2011-2012

Administration

Laura Thompson:  Head of School                                                                               Education: BS University of Georgia, M.Ed Georgia College and State University, Ed.S. Georgia College and State University
Years Experience: 23
Years at CLA:  1+

Dr. Quincy Brown:  Director of Integrated Technology
Education: BS Southern Illinois University, MA Webster University, EDD University of West Florida
Degree: Curriculum and Instruction (Instructional Technology)                                               Years at CLA: <1                                                                                                             

Vicky Wonders:  Director of Development
Education: Southeastern Louisiana University
Degree: BA, Marketing
Years at CLA: 1+

Robin Bates:  Director of Admissions
Education: 
Degree:
Years at CLA: 

Gayle Perry:  Administrative Assistant
Years at CLA: 1

Jesse Lucio:  Maintenance
Years at CLA: 

FACULTY

Cindy Adams: Preprimary                                                                                          Education: Pensacola State College                                                                                  Degree: AA Liberal Arts,Montessori Early Childhood Teaching Certificate                            Years teaching experience: 4 as teacher, 6 years as teaching assistant
Years at CLA: 10

Samantha Alter:  Fourth Grade
Education: Boston College
Degree: B.A., Elementary Education and Mathematics/Computer Science, M.A., Developmental and Educational Psychology
Years Teaching Experience: 6
Years at CLA: 4

Kristin Ball:  Kindergarten
Education:  University of West Florida
Degree:  BS Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Years teaching experience:  36
Years at CLA:  25

Jim Benny:  Art (Lower School and Middle School)
Education: BA Graphic Design/Communications
California St. University, Chico
MFA Fine Art, New York City University, Hunter College
Years teaching experience:  18
Years at CLA: 6

Carol Courcy: Technology (Lower School and Middle School)
Education: Central Connecticut State University
Degree: BS Business Education
Years Teaching Experience: 30
Years at CLA: 22

Paulette Drasutis:  Lower School Spanish             Education:                                                                                                                          Degree:
Years teaching experience:  30+
Years at CLA:  30

Johneen Goltermann: Middle School Math
Education: Spring Hill College
Degree: BS Sociology.  Certification High School English.  Minors: Math & Psychology Years teaching experience:  26
Years at CLA:  14

Alixandra Heckman: Middle School Language Arts
Education: University of West Florida
Degree: BA in middle education Math/LA
Years teaching experience: <1
Years at CLA: <1

Christina Helms (Tina):  Music (Lower School and Middle School)                                 Education: Samford University (1994- 1996), University of West Florida (1996-1998)
Degree: BA, Music
Years teaching experience: 16
Years at CLA: 11

Melissa Hessler:  Athletic Director - Lower School Physical Education
Education: Augsburg College and University of Minnesota
Degree: B.A. in Education
Years teaching experience: 20 years
Years at CLA: 5

Candy Janson:  Preprimary
Education: AA, Pensacola Junior College, BS, Florida State University Degree:  BS, Home Economics Education, Montessori Teachers Certificate-Montessori-Montessori Teacher Education Center, San Francisco Education Center, San Francisco Bay Area
Years of teaching experience:  22
Years at CLA:  21

Ruby Kilkenny:  Kindergarten Teacher Assistant, After Care Supervisor
Education:  Ohio University
Degree: AA – Child Development
Years of teaching experience:  30
Years at CLA: 6

Maureen Lee:  First Grade
Education: Spring Hill College and University of South Alabama, classes at University of West Florida working toward  Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership
Degree: BS, Elementary Education
Years teaching experience:  24
Years at CLA:  1

Maureen Leccese:  Middle School Spanish
Education:  East Stroudsburg University, University of Madrid
Degree:  BS in Education and Spanish K - 12
Years Teaching Exp.: 30 +
Years at CLA: 6

Dolly Lucio:  Preprimary Teacher Assistant
Education:                                                                                                                         Degree:                                                                                                                            Years teaching experience:  2
Years at CLA:  2

Art Merlan:  Middle School Physical Education
Degree:  University of West Florida (Bachelor’s degree 1978)
United States Sports Academy (Master’s degree 1991)
Years of Teaching Experience:  27 years
Years at C.L.A.:  18 years

Connie Miller: Second Grade
Education: Auburn University, BS Regular and Special Education, MA Special Education
Continuing Education: University of Maryland, University of Phoenix
Degree: M.A. +
Years Teaching Experience: 14 full-time and sub/tutor/teach part time for 13 years
Years at CLA: 1½ as librarian and 1½ as first grade teacher

Jeanna Mincy:  Second Grade
Education:  Florida State University
Degree:  Elementary Education
Years Teaching Exp.: 15
Years at CLA: 3

Jennifer Mitchell:  3rd grade
Education:  University of Central Florida
Degree:  BS, Elementary Education, 1991
Years Teaching Experience: 21
Years at CLA: 16

Cathy Niemeyer:  Middle School Science
Education:  University of Mississippi
Degree:  BS, Biology
Years teaching experience:  28
Years at CLA:  20

Jennifer Russell:  Middle School Social Studies
Education: University of New Orleans, MEd Educational Administration
Degree:  University of Alabama, BS Secondary Education Majors: English and History           Years Teaching Experience: 15
Years at CLA: 2                                                                                                       

Mary Springer-Alonzo:  Media Specialist (Lower and Middle School)
Education:  Framingham State University
Degree:  M.Ed, 2003
Years teaching experience:  13 years both in the US and abroad
Years at CLA:  3