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ADMINISTRATION

Image of Dr. Jake Walters Dr. W. R. "Jake" Walters, Headmaster
jwalters@covenantacademy.net
BS, (Psychology), Texas A&M
M.Ed., (Administration), Houston Baptist University
Ph.D., (Educational Administration), Texas A&M
Image of Eric Freel Eric Freel, Grammar School Administrator
efreel@covenantacademy.net
BS, Liberty University
M. Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
M. Ed., Covenant College
Image of David Raines David Raines, Logic & Rhetoric Schools Administrator
draines@covenantacademy.net
BS, (Physical Education/History), Pensacola Christian College

 

Administrative Support

John Howard, Academic Dean
jhoward@covenantacademy.net
BA, (Religion/History), Samford University
M. Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MA (History), Mississippi

David Raines, Acting Athletic Director
draines@covenantacademy.net
BS, (Physical Education/History), Pensacola Christian College

Marni Farr, K4-K5 Director / Assistant Director of Admissions
BS, Liberty University

Cecilia Robinson, Finance Secretary / Office manager
crobinson@covenantacademy.net
BA, (Marketing Communications) Mary Baldwin College

Tammy Minton, Business Manager
tminton@covenantacademy.net

Tammy Sotela, Director of Technology
tsotela@covenantacademy.net
BS, (Education) West Georgia College
M. Ed. West Georgia College

Wendy Bass, Registrar / College Counselor
wbass@covenantacademy.net
BS, Radford University
College Counseling Certificate, UCLA

Tom Moore, Facilities Manager / Transportation
tmoore@covenantacademy.net
BA, (Biblical Studies), Heritage Baptist University

Office Administrative Assistants:

Grammar School:

    Tammy Minton

     Esther Freel 

     Dollie Shankle

     Sandra Townsend 

     Ruth Burchell 

 

LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER

Phebe Settles, Head Librarian / Media Specialist
BM, (Music), Shorter College
MM, (Music), Temple University
Library Science Study, Georgia College and State University

Jennifer Swicegood, Library Assistant

 

LEARNING SUPPORT

Amanda Cooper
BS, (Early Childhood Education) Georgia College and State University
M. Ed., (Special Education/Learning Disabiliies) Georgia College and State University

Holly Arnold
BS, (Special Ed., Learning Specialist) Georgia College and State University

 

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

Tammy Sotela - Applications Administrator
Enrique Sotela - System Administrator
Rob McEwen - Mail Administrator
Glen Finney - Network Administrator
Chris Baker - Web Administrator

 

GRAMMAR SCHOOL FACULTY

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Jennie Bush
AS, (RDH) Macon State College

Donna Story

 

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Elizabeth Brown
BS, Auburn University
M. Ed., Auburn University

Trisha Bush
BA, (Interior Design, Business) Bob Jones University

Marni Farr
BS, Liberty University

 

1st Grade

Caroline Callahan
BS, Tift College

Connie Bankson
BS, (Education), Auburn University

 

2nd Grade

Pamela Wilkins
BA, University of South Florida

Pam Perkins
AS,(Early Childhood) Macon College
BS, (Early Childhood) Georgia College
M. ED., (Early Childhood) Georgia College

 

3rd Grade

Jayelyn Almand
BS, (Elementary Education), Pensacola Christian College

Robin Gottlieb
BS, (Elementary Education), Bob Jones University

 

4th Grade

Joanna Ezell
BS, (Early Childhood Education), Brewton Parker College

Laura Sims
BS, (English), University of Georgia

 

5th Grade

Connie Meadows
BS, (Elementary Education), Pensacola Christian College

Dianne Roberts
BS, (History and Political Science), Georgia College and State University

 

6th Grade

Jean Smalley
BS, (Home Economics), Mars Hill College
BA, (Middle Grades Education), Mercer University
MS, (Nutrition /Food Systems Administration), University of Tennessee

Kristie Wilson
Associate Degree, Macon State College
BS, (Elementary Education), Georgia College & State University
 

ART

Tracy Wheeler
BA, Mercer University

Monica Whitworth
BFA, (Art Education), University of Georgia

 

Music

Jenny McEwen
BME & Certificate in Church Music, Florida State University
Kodaly Certificate, Capital University

 

Latin

Mardi Barker
MA, (Latin Studies), University of Georgia

Jean Smalley
BS, (Home Economics), Mars Hill College
BA, (Middle Grades Education), Mercer University
MS, (Nutrition /Food Systems Administration), University of Tennessee

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Diane Hefner
BS, California State University

Nancy Raines
BS, (Speech/Physical Education) Pensacola Christian College
 

LOGIC & RHETORIC SCHOOLS FACULTY

 

BIBLE DEPARTMENT

John Howard
BA, (Religion/History) Samford University
M. Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MA, (History) Mississippi College

David Martin
BA, (Speech/Bible), Tennessee Temple University
MA, (Christian History/Theology), Wheaton College

Dan Darden
BS, (Psychology), Valdosta State College
M. Div., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

David Knight
BA, (History, Greek, Christianity) Mercer University
MA, Reformed Theological Seminary

 

HISTORY DEPARTMENT

John Howard
BA, (Religion/History) Samford University
M. Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MA, (History) Mississippi College

David Martin
BA, (Speech/Bible), Tennessee Temple University
MA, (Christian History/Theology), Wheaton College

Charles Adamson
BA, (Religious Education), Tabernacle Baptist College

 

LOGIC DEPARTMENT

John Howard
BA, (Religion/History) Samford University
M. Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MA, (History) Mississippi College

David Martin
BA, (Speech/Bible), Tennessee Temple University
MA, (Christian History/Theology), Wheaton College

 

MATH DEPARTMENT

Colin Freel
BA, (Math), Mt. Vernon Nazarene College

Ellen Royal
BA, (Math), Bryan College

Shane Self
BS, (Forest Resources), University of Georgia
MS, Georgia College & State University

Candice Herndon
BS, Louisiana State Univeristy

 

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Mary Jane Leggett
BS, (Education), University of Georgia

Dolly Reeves
BS, Auburn University
MS, Georgia Southwestern University

Shane Self
BS, (Forest Resources), University of Georgia
MS, Georgia College & State University

Lynn Rowland
BA, (Biology) Southern Methodist University


ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Jacqueline Bowker
BS, (Home Economics, English) Pensacola Christian College

Cheryl Thomas
BS, (Nursing), University of Evansville
(English) Macon State

Sarah Varland
BS, (English Education), Toccoa Falls College

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Esther Timmerman
BA, Fort Valley State University
AD, Georgia Military College


FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

Robin Gottlieb, Drama
BS, (Elementary Education), Bob Jones University

Tracy Wheeler, Art / Yearbook
BA, Mercer University

Larry Falls, Photography
BA, (Fine Arts) Mercer University

Lauren Mann, Music
BA, (Music) Wesleyan College
MM, (Church Music) Mercer University

 

 

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Tammy Sotela
tsotela@covenantacademy.net
BS, (Education) West Georgia College
M. Ed. West Georgia College

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Ryan Perry
BS, (Middle Grades Education) Mercer University

Charles Adamson
BA, (Religious Education), Tabernacle Baptist College

Nancy Raines
BS, (Speech/Physical Education) Pensacola Christan College

David Knight
BA, (History, Greek, Christianity) Mercer University
MA, Reformed Theological Seminary

Coach Staff:

Donna London - Swim

Shane Self - Football

Chris McBride - Football

David Raines - Basketball

Rob Farr - Basketball

Joe Bowker - Basketball

Tammy Mendiola - Basketball

Ruth Burchell - Basketball

Ryan Perry - Basketball, Track & Field

Tracy Wheeler - Track & Field

David Martin - Cross Country

Charles Adamson - Cross Country

Tammy Sotela - Cross Country

Colin Freel - Baseball

David Knight - Baseball

Laura Cohen - Cheerleading

Trisha Bush - Cheerleading

Shannon Shelton  - Cheerleading

Steve Case - Golf