Faculty and Staff
The heart of Heathwood Hall is its teachers. These outstanding faculty are well educated, extremely motivated life-long learners who challenge their students to analyze carefully, reason clearly, and think critically. Heathwood teachers are classroom leaders who love the subjects they teach and who inspire others to love learning, too. StaffEarly Childhood FacultyLower School FacultyIntermediate/Middle School FacultyUpper School FacultyHead of School - Michael Heath - 231-7756 Provost and Upper School Head -Anne Weston - 231-7783
Assistant
Head for Finance and Operations - Liz Summers - 231-7736 Intermediate/Middle School Head - Donnie Bain -231-7745
Lower
School Head - Margaret Jones - 231-7749 Early Childhood Learning Center Head - Cheryl Gahagan - 231-7709
Director
of The Academic Achievement Center - Tripp
Garick - 231-7762 Directors of Admission Pence Scurry - Early Childhood and Lower School - 231-7719 Blair Mason - Intermediate/Middle and Upper Schools - 231-7718 Director of Athletics - Jeff Whalen - 231-7775
Director of Annual Fund - Erin Pope - 231-7734 Director
of Heathwood Plus - Valerie
Moore - 231-7710 Director
of Outdoor Education (PEAK) - Stan Wood - 231-7723
Director
of Technology - Bill Cherry - 231-7712 Accounts Payable - Kelli Gowder - 231-7716 Student Billing - Heidi Beckwith - 231-7713 Chaplain - Raven Tarpley - 231-7705 Get Connected Program - Daphne Blackstone - 231-7777 Human Resources Officer - Shannon Payne - 231-7739 Plant
Manager - Walt Spiegel - 231-7726 School Resource Officer - Sgt. Verlon Rhodes - 231-7733 School Nurse - Ross Beale - 231-7728 Plaid Peddler/Bookstore - Antara Brandner - 231-7740 Receptionist - Julie Horton - 765-2309
Faculty
|
Early Childhood Faculty |
Grade |
| Clarke,
Ashley B.A.&M.A.E., University of Georgia clarkea@heathwood.org |
Preschool Associate |
| Dargan,
Mandi B.A.I.S., University of South Carolina darganm@heathwood.org |
Preschool |
| Fewell, Julie B.A., Columbia College M.Ed., University of South Carolina fewellj@heathwood.org |
Preschool Associate |
| Gahagan,
Cheryl B.A., University of Richmond MAT, Columbia International University gahaganc@heathwood.org |
Head of the Early Childhood Learning Center |
| Hall,
Sandra B.S. & M.A., University of South Carolina halls@heathwood.org |
Kindergarten |
| Hane,
Leyden H. B.A., Hollins College M.Ed., Columbia College hanel@heathwood.org |
Nursery School |
| Hardy,
Mary Stuart B.A, Salem College MHA The Medical University of South Carolina hardym@heathwood.org |
Kindergarten Associate |
| Kapur,
Mala B.A., Delhi University kapurm@heathwood.org |
Kindergarten Associate |
| Roddey,
Molly B.A., University of South Carolina roddeym@heathwood.org |
Preschool |
| Schepker, Kristen B.S., Kansas State University M.S., Pittsburg State University schepkerk@heathwood.org |
Kindergarten |
| Smith, Christal B.A. & M.Ed. University of South Carolina smithc@heathwood.org |
Nursery School |
| Worthy, Karyne worthyk@heathwood.org |
Preschool Associate |
|
Lower School Faculty |
Subject/Grade |
| Ashenfelter,
Natalie B.S.& M.S., University of Montevallo ashenfeltern@heathwood.org |
Science |
| Bryan,
Barbara M. B.A., University of South Carolina bryanb@heathwood.org |
Music, LS |
| Bunch, Kayie B.A., University of South Carolina bunchk@heathwood.org |
Third Grade Associate |
| Burg,
Rebecca F. B.A., University of South Carolina M.Ed., Winthrop University burgr@heathwood.org |
Second Grade Associate |
| Burton, Colette B.A., High Point University burtonc@heathwood.org |
Transitional Classroon |
| Campbell, Ruffin B.A., University of South Carolina campbellr@heathwood.org |
Second Grade Associate |
| Cantey, Whitney B.A., University of South Carolina canteyw@heathwood.org |
Second Grade Associate |
| Cherry,
Martha Lee M. B.A., Converse College M.Ed., Columbia College cherrym@heathwood.org |
Fourth Grade |
| Crosthwaite,
Suzanne B.A., University of South Carolina crosthwaites@heathwood.org |
Third Grade Associate |
| Diaz-Grant, Rosa B.A., Univsersidad Catalica M.A., Ball State University diazr@heathwood.org |
Spanish |
| Falvey, Jennifer B.A., Mount Holyoke College falveyj@heathwood.org |
Librarian |
| Hancock,
Lori B.A. & M.A., Columbia College hancockl@heathwood.org |
Fourth Grade Associate |
| Heard,
Catherine C B.A.& M.Ed, University of South Carolina heardc@heathwood.org |
Fourth Grade Associate |
| Herring,
Melissa M. B.A., Smith College M.A., University of South Carolina herringm@heathwood.org |
Third Grade |
| Holder, Jenny B.A. Auburn University Ed.S.,University of South Carolina cathcartj@heathwood.org |
Guidance and Counseling |
| Hray, Jane B.a. & M.A., Furman University hrayj@heathwood.org |
First Grade |
| Humphrey,
N. Lynn B.A. & I.M.A., University of South Carolina humphreyl@heathwood.org |
Physical Education |
| Eanes-Johnson, Michelle B.S., Virginia Tech M.Ed., University of Virginia johnsonm@heathwood.org |
Second Grade |
| Hedgecock, Karen B.A., University of South Carolina M.Ed., University of South Carolina hedgecockk@heathwood.org |
First Grade Associate |
| McElveen, Kellie B.A., Columbia College mcelveenk@heathwood.org |
Second Grade |
| Neeley,
Kelley S. B.A., Winthrop University M.Ed., Lesley University neeleyk@heathwood.org |
Art |
| Pulford,
Margaret O. B.S., College of Misericordia pulfordm@heathwood.org |
Fourth Grade |
| Reynolds, Kelly M.Ed., Fordham University reynoldsk@heathwood.org |
First Grade Associate |
| Ross, Catherine B.A.,University of South Carolina rossc@heathwood.org |
Second Grade |
| Scaglione, Joy B.A., Toccoa Falls College scaglionej@heathwood.org |
First Grade Associate |
| Shirley,
Rick B.S., University of South Carolina shirleyr@heathwood.org |
Fourth Grade |
| Simpson,
Tammy B.S. & M.A.T., University of South Carolina simpsont2@heathwood.org |
Second Grade |
| Snow, Elizabeth B.A., University of the South M.Ed., South Carolina State University snowe@heathwood.org |
Transitional Classroon |
| Starnes,
Julie B.A. & M.Ed., University of South Carolina starnesj@heathwood.org |
First Grade Associate |
| Whiteman,
Brooke B.A., Edinboro University of PA whitemanb@heathwood.org |
Third Grade |
Intermediate/Middle School Faculty |
Subject |
| Bain, Donnie B.A., Davidson College M.Ed., Georgia State University baind@heathwood.org |
Head I/M School Mathematics |
| Bauer, Rob B.A. & M.A., California State bauerr@heathwood.org |
Mathematics |
| Beasley,
Todd B.A.& M.A., University of South Carolina beasleyt@heathwood.org |
Science |
| Bryan, Tom B.A., Wofford College bryant@heathwood.org |
History |
| Bulak,
Pamela B. B.A., Elizabethtown College M.A., College of Charleston bulakp@heathwood.org |
Science |
| Casey,
Julie B.S., University of Missouri caseyj@heathwood.org |
Spanish |
| Corley,
Janis B.S., University of South Carolina corleyj@heathwood.org |
Music |
| Dennis, Patty B.A., Limestone College M.Ed., Francis Marion University dennisp@heathwood.org |
Academic Achievement Center |
| Dickerson, Brionna B.S., University of South Carolina dickersonb@heathwood.org |
Spanish |
| Duhan,
John B.M., University of South Carolina duhanj@heathwood.org |
Band |
| Edwards, Rich B.A., The University of the South M.Ed., Leslie University edwardsr@heathwood.org |
History |
| Ellington,
Robert B.A., University of Kentucky M.Ed., Charleston Southern University ellingtonr@heathwood.org |
Science |
| Evans
J.D. B.S., Wofford College evansj@heathwood.org |
Technology Specialist |
| Fitzgerald, Patrick B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College fitzgeraldp@heathwood.org |
History |
| Glick, Gretchen B.A., Connecticut College glickg@heathwood.org |
Mathematics |
| Gutierrez, Kristy B.S., Wake Forest University gutierrezk@heathwood.org |
PEAK Associate Director |
| Hodges, Emily B.A. & M.A., University of South Carolina hodgese@heathwood.org |
English |
| Horak,Jr.,
Robert A. B.M., University of Akron M.Ed., Ed.S. & Ph.D., University of South Carolina horakr@heathwood.org |
Guidance and Counseling |
| Johnson, Liza B.S. & M.A.T., University of South Carolina johnsonl@heathwood.org |
Mathematics |
| Kingery, Michele B.S., University of Florida kingerym@heathwood.org |
English Creative Writing |
| Nagy, Suzanne B.A., Furman University M.Ed., University of South Carolina CNSL, University of Arkansas nagys@heathwood.org |
Assistant Head English |
| O'Cain,
John B.S., Francis Marion University ocainj@heathwood.org |
Physical Education |
| Player,
Curtis B.A., Hampden Sydney playerc@heathwood.org |
Physical Education |
| Pope,
Pamela R. B.A., Mount Holyoke College M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania popep@heathwood.org |
Latin |
| Roman,
Helen B.A. Clemson University romanh@heathwood.org |
English |
| Sasnett,
Melanie B.A., University of South Carolina sasnettm@heathwood.org |
Mathematics |
| Sasnett,
Peyton B.S. & M.S. Clemson University sasnettp@heathwood.org |
Science |
| Scurry,
Clare B.F.A., University of South Carolina scurryc@heathwood.org |
Art |
| Shiflett,
JuLayne B.S., University of South Carolina shiflettj@heathwood.org |
Athletic
Trainer Physical Education |
| Swick, Sue B.M., Mt. St. Joseph M.A., University of South Carolina swicks@heathwood.org |
English |
Upper School Faculty |
Subject |
| Adams, John B.A.&M.A., Furman University adamsj@heathwood.org |
History |
| Blackstone,
Adger L. B.S.& J.D., University of South Carolina blackstoner@heathwood.org |
Dean
of Students Mathematics |
| Bunch,
Gwendolyn A. B.A., Columbia College bunchg@heathwood.org |
Mathematics |
| Byrd,
Loretta B.A., Clemson University byrdl@heathwood.org |
Spanish |
| Caballero,
John B.S., University of Notre Dame M.A., University of Portland M.S., NC State University MEd., University of South Carolina caballeroj2@heathwood.org |
Technology Department Mathematics |
| Cherry,
Bill B.S., Peabody College/Vanderbilt University M.Ed., Tennessee State University cherryb@heathwood.org |
Director of Technology Graphic Arts Video Editing |
| Coleman, Deedi B.A., Mary Baldwin College colemand@heathwood.org |
English |
| Cooper, Lynn B.A., - College of Charleston M.A.T., University of South Carolina cooperl@heathwood.org |
English |
| Dawson, Gigi B.A., Converse College M.Ed., University of South Carolina dawsong@heathwood.org |
History |
| Gonzalez,
Luisa M. B.A.& M.A., Wichita State University gonzalezl@heathwood.org |
Spanish Winterim Coordinator |
| Goodwin,
Michael T. B.S., Lander University M.Ed., University of South Carolina goodwinm@heathwood.org |
Director
of College Counseling Speech/Debate |
| Hagstette,
Elise B.A., University of Georgia M.A., College of Charleston/The Citadel hagstettee@heathwood.org |
English |
| Heard, E.G. B.A., University of South Carolina heardeg@heathwood.org |
Drama |
| Cousins-Hylton,
Treece B.A., University of the West Indies M.A., The Citadel hyltont@heathwood.org |
Mathematics |
| Keller,
Nadege M.A., University of South Carolina kellern@heathwood.org |
French |
| McKnight,
Timothy B.S., Purdue University M.A.T., University of South Carolina mcknightt@heathwood.org |
Physics Astronomy |
| Morris,
James H. B.A.& M.S., West Virginia University morrisj@heathwood.org |
Biology Physics |
| Myer, Michael B.A., University of Texas-Arlington M.A., Duke University myerm@heathwood.org |
Latin |
| Norman, Lisa B.S., Augusta College M.S., Medical University of South Carolina normanl@heathwood.org |
Biology Anatomy & Physiology |
| Novak, Ryan B.A., University of Georgia M.Ed., Pacific Lutheran University novakr@heathwood.org |
Academic Technology Specialist |
| Peek, Scotty B.F.A., Austin Peay State University M.F.A., University of South Carolina peeks@heathwood.org |
Art |
| Plowden,
Sally C. B.A.& M.A., Columbia College PhD, University of South Carolina plowdens@heathwood.org |
English |
| Pulford,
John D. M.A., Johns Hopkins University M.A.T., Northwestern University pulfordj@heathwood.org |
History |
| Reeder,
Nancy P. B.A., Columbia College M.L.S., University of South Carolina reedern@heathwood.org |
Librarian, IS/MS/US |
| Robinson,
James H. B.A., Southern Methodist University M.Ed., University of Texas robinsonj@heathwood.org |
Assistant Head of US Mathematics |
| Simpson,
Thomas B.A.& M.A.T., University of South Carolina simpsont@heathwood.org |
Computer Science |
| Tarpley,
Raven B.A., University of North Carolina tarpleyr@heathwood.org |
Lay Chaplain Bible |
| Weston,
Anne T. B.A., Duke University M.A.T. & Ph.D., University of South Carolina westona@heathwood.org |
Provost Head of US |
| Whalen,
Jeffrey D. B.S., State U. of New York at Cortland whalenj@heathwood.org |
Athletic
Director Physical Education |
| Wieland,
Sondra F. B.S., Southeast Missouri State University M.Ed., University of South Carolina wielands@heathwood.org |
Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology |
| Wood,
Stan K. B.S., University of South Carolina woods@heathwood.org |
Director
of Outdoor Education Environmental Science |
Columbia, SC 29201