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 - Chuck Jones - 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 Director of Early Childhood Program - Cheryl Gahagan - 231-7709
Director
of The Academic Achievement Center - Tripp
Garick - 231-7762 Director of Admission - Jane Beach - 231-7718
Director of Athletics - Jeff Whalen - 231-7775
Director
of Communications and Marketing - Kara Sproles Mock - 231-7732 Director
of Community Relations - Willis
Ware - 231-7743 Director of Development - Angela Daniel - 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 Business Manager -
Chaplain - Raven Tarpley - 231-7705 Annual Auction/Get Connected Program - Daphne Blackstone - 231-7731 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 |
| Butler,
Elizabeth B.A., Skidmore College butlere@heathwood.org |
Kindergarten |
| Dargan,
Mandi E. B.A.I.S., University of South Carolina darganm@heathwood.org |
Kindergarten |
| 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 |
Director of Early Childhood Program |
| Hall,
Sandra B.S. & M.A., University of South Carolina halls@heathwood.org |
Preschool |
| 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 |
| Heard,
Catherine C B.A.& M.Ed, University of South Carolina heardc@heathwood.org |
Kindergarten |
| Kapur,
Mala B.A., Delhi University kapurm@heathwood.org |
Nursery School Associate |
| Leysath,
Kaye B.A., University of South Carolina leysathk@heathwood.org |
Kindergarten Associate |
| Muehlbauer, Amy B.A., University of South Carolina muehlbauera@heathwood.org |
Music |
| Merritt, Nikki B.A., The University of the South merrittn@heathwood.org |
Nursery School Associate |
| Roddey,
Molly B.A., University of South Carolina roddeym@heathwood.org |
Preschool |
| Till,
Susan B.S., Francis Marion University MAT, South Carolina State University tills@heathwood.org |
Nursery School |
| Worthy, Karyne B.A., South Carolina State University worthyk@heathwood.org |
Preschool Associate |
| Yow,
Julie B.A., National-LouisUniversity yowj@heathwood.org |
Nursery School Associate |
|
Lower School Faculty |
Subject/Grade |
| Ashenfelter,
Natalie B.S.& M.S., University of Montevallo ashenfeltern@heathwood.org |
Second Grade Associate |
| Barden,
Susu B.A. & M.A.T., University of South Carolina bardens@heathwood.org |
First Grade |
| Bryan,
Barbara M. B.A., University of South Carolina bryanb@heathwood.org |
Music, LS |
| Burg,
Rebecca F. B.A., University of South Carolina M.Ed., Winthrop University burgr@heathwood.org |
Second Grade Associate |
| Cherry,
Martha Lee M. B.A., Converse College M.Ed., Columbia College cherryml@heathwood.org |
Third Grade |
| Clarke,
Ashley B.A.&M.A.E., University of Georgia mailto:clarkea@heathwood.org |
Third Grade Associate |
| Crosthwaite,
Suzanne B.A., University of South Carolina crosthwaites@heathwood.org |
Fourth Grade Associate |
| Daniel,
Christin B.A. & M.A., FurmanUniversity danielc@heathwood.org |
Second Grade |
| Dozier,
Beverly B.A., University of South Carolina dozierb@heathwood.org |
Third Grade Associate |
| Duncan,
Susan A. B.A., University of South Carolina duncans@heathwood.org |
Third
Grade
Associate |
| Fonger,
Mari B.S., Pennsylvania State University M.S., Columbia University fongerm@heathwood.org |
First Grade Associate |
| Grant, Justin B.S., Kennesaw State University grantj@heathwood.org |
Fourth Grade Associate |
| Hall, Jennifer B.A., Winthrop College M.A., University of South Carolina M.Ed., Bowling Green University hallj@heathwood.org |
Transitional Classroon |
| Hancock,
Lori B.A. & M.A., Columbia College hancockl@heathwood.org |
First Grade Associate |
| Hart,
Milly M. B.A., Queens College M.L.S., University of South Carolina hartm@heathwood.org |
Librarian |
| Herring,
Melissa M. B.A., Smith College M.A., University of South Carolina herringm@heathwood.org |
Third 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 |
First Grade |
| King,
Tippi B.A & MAT., University of South Carolina kingt@heathwood.org |
Fourth Grade Associate |
| 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 |
| Rychtarikova, Eva B.A., University of South Carolina M.B.A., University of Phoenix rychtarikovae@heathwood.org |
French & Spanish |
| 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 |
| Simpson,
Thomas B.A.& M.A.T., University of South Carolina simpsont@heathwood.org |
Technology
Curriculum Specialist |
| 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 |
| Tart,
Sandra B.A & MAT., University of South Carolina tarts@heathwood.org |
Second Grade |
| Verbrick,
Peter H. B.A., Univ Wisconsin M.Ed., Admin University of South Carolina verbrickp@heathwood.org |
Fourth Grade |
| Waddell,
Lucy W. B.S., Louisiana State University waddelll@heathwood.org |
First Grade |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Blackard, Heath B.A., University of North Carolina M.A.T., Agnes Scott College blackardh@heathwood.org |
English |
| 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 |
| Cooper, Alan B.A., Queens College Kingston, Ontario M.B.A, Wake Forest University coopera@heathwood.org |
French |
| 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 |
| 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 Curriculum Specialist |
| 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 |
| Kingery, Michele B.S., University of Florida kingerym@heathwood.org |
Humanities |
| Nagy, Suzanne B.A., Furman University M.Ed., University of South Carolina CNSL, University of Arkansas nagys@heathwood.org |
Assistant Head Humanities |
| O'Cain,
John B.S., Francis Marion University ocainj@heathwood.org |
Physical Education |
| Player,
Curtis B.A., Hampden Sydney playerc@heathwood.org |
Physical Education |
| Pollock,
Tim B.A., Flagler College M.Ed., University of Florida pollockt@heathwood.org |
English |
| Pope,
Pamela R. B.A., Mount Holyoke College M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania popep@heathwood.org |
Latin |
| Reynolds, Becca B.A., University of North Carolina reynoldsb@heathwood.org |
PEAK |
| Robinson, Katherine B.A., The University of the South-Sewanee M.A.T., University of South Carolina robinsonk@heathwood.org |
Mathematics |
| Roman,
Helen B.A. Clemson University romanh@heathwood.org |
Humanities |
| 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 |
| Verbrick,
Lala BMp & M.Ed, Converse College verbrickl@heathwood.org |
Humanities, Spanish |
Upper School Faculty |
Subject |
| Barber,
Hartley B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth barberh@heathwood.org |
Art |
| 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 |
| Cherry,
Bill B.S., Peabody College/Vanderbilt University M.Ed., Tennessee State University cherryb@heathwood.org |
Director of Technology Graphic Arts |
| Daniel,
Angela B.A., Columbia College M.A.T., University of South Carolina daniela@heathwood.org |
English |
| Dawson, Gigi B.A., Converse College M.Ed., University of South Carolina dawsong@heathwood.org |
History |
| Gasque,
James H. B.A., University of South Carolina gasquej@heathwood.org |
English |
| 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 |
| Guignard,
Claudia D. B.S., Emory University M.Ed., University of South Carolina guignardc@heathwood.org |
Guidance,
LS/IS/MS/US Psychology |
| Hagstette,
Elise B.A., University of Georgia M.A., College of Charleston/The Citadel hagstettee@heathwood.org |
English |
| Haynsworth,
Jim B.A., The Citadel M.A. & Ph.D., Florida State University haynsworthj@heathwood.org |
History |
| 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 M.A., Universite de Haute-Alsace 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 |
| 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 |
| Scouten,
George S. B.A., Salisbury State M.A., Bowling Green Ph.D., University of South Carolina scouteng@heathwood.org |
Director
Student Life English |
| Scully,
Cathrine T. B.A., American University M.A., Northeastern University scullyc@heathwood.org |
Mathematics |
| 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 |
| Weston,
Clara B.A., University of South Carolina westonc@heathwood.org |
English |
| 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