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
Degree(s):
BS in Fitness and Wellness, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5, Special Education 1-12
Years of Classroom Experience: 13
Amanda Bareswill
Second Grade 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: 49
Delores Barrett
First Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Psychology, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 2
Aaron Beaubouef
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Degree(s):
BS in Psychology, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 2
Aaron Beaubouef
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Degree(s):
BS in Psychology, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 2
Aaron Beaubouef
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Degree(s):
BS in Speech Communication, Portland State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 20
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: 19
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: 12
Cortney Burford
PreK-3 Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana State University
Areas of Certification: PreK-Grade 3
Years of Classroom Experience: 3
Nancy Chatelain
PreK-4 Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Early Childhood Education, Ouachita Baptist University
Years of Classroom Experience: 26
Country Day Class of: 1986
Allison Covington
Head of Primary and Lower Schools
Degree(s):
BS in Criminal Justice, McNeese State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 4-8 Math
Years of Classroom Experience: 3
April Dupre
Algebra Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Interdisciplinary Studies PK-8, Western Governors University
Areas of Certification: PreK-Grade 8
Years of Classroom Experience: 11
Country Day Class of: 1996
Erin Fontanille
PreK-3 Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in General Studies, Louisiana State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 6-12 English and Social Studies
Years of Classroom Experience: 8
Country Day Class of: 2000
Belle Farley
Middle School History Teacher
Degree(s):
AS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Katie Gauthier
PreK Paraprofessional
Degree(s):
BS in Finance, University of North Texas
Years of Classroom Experience: 3
Angela Guillory
Head of Business and Operations
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana Tech University
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 40
Faye Hebert
Third and Fourth Grade Math Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Chemistry, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Spanish
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Country Day Class of: 2005
Sharon Hobbs
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in Spanish , Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Spanish
Years of Classroom Experience: 2
Amaris Ivie
Primary & Lower Spanish Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in Spanish, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Spanish
Years of Classroom Experience: 2
Amaris Ivie
Primary and Lower Spanish 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: 22
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: 25
Wendy Jenkins
Third Grade ELA 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: 15
Tiffany Kinnison
Second Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Sam Houston University
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
Kayla Koch
Physical Education Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Sam Houston University
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
Kayla Koch
Physical Education Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Sam Houston University
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
Kayla Koch
Physical Education Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5
Years of Classroom Experience: 2
Stacy Lewis
Sixth Grade ELA Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in English, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
MA in Teaching, Louisiana College
Years of Classroom Experience: 12
Dana Lyles
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Indiana University
Areas of Certification: Grades K-6
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
Kourtney Marrazzo
Fourth Grade ELA Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in General Studies, Louisiana State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5
Years of Classroom Experience: 27
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: 31
Kathy McDonald
Third and Fourth Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana Tech University
Areas of Certification: PreK3-Grade 3
Taylor McFarland
Kindergarten Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in General Studies, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: PreK-4 Grade 4
Years of Classroom Experience: 25
Stephanie Neal
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: 42
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: 42
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: 42
Jan Reich
Librarian
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 23
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: 25
Lori Robertson
PreK-4 Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in History , Louisiana State University at Alexandria
MS in Educational Leadership , Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 6-12 English and Social Studies
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
Alecia Smith
Seventh and Eighth ELA Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Business Education, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: Business Education, Computer Literacy, Special Education
Years of Classroom Experience: 36
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: 36
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: 36
Carol Smith
Technology Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Adolescent Education , State University of New York at Oswego
Areas of Certification: Grades 7-12 Biology
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Danielle Smith
Seventh and Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 44
Sis Spurgeon
Kindergarten Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Grades Kindergarten-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 28
Cathy Spurlock
Primary and Lower Music Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Grades Kindergarten-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 28
Cathy Spurlock
Primary and Lower Music Teacher
Degree(s):
AS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Years of Classroom Experience: 8
Kristin Thiels
PreK Paraprofessional
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: 6
Ashley Vanderlick
Fifth and Sixth Grade Science Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in Acting , Oklahoma City University
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Kody Walker
Fine Arts Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in Acting, Oklahoma City University
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Kody Walker
Fine Arts Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in Acting, Oklahoma City University
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Kody Walker
Fine Arts Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education , Louisiana State University at Alexandria
MS in Educational Leadership , Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 19
Kristy Zachary
Head of Middle School