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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Dr. David B. Perkinson
Head of School, Eighth Grade Geometry
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
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
Dr. Ty Jenkins
Head of Middle School
EDS Faculty since 2019; 4 years prior experience
B.S., Augusta University
M.A.T., Augusta University
Ph.D., Mercer University
Current EDS Parent
Ginger Chew
Director of Development
EDS Faculty since 2022; 22 years prior experience
B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
EDS Alumni Parent
Jaye Cohen
Director of Athletics, 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
EDS Alumni Parent
Brig.Gen. Terry Huffstickler, U.S. Army(Ret.)
Director of Operations
EDS Faculty since 2025
Debbie Wren
Business Manager
EDS Faculty since 2001; 8 years prior experience
B.A., Augusta College
EDS Alumni Parent
Walt Alexanderson
Morning Receptionist
EDS Faculty since 2014
B.S., Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University
M.B.A., Augusta College
EDS Alumni Parent and Grandparent
Karolyn Baker
Admissions Associate
EDS Faculty since 2024
B.S., Psychology, Saint Mary’s College of California
Current EDS Parent
Alisa Britt
Food Services Manager and Receptionist
EDS Faculty since 1992
Augusta Technical College
Jennifer Geel
Boardman Chair of Science and Sustainability, Seventh - Eighth Grade Science, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2026; 22 years prior experience
B.S. Biology and Forensic Science
M.S. University of New Haven, Biology with Educational Focus
Central CT State University
Mindy Golden
School Nurse, Sixth & 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 EDS Parent
Susan Huff
Director of Marketing and Communications
EDS Faculty since 2021; 11 years prior experience
B.S. Broadcast Communications, Georgia Southern University
Current EDS Parent
Mark Jackson
Technology Coordinator, Flowing Wells Campus Caretaker
EDS Faculty since 2013
Jocelyn Johnson
Director of Extended Day Programs, Assistant Head of Preschool and Lower School
EDS Faculty since 2023; 4 years prior experience
B.S. Psychology, Augusta University
M.Ed. Secondary Education, Grand Canyon University
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
EDS Alumni Parent and Grandparent
Elizabeth McKibben
Dean of Students, Director of Technology
EDS Faculty since 2005; 13 years prior experience
B.A., Augusta State University
M.Ed., Augusta State University
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
EDS Alumni Parent
Sophia Murphy
Library Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2026
A.S. Frontline Leadership, University of Charleston
B.S. Organizational Leadership, University of Charleston
M.S. Strategic Leadership, University of Charleston
Current EDS Parent
Nora Norville
Librarian
EDS Faculty since 2006; 24 years prior experience
B.S. Elementary Education, University of South Carolina Aiken
EDS Alumni Grandparent
Gilchrist Phillips
Director of Student Support Services
EDS faculty since 2009; 15 years prior experience
B.A. Communication Disorders, North Carolina State University
M.Ed. Learning Disabilities, North Carolina State University
Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction, Augusta State University
EDS Alumni Parent
Nancy Price
Assistant Business Manager
EDS Faculty since 2002; 15 years prior experience
A.A., Augusta Technical College
Becky Shults
Content & Community Engagement Manager
EDS Faculty since 2026; 2 years prior experience
B.A. Communications, Augusta University
Nina Tomlin
Assistant to the Division Heads
EDS Faculty since 2014
B.S., Toccoa Falls College
Ashley Williams
Preschool Chapel Leader
Children’s Minister, Church of the Good Shepherd
Current EDS Parent
The Rev. Ashton K. Williston
Chaplain, Chair of Religious Life, Seventh - Eighth Grade Religion
EDS Faculty since 2026; 23 years prior experience
B.A. Psychology, University of Central Florida
Masters of Divinity from the School of Theology at The University of the South, Sewanee
Stephanie Woodward
Registrar and Database Manager
EDS Faculty since 2012; 12 years prior experience
B.A., Communications, Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
EDS Alumni Parent
Leslie Alexander
First Grade
EDS Faculty since 2022; 11 years prior experience
B.S. Early Childhood Education, Augusta State University
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
Destiny Barrett
Kindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2024; 3 years prior experience
Marrisa Brody
Math Specialist
EDS Faculty since 2024; 15 years prior experience
B.S. Elementary Education, Winona State University
Dr. Patricia Bullock
Seventh - Eighth Grade Math, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2026; 35 years prior experience
B.S. Ed., Ohio University
M.Ed., Georgia State University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Jaye Cohen
Director of Athletics, 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
EDS Alumni Parent
A.C. Daniel
Middle School Art
EDS Faculty since 2025; 3 years prior experience
Kelsey Davis
Second Grade
EDS Faculty since 2014
B.S. Early Childhood Education, Georgia College and State University
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
Meghan Davis
Fourth Grade English Language Arts
EDS Faculty since 2023
B.S. Elementary Education, University of Georgia
M.Ed. Elementary Education with Dyslexia Endorsement, University of Georgia
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
Kami DeRosier
Kindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2022; 16 years prior experience
B.S. Early Childhood Education, Augusta State University
Gifted Endorsement
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
SeeSaw Ambassador
Current EDS Parent
Charlene Dockery
First Grade Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2000; 13 years prior experience
B.S. Education, University of Georgia
M.Ed., Southern Wesleyan University
Early Childhood Education Certification
Mark Donnell
Fifth - Sixth Science, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2026; 6 years prior experience
B.B.A. Management, Georgia Southern University
M.A.T. Secondary Education, Mercer University
Kathryn Dowling
Fourth Grade Math and Science
EDS Faculty since 2025; 5 years prior experience
B.S. Elementary Education, University of Georgia
M.Ed. Elementary Education, University of Georgia
Ed.S. Advanced Educational Studies, Augusta University
Gifted Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
Andy Duchossois
Nature PreKindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2026; 1 year prior experience
B.A. Social Work, Portland State University
Kristen Ellington
First Grade
EDS Faculty since 2025; 9 years prior experience
B.A. Elementary Education, University of West Florida
ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Current EDS parent
Ashley Evans
Nature Kindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2022; 8 years prior experience
B.S. Psychology, University of Georgia
B.A. Early Childhood Education, Brenau University
SOLO Wilderness Emergency Medicine
Forest School Certification
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
Learning Without Tears Training
SeeSaw Ambassador
Teresa Fox
Nature Kindergarten Assistant
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
Elementary Education Certification
Special Education Certification
Exceptional Child Certification
Wilderness First Aid Certification
SOLO Wilderness Emergency Medicine
Jennifer Geel
Boardman Chair of Science and Sustainability, Seventh - Eighth Grade Science, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2026; 22 years prior experience
B.S. Biology and Forensic Science
M.S. University of New Haven, Biology with Educational Focus
Central CT State University
Robert George
Middle School Music, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2025
B.A. Music Education, Augusta University
Cameron Haag
Fifth - Sixth Grade Math, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2025; 3 years prior experience
B.S. Elementary Education (Middle School Concentration), Mississippi State University
Carol Hammond
Panther Explorers
EDS Faculty since 2023; 4 years prior experience
B.S. Child and Family Development, Georgia Southern University
Karla Harris
First Grade Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2024; 2 years prior experience
Associate Degree, Georgia Military College
Current EDS Parent
Kieron Heblich
Physical Education
EDS Faculty since 2023; 20 years prior experience
B.S., Health and Human Performance, Northeastern State University
M.Ed., Christian Brothers University
Elizabeth Holm
First Grade Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2024; 2 years prior experience
B.A. Elementary Education, University of Portland
Elementary Education K-5 Certification
Sydney Howeth
Third Grade
EDS Faculty since 2026; 3 years prior experience
B.A. Christopher Newport University
Heather Jackson
Nature First Grade
EDS Faculty since 2023; 17 years prior experience
B.S. Elementary Education, Augusta State University
M.Ed. Elementary Education, NOVA Southeastern University
Gifted Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
Forest School Certification
SOLO Wilderness Emergency Medicine
Curriculum Design
Anne Janousek
Threes Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2026
B.A. Sociology, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Amy Kendrick
Summer Camp Director, PreKindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2019; 2 years prior experience
EDS Alumni Parent
Julia Maryniak
Panther Cubs Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2025; 4 years prior experience
B.A. Pschology, Augusta University
Former EDS Student
Hannah McDonell
Kindergarten Assistant, Middle School Podcasting
EDS Faculty Since 2025
B.A. Communication, Coastal Carolina University
Dana McGill
Seventh - Eighth Grade English & Literature, High School Placement Coordinator, Humanities Department Coordinator
EDS Faculty since 2007; 19 years prior experience
B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
M.Ed., University of Georgia
EDS Alumni Parent
Kirby Melbourne ’08
Third Grade
EDS Faculty since 2019; 2 years prior experience
B.A. American Studies & Elementary Education, Franklin Pierce University
EDS Alumna
Derry Moss
Kindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2025; 6 years prior experience
B.S. Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia
M.Ed. Elementary Education, Kennesaw State University
Ed.S. Teacher Leadership, Valdosta State University
Gifted Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
William Mundell
Seventh - 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
EDS Alumni Parent
Amy Sutherland Nesbit ’84
Nature First Grade 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
Forest School Teacher Certification, Forest School Teacher Institute
EDS Alumna and EDS Alumni Parent
Erica Perry
Second Grade
EDS Faculty since 2017; 4 years prior experience
B.S. Retail and Fashion Merchandising, University of South Carolina
EDS Alumni Parent
Ann Summerall Phillips ’94
Spanish (PK-K)
EDS Faculty since 2026; 11 years prior experience
B.A. Psychology Appalachian State University, with a minor in Spanish
M.Ed Early Childhood Education, University of Montevallo
EDS Alumna
Current EDS Parent
Sonia Puerta-Quinn
Spanish Department Coordinator, Spanish (1st-5th)
EDS Faculty since 2007
A.A. Computers and Data Processing, University of Texas
B.A. Spanish Education, Augusta State University
M.A. Spanish Language and Culture, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
Spanish Teaching Certification: Pre-K-12
Paola Ramazzini
Panther Explorers Assistant
EDS Faculty Since 2026; 2 years priority experience
A.S. psychology, Ashworth college
Current EDS parent
Jennifer Ramsey
Second Grade
EDS Faculty since 2021; 4 years prior experience
B.S. Finance and Marketing, University of South Carolina
M.Ed. Elementary Education, Augusta University
Elementary Certification
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
EDS Alumni Parent
Maddie Reglin
Nature PreKindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2024; 2 years prior experience
B.S. Elementary Education, University of Georgia
Elementary Education K-5 Certification
Laura Robertson
Panther Cubs, EDS Booster Club Coordinator
EDS Faculty since 2018; 10 years prior experience
B.S. Human Development and Family Studies, Auburn University
Current EDS Parent
Chandler Rodgers
PreKindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2026; 1 year prior experience
B.A. Augusta University
Andrea Setter San-Miguel
Sixth - Eighth Grade Spanish, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2024; 14 years prior experience
Bachelor’s Degree, Graphic Design and Management, Santa Maria University, Ecuador
Master’s Degree, Education and Leadership, Loja University, Ecuador
Lily Scarborough
Third Grade
EDS Faculty since 2025
B.S. Elementary Education, Augusta University
Tara Scheyer
Preschool & Lower School Music
EDS Faculty since 2013; 25 years prior experience
B.A. Music Industry, University of Southern Mississippi
Summer Performance Program Degree, Berklee College of Music
Music Teacher Training at The Learning Groove, Music Play Online, and Prodigies
Ambassador, Kala Ukuleles
Shakira Scott
PreKindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty Since 2026; 4 years prior experience
Sara Searle ’97
PreKindergarten - Fourth Grade Art
EDS Faculty since 2023; 17 years prior experience
B.A. Studio Art and Art Education, Furman University
Pre-K-12 Art Teacher Certification
EDS Alumna and Current EDS Parent
Laura Sigwald
PreKindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2018
Jared Slayden
Fifth - Sixth Grade History
EDS Faculty since 2026; 7 years prior experience
B.F.A., Murray State University
M.F.A., University of Tennessee Knoxville
Lynda Smith
Threes
EDS Faculty since 2002; 9 years prior experience
A.A., Augusta College
Elizabeth Spencer
PreKindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2026; 12 years prior experience
B.S. Early Childhood Education, Augusta State University
Current EDS parent
Tim Spishock
Makerspace
EDS Faculty since 2023; 10 years prior experience
B.A. Pastoral Leadership, Pacific Life Bible College
Maggie Stevenson
PreKindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2023; 13 years prior experience
B.S. Early Childhood Education, Augusta University
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Augusta University
Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction, Augusta University
Georgia Gifted Endorsed Educator
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
Current EDS Parent
Taylor Thomae
Humanities Department Chair, Fifth - Sixth Grade English, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2024; 12 years prior experience
B.A., History and French, University of Georgia
MAT, Georgia State University
Current EDS Parent
Cortney Wheeler
Kindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2026; 2 years prior experience
B.A. Elementary Education, Temple University
Orton-Gillingham Literacy Certification
The Rev. Ashton K. Williston
Chaplain, Chair of Religious Life, Seventh - Eighth Grade Religion
EDS Faculty since 2026; 23 years prior experience
B.A. Psychology, University of Central Florida
Masters of Divinity from the School of Theology at The University of the South, Sewanee
Jennifer (Jenny) Wilson
Godly Play (Cubs-K)
EDS Faculty since 2026; 42 years prior experience
B.S. Education, Old Dominion University
M.Ed., Southern Wesleyan University
Sarah Blake Wood
Discovery Lab, Instructional Support
EDS Faculty since 2024; 1 year prior experience
B.A., Sociology, Covenant College
Wilderness First Aid Certification, SOLO Wilderness Emergency Medicine
Alison Wright
Godly Play, Religion
EDS Faculty since 2017; 18 years prior experience
B.S. Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia
M.A. Christian Education, Asbury Theological Seminary
Godly Play Certification