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Meet Our Newberry Academy Faculty & Staff

Our teachers are the heart of our school—and they’re kind of amazing. From curious kindergartners to confident seniors, our faculty knows how to meet students where they are and help them soar. They’re experts in their subjects, champions of creativity, and masters of making learning engaging (yes, even math!).

More than educators, they’re mentors, cheerleaders, and lifelong learners themselves. You’ll find them leading hands-on experiments, sparking thoughtful discussions, celebrating “aha!” moments, and building strong relationships that last well beyond the classroom. At every grade level, our faculty is united by one thing: a genuine love for teaching and an even bigger belief in every student’s potential.

Newberry Academy is proud to have a dedicated team of educators and staff committed to serving our students and families. Use this directory to connect with the people who make our school feel like home.

Meet Our Team

Name Title Group
Baker, Wade 6th & 8th Grade Science , 6th & 8th Grade Math Faculty
Bartley, Deidra 3K Teacher Faculty
Bass, Wayne High School Sciences Faculty
Beevers, Theresa 3rd Grade Teacher Faculty
Cole, Heidi Kindergarten Director, After-school Director, & 4K Teacher Faculty, Staff
Comose, Cindy 1st Grade Teacher Staff
Copeland, Ashley Food Services Coordinator & Concessions Management Staff
Copeland, Colby Facilities Manager & Concessions Management Staff
Crowe, Kelli Main Office Manager Staff
Crowe, Matthew Middle School Computer Applications Faculty
Cunningham, Susan Middle & High School Math, Middle School Science & Middle School Social Studies Faculty
Devaney, Linda Middle and High School Math, 7th and 12th Grade Critical Thinking Faculty
Gardner, Scott Athletic Director, Middle & High School Boys Dean, Government & Economics, Business Math, & PE Faculty, Staff
Gilliam, Cassie 3K Teacher Faculty
Gilliam, Travis Head of School, Kindergarten Music, & Senior Capstone Faculty
Harris, Brianna Guidance Counsler, Librarian, 6th and 7th Grade Reading, 6th Grade Handwriting, & Yearbook Faculty, Staff
Hendrix, Peggy Kindergarten Administrative Assistant Staff
Hughes, Tricia 2K Teacher Faculty
Kaminer, Brittnay 6th and 8th Grade ELA, High School English, Drama, Student Government, Beta Club, & Prom Faculty
Klingelsmith, Evelin Spanish Teacher, Lego Club, STEM Sponsor 1st - 8th Grade Faculty
Lindler, Kimberly Athletic Secretary, 4th Grade History, 4th Grade Math, & 5th Grade Computer Applications Faculty
Mangum, Laura Fundraising Coordinator, Lego Club, STEM Sponsor 1st - 8th Grade Staff
Mayor, Kitty Art Teacher Faculty
McJunkins, Ansley Lower School Dean /2nd Grade Teacher Faculty, Staff
Mercer, Angela 4K Teacher Faculty
Rivers, Madison Learning Support Plan Coordinator Staff
Sease, Benji Security Officer, Drivers Education, 7th Grade and High School Physical Education, & Weight Training Staff
Sease, Jodi Kindergarten, Lower School, & 6th Grade Physical Education Faculty
Senn, Briana 2K Teacher Faculty
Spires, Taylor Middle School and Upper School Girls Dean, 5th Grade Teacher Faculty, Staff
Summer, Munson Band Director, Lower School Music Faculty
Tomljenovic-Sadler, Katie Business Manager & Development Staff
Waites, Chelsea 2K Teacher Staff
Walters, Candace 5K Teacher Faculty
Wilbanks, Jaymi Assistant Head of School, 4th & 7th Grade ELA Faculty
Wilbanks, Marty Academic Dean, Junior Civitan & Club America, Middle & High School History Faculty, Staff
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