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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 Degree in Early Childhood Education, LSU of Alexandria | BS in Interdisciplinary Studies PK-8, Western Governors University

Areas of Certification: PreK-Grade 8

Years of Classroom Experience: 14

Erin Fontanille

PreK-3 Teacher

Country Day Class of 1996

Degrees:

AS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana State University at Alexandria

Years of Classroom Experience: 11

Kristin Thiels

PreK-3 Teacher

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Makinley Atkins

PreK-3 Paraprofessional

Country Day Class of2014

Years of Classroom Experience: 2

Stephanie Farrell

PreK-3 Paraprofessional

Degrees:

BS in General Studies, Louisiana College

Areas of Certification: PreK-4

Years of Classroom Experience: 28

Stephanie Neal

PreK-4 Teacher

Degrees:

BS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana Tech University

Areas of Certification: PreK-3

Years of Classroom Experience: 4

Taylor Price

PreK-4 Teacher

Degrees:

BA in Communications, Minor in Art, Louisiana State University

Years of Classroom Experience: 2

Madison Morrison

PreK-4 Teacher

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Molly Drewett

PreK-4 Paraprofessional

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Lisa Fuller

Kindergarten

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Ashley Bordelon

Kindergarten

Degrees:

BS in Early Childhood Education, Ouachita Baptist University

Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Northwestern State University

Years of Classroom Experience: 29

Allison Covington

1st Grade

Country Day Class of 1986

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Olivia Slayter

1st Grade

Degrees:

Early Childhood Education, Northwestern State University

Areas of Certification: PreK-3rd

Years of Classroom Experience: 3

Marlee Young

1st Grade

Degrees:

AS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana State University

Years of Classroom Experience: 8

Katie Gauthier

2nd Grade

Degrees:

BA in Education, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8

Years of Classroom Experience: 38

Kim Hurley

2nd Grade

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Kelly Ball

3rd Grade

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Naomi Fuselier

3rd Grade

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Jaclyn Hall

4th Grade

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Erin Slayter

4th Grade

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Nora Townsend

4th Grade

Degrees:

BS in General Studies, Louisiana State University

Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5

Years of Classroom Experience: 30

Eric Mayeux

5th & 6th Grade ELA

Degrees:

Teacher’s Certificate, LSU of Alexandria | BA Speech Pathology , Louisiana Tech University | Master of Science , University of South Alabama | Doctorate in Communication Disorders (Audiology), University of Florida

Years of Classroom Experience: 9

Jill Traczewitz

5th World History & 6th Early American History

Degrees:

BS in Animal Science, Texas A&M University | MS in Agriculture- Animal Science, Texas A&M University

Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5

Years of Classroom Experience: 8

Ashley Vanderlick

5th Integrated Science and 6th Earth & Space Science

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Isabel Leon Ancona

5th Spanish & 7th Spanish I

Degrees:

BS in Chemistry, Louisiana College | MA in Teaching, Louisiana College

Areas of Certification: Spanish

Years of Classroom Experience: 8

Sharon Hobbs

6th Spanish & 8th Spanish 2

Country Day Class of 2005

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Maelee Griffith

5th & 6th Grade Math

Degrees:

BA in History, University of Southern Mississippi

Years of Classroom Experience: 21

Melody Stubbs

7th & 8th Grade Social Studies

Degrees:

BS in Mathematics and Physical Education, Northwestern State University | Master’s in Education , Arkansas State University

Areas of Certification: Math, Physical Education, Administration

Years of Classroom Experience: 35

Brian Barrios

Pre-Algebra & Algebra I

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Lisa Mayeux

7th Grade English and 8th Grade English 1

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, Louisiana College

Years of Classroom Experience: 3

Julie Janzen

7th Life Science & 8th Grade Physical Science

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Lindsay Moore

Lower School Art

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Ruth Shoup

Lower School Music

Degrees:

BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University

Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8, Special Education, School Librarian

Years of Classroom Experience: 34

Kathy McDonald

Lower School STEM

Degrees:

BS in Business Education, Northwestern State University

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

Years of Classroom Experience: 39

Carol Smith

Computer/Technology, STEM and Introduction to Engineering Design

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Amelia Lea

Fine Arts and Digital Media & Design

Degrees:

BS in Psychology, Northwestern State University

Years of Classroom Experience: 5

Aaron Beaubouef

Physical Education

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Justus Russell

Physical Education

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Madison Smith

Physical Education/Athletic Director

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Ashley Weaver

Librarian

Degrees:

BS in Criminal Justice, McNeese State University

Areas of Certification: Grades 4-8 Math

Years of Classroom Experience: 6

April Dupre

High School Math

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Caleb Lea

High School Art

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Katelyn Maxwell

High School Science

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Marilyn Ramos

High School Spanish

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Sydney Yerby

High School History

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Jaden Williams

High School English

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Freddie Smith

Facility Custodian

Years of Classroom Experience: 12

Brenda Serie

Facility Custodian

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Sergio Aranda

Facility Custodian

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Shaan Chaudhry

Resource Officer