Academics
Faculty
The faculty of Shades Mountain Christian School is composed of committed Christians who are experts in their field of study. Collectively, the faculty holds 13 graduate degrees and averages 14 years of teaching experience (453 years of combined teaching experience).
Mr. Harry Adams
BA, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Certificate in Biblical Studies, Columbia Bible College and Seminary
28th year at SMCS; 35 years total
Elementary through Secondary Art
Mrs. Mindy Barber
BS, Auburn University
MA, University of Alabama Birmingham
1st year at SMCS; 4th years total
Third Grade Teacher
Mrs. Erika Berryhill
1st year at SMCS; 1 year total
More info coming soon!
Mr. John Bohin
BS, Tennessee Temple University
17th year at SMCS; 23 years total
Secondary Science
Mrs. Bette Brasher
BS, University of Alabama Birmingham
MA, Wheaton College
10th year at SMCS; 15 years total
Educational Therapist
Mr. Aaron Brown
BA, University of Alabama
Masters Candidate, University of Alabama
4th year at SMCS; 4 years total
Elementary through Secondary Band
Mrs. Ashley Cacioppo
1st year at SMCS; 1 year total
More info coming soon!
Mr. Tony Canevaro
BS, University of Montevallo
MEd, University of Alabama at Birmingham
29th year at SMCS, 35 years total
Social Studies Department Chair
Secondary Social Studies
Mrs. Joni Chonoski
AD, Jefferson State; University of Alabama Birmingham
8th year at SMCS; 16 years total
Four Year Kindergarten; After School Program
Mrs. Silena Cvacho
BS, Southeastern Bible College
5th year at SMCS; 10 years total
Kindergarten
Miss Lindsey Deivert
1st year at SMCS; 1 year total
Secondary Math
More info coming soon!
Mrs. Cristina Dunn
1st year at SMCS; 1 year total
Yearbook
More info coming soon!
Mrs. Erin Evans
BA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MEd, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2nd year at SMCS, 3 years total
Elementary through Secondary Choir
Mr. Jeff Freels
BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Candidate for Masters Degree at University of Montevallo
Combat Veteran, U.S.M.C.
3rd year at SMCS; 3 years total
Secondary Social Sciences and Critical Thinking
Mrs. Carolyn Gold
BA, Roberts Wesleyan College
National Institute for Learning Disabilities
25th year at SMCS; 35 years total
Director of Educational Therapy
Educational Therapist
Mr Rusty Gold
1st year at SMCS; 1 year total
Secondary Science
More info coming soon!
Mrs. Lyn Gunter
BS, Samford University
20 years at SMCS; 20 years total
Secondary Science
Mrs. Amber Hoffman
BS, Samford University
3rd year at SMCS; 4 years total
Fourth Grade
Mr. Bret Hooten
BA, Southeastern Bible College
JD, University of Alabama School of Law
2nd year at SMCS, 2 years total
Secondary Bible and Critical Thinking
Mrs. Jennifer Jones
BS, Auburn University
MS, Auburn University
4th year at SMCS; 12 years total
Second Grade
Ms. Aida Knox
BS, University of Alabama
MEd, University of Alabama Birmingham
10th year at SMCS; 12 years total
Math Department Chair
Secondary Math
Mrs. Jane Loudermilk
BS, Samford University
Candidate for Masters Degree, University of Alabama at Birmingham
3rd year at SMCS; 3 years total
Physical Education, Health, and Strength & Conditioning
Mr. Jonathan Loudermilk
BS, Samford University
3rd year at SMCS; 3 years total
Physical Education, Health, and Strength & Conditioning
Mrs. Melissa Moore
11th year at SMCS; 14 years total
Four Year Kindergarten
After School Program
Mrs. Nancie Nesbitt
BS, Jacksonville State University
MA, Samford University
11th year at SMCS; 15 years total
English Department Chair
Fine Arts Department Chair
Secondary English
Theatrical Arts
Mrs. Ann Patton
BS, Univeristy of Montevallo
MEd., University of Montevallo
22nd year at SMCS; 32 years total
Second Grade
Mrs. Christy Pierce
1st year at SMCS; 1 year total
More info coming soon!
Mrs. Leanne Rainwater
BS, Samford University
3rd year at SMCS; 7 years total
Three year old Kindergarten
Mrs. Connie Reeves
Associates in Early Childhood Ed, Shelton State
3rd year at SMCS; 5 years total
Three year old Kindergarten
Mrs. Chelsea Rutledge
BS, Mississippi University for Women
2nd year at SMCS, 3 years total
Secondary Math
Mrs. Carol Snyder
1st year at SMCS; 1 year total
More info coming soon!
Mrs. Heather Spigner
BS, University of Alabama
4th year at SMCS; 4 years total
Secondary English
Mrs. Julie Sutton
BS, Southeastern Bible College
20th year at SMCS; 20 years total
Fifth and Sixth Grades: Language and Writing
Mrs. Sue Vigneulle
BS, Liberty University
10th year at SMCS; 16 years total
Kindergarten
Mrs. Beverly Wiginton
BS, University of Montevallo
MA, University of Alabama Birmingham
7th year at SMCS; 12 years total
Fifth and Sixth Grades: History and Spelling
Mrs. Laura Wolfe
BS, Biblical Studies
Masters Degree Candidate
4th year at SMCS, 5 years total
Secondary Spanish
Ms. Ronnie Zinninger
BS, Samford University
14th year at SMCS; 15 years total
Fourth Grade
The administration and teachers are greatly assisted by the office personnel including Susan Anderson, Beth Buyck, and Kelly Hill. Other personnel include Heather Ford (Librarian), Brian Mullet (Building Services), Charles Steele (Maintenance), and Richard Paulin (Grounds). Many parents and other part-time staff serve our school in various other capacities.
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