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.
Faculty and Staff
Primary School Faculty
Lower School Faculty
Middle School Faculty
Administration
Facilities
Cocurricular
Upper School Faculty
Degree(s):
Business Administration, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Years of Classroom Experience: 1
Kelsie Artigue
Elective Teacher
Degree(s):
General Studies, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Trey Barnes
Physical Education Teacher
Degree(s):
Music, Oklahoma City University
Years of Classroom Experience: 2
Travis Burch
Civics and English Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science in Fitness & Wellness, Athletic Training, and Cardiopulmonary Science, Louisiana College
Years of Classroom Experience: 1
Tiffany Chelette
Chemistry and Environmental Science Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 15
Betty Goatley
Algebra I and Geometry Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Master of Arts in Teaching, Louisiana College
Years of Classroom Experience: 10
Terry Guillory
Algebra II and Advanced Mathematics Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, Louisiana College
Years of Classroom Experience: 1
Julie Janzen
Biology and Physical Science Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Liberal Studies in English, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Master of Arts in Teaching, Louisiana College
Years of Classroom Experience: 7
Courtney LeBoeuf
English Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Master of Arts in Romance Languages, University of New Orleans
Years of Classroom Experience: 8
James Morgan
Spanish Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Years of Classroom Experience: 3
Anna Wilson
History Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana College
MS in Elementary Education, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8, Supervisor of Student Teaching
Years of Classroom Experience: 50
Delores Barrett
First Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Psychology, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 3
Aaron Beaubouef
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Degree(s):
BS in Psychology, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 3
Aaron Beaubouef
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Degree(s):
BS in Psychology, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 3
Aaron Beaubouef
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Degree(s):
BS in Speech Communication, Portland State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 22
Rebecca Bergeron
Director of Technology
Degree(s):
BA in Elementary Education, University of New Orleans
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 20
Stacey Besselman
Math Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Business Administration, Appalachian State University
MA in Religion, University of Georgia
MA in Education , Georgia State University
Specialist in Educational Leadership, Kennesaw State University
Bill Bridges
Head of School
Degree(s):
BS in Early Childhood Education, Henderson State University
Areas of Certification: PreK-Grade 3
Years of Classroom Experience: 13
Cortney Burford
PreK-3 Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Education in Humanities (Languages), Universidad Pedagogica Nacional
MS in Education and Digital Media, University College- London
Years of Classroom Experience: 11
Jose Cavalier
Spanish Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Early Childhood Education, Ouachita Baptist University
Years of Classroom Experience: 27
Country Day Class of: 1986
Allison Covington
Head of Lower School
Degree(s):
BS in Criminal Justice, McNeese State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 4-8 Math
Years of Classroom Experience: 4
April Dupre
Algebra Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Southwest Missouri State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 27
Rhonda Eloi
Kindergarten Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Interdisciplinary Studies PK-8, Western Governors University
Areas of Certification: PreK-Grade 8
Years of Classroom Experience: 12
Country Day Class of: 1996
Erin Fontanille
PreK-3 Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University
Master in Educational Leadership, Southeastern University
Years of Classroom Experience: 7
Marcie Gothreaux
Second Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in General Studies, Louisiana State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 6-12 English and Social Studies
Years of Classroom Experience: 9
Country Day Class of: 2000
Belle Farley
History Teacher
Degree(s):
AS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
Katie Gauthier
PreK Paraprofessional
Degree(s):
BS in Finance, University of North Texas
Years of Classroom Experience: 4
Angela Guillory
Head of Business and Operations
Degree(s):
BS in Chemistry, Louisiana College
MA in Teaching, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Spanish
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
Country Day Class of: 2005
Sharon Hobbs
Spanish and History Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in Education, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Years of Classroom Experience: 36
Kim Hurley
Second Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Home Economics and Interior Design, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-4
Years of Classroom Experience: 23
Jennifer Jeansonne
First Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Psychology, University of Maryland
MA in Educational Leadership, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: PreK-Grade 4, School Leadership Level 1
Years of Classroom Experience: 26
Wendy Jenkins
Kindergarten Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana Tech University
MA in Intercultural Studies, Union University
MA in Theological Studies, Gateway Seminary
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 16
Tiffany Kinnison
Third Grade ELA Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Sam Houston University
Years of Classroom Experience: 7
Kayla Koch
Physical Education Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Sam Houston University
Years of Classroom Experience: 7
Kayla Koch
Physical Education Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Sam Houston University
Years of Classroom Experience: 7
Kayla Koch
Physical Education Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5
Years of Classroom Experience: 3
Stacy Lewis
Sixth Grade ELA Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Accounting, Louisiana Tech
MBA in Athletic Administration, Louisiana Tech
Marshall Loeffler
Director of Athletics
Degree(s):
BA in English, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
MA in Teaching, Louisiana College
Years of Classroom Experience: 14
Dana Lyles
Head of Upper School
Degree(s):
BS in General Studies, Louisiana State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5
Years of Classroom Experience: 28
Eric Mayeux
Fifth Grade ELA Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8, Special Education, School Librarian
Years of Classroom Experience: 32
Kathy McDonald
Third Grade Math, Science, and Social Studies Teacher
Years of Classroom Experience: 12
Sheila McLain
Office Manager- Bayou Rapides Campus, Director of After School Programs
Degree(s):
BS in General Studies, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: PreK-4 Grade 4
Years of Classroom Experience: 26
Stephanie Neal
PreK-4 Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana Tech University
Areas of Certification: PreK3-Grade 3
Years of Classroom Experience: 1
Taylor Price
PreK-4 Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
MA in Theatre, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: School Librarian, Speech Grades 6-12
Years of Classroom Experience: 43
Jan Reich
Librarian
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Louisiana State University
MA in Theatre, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: School Librarian, Speech Grades 6-12
Years of Classroom Experience: 43
Jan Reich
Librarian
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Louisiana State University
MA in Theatre, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: School Librarian, Speech Grades 6-12
Years of Classroom Experience: 43
Jan Reich
Librarian
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 24
Kim Roberts
Director of Admissions
Degree(s):
BA in English, Louisiana State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8, School Librarian
Years of Classroom Experience: 26
Lori Robertson
PreK-4 Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Business Education, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: Business Education, Computer Literacy, Special Education
Years of Classroom Experience: 37
Carol Smith
Technology Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Business Education, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: Business Education, Computer Literacy, Special Education
Years of Classroom Experience: 37
Carol Smith
Technology Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Business Education, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: Business Education, Computer Literacy, Special Education
Years of Classroom Experience: 37
Carol Smith
Technology Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 45
Sis Spurgeon
Kindergarten Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Grades Kindergarten-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 29
Cathy Spurlock
Primary and Lower Music Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Grades Kindergarten-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 29
Cathy Spurlock
Primary and Lower Music Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in History, University of Southern Mississippi
Years of Classroom Experience: 19
Melody Stubbs
Fourth Grade Math, Science, and Social Studies Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of General Studies, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Years of Classroom Experience: 8
Meghan Tabor
English Teacher
Degree(s):
AS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Years of Classroom Experience: 9
Kristin Thiels
Primary Art Teacher
Degree(s):
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: 7
Ashley Vanderlick
Fifth and Sixth Grade Science Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Louisiana Tech
Anna VanMol
Director of Advancement
Degree(s):
BA in Acting, Oklahoma City University
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
Kody Walker
Fine Arts Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in Acting, Oklahoma City University
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
Kody Walker
Fine Arts Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Northwestern State University
Master of Arts in Teaching +30 in Educational Leadership, Northwestern State University
Kara Worsham
Director of Academics
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Arts, St. Louis University
Master of Arts, University of Missouri
Ph.D. , Washington State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 10
Courtney Williams
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education , Louisiana State University at Alexandria
MS in Educational Leadership , Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 20
Kristy Zachary
Head of Middle School