Faculty

crestThe major objective of Briarwood Academy is to provide an educational experience that will enable each student to achieve the maximum in scholastic, social, moral, and spiritual growth. Briarwood is able to accomplish this because of the excellence of the academic program, the quality and dedication of its staff, and the quality of the school environment.

The responsibility of a teacher in a child’s life is immeasurable. The teacher instructs as much by personal example as by any other method, and has a responsibility to maintain a proper professional image at all times.

Administration

PositionStaff MemberE-mail Address
HeadmasterClayton Parrishparrishc@briarwoodacademy.com
Assistant HeadmasterAl Dawkinsdawkinsa@briarwoodacademy.com
Director of Student Services/CounselorMallory Goolsbygoolsbym@briarwoodacademy.com
Athletic DirectorBo Flemingflemingb@briarwoodacademy.com
Development TeamTraylee Dean & Ashley Wilsondeant@briarwoodacademy.com , wilsona@briarwoodacademy.com

Support Staff

PositionStaff MemberE-mail Address
AccountantLisa Newsomenewsomel@briarwoodacademy.com
BusJoann Baldwinbaldwinj@briarwoodacademy.com
Choral Director/Music Literary SponsorAshlyn Kitchenskitchensa@briarwoodacademy.com
Custodial/Food ServicesFreda Bradfordbradfordf@briarwoodacademy.com
Custodial/Food ServicesCharlie Burleyburleyc@briarwoodacademy.com
Custodial/Food ServicesBrenda Shurleyshurleyb@briarwoodacademy.com
Custodial/Food ServicesTaylor Troytroyt@briarwoodacademy.com
Custodial/Food ServicesVickie Nelsonnelsonv@briarwoodacademy.com
Lunchroom ManagerKristie Waldenwaldenk@briarwoodacademy.com
 Media SpecialistLiz Brunnerbrunnerl@briarwoodacademy.com
Non-Music Literary SponsorLee Robinsonrobinsonl@briarwoodacademy.com
ParaprofessionalAngie Caranicarania@briarwoodacademy.com
PianoGayle Hammondhammondg@briarwoodacademy.com
RegistrarHannah DeMoredemoreh@briarwoodacademy.com
School NurseKathy Johnsonjohnsonk@briarwoodacademy.com
SecretaryTeresa Mimbsmimbst@briarwoodacademy.com
Technology DirectorJennifer Johnsonjohnsonj@briarwoodacademy.com

Teaching Staff

CourseTeacherE-mail Address
Elementary
K4 TeacherJohnson, Franjohnsonf@briarwoodacademy.com
K4 ParaProLewallen, Robinlewallenr@briarwoodacademy.com
K4 TeacherHackenberry, Valeriehackenberryv@briarwoodacademy.com
K4 ParaProWilkerson, Laurinwilkersonl@briarwoodacademy.com
K5 TeacherJohnston, Amyjohnstona@briarwoodacademy.com
K5 ParaProBaldwin, Joannbaldwinj@briarwoodacademy.com
K5 TeacherPower, Ginnypowerg@briarwoodacademy.com
K5 ParaProChamlee, Laci chamleel@briarwoodacademy.com
1st Grade TeacherLamar, Elenalamare@briarwoodacademy.com
1st Grade ParaProTurner, Caseyturnerc@briarwoodacademy.com
1st Grade TeacherFurr, Emilyfurre@briarwoodacademy.com
1st Grade ParaProShelton, Heathersheltonh@briarwoodacademy.com
2nd Grade TeacherJennifer Myhandmyhandj@briarwoodacademy.com
2nd Grade ParaProAddyman, Tracieaddymant@briarwoodacademy.com
2nd Grade TeacherHolbrook, Leila holbrookl@briarwoodacademy.com
2nd Grade ParaProFerguson, Kerryfergusonk@briarwoodacademy.com
3rd GradeHammons, Amyhammonsa@briarwoodacademy.com
3rd GradeSpear, Stephaniespears@briarwoodacademy.com
3rd Grade ParaProNorris, Kerienorrisk@briarwoodacademy.com
4th GradeUsry, Vickiusryv@briarwoodacademy.com
4th GradeHawkes, Amberhawkesa@briarwoodacademy.com
5th GradeBlasingame, Janie Kateblasingamej@briarwoodacademy.com
5th GradeKeith, Shirleykeiths@briarwoodacademy.com
4th & 5th Grade ParaproSimpson, Lauriesimpsonl@briarwoodacademy.com
CourseTeacherE-mail Address
Middle/High School
10th Lit/CompRindt, Bethrindtb@briarwoodacademy.com
7/8 EnrichmentBrite, Bazybriteb@briarwoodacademy.com
9th Lit/CompRobinson, Leerobinsonl@briarwoodacademy.com
Advanced Mathematical Decision MakingGerlach, Ryangerlachr@briarwoodacademy.com
Algebra IGerlach, Ryangerlachr@briarwoodacademy.com
Algebra IDeMore, Hannahdemoreh@briarwoodacademy.com
Algebra IIGerlach, Ryangerlachr@briarwoodacademy.com
American LitRindt, Bethrindtb@briarwoodacademy.com
AnatomyMitchell, Rebekahmitchellr@briarwoodacademy.com
AP BiologySheppard, Kayleighsheppardk@briarwoodacademy.com
AP CalculusDeMore, Hannahdemoreh@briarwoodacademy.com
AP ChemistrySheppard, Kayleighsheppardk@briarwoodacademy.com
AP Language/CompositionRobinson, Leerobinsonl@briarwoodacademy.com
AP Literature/CompositionRobinson, Leerobinsonl@briarwoodacademy.com
AP Music TheoryKitchens, Ashlynkitchensa@briarwoodacademy.com
AP PsychologyDawkins, Aldawkinsa@briarwoodacademy.com
AP U.S. Government & PoliticsWhitaker, Buffywhitakerb@briarwoodacademy.com
AP US HistoryWhitaker, Buffywhitakerb@briarwoodacademy.com
Art AppreciationBrunner, Lizbrunnerl@briarwoodacademy.com
Biology IHarrison, Jenniferharrisonj@briarwoodacademy.com
CalculusCarr, Kimcarrk@briarwoodacademy.com
ChemistrySheppard, Kayleighsheppardk@briarwoodacademy.com
ComputerHobbs, Andyhobbsa@briarwoodacademy.com
Earth ScienceBest, Ginnybestg@briarwoodacademy.com
Earth ScienceBest, Ginnybestg@briarwoodacademy.com
EcologyBest, Ginnybestg@briarwoodacademy.com
EconomicsBarnett, Johnbarnettj@briarwoodacademy.com
Elementary MusicKitchens, Ashlynkitchensa@briarwoodacademy.com
English 6th GradeSnider, Jerrysniderj@briarwoodacademy.com
English 6th GradeBrite, Bazybriteb@briarwoodacademy.com
English 7th GradeSnider, Jerrysniderj@briarwoodacademy.com
English 7th GradeSnider, Jerrysniderj@briarwoodacademy.com
English 8th GradeSnider, Jerrysniderj@briarwoodacademy.com
EntrepreneurshipWhitaker, Buffywhitakerb@briarwoodacademy.com
Environmental ScienceHarrison, Jenniferharrisonj@briarwoodacademy.com
Film StudiesRobinson, Leerobinsonl@briarwoodacademy.com
Forensic ScienceHarrison, Jenniferharrisonj@briarwoodacademy.com
GeographyFleming, Boflemingb@briarwoodacademy.com
GeometryCarr, Kimcarrk@briarwoodacademy.com
Georgia HistoryDouglas, Busterdouglasb@briarwoodacademy.com
GovernmentWhitaker, Buffywhitakerb@briarwoodacademy.com
GSE Algebra II SupportGerlach, Ryangerlachr@briarwoodacademy.com
H. 10th Lit/CompRindt, Bethrindtb@briarwoodacademy.com
H. 9th Lit/CompRobinson, Leerobinsonl@briarwoodacademy.com
H. Algebra IReese, Mary Lynnreesem@briarwoodacademy.com
H. Algebra IICarr, Kimcarrk@briarwoodacademy.com
H. Biology IMitchell, Rebekahmitchellr@briarwoodacademy.com
H. CalculusDeMore, Hannahdemoreh@briarwoodacademy.com
H. ChemistrySheppard, Kayleighsheppardk@briarwoodacademy.com
H. EconomicsBarnett, Johnbarnettj@briarwoodacademy.com
H. GeometryDeMore, Hannahdemoreh@briarwoodacademy.com
H. PhysicsSheppard, Kayleighsheppardk@briarwoodacademy.com
Health/Personal FitnessDehil, Amandadehila@briarwoodacademy.com
HS ChorusKitchens, Ashlynkitchensa@briarwoodacademy.com
Intro to BusinessHarrison, Jenniferharrisonj@briarwoodacademy.com
Life ScienceBest, Ginnybestg@briarwoodacademy.com
Life ScienceBest, Ginnybestg@briarwoodacademy.com
Mathematics 6th GradeReese, Mary Lynnreesem@briarwoodacademy.com
Mathematics 6th GradeReese, Mary Lynnreesem@briarwoodacademy.com
Mathematics 7th GradeReese, Mary Lynnreesem@briarwoodacademy.com
Mathematics 7th GradeParrish, Claytonparrishc@briarwoodacademy.com
Middle School ChorusKitchens, Ashlynkitchensa@briarwoodacademy.com
Music AppreciationKitchens, Ashlynkitchensa@briarwoodacademy.com
Music AppreciationKitchens, Ashlynkitchensa@briarwoodacademy.com
Physical EducationColwell, Andrewcolwella@briarwoodacademy.com
Physical ScienceMitchell, Rebekahmitchellr@briarwoodacademy.com
Physical ScienceHarrison, Jenniferharrisonj@briarwoodacademy.com
PianoHammond, Gaylehammondg@briarwoodacademy.com
Pre CalculusGerlach, Ryangerlachr@briarwoodacademy.com
Pre CalculusGerlach, Ryangerlachr@briarwoodacademy.com
Spanish IWeimar, Rebeccaweimarr@briarwoodacademy.com
Spanish IWeimar, Rebeccaweimarr@briarwoodacademy.com
Spanish IIWeimar, Rebeccaweimarr@briarwoodacademy.com
Spanish IIWeimar, Rebeccaweimarr@briarwoodacademy.com
Spanish IIIWeimar, Rebeccaweimarr@briarwoodacademy.com
Spanish IVWeimar, Rebeccaweimarr@briarwoodacademy.com
SpeechSnider, Jerrysniderj@briarwoodacademy.com
United States HistoryBarnett, Johnbarnettj@briarwoodacademy.com
US HistoryBrite, Bazybriteb@briarwoodacademy.com
US History - VirtualGoolsby, Mallorygoolsbym@briarwoodacademy.com
Weight TrainingFleming, Boflemingb@briarwoodacademy.com
Weight TrainingDouglas, Busterdouglasb@briarwoodacademy.com
World HistoryBarnett, Johnbarnettj@briarwoodacademy.com
World Lit/CompRindt, Bethrindtb@briarwoodacademy.com
YearbookBrunner, Lizbrunnerl@briarwoodacademy.com

Coaching Staff

TeamCoachEmail
Baseball MSBo Flemingflemingb@briarwoodacademy.com
Baseball VarsityWayne Wilsonrwaynewilson2003@yahoo.com
Basketball MS BoysBo Flemingflemingb@briarwoodacademy.com
Basketball MS GirlsRyan Gerlachgerlachr@briarwoodacademy.com
Basketball Varsity BoysBuster Douglasdouglasb@briarwoodacademy.com
Basketball Varsity GirlsBuster Douglasdouglasb@briarwoodacademy.com
Cheer MS SidelineKerie Norrisnorrisk@briarwoodacademy.com
Cheer MS Sideline Shirley Keithkeiths@briarwoodacademy.com
Cheer Varsity Competition Porsha Brettbrettp@briarwoodacademy.com
Cheer Varsity SidelineCrystal Flemingflemingbcc@gmail.com
Cross CountryMike Lestermandmlester@aol.com
Football MSRyan Gerlachgerlachr@briarwoodacademy.com
Football VarsityBo Flemingflemingb@briarwoodacademy.com
GolfDennis Coxwellcdc@pinesouth.com
LiteraryLee Robinsonrobinsonl@briarwoodacademy.com
LiteraryJerry Snidersniderj@briarwoodacademy.com
Literary-MusicAshlyn Sheppardshepparda@briarwoodacademy.com
Softball Mighty BucsLaurie Simpsonsimpsonl@briarwoodacademy.com
Softball MSLaurie Simpsonsimpsonl@briarwoodacademy.com
Softball VarsityWayne Wilsonrwaynewilson2003@yahoo.com
TennisAshley Wilsonwilsona@briarwoodacademy.com
Track Head Varsity GirlsMary Lynn Reesereesem@briarwoodacademy.com
Track Head Varsity GirlsHannah DeMoredemoreh@briarwoodacademy.com
Track Head Varsity BoysAndy Hobbshobbsa@briarwoodacademy.com
Track Head MS Boys & GirlsRyan Gerlachgerlachr@briarwoodacademy.com
Twirl Elementary/MSTraylee Deandeant@briarwoodacademy.com
Twirl VarsityHannah DeMoredemoreh@briarwoodacademy.com