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.
FILTER BY DEPARTMENT
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
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. 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
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
Dr. 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
Ph.D., Mercer University
Current Parent
Debbie Wren
Director of Finance
EDS Faculty since 2001; 8 years prior experience
B.A., Augusta College
Alumni Parent
Tiffany Abrahani
Librarian
EDS Faculty since 2023; 7 years prior experience
B.A. Early Childhood Education, Brenau University
M.L.I.S. Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
Walt Alexanderson
Morning Receptionist
EDS Faculty since 2014
B.S., Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University
M.B.A., Augusta College
Alumni Parent and Grandparent
Karli Babylon Murray
Director of Summer Camps
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
Alisa Britt
Food Services Manager and Receptionist
EDS Faculty since 1992
Augusta Technical College
Amanda Chambers
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Seventh & Eighth Grade 2-D Art
EDS Faculty since 2018, 10 years prior experience
B.F.A., University of Georgia
Current Parent
David Gardner
Nature School Director, Nature Kindergarten Teacher
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 & 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
Current Parent
Mark Jackson
Technology Coordinator, Flowing Wells Campus Caretaker
EDS staff member since 2013
Jocelyn Johnson
Director of Extended Day Programs
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
Alumni Parent and Grandparent
Elizabeth McKibben
Director of Technology, Fifth and Sixth Grade English, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2005; 13 years prior experience
B.A., Augusta State University
M.Ed., Augusta State University
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
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
Nancy Price
Assistant Business Manager
EDS Faculty since 2002; 15 years prior experience
A.A., Augusta Technical College
The Reverend Sonia Sullivan Clifton
Chaplain and Chair of Religious Life, Seventh and Eighth Grade Religion, Service Learning Coordinator
EDS Faculty since 2021; 18 years prior experience
BBA, Valdosta State University
MBA, Valdosta State University
M.Div., University of the South (Sewanee)
Nina Tomlin
Assistant to the Division Heads
EDS Faculty since 2014
B.S., Toccoa Falls College
Holly Welsh
Booster Club Liaison
EDS Faculty since 2010; 12 years prior experience
B.S.Ed., Presbyterian College
EDS Alumna, Current and Alumni Parent
Stephanie Woodward
Registrar and Database Manager
EDS Faculty since 2012; 12 years prior experience
B.A., Communications, Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Alumni Parent
Leslie Alexander
First Grade
EDS Faculty since 2022; 11 years prior experience
B.S. Education, Augusta State University
Renee Austin
Preschool and Kindergarten Godly Play
EDS Faculty since 2022; 6 years prior experience
A.A. Accounting, Jefferson Davis Junior College
Alumni Parent
Amy Bowers
Panther Cubs Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2022
Current Parent
MaLea Breland
Middle School Art
EDS Faculty since 2018, 28 years prior experience
B.F.A., Augusta University
Candice Carlson
Nature Kindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2022; 8 years prior experience
Amanda Chambers
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Seventh & Eighth Grade 2-D Art
EDS Faculty since 2018, 10 years prior experience
B.F.A., University of Georgia
Current Parent
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
Kelsey Davis
Second Grade
EDS Faculty since 2014
B.S., Georgia College and State University
Maggie DeLoach
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
Current Parent
Kami DeRosier
Kindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2022; 16 years prior experience
B.S. Early Childhood Education, Augusta State University
Charlene Dockery
Second Grade Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2000; 13 years prior experience
B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
M.Ed., Southern Wesleyan University
Elyse Easley
Seventh and Eighth Grade Science and Algebra I
EDS Faculty since 2023; 6 years prior experience
B.A. Communications, Arizona State University
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Lipscomb University
Technology Integration Specialist Certification, Lipscomb 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 Teacher
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
Avery Garrett Wilson
Middle School Music, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2022; 5 years prior experience
B.A. Georgia College and State University
Carol Hammond
Kindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2023; 4 years prior experience
B.S., Child and Family Development, Georgia Southern University
Kieron Heblich
Lower School Physical Education
EDS Faculty since 2023; 20 years prior experience
B.A., Health and Human Performance, Northeastern State University
M.Ed., Christian Brothers University
Shari Herzberg
PreKindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2022; 3 years prior experience
Heather Jackson
Nature Kindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2023; 17 years prior experience
B.S., Elementary Education, Augusta State University
M.Ed., Elementary Education, NOVA Southeastern University
Gifted Endorsement
ELL Endorsement
Abby Johnson
Third Grade
EDS Faculty since 2023; 6 years prior experience
B.S. Biology, Georgia Tech
M.S. Biology, University of West Georgia
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
Amy Kendrick
PreKindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2019; 2 years prior experience
Alumni Parent
Spencer Marlin
Fifth - Seventh Grade Math, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2022; 8 years prior experience
B.S. Education, Ramapo College
M.Ed. Education, Lesley University
Meghan McBride
First Grade
EDS Faculty since 2023
B.S. Elementary Education, University of Georgia
Dana McGill
Seventh 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, Fifth and Sixth Grade English, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2005; 13 years prior experience
B.A., Augusta State University
M.Ed., Augusta State University
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
Alumni Parent
Kirby Melbourne ’08
Third Grade
EDS Faculty since 2019; 2 years prior experience
B.A., Franklin Pierce University
EDS Alumna
Wendy Moody
Threes
EDS Faculty since 2023; 22 years prior experience
Ed Moody
Nature School Assistant
GA Master Naturalist, University of Georgia
GA Master Gardener, University of Georgia
Certified Water Sampler, Adopt A Stream
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
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
Forest School Teacher Certification, Forest School Teacher Institute
EDS Alumna and Alumni Parent
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
Alumni Grandparent
Sabrina Pendergrass
Preschool Village Garden Teacher
EDS Faculty since 2022
Current and Alumni Parent
Erica Perry
First Grade Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2017; 4 years prior experience
B.S., University of South Carolina
Graduate Studies, Augusta University
Current and Alumni Parent
Sonia Puerta-Quinn
Spanish Department Coordinator; First - Sixth Grade Spanish
EDS Faculty since 2007
B.A., Augusta State University
M.A., University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
Jennifer Ramsey
Second Grade
EDS Faculty since 2021; 4 years prior experience
B.S., University of South Carolina
Alumni Parent
Grace Roberts ’13
Nature PreKindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2022
Introduction to Forest School Certification & Forest School Teacher Certification, Forest School Teacher Institute
EDS Alumna
Laura Robertson
Panther Cubs
EDS Faculty since 2018; 10 years prior experience
B.S. Human Development and Family Studies, Auburn University
Current Parent
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
Shea Schmelzer
Fifth and Sixth Grade Science, Middle School Advisor
EDS Faculty since 2021
B.A., Ohio University
Sara Searle ’97
PreKindergarten - Fourth Grade Art Teacher
EDS Faculty since 2023; 17 years prior experience
B.A., Studio Art and Art Education, Forman University
EDS Alumna and Current Parent
Laura Sigwald
Threes Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2018
Lynda Smith
Threes
EDS Faculty since 2002; 9 years prior experience
B.A., Augusta College
B.A., Georgia Southern University
Sarah Spruill
PreKindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2018, 15 years prior experience
B.S., Francis Marion University
The Reverend Sonia Sullivan Clifton
Chaplain and Chair of Religious Life, Seventh and Eighth Grade Religion, Service Learning Coordinator
EDS Faculty since 2021; 18 years prior experience
BBA, Valdosta State University
MBA, Valdosta State University
M.Div., University of the South (Sewanee)
Shelby Toon
Threes Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2023
Current Parent
Heather Warren
Kindergarten Assistant
EDS Faculty since 2018
B.F.A., Augusta University
Ashley Williams
Nature PreKindergarten
EDS Faculty since 2019
Introduction to Forest School Certification & Forest School Teacher Certification,
Forest School Teacher Institute
Current Parent
Alison Wright
Kindergarten - Sixth Grade Religion, Service Learning Coordinator
EDS Faculty since 2017; 18 years prior experience
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia
M.A., Christian Education, Asbury Theological Seminary