Meet Our Faculty for 2007-2008

ADMINISTRATION

 

Danny Howell, Headmaster

BS (Business Administration) Presbyterian College

MS (Educational Leadership), Georgia College and State University

Specialist, (Educational Leadership), Georgia College and State University

Danny Howell begins his second year as Headmaster of Covenant Academy.  Danny has a B.S. in Business Administration from Presbyterian College and a Masters and Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from Georgia College & State University.  With 20 years experience in the Georgia Independent School Association, Danny brings comprehensive financial experience in the private school sector, teaching and coaching accomplishments, and even professional basketball accolades from overseas.  Under his tenure, Covenant has grown from 235 students in 2005-06 to over 400 students for 2007-08.  In addition, Covenant has added a 9^th grade and 10^th grade, with plans for the 11^th and 12^th grade additions by 2009-10.  From long range strategic planning to classroom instruction, Danny Howell has positioned Covenant for continued growth.

John Howard, Academic Dean / Upper School Principal

BA (Religion/History), Samford University

M. Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

MA (History,) Mississippi College

 

Todd Whetsel, Assistant Headmaster/Athletic Director

BS (Youth Ministries/Physical Education), Pensacola Christian College

Eric Freel, Grammar School Principal

BS, Liberty University

M. Div., Reformed Theological Seminary

M. Ed., Covenant College

 

Melia Foxworth, Director of Admissions

BS (Elementary Education), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Masters of Arts in Religious Education, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

 

Wendy Bass, College Counselor/Registrar

BS, Radford University

Virginia State University

College Counseling Certificate, UCLA

 

Edlee Mixon, Business Manager

BA, Pensacola Christian College

 

Dede White, Financial Secretary

Associate Degree (Admin. Assistance/Office Management), Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

 

Phebe Settles, Head Librarian/Media Specialist

BM (Bachelor of Music), Shorter College

MM (Master of Music), Temple University

Library Science Study, Georgia College and State University

 

Tom Moore, Facilities Manager/Transportation

BA (Biblical Studies), Heritage Baptist University

Front Office Receptionists:

Grammar School:

     Tammy Jones

     Lisa Raffield

Upper School:

     Ruth Burchell

TEACHING FACULTY

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Jennie Bush

AS (RDH) Macon State College

Laura Cohen

BS (Elementary Education), Pensacola Christian College

Donna Story

 

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Elizabeth Brown

BS, Auburn University

Masters of Education, Auburn University

Elaine Deckbar

BS, Berry College

Marni Farr

BS, Liberty University

 

1^st Grade

Caroline Callahan

BS, Tift College

Ginger Hayden

BS (Education), Georgia Southern University

Masters of Education, Georgia College and State University

Christy Wojohn

ABJ, University of Georgia

ECE Certification, University of Georgia

2^nd Grade

Alison Howd

BS, Bob Jones University

Pamela Wilkins

BA, University of South Florida

Kristie Wilson

BS (Elementary Education), Georgia College & State University

Associate Degree, Macon State College

 

3^rd Grade

Jayelyn Almand

BS (Elementary Education), Pensacola Christian College

Robin Gottlieb

BS (Elementary Education), Bob Jones University

Cindy Henry

BS (Elementary Education), University of South Alabama

BS (Radiology), Mississippi Gulf Coast College

4^th Grade

Melia Foxworth

BS (Elementary Education), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Masters of Arts in Religious Education, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Marie Taylor

BS (Early Childhood Education), Mercer University

5^th Grade

Connie Meadows

BS (Elementary Education), Pensacola Christian College

Dianne Roberts

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

6^th Grade

Amanda Cooper

BS, Georgia College and State University

MS (Education), Georgia College and State University

Eric Freel

BS, Liberty University

M. Div., Reformed Theological Seminary

M. Ed., Covenant College

Jean Smalley

BS (Home Economics), Mars Hill College

BA (Middle Grades Education), Mercer University

MS (Nutrition /Food Systems Administration, University of Tennessee

 

UPPER SCHOOL TEACHERS

John Howard, Academic Dean /Upper School Principal

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

M. Div., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

BS (Psychology), Valdosta State College

Mardi Barker

MA (Latin Studies), University of Georgia

Colin Freel

BA (Math), Mt. Vernon Nazarene College

David Raines

BS (Physical Education), Pensacola Christian College

Dolly Reeves

BS, Auburn University

MS, Georgia Southwestern University

Ellen Royal

BA (Math), Bryan College

Mary Jane Leggett

BS (Education), University of Georgia

Shane Self

BS (Forest Resources), University of Georgia

MS, Georgia College & State University

Tammy Sotela

MS (Education) West Georgia College

BS (Education) West Georgia College

Esther Timmerman, Spanish I & II

BA, Fort Valley State University

AD, Georgia Military College

 

ART DEPARTMENT

 
Tracy Wheeler (Upper & Grammar School Art Classes, Yearbook)

BA, Mercer University

Monica Whitworth (Grammar School Art Classes)

BFA (Art Education), University of Georgia

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

 Elaine Deckbar, US Music Appreciation

BS, Berry College

Jenny McEwen, K4-6^th Grade Music

BME & Certificate in Church Music, Florida State University

Kodaly Certificate, Capital University

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Diane Hefner (Grammar School Physical Education Classes)

BS, California State University

Emily Land

BS (Sports Administration), Reinhardt College

David Raines

BS (Physical Education), Pensacola Christian College

Ryan Perry (Upper School Physical Education, Basketball, Cross Country)

BS (Middle Grades Education), Mercer University

Todd Whetsel, Assistant Headmaster/Athletic Director, Upper School P.E.

BS (Youth Ministries/Physical Education), Pensacola Christian College

COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

 

Tammy Sotela, Upper School Computers

MS (Education) West Georgia College

BS (Education) West Georgia College

(Volunteers)

Enrique Sotela, Technology Commitee Chair / System Adminstrator

Glen Finney, Network Administrator

Chris Baker, Web Administrator

Matthew Smith, Technology Support