| Ms. Gail Albert, Preschool Teacher
Ms. Albert earned a B.S. Degree in Human Behavior and Development from Drexel University. She joined High Meadows
in 2008.
Ms. Karen Allen, Physical Education Teacher for K-8th grades, Rooster
Ms. Allen earned a B.A. from the State University of West Georgia. One daughter currently attends High Meadows; the other graduated in 2007. She joined High Meadows in 1995.
Ms. Sue Amacker, School Counselor
Ms. Amacker earned a B.A. in Elementary Education and certification in Early Childhood from the University of Central Florida. She received a M.A. in Psychology/Professional Counseling in 2004. She joined High Meadows in 1993.
Ms. Stephanie Antonelli, Elementary Teacher
Ms. Antonelli earned a B.S from the University of Montevallo in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. She joined High Meadows in 2006.
Ms. Michelle Azzi, Director of Marketing
Ms. Azzi earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Montevallo and a M.B.A. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has been a marketing consultant for High Meadows since 2004. She joined High Meadows as a staff member in 2007.
Ms. Lisa Backalenick, Media Support
Ms. Backalenick earned a B.A. in Music at Colgate University and a M.S. in Early Childhood Education at State University of New York. She has taken graduate course work in Reading at Georgia State University. Her daughter attends High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 2005.
Ms. Yvett Battles, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Battle attended Eastern Arizona College. She joined High Meadows in 2008.
Debby Beacham, Primary Teacher
Ms. Beacham earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Indiana University and a M.S. in special education from Georgia State University. She joined High Meadows in 2006.
Ms. Melissa Begley, Primary Teacher
Ms. Begley is a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology with teacher certification in Special Education. She joined
High Meadows in 2006.
Ms. Nancy Bingham, Elementary Teacher
Ms. Bingham earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Radford College in Virginia. She joined High Meadows in 1991.
Ms. Maura Brand, Middle Years Math Teacher
Ms. Brand earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Robert Morris University and a M.B.A. from Syracuse University. Her daughter attends High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 2004.
Mr. Adam Branson, Primary Teacher
Mr. Branson earned a B.S. in Early Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University. He joined High Meadows in 2000.
Mr. Chad Brinker, Associate Director of Camp/After-school Enrichment Program
Mr. Brinker earned a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Economics from the University of Florida. He joined High Meadows in 2004.
Ms. Susan Brown, Animal Care Specialist
Ms. Brown earned an Associate’s degree in Business Administration. Her two sons graduated from High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 1992.
Ms. Sue Buffum, Elementary Teacher
Ms. Buffum earned a B.S. in Education from Keene State College (a part of the University of New Hampshire). She joined High Meadows in 2008.
Ms. Faith Burke, Elementary Teacher
Ms. Burke earned a B.A. and a M.Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of Florida. She joined High Meadows in 1992.
Ms. Deanna Bussard, Preschool Physical Education Teacher & Stay 'N Play
Ms. Bussard earned a B.A. from the University of Florida. She joined High Meadows in 1989.
Ms. Anne Cardenas, Spanish Teacher for Preschool, Primary, Elementary
Ms. Cardenas worked at High Meadows in the Middle Years Spanish program from 1994-2003. She received a B.S. from the University of New Hampshire. She also attended the University of Americas, Mexico from 1974-1976. Her two children graduated from High Meadows. She rejoined High Meadows in 2004.
Ms. Susan Chalek, Primary Teacher
Ms. Chalek earned an Associate’s degree, and is in the process of completing a Bachelor ‘s degree in Early Childhood Education at Brenau University. Her younger son graduated from High Meadows in 1997. She joined High Meadows in 1993.
Mr. Julio De Aracama, Middle Years Math and Science Teacher
Mr. De Aracama earned a B.S. from the Universidad Nacional del Sur Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He received a M.S. from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He joined High Meadows in 2003.
Ms. Stephanie Dempsey, PYP Coordinator/Middle Years Math Teacher
Ms. Dempsey earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California and a M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Tennessee. She joined High Meadows in 2002.
Mr. Gary Denning, Elementary Teacher
Mr. Denning earned his M.A.T. from Emory University Grad School of Arts & Sciences. In 1994, he graduated with an M.B.A. in Finance from Fordham University. He also holds a B.A. in Political Sciences from Duke University. His daughter attends High Meadows. He joined High Meadows in 2007.
Mr. John Dovic, Director of Camp/After School Enrichment Program
Mr. Dovic earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Dallas and has over 10 years of experience with outdoor education and camp. He joined High Meadows in 1999.
Ms. Susan Ehtesham-Zadeh, Middle Years English Teacher
Ms. Ehtesham-Zadeh earned a BA in Philosophy from Stanford University. Her son graduated from High Meadows in 2007. She joined High Meadows in 2003.
Mr. David Engbritson, Middle Years Math & Science Teacher
Mr. Engbritson completed graduate studies at San Diego State University. Both of his sons graduated from High Meadows. He joined High Meadows in 1994.
Ms. Robbie Fritsch, Preschool Teacher
Ms. Fritsch studied at Indiana University. She joined High Meadows in 1999.
Mr. Neil Gibson, Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Gibson attended the Hackley School in New York and spent time traveling around the world. He enjoys photography and writing poetry. He joined High Meadows in 1995.
Ms. Brooke Gray, Preschool Teacher
Ms. Gray has a B.A. in English Literature from the University of California, San Diego, and a M. S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education. She joined High Meadows in 2007.
Ms. Jennifer Hannah, Elementary Teacher
Ms. Hannah earned a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Berry College. She joined High Meadows in 2007.
Mr. Ben Hendry, Elementary Teacher
Mr. Hendry earned a B.A. in History from Georgia State, and a M.S. in Public Policy from Georgia Tech. He joined High Meadows in 2008.
Ms. Carolyn Higgins, Bus Driver, Administrative Assistant
Carolyn has worked with young children exploring the outdoors in many camp settings, including High Meadows Camp, since 1984. She also has experience working with special needs children. Carolyn is licensed to drive the High Meadows School bus daily and for school field trips.
Ms. Kate Hudson, Education Support Specialist
Ms. Hudson earned a B.A. from Bowdon College and a M.Ed. in Special Education from Georgia State University. She joined High Meadows in 1997.
Ms. Jean Hunter, Primary Teacher
Ms. Hunter earned a B.A. from Duke University in Psychology. She has a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from West Georgia. Her children attended High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 1979.
Ms. Andrea Ianzito, Primary Teacher
Ms. Ianzito received a B.S. at Bentley College and a M.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Rochester (NY). Andrea’s two daughters attend High Meadows. She rejoined High Meadows in 2006.
Mr. Brian Ivey, Elementary Teacher
Mr. Ivey earned a B.S. in Education from Kennesaw State University. Two of his children attend High Meadows. He joined High Meadows in 2001.
Ms. Megan Johnston, Elementary Teacher
Ms. Johnston earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Penn State University. She joined High Meadows in 2005.
Ms. Annalysa Kimball, Drama Teacher
Ms. Kimball earned a B.A from the University of New Mexico and a Master’s in Art Education from Florida State University. She attended High Meadows School from preschool through the 5th grade, and graduated from that class in 1991. She joined High Meadows in 2006.
Mr. Christopher Korb, Middle Years Spanish and English Teacher
Mr. Korb has a B.S. in Spanish and in English Literature from Berry College. He joined High Meadows in 2007.
Ms. Faye Lebish, Preschool Teacher
Ms. Lebish earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a M.A.T. in Early Childhood Education from Emory University. She joined High Meadows in 2008.
Ms. Barbara Litt, Education Support Specialist
Ms. Litt has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Upsala College in New York and taught for 20 years at High Meadows. Ms. Litt created the Resource program at High Meadows and has been a Resource teacher for over 10 years.
Ms. Lily Liu, Instructional Technology Specialist
Ms. Liu earned a B.A. in History from Shanxi, China and a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from the State University of West Georgia. She joined High Meadows in 2000.
Ms. Jennifer Lott, Director of Extended Care & Teacher of Preschool Physical Education & Nature
Ms. Lott has over 20 years experience working with children in both camp and school environments. She joined High Meadows in 1982.
Ms. Anne Lovatt, Middle Years Social Studies Teacher
Ms. Lovatt has a B.A. in History/Art History from Emory University and a M.A. in Art History from the Courtauld Institute at the University of London. She graduated from High Meadows School in 1995. She joined High Meadows in 2007
Ms. Liz Lovejoy, Primary Teacher
Ms. Lovejoy earned a B.A. in Psychology and Elementary Education at Marymount Manhattan College and received a Masters in Reading and Literacy at Waldon University. She joined High Meadows in 2005.
Ms. Adrienne MacDonald, School Nurse
Ms. MacDonald is a Registered Nurse and studied at N. Ireland School of Nursing in Belfast. Her daughter graduated from High Meadows in 2008. She joined High Meadows in 2001.
Ms. Brenda Major, Art Education Teacher
Ms. Major earned a B.A. from Georgia State University. Her oldest daughter graduated from High Meadows in 2004. Two of her children attend High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 2001.
Ms. Jane McCabe, Preschool Teacher
Ms. McCabe holds a B.S. in Special Education from the University of Georgia. She taught at High Meadows from 1995-1999. She rejoined the teaching staff in 2000.
Ms. Kate McElvaney, Elementary Teacher
Ms. McElvaney earned a B.A. in Education from the University of Hawaii. Both of her children attend High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 2005.
Ms. Stephanie McFerrin, Preschool Teacher
Ms. McFerrin earned a B.A. from Berry College in Sociology and Art. She joined High Meadows in 2006.
Mr. Keith McGee, Director of Operations
Mr. McGee is a native of Florida. He has over 10 years of experience in various aspects of facility management, maintenance and construction. Mr. McGee was instrumental in the construction of High Meadows School’s additional
music room and elementary classroom. He joined High Meadows in 2008.
Ms. Candy Merritt, Media Support
Ms. Merritt earned a B.A. from Georgia Southern University. Her son and daughter attended High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 1985.
Ms. Juanita Mitchell, Business Manager
Ms. Mitchell earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Clark College. She joined High Meadows in 1999.
Ms. Debbie Mumah, Primary Teacher
Ms. Mumah earned a B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia.Both of her children attended High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 1986.
Ms. Jane Murphy, Executive Assistant to HOS/Communications Coordinator
Ms. Murphy earned a B.S. degree in Secondary Education from the University of Toledo. Her son attends High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 2008.
Ms. Sarah Pluschau, Primary Teacher
Ms. Pluschau earned a B.S. in Education from West Georgia College. She graduated from High Meadows School in 1995. She joined High Meadows in 2006
Ms. Holly Portis, Elementary Teacher
Ms. Portis holds a B.S. in Education and a M.Ed. from Valdosta State University. Her daughter graduated from High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 2001.
Mr. Norris Price, Business Coordinator
Mr. Price earned his B.B.A. in Managerial Sciences from Georgia State University. He joined High Meadows in 2007.
Ms. Luciana Purves, Accounting Coordinator
Ms. Purves is a native of Tuscany, Italy. She joined High Meadows in 1997
Ms. Amanda Ray, Preschool Teacher
Ms. Ray received a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia. She attended preschool and kindergarten at High Meadow School. She joined High Meadows in 1998.
Mr. Michael A. Rhodes, Director of Technology
Mr. Rhodes earned a B.A. from the University of Georgia and a M.A. in Math Education from Georgia State. Two sons attend High Meadows. Mr. Rhodes joined High Meadows in 1999.
Ms. Leslie Ritten, Primary Teacher
Ms. Ritten earned a B.A. in Anthropology from Southern Methodist University, and a M.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education. She joined High Meadows in 2008.
Ms. Chris Robie, Environmental Education Coordinator/Teacher
Ms. Robie earned a B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education from Penn State University. She joined High Meadows in 1999.
Ms. Susan Schaffer, Education Support Specialist
Ms. Schaffer earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from University of Florida, a Masters in Marketing from Case Western Reserve University and a Masters in Education-Reading Disabilities from George Washington University. She joined High Meadows in 2008.
Ms. Grace Shickler, Preschool & Primary Principal
Ms. Shickler earned a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University, and a M.A. in Early Childhood Education from City College of New York. Her two sons attend High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 2004.
Ms. Vanda Spinola, Middle Years Spanish Teacher
Ms. Spinola earned a B.A. in Public Relations/Mass Communication from the University of South Florida and a M.A. in Community Counseling from the University of Cincinnati. Her son attends High Meadows. Her daughter graduated from High Meadows in 2007. She joined High Meadows in 2003.
Ms. Liz Thompson, Primary Teacher
Ms. Thompson earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Florida State University. She has an Early Childhood Certification from Nova University. She has served as an educational consultant for High Meadows since 2001. She served as a long term substitute teacher in 2002. She joined High Meadows full time in 2007. Her son attends High Meadows.
Ms. Janet Vecsey O’Rourke, Director of Admissions
Ms. Vecsey O’Rourke earned a B.A. in Sociology from Queens College in New York. One of her grandsons attends High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 1999.
Ms. Jackie Webb, Elementary Teacher
Ms. Webb earned a B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and a M.S. in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University. She joined High Meadows in 2006.
Ms. Lisa Williams, Preschool Teacher
Ms. Williams earned a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Valdosta State University and a M. Ed. in Early Childhood Education from UGA. Her three daughters attend High Meadows. She joined High Meadows in 2008
Ms. Lynn Williams, Art Education Teacher
Ms. Williams earned a B.S. from the University of Maryland and holds a teaching certification for K-12 in Art Education. Ms. Williams taught Technology at High Meadows from 2000-2001. She rejoined High Meadows in 2004. Her two children attend High Meadows.
Ms. Paula Williams, Music Teacher
Ms. Williams earned a Bachelor of Music from Georgia State University. She has completed all levels of Orff certification in elementary music education. She joined High Meadows in 2005.
Mr. Isaac Wolf, Director of Forensics
Mr. Wolf earned a B.A. in History from Emory University. He is currently working towards a Masters of Education from Emory University. He graduated from High Meadows School in 1997. He has been the Debate Coach since 2003. He joined High Meadows officially in 2006.
Ms. Pat Wolf, Middle Years Principal
Ms. Wolf earned a B.A. and M.A.T. from Emory University. Her two daughters attended High Meadows and her son graduated in 1997. She joined High Meadows in 1987.
Mr. Richard Wood, Extended Care
Mr. Wood earned a B.S. in Sports Management from Limestone College. He joined High Meadows in 2007.
Mr. Patrick Wright
Mr. Wright earned a Bachelor of Music from Georgia State University. He joined High Meadows in 2008.
Ms. Carol Zboreak, Education Support Specialist
Ms. Zboreak earned a B.S. in Child Development and a M.A. in Special Education. Her daughter graduated in 1997. She joined High Meadows in 1988.
Ms. Michelle Zierten, Elementary & CST Principal
Ms. Zierten earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin and a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from Kennesaw State University. She joined High Meadows in 2005.
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