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Faculty & Staff Directory

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Note: Year listed after name indicates when they began teaching at St Johns.

Edward Ellison (2011), Headmaster, Algebra 2. BA - Tufts University; MBA - Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.

Holli Kennedy (1994), Assistant to Headmaster, Secretary to Board of Trustees.

Mary Virginia Fisher (1975), Assistant Headmaster, Head of Upper School, World Languages. BA - Florida State University; MAT - Jacksonville University.

Todd Zehner (2011), Assistant Headmaster, Director of Finance and Operations, Varsity Football Coach. BA - University of Florida; MA - University of North Florida.

Mary Helen Cauthen (1989), Head of Lower School, Reading, Director of Professional Development. BAE - University of Florida; MBA University of North Florida.

Cheryl Townsend (1979), Head of Middle School, English. BA - Centre College, KY.

Rod Cox (1989), Director of Academic and College Counseling.BA - Virginia Tech.

Tami Culbert (1993), Head of Fine and Performing Arts, Ceramics, Advanced Art, Art, Drawing & Painting. BA - Northwestern University; MA - Arizona State University.

Rod Fisher (1967), Assistant Headmaster Emeritus; Alumni Liaison. BA - Catawba College; MA - Nova Southeastern University.

Rebecca Hilbert (2012),Senior Accountant, Director of Human Resources.BA - University of North Florida.

Debra Huling (1989), Co-Athletic Director, PE Department Head, Physical Education Instructor, Crew Coach. BS - Jacksonville University.

Traci Livingston (1996),Co-Athletic Director, Physical Education Instructor, Varsity Volleyball Coach. BA - University of North Florida.

Brian Pargman (2003), Admissions Director. BS - Florida State University; MED - University of North Florida.

Rich Ray (2012), Director of Communications. BA - Rollins College; MA - University of Florida.

Brenda Scott (1991), Head of Performing Arts, Music, MS Chorus, Chamber Ensemble, St. Johns Singers, Music Theory. BME - Jacksonville University.

Amy Weaver (2000), Director of Institutional Advancement, Economics. BBA - University of Miami; JD - University of Connecticut; Rutgers School of Law.

Pha Anderson (1989), Lower School (Grade 1), Lower School Social Studies Coordinator. BA - David Lipscomb.

Teresa Arellano (2008), Lower School Spanish. BA - Jacksonville University; MA - University of Florida.

Cary Benefield (2009), Kindergarten, Physical Education Instructor, Middle School Volleyball Coach.BA - University of Florida; MA - University of Florida.

Jay Birmingham (2004), Head of Science Department, Biology, Honors Biology, Sports Medicine, Varsity Track,Varsity Cross Country. BA - Wilmington College; MA- Adams State College.

Jaclyn Buran (2005), Pre - Algebra A, Geometry, Honors Geometry, JV Volleyball Coach. BS - Jacksonville University; MAT - Jacksonville University.

Kimberly Cadley-Mach (2003), Dance Instructor, Acting, Pre-School Music/Movement. BA – Ashland University; ME - Ashland University.

Melissa Carter (2002), Lower School (Grades 4-5), Lower School Math Coordinator. BSN - Valdosta State University.

Amy Cid (2009), Middle School Spanish, Spanish 1, Spanish 1 A & B, Dance Coach. BA - Colby College.

Laura Colon (2012), Science 8, Marine Biology, Community Service Coordinator. BA - North Central College; MA - Aurora University; MAT - Aurora University.

Diane Combs (2006), Lower School Music & Chorus. BS - Jacksonville University; MAT – Jacksonville University.

Christy Comer (1984), Lower School Teacher (Grade 2). BS - Jacksonville University.

Kathleen Dautel (2007), Pre – Kindergarten, Kindergarten Library. BA - William Paterson University; MA - University of North Florida.

Leslie De Stefano (1984), Head of History and Social Sciences, American Government, Ethics; AP US History, AP Psychology. BA - Salve Regina; MAT - Jacksonville University.

Valerie Foster (2011), Kindergarten, Cheerleading Coach. BS - Florida State University.

Christine Franzoni (2010), Lower School teacher (Grades 4-5). BA - SUNY at Stony Brook.

Melissa Garlinghouse (2008), Middle School Reading 6; Honors Reading 6, English 7. BA - University of North Florida.

Gayle Garrison (2012), US History; Honors US History, Director of Alumni Relations. BA - Samford University.

Kimberly Hanson (2003), Head of World Language Department, Spanish 2; Honors Spanish 2 & 4. BA - University of Maryland Baltimore County; ME - University of Florida.

Sherri-Lee Heath (2006), Lower School Teacher (Grades 4-5), Lower School Student Government, Head Swim Coach. BA- University of Florida; MA - Jacksonville University.

Celeste Heller (1999), Assistant Head of Lower School, Lower School Teacher (Grade 3), Lower School Language Arts Coordinator. BA - Clemson University.

Elizabeth Herzog (1999), Head of English Department, AP English 11, Honors English 11, English 12, Honors English 12.BA - Florida Atlantic University.

Kathleen Hill (2008), Lower School Art. BA - Oakland University.

Michael Hilliard (1985), Dean of Upper School, Physical Education, Summer Camp Director, Varsity Baseball Coach. BS - SUNY at Cortland; MSE - SUNY at Cortland.

Grover Howard (1983), Director of Technology, Computer Programming 1&2, AP Computer Science, Honors Algebra 2. BS - University of Florida; MAT - Jacksonville University.

Fran Jackson (2011), Lower School (Pre - Kindergarten 3). BS - University of North Florida.

Janice Jackson (2003), Spanish 3, Honors Spanish 3, AP Spanish.BA - Albion; MA - California State - Sacramento.

Kristin Jackson (2007), World History, Student Publications Coordinator. BA - Stetson University; MA - University of Florida.

Christie Jones (2011), Physical Education, Middle School Girls Soccer Coach. BS - University of North Florida.

Judy Kalil (1992), AP Art History, Renaissance Art, World Art History. BFA - Florida Atlantic University.

Jennifer Keller (2008), Lower School (Grade 2). BS - East Stroudsburg University.

Jennifer Knapp (2008), English 9, Honors English 9, AP English Literature. BA - Azusa Pacific University; MA - Western Michigan University.

Steve Knapp (2008), AP Physics, Honors Physics, Algebra 3, Middle School Boys Soccer Coach. BS/BA - Azusa Pacific University; MA - Western Michigan University.

Ann Korahais (2012), Middle & Upper School Guidance Counselor, Grade 6 Personal Development. BA - University of Virginia; MA - University of North Florida.

Michael McKenna (2012), Band Director, World History Music, Assistant PAC Tech Coordinator. BS - Florida State University.

Martha Morgan (1994), Lower School (Grades 4-5) Lower School Science Coordinator. BS - University of Texas; MA - University of Phoenix.

Walter Newsom (1998), Middle School History 6-7, Director of Summer School. BA - University of North Florida; ME -University of North Florida.

Mary Frances O'Leary (2001), Librarian, Media Specialist, Library Skills (Grades 1-5). BA - Shorter College.

Heather Olschewske (2007), Dance Instructor, Acting, Pre-School Music & Movement. BFA - State University of New York College.

Maureen Onstott (1984), Kindergarten. BS - SUNY Brockport; ME - University of North Florida.

David O'Sullivan (2012), Chemistry, AP Calculus, Middle School Girls Basketball Coach.BS - Rockhurst College.

Una Pardue (1990), Pre - Algebra A & B, National Junior Honor Society Sponsor. BA - Marymount College.

Michael Pickett (1999), Physical Education, Varsity Girls Soccer Coach. BS - University of South Carolina. 

Amanda Powers (2006), Lower School (Grade 3). BS - Florida State University.

Kimberly Price (1999), Lower School French, Middle School French, French 1 A & B, JV Tennis Coach. BA - Clemson University; MAT - Jacksonville University.

Alise Reynolds (2003), Lower School Technology Coordinator, Middle School Computers. BS - Florida State University.

Anna Reynolds (2010), Art Grades 2-6. BFA - University of North Florida; MFA - Florida State
University.

Allison Rish (2010), English 8, English 10, Honors English 10.BA - University of North Florida.

Patrick Rodifer (2006), Drama 7-8, Health & Personal Fitness, Public Speaking, Weight Training, Middle School Football Coach, Varsity Softball Coach.BA - University of North Florida.

Judibelle Roman (2012), AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology. BS - University of Puerto Rico-Humacao; Ph.D - University of Maryland.

Lisa Rosenau (2005) Lower School (Grade 1). BS - Florida State University; MA - Georgia State
University.

Lynn Ross (1990), Lower School (Pre – Kindergarten 4). BS - Jacksonville University.

Terri Rossman (2008), Science 7, Environmental Science. BS - University of Maryland.

Tina Sachs (1996), Mathematics Department Chair, Math 6, Science 6. BS - Illinois State University; JD - John Marshall Law.

Michelle Sado (2008), English 6, Honors English 7. BA - Michigan State University.

Deanna Scheffer (2010), French 1, French 2, Honors French 4, AP French 5.BA - University of Missouri Columbia; MA - Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale.

Harrison Sepulveda (2012), Latin 1 & 2, Honors Latin 2, Honors Latin 3, AP Latin, English 11.
BA - University of Florida; MA - University of Maryland.

Kristi Seybolt (2010), Lower School Guidance Counselor. BS - Florida State University; MS - Florida State University.

Andrea Vallencourt (2006), Algebra 1, Honors Algebra 1, Algebra 2. Assistant Varsity Swim Coach. BS - Furman University.

Heather Velasco (2008), Modern World History, Honors Modern World History, Journalism, Student Publications Coordinator, Interact Service Club Sponsor. BA - University of North
Florida; MA - University of North Florida.

James Wallace (1993), Administrative Software Coordinator, Honors Pre-Calculus, Probability & Statistics, AP Statistics, Discrete Math. BS - University of North Carolina; MS - Naval
Post Graduate School.

Erin Willingham (2005), Lower School (Grades 4-5), Junior High Volleyball Coach. BS - Samford University; MA - Jacksonville University.

Scott Zacher (2005), Dean of Middle School, History 8, MS Student Council, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach.BA - Jacksonville University.

Martin Zubero (2012), SPAC Director. BS - University of Florida.