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Faculty and Staff

Country Day has been so successful in providing the premiere educational experience in Alexandria because our faculty and staff are exceptional. Our teachers are highly certified with average experience of fifteen years. However, highly qualified teachers is only part of the Country Day advantage. We prioritize teachers that love students and recognize the individuality of every child. Country Day teachers possess the love, knowledge, and experience for teaching that is so necessary to inspire and help students realize their full potential. 

Degrees:

Associates in Early Childhood Education, LSUA


BS in Interdisciplinary Studies PK-8, Western Governors University


Areas of Certification: PreK-Grade 8

Years of Classroom Experience: 22

Erin Fontanille

PreK-3 Teacher
Country Day Class of 1996

Degrees:

AS in Early Childhood Education, LSUA


BS in Child & Family Studies, NSU


 


Areas of Certification: TAT, PreK-3

Years of Classroom Experience: 28

Kristin Thiels

PreK-3 Teacher

Years of Classroom Experience: 4

Makinley Atkins

PreK-3 Paraprofessional
Country Day Class of 2014

Years of Classroom Experience: 8

Stephanie Farrell

PreK-3 Paraprofessional

Degrees:

BS in General Studies, LCU


Areas of Certification: PreK-4 – Grade 4

Years of Classroom Experience: 32

Stephanie Neal

PreK-4 Teacher
Country Day Class of 1986

Degrees:

BA in Communications with Minor in Art, LSU


Areas of Certification: TAT, PreK-4

Years of Classroom Experience: 6

Madison Morrison

PreK-4 Teacher

Years of Classroom Experience: 5

Kristen Clark

PreK-4 Paraprofessional

Years of Classroom Experience: 2

Molly Drewett

PreK-4 Paraprofessional

Degrees:

BS in Family Life & Child Development, NSU


Areas of Certification: PreK – Kindergarten

Years of Classroom Experience: 37

Lisa Fuller

Kindergarten Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Early Childhood Education, NSU


Areas of Certification: PreK – Grade 3

Years of Classroom Experience: 20

Ashley Bordelon

Kindergarten Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Early Childhood Education, Ouachita Baptist University

MS in Early Childhood Education, Northwestern State University


Areas of Certification: PreK-3 – Grade 8

Years of Classroom Experience: 33

Allison Covington

1st Grade Teacher
Country Day Class of 1986

Degrees:

Bachelor of Liberal Arts with Minor in History


Areas of Certification: Grades 1 – 5

Years of Classroom Experience: 4

Olivia Slayter

1st Grade Teacher

Degrees:

AS in Early Childhood Education, LSU


BS of Science in Child & Family Studies – NSU


Areas of Certification: PreK – Grade 3

Years of Classroom Experience: 13

Katie Gauthier

2nd Grade Teacher

Degrees:

BA in Elementary Education, ULM


Areas of Certification: Grades 1 – 8

Years of Classroom Experience: 42

Kim Hurley

2nd Grade Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Psychology, University of Maryland


MS in Educational Leadership, NSU


Areas of Certification: K-Grade 4 & Educational Leadership

Years of Classroom Experience: 32

Wendy Jenkins

3rd Grade Teacher

Degrees:

BA in Elementary Education with Minor 4-8 ELA, LCU


Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5 & 4-8 ELA

Years of Classroom Experience: 12

Naomi Fuselier

3rd Grade Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Psychology, NSU


MA in Teaching, LCU


Areas of Certification: Grades 1 – 5

Years of Classroom Experience: 17

Jaclyn Hall

4th Grade Teacher

Degrees:

BA in History, NSU


Areas of Certification: Grades 1- 5

Years of Classroom Experience: 14

Jerri Phillips

4th Grade Teacher

Degrees:

BS in General Studies, LSU


Areas of Certification: Grades 1 – 5

Years of Classroom Experience: 32

Eric Mayeux

5th & 6th ELA Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Mathematics, LSUA


Areas of Certification: TAT, Math 4-8

Years of Classroom Experience: 3

Maelee Griffith

5th & 6th Math Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Animal Science, Texas A&M University


MS in Agriculture with concentration in Animal Science, Texas A&M University


Areas of Certification: Grades 1 – 12

Years of Classroom Experience: 12

Ashley Vanderlick

5th Integrated Science & 8th Environmental Science Teacher

Degrees:

Associates in Business Administration & General Studies,  NSU


BS in Child & Family Studies, NSU


Areas of Certification: Grades 1 – 5

Years of Classroom Experience: 7

Nora Townsend

5th & 6th Social Studies Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Chemistry, LCU


MA in Teaching, LCU


Areas of Certification: Spanish K – 12

Years of Classroom Experience: 12

Sharon Hobbs

5th Spanish & 8th Spanish 2
Country Day Class of 2005

Degrees:

BA Speech Pathology, Louisiana Tech University | Master of Science, University of South Alabama


Doctorate in Communication Disorders (Audiology), University of Florida


Areas of Certification: Grades 1 – 5

Years of Classroom Experience: 14

Jill Traczewitz

7th English and 8th English 1 Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Mathematics and Physical Education, NSU


MS in Education Plus 30 Graduate Hours , Arkansas State University


Areas of Certification: Math 6-12, PE, Teacher Leader

Years of Classroom Experience: 40

Brian Barrios

7th Pre-Algebra & 8th Algebra I Teacher

Degrees:

Bachelor of Fine Arts, LCU


Areas of Certification: Art K-12, Biology 6-12

Years of Classroom Experience: 13

Caleb Lea

6th Earth & Space Science & 7th Life Science Teacher

Degrees:

BA in History, University of Southern Mississippi


Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5 & History 6-12

Years of Classroom Experience: 23

Melody Stubbs

7th Louisiana History & 8th Civics Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Secondary Education, Escuela Normal Superior de Yucatan


MS in World Language, LSUS


Areas of Certification: Spanish PK – 8

Years of Classroom Experience: 10

Isabel Leon Ancona

6th Spanish & 7th Spanish I Teacher

Degrees:

BLS in Theatre, LSUA


BGS with Concentration in Theatre, English & History, LSUA


Areas of Certification: Teacher of Talented in Theatre

Years of Classroom Experience: 7

Lisa Mayeux

School Librarian

Degrees:

BA of Studio Art, LCU


Areas of Certification: Grades 1 – 5

Years of Classroom Experience: 7

Lindsay Moore

Lower School Art Teacher

Degrees:

BA in Music, Vocal Performance, & Piano Pedagogy, LCU


Years of Classroom Experience: 13

Ruth Shoup

Lower School Music Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Elementary Education, LSU


Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8, Special Education 1-5, Library Science K-12

Years of Classroom Experience: 39

Kathy McDonald

Lower School STEM Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Business, Computer, Technology Education, NSU


Areas of Certification: Business Education 6-12, Computer Literacy, Special Education K-12

Years of Classroom Experience: 40

Carol Smith

Computer/Technology, STEM & Intro to Engineering Design Teacher

Degrees:

BA in Communications, LCU


Areas of Certification: English 4 – 8

Years of Classroom Experience: 9

Amelia Lea

Fine Arts and Digital Media & Design Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Psychology, LSUA


Areas of Certification: Health & PE K-12

Years of Classroom Experience: 5

Madison Smith

Athletic Director
Country Day Class of 2013

Degrees:

BS in Psychology, NSU


Areas of Certification: Grades 6 – 12

Years of Classroom Experience: 9

Aaron Beaubouef

Physical Education Teacher

Degrees:

BGS in Health & Physical Education, LCU


Areas of Certification: Health & PE K-12

Years of Classroom Experience: 8

Justus Russell

Physical Education Teacher

Details Coming Soon!

Freddie Smith

Facility Custodian

Years of Classroom Experience: 12

Brenda Serie

Facility Custodian

Degrees:

Associate in Business


Sergio Aranda

Facility Custodian

Details Coming Soon!

Shaan Chaudhry

Resource Officer

Areas of Certification: Certified Therapy Dog – Pet Partners

Years of Classroom Experience: 1

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