Faculty since 2021; 18 years prior experience
BBA, Valdosta State University
MBA, Valdosta State University
M.Div., University of the South (Sewanee)
Christina Summers
Seventh and Eighth Grade Math, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2019; 4 years prior experience
Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Masters in Teaching Degree in Mathematics, Western Governors University
Alison Wright
5th Grade English, First - Third Grade and Sixth - Seventh Grade Religion
EDS Faculty since 2017; 18 years prior experience
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia
M.A., Christian Education, Asbury Theological Seminary
Amy Bowers
Young Threes Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2022
Current Parent
Shari Herzberg
Preschool Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2022; 3 years prior experience
Amy Kendrick
Preschool Assistant and Extended Care Lead Associate
EDS Faculty since 2019; 2 years prior experience
Alumni Parent
Shannon Schoenberger
Preschool Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2005, 4 years previous experience
Laura Sigwald
Preschool Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2018
Ashley Williams
Nature Prekindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2019
Introduction to Forest School Certification & Forest School Teacher Certification,
Forest School Teacher Institute
Current Parent
Mary Wallace Broome
Prekindergarten
EDS faculty since 2006; substitue at EDS 5 years; 10 years of prior experience
B.A., University of Georgia
Teacher Certification, North Georgia College and State University
Current Parent
Wren Moody ’77
Nature Preschool
EDS Faculty since 2017; 11 years prior experience
B.A., Augusta College
M.A., Augusta State
Introduction to Forest School Certification, Forest School Teacher Certification, & Forest School Director Certification, Forest School Teacher Institute
Nature based Teacher Certification, ERAFANS
EDS Alumna and Alumni Parent
Lisa Roberts
Prekindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2019; 4 years prior experience
B.S. Secondary Education & Human Development, Vanderbilt University
Alumni Parent
Laura Robertson
Young Threes
EDS Faculty since 2018; 10 years prior experience
B.S. Human Development and Family Studies, Auburn University
Current Parent
Lynda Smith
Three Year Olds
EDS Faculty since 2002; 9 years prior experience
B.A., Augusta College
B.A., Georgia Southern University
Sarah Spruill
Three Year Olds
EDS Faculty since 2018, 15 years prior experience
B.S., Francis Marion University
Marcia Gray
Driver
EDS Faculty since 2021
John Wilkins
Driver
EDS Faculty since 2012