Our Faculty
[Grammar School Faculty] [Logic & Rhetoric School Faculty]
ADMINISTRATION
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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 |
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David Raines, Logic & Rhetoric Schools Administrator draines@covenantacademy.net BS, (Physical Education/History), Pensacola Christian College M. Ed., (Administration), University of West Florida |
Administrative Support
| Eric Freel, Grammar School Student Dean efreel@covenantacademy.net BS, Liberty University M. Div., Reformed Theological Seminary M. Ed., Covenant College |
Matt Chambless, Athletic Director mchambless@covenantacademy.net BS, (Physical Education/History), Pensacola Christian College MSS, (Sports, Coaching) United States Sports Academy |
| Tammy Sotela, Technology Director tsotela@covenantacademy.net BS, (Education) West Georgia College M. Ed. West Georgia College |
Marni Farr, Admissions Director, K4-K5 Director mfarr@covenantacademy.net BS, Liberty University |
| Cecilia Robinson, Office manager crobinson@covenantacademy.net BA, (Marketing Communications) Mary Baldwin College |
Tammy Minton, Business Manager tminton@covenantacademy.net
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| Wendy Bass, Registrar / College Counselor wbass@covenantacademy.net BS, Radford University College Counseling Certificate, UCLA
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Cliff Statham, Facilities Manager / Transportation Manager cstatham@covenantacademy.net |
| Catherine Sheats, Office Assistant | Esther Freel, Office Assistant |
| Anae Ferguson, Office Assistant |
LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER
| Phebe Settles, Library Specialist BM, (Music), Shorter College MM, (Music), Temple University Library Science Study, Georgia College and State University |
Jennifer Swicegood, Library Assistant |
LEARNING SUPPORT
| Holly Arnold BS, (Special Ed., Learning Specialist) Georgia College and State University |
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
| Tammy Sotela - Database Administrator, Applications Support | Enrique Sotela - System Administrator |
| Rob McEwen - Mail Administrator | Glen Finney - Network Administrator |
| Chris Baker - Web Administrator |
GRAMMAR SCHOOL FACULTY
| Jennie Bush, 4K AS, (RDH) Macon State College |
Donna Story, 4K |
| Marni Farr, 5K BS, Liberty University |
Trisha Bush, 5K BA, (Interior Design, Business) Bob Jones University |
| Connie Bankson, 1st Grade BS, (Education), Auburn University |
Elizabeth Brown, 1st Grade BS, Auburn University M. Ed., Auburn University |
| Pamela Wilkins, 2nd Grade BA, University of South Florida |
Dana Kilgore, 2nd Grade BS, Mercer University |
| Robin Gottlieb, 3rd Grade BS, (Elementary Education), Bob Jones University |
Jayelyn Almand, 3rd Grade BS, (Elementary Education), Pensacola Christian College |
| Joanna Ezell, 4th Grade BS, (Early Childhood Education), Brewton Parker College |
Laura Sims, 4th Grade BS, (Education), University of Georgia |
| Dianne Roberts, 5th Grade BS, (History and Political Science), Georgia College and State University |
Lori Thompson, 5th Grade BS, Georgia College |
| Jean Smalley, 6th Grade BS, (Home Economics), Mars Hill College BA, (Middle Grades Education), Mercer University MS, (Nutrition /Food Systems Administration), University of Tennessee |
Connie Meadows, 6th Grade BS, (Elementary Education), Pensacola Christian College |
| Tracy Wheeler, Art BA, Mercer University |
Monica Whitworth, Art BFA, (Art Education), University of Georgia |
| Jenny McEwen, Music BME & Certificate in Church Music, Florida State University Kodaly Certificate, Capital University |
Bill Bryant, Band MA, California State University, Northridge BA, Lubbock Christian College |
| Jennifer Back, PE | Nancy Raines, PE BS, (Speech/Physical Education) Pensacola Christian College |
LOGIC & RHETORIC SCHOOLS FACULTY
BIBLE DEPARTMENT
| 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 |
Jay Swanner BA, (English) University of Mobile BA, (Religion) University of Mobile |
| Matt Chambless BS, (Physical Education/History), Pensacola Christian College MSS, (Sports, Coaching) United States Sports Academy |
Bill Bryant MA, California State University, Northridge BA, Lubbock Christian College |
HISTORY DEPARTMENT
| David Martin BA, (Speech/Bible), Tennessee Temple University MA, (Christian History/Theology), Wheaton College |
Charles Adamson BA, (Religious Education), Tabernacle Baptist College |
| Katie Creery BA, (History) Georgia College and State University MA, (Teaching, Social Studies) Georgia College and State University |
Todd Robinson BA, (Modern Languages) Virginia Military Institute Commissioned, USAF MA, (Aeronautical Science) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University MA, (Biblical Studies) Andersonville |
LOGIC DEPARTMENT
| 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 |
Jeremy Johnston BA, (Math), Covenant College |
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
| David Dark BA, Mercer University |
Dolly Reeves BS, Auburn University MS, Georgia Southwestern University |
| Shane Self BS, (Forest Resources), University of Georgia MS, Georgia College & State University |
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
| Jacqueline Ford 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 |
Jay Swanner BA, (English) University of Mobile BA, (Religion) University of Mobile |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
| Esther Timmerman, Spanish BA, Fort Valley State University AD, Georgia Military College |
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
| Jay Swanner, Drama BA, (English) University of Mobile BA, (Religion) University of Mobile |
Tracy Wheeler, Art BA, Mercer University |
| Lauren Mann, Music BA, (Music) Wesleyan College MM, (Church Music) Mercer University |
Bill Bryant, Band MA, California State University, Northridge BA, Lubbock Christian College |
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS DEPARTMENT
| Tammy Sotela tsotela@covenantacademy.net BS, (Education) West Georgia College M. Ed. West Georgia College |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
| Matt Chambless BS, (Physical Education/History), Pensacola Christian College MSS, (Sports, Coaching) United States Sports Academy |
Charles Adamson BA, (Religious Education), Tabernacle Baptist College |
| Nancy Raines BS, (Speech/Physical Education) Pensacola Christan College |
Coaching Staff
| Donna London - Swim | Shane Self - Head Varsity Football |
| Chris McBride - Assistant Varsity Football | Matt Chambless - Head Varsity Basketball |
| Neil Jones - Assistant Varsity Football |
Rob Farr - Head C Team Boys Basketball |
| Joe Bowker - Assistant Varsity Basketball | |
| Ryan Perry - Basketball, Head Varsity Track & Field | |
| Tracy Wheeler - Assistant Track & Field | David Martin - Head Cross Country |
| Charles Adamson - Assistant Cross Country | Tammy Sotela - Assistant Cross Country |
| David Knight - Assistant Varsity Baseball | |
| Laura Cohen - Varsity Cheerleading | |
| Allyson Arnold - C Team Head Softball, C Team Head Girls Basketball, Assistant Varsity Softball, Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball | Jacqueline Ford - C-Team Cheerleading |
| Perry Taylor - C-Team Baseball |


