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
High School Faculty
Degree(s):
Bachelor of General Studies, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
Trey Barnes
Physical Education
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 17
Betty Goatley
Art and Engineering Teacher
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Master of Arts in Teaching, Louisiana College
Years of Classroom Experience: 12
Terry Guillory
Head of High School
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, Louisiana College
Years of Classroom Experience: 3
Julie Janzen
7th Life Science & 8th Grade Physical Science
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Anna Wilson
US History, World History, Civics, Photography, Yearbook
Degree(s):
Bachelor of General Studies, LSU of Alexandria
Years of Classroom Experience: 7
Trey Barnes
Baseball/Softball Private Coaching
Degree(s):
Bachelor of General Studies, LSU of Alexandria
Years of Classroom Experience: 7
Trey Barnes
Baseball Instructor
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Louisiana State University at Alexandriarsity
Master of Arts in Teaching, Louisiana College
Years of Classroom Experience: 12
Terry Guillory
Head of High School
Degree(s):
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
6th Math & 8th Algebra 1
Degree(s):
BS in Psychology, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Aaron Beaubouef
Physical Education/Athletic Director
Degree(s):
BS in Psychology, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Aaron Beaubouef
Physical Education/Athletic Director
Degree(s):
BS in Psychology, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Aaron Beaubouef
Physical Education /Athletic Director
Degree(s):
BS in Speech Communication, Portland State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 24
Rebecca Bergeron
Director of Technology
Degree(s):
BS in Early Childhood Education, Ouachita Baptist University
Master's in Early Childhood Education, Northwestern State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 29
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: 6
April Dupre
5th Math & 7th Pre-Algebra
Degree(s):
BA in Elementary Education, Southern University
Areas of Certification: Elementary Education 1-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 28
Sylvia Dupree
Second Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
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
Country Day Class of: 1996
Erin Fontanille
PreK-3 Teacher
Degree(s):
AS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 8
Katie Gauthier
Primary Art Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Finance, University of North Texas
Years of Classroom Experience: 6
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: 8
Country Day Class of: 2005
Sharon Hobbs
6th Spanish & 8th Spanish 2
Degree(s):
BA in Education, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 38
Kim Hurley
Second Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Home Economics and Interior Design, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Areas of Certification: First Grade
Years of Classroom Experience: 27
Jennifer Jeansonne
First Grade 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: 18
Tiffany Kinnison
Third Grade
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5
Years of Classroom Experience: 5
Stacy Lewis
Head of Middle School
Degree(s):
BS in General Studies, Louisiana State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5
Years of Classroom Experience: 30
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: 34
Kathy McDonald
Third Grade
Degree(s):
BA in Communications, Minor in Art, Louisiana State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 2
Madison Morrison
PreK-4 Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in General Studies, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: PreK-4 Grade 4
Years of Classroom Experience: 28
Stephanie Neal
PreK-4 Teacher
Degree(s):
Diploma in Pre-Primary Education, The University of Ibadan, Nigeria
B.Ed. in Teacher Education / Pre-Primary Education , The University of Ibadan, Nigeria
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, The University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Years of Classroom Experience: 11
Omotoyosi Orji
PreK-4 Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in Elementary Education, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: PreK, Kindergarten, Grades 1-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 8
Jennifer Parish
7th Louisiana History & 8th American History
Degree(s):
BS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana Tech University
Areas of Certification: PreK3-Grade 3
Years of Classroom Experience: 4
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: 44
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: 44
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: 44
Jan Reich
Librarian
Degree(s):
BS in Elementary Education, Louisiana State University
Years of Classroom Experience: 27
Kim Roberts
Director of Admissions
Degree(s):
Early Childhood Education, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: PreK-3rd
Years of Classroom Experience: 3
Marlee Slayter
First Grade Teacher
Degree(s):
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
Degree(s):
BS in Business Education, Northwestern State University
Areas of Certification: Business Education, Computer Literacy, Special Education, K-12
Years of Classroom Experience: 38
Carol Smith
STEM and Introduction to Engineering Design
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Grades Kindergarten-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 31
Cathy Spurlock
Primary & Lower Music Teacher
Degree(s):
BS in Education, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: Grades Kindergarten-8
Years of Classroom Experience: 31
Cathy Spurlock
Primary & Lower Music Teacher
Degree(s):
BA in History, University of Southern Mississippi
Years of Classroom Experience: 21
Melody Stubbs
Fourth Grade
Degree(s):
AS in Early Childhood Education, Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Years of Classroom Experience: 11
Kristin Thiels
PreK3
Degree(s):
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
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: 8
Ashley Vanderlick
5TH Integrated Science and 6TH Earth & Space Science
Degree(s):
BS in Industrial Engineering Technology , Northwestern State University
Master's in Teaching, Louisiana College
Areas of Certification: 6-12 Math and Agriscience
Years of Classroom Experience: 10
Jason Wells
Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra III, Geometry, Chemistry
Degree(s):
Bachelor of Arts, St. Louis University
Master of Arts, University of Missouri
Ph.D. , Washington State University
Areas of Certification: Grades 1-5, Special Education, School Leadership
Years of Classroom Experience: 13
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: 21
Kristy Zachary
Head of School