Westminster teachers must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university, demonstrate a mastery of and love for the subject material they are teaching, and hold a current teaching certificate. Teachers must profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ and display godly character and personal decorum, serving as a role model both in and out of school to students and as an example to parents and fellow faculty members.

Our faculty and staff are highly committed to investing in the lives of their students and believe that goes hand in hand with imparting knowledge. They themselves embrace a biblical worldview, which is the foundation of their instruction. Our teachers strive to keep parents informed of their child’s strengths and weaknesses. Realizing that God gives different gifts and even the same gifts in different measure, our teachers help students recognize their unique gifts and talents within a supportive environment. These dedicated men and women who make up our administrative and teaching staff are our most valuable assets at Westminster.

Administrative Staff
Kaitie Bryant	Director of Academics
BA	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	2004
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2008
Why I teach at Westminster: Because I love students and I love my subject - and Westminster gives me the freedom to love both and find ways to creatively teach. I love the “heart” at Westminster - that we don’t exist to shelter students but help them develop a biblical worldview when encountering our culture.
Rebecca T. Callaway	Lower School Principal
BSEd	UGA
MEd	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1983
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1997
Favorite teaching moment: During my first year here, 1997, my classroom was an old trailer situated behind Watkinsville First Baptist Church. One warm fall Friday afternoon, I had the doors open as I was trying, with moderate success, to hold my fourth graders' attention for a Bob Jones history lesson. Willing to be distracted by most anything, when a wasp flew through the open door, each of my 13 students immediately turned their attention from the lesson to the insect. Undaunted, continuing to teach, I walked over to the doorway where the wasp had landed on the edge of the window curtain. Nonchalantly, I picked up a nearby book from the shelf under the window, and using it as a makeshift swatter, I tapped the critter with just enough force to plummet it to the floor where I would then end his life under the force of my foot. What happened next roused the attention of not only my restless fourth graders, but that of the middle school PE class playing basketball on the court across the parking lot as well. For in the same motion I had used to brush the wasp off the curtain, I had also caught the paper-thin window glass with the corner of the book, sending it exploding with a crash onto the deck outside the door. Of course, the history lesson in my room, as well as PE on the basketball court and whatever was going on in class next door, were over at this point. In a sea of astonishment filled with squeals and laughter, as the other teachers and I gathered our wits we all knew what came next: we had to locate Coach James, who was probably at "the new school property," and break the news to him so he could get the glass replaced before church time on Sunday. Needless to say, the pane was replaced with one of better quality than the original and by Monday, the excitement had passed. However, thanks to Peter Scheidt (class of 2006), whose version of the story contains one slight unverified embellishment, to this day I am still the new teacher who killed a wasp and broke the classroom window with the BIBLE!!! Funny how the little things can cause such a stir.
Judy Childs	Upper School Principal
BSEd	Georgia Southern University
MEd	UGA
EdS	Lincoln Memorial University
When did you begin teaching?	1982
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2003
Why I teach at Westminster: It is a joy and a privilege to partner with such a tremendous faculty, staff, and family body of believers who are committed to excellence in Christian education! I look forward to each day at Westminster.
Linda Christian	Upper School Office Manager
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2008
Favorite experience at Westminster: I love some of the excuses I get for the students' tardiness. I think the one I loved most was the honesty of one who said, "I guess I could make up an excuse but the truth is I slept too long."
Kelly Cole	Director of Admissions, High School Counselor
BSEd	Bowling Green State University
MEd	UGA
EdS	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1990
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2003
Why I teach at Westminster: I firmly believe that Westminster provides a strong academic education with a Christian worldview. This is exactly what my husband and I were looking for when we started looking at schools 10 years ago. Our daughters are receiving an education that is in agreement with what they learn at home and at church and they are also challenged academically. I love that I am able to work where my children attend school. I also get to meet all the families that choose to visit our school. The faculty and staff are awesome and have strengthened my own walk as a Christian. I love this school!
Nathan Donatelli	Interim Athletic Director
BBA	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	2009
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2009
Tollie Ediger	Assistant to the Upper School Principal
BS	Columbia Bible College
MEd	Columbia Bible College
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2008
Rika Forbes-Rowland	Director of Development
BBA	East Tennessee State University
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2009
Favorite Teaching Moment: Everyday is an exciting experience at Westminster. The atmosphere is one of love, patience, and kindness from classrooms to boardrooms. What a refreshing setting to work and learn for students, faculty and staff.
Cheryl Hardin	Technology Coordinator
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2000
Why I work at Westminster: When I began working at Westminster there was a need that I felt God had prepared me to help fill. Over the years that I have been employed at WCA, the needs have changed and I have seen how God has continued to prepare me to help fill some of those needs. Serving God through serving His people is what I believe I am called to do, and for now doing that at WCA is where God has placed me.
Rhonda Hayes	Library Assistant, Bus Driver
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1998
Why I work at Westminster: I love children, and here at Westminster I get to work with some of the most precious little ones. Every week brings something new and fun that they come up with to talk about or a new game to play.
Betsie Herrin	Assistant to the Athletic Director
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2005
Why I work at Westminster: Westminster is not just a school, it’s a family and I want to help out as much as I can.
Alane Howell	Human Resource Manager
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1997
My favorite experience at Westminster: Praying with parents before a huge yard sale fundraiser (when the school still did fundraisers) in the early 1990’s. Prayer undergirded everything we did in the early days of the school, and it still does today.
Fran O’Rear	Main Office Manager
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2009
Why I work at Westminster: I love working in a Christian environment and watching my children grow in their faith. I am blessed to work with godly individuals who love Westminster, our students, and Jesus!
Sarah Scheidt	Business Manager
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1993
Why I work at Westminster: I love that our school has such a wide age range of students. You see 6 year-olds and 16 year-olds walking around the same campus. While their needs can be very diverse, they are here for the same purpose: to be nurtured in their relationships with Jesus Christ, in addition to being educated.
Sandra Stowe	Media Specialist
BS	Toccoa Falls College
MEd	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1986
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1998
Why I work at Westminster: Freedom! Freedom to express my faith and encourage others as well. Freedom from unnecessary red tape – we can get to the heart of education unencumbered by busy work. I also appreciate that we are a team working together to bring out the best in our students. I also love helping a student find that "perfect book."
Lower School Teaching Staff
Jackie Booth	3rd Grade Teacher
BS	North Georgia College
When did you begin teaching?	1980
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1998
Why I teach at Westminster: I love to teach! Westminster’s philosophy and purpose provide the framework for an excellent place to teach. My co-workers are godly, talented and accomplished, which spurs me on to work hard and make a difference – not only academically but also spiritually in my students’ lives.
Stacey Casuccio	Preschool Teacher
AS	Brevard Community College
When did you begin teaching?	1983
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1998
Favorite teaching moment: I taught a little girl from Nicaragua who hardly spoke English. One of our crafts was "All About Me," where I had to ask her questions about herself. I asked her in Spanish. Afterwards, one of my little boys asked, "Was that Spanish you were speaking?" When I said, "Yes, it was," he responded, "Well don’t you think you need to learn a little English?!" I love children and I love Jesus. My desire is to teach these children that Jesus is their best friend and that He will always be with them.
Julie Cohron	1st Grade Teacher
BSEd	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1982
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1990
Why I teach at Westminster: I believe that God has called me to teach here. It’s about more than just academics. It’s about the whole child. It is about discipleship. I love to see people grow and to see their potential as a child of God. I want to help build a strong foundation of faith in my students, to see them learn to fully depend on God, and to walk in obedience to His call in their lives.
Nathan Donatelli	1st – 5th Grade PE
BBA	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	2009
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2009
Rebecca Doster	Art Teacher
BS	University of Tennessee
When did you begin teaching?	2010
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2010
Why I teach at Westminster: I have been a Westminster parent for 6 years and have experienced first hand the growth in my children’s lives, both academically and spiritually. I believe in the mission of this school and am proud to participate in the lives of the children who attend here.
Tammy Gamber	4th Grade Teacher
BA	Piedmont
When did you begin teaching?	2001
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2010
Why I teach at Westminster: I love teaching at Westminster and being involved in the lives of the wonderful families here. It is such a wonderful environment that is centered on the word of God. It is so rewarding to be able to not only teach a child, but to be able to pray with that child openly, and freely. I not only have the opportunity to influence a child’s educational growth, but I can influence a child’s spiritual growth. That is the most rewarding part of teaching at Westminster.
Faye Kinney	5th Grade Teacher
BS	UGA
MEd	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1977
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1995
Why I teach at Westminster: Westminster offers me the awesome opportunity to teach all academic disciplines with a biblical approach. Since biblical truth is integrated into every part of the educational experience at Westminster, I feel that I am helping to shape Christian character among students I teach, and this is a very rewarding experience.
Jackie Kirsche	Art Teacher
BFA – Drawing/Painting	UGA
BFA – Printmaking	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1990
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2010
Why I teach at Westminster: I believe in the vision of Westminster and am honored to be able to participate in the education of the children here.
Phyllis McAndrew	Kindergarten Teacher
BA	King College
MEd	Georgia State University
When did you begin teaching?	1969
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1992
Favorite teaching experience at Westminster: Having grown up in the Congo, I always spend the last month of school telling my kindergarteners about Africa. One year a student was very concerned about the children in the Congo and the fact that they have no toys to play with. The Congolese children have to make their own toys out of palm fibers and tire rims, etc. She decided to raise money over the summer by having lemonade stands and various other fundraisers in order to send money to Africa to buy toys for some of the children. Her family got in touch with a Christian organization that works in the Congo and gave money to this group in order for them to distribute toys to the Congolese boys and girls. The girl and her sister were featured in the organization’s newsletter after the toys were received by many children in the Congo! This all started with a little sharing of my experiences with my class as a missionary’s daughter. How great that a kindergarten student felt called by the Lord to do more than just listen to this particular situation! What a joy it was to see this student put James 1:22 into action – "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only…"
Cindy Miller	Music, Lunch Bunch
BS	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1985
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2002
Favorite experience at Westminster: I enjoy everyday! I love teaching preschool and music. Everything is new and exciting to preschoolers. The best thing about teaching music is that I get to know every child in kindergarten through 5th grade. I love the hugs and the beautiful singing. I am so blessed to work in such a loving environment.
Tiffany Rasmussen	Kindergarten Teacher
BS	North Georgia College & State University
MEd	North Georgia College & State University
When did you begin teaching?	1998
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2001
Why I Teach at Westminster: I love so much about teaching at WCA! I love being supported and prayed for by parents, big hugs from my students, and teaching about Jesus and math to these little ones. What a blessing!
Karen Schaefer	Kindergarten Teacher
BA	Stanford University
Teaching Credential	San Jose State
When did you begin teaching?	1969
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1989
Favorite Teaching Moment: As a lover of great high-content hymns, I get great joy out of teaching them to my kindergarteners. Some of our yearly favorites are “Victory in Jesus,” “Fairest Lord Jesus,” and “Nothing But the Blood.” Last May I was teaching my class the final hymn for the year when a little hand shot up. “Yes, Aron,” I said. “What is it?” He replied, “May we please sing ‘When I Survey the Wondrous Cross’ (our Easter hymn)?” How could I refuse?
Sandra Stowe	Honors Math
BS	Toccoa Falls College
MEd	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1986
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1998
Why I teach at Westminster: Freedom! Freedom to express my faith and encourage others as well. Freedom from unnecessary red tape – we can get to the heart of education unencumbered by busy work. I also appreciate that we are a team working together to bring out the best in our students. I also love helping a student find that "perfect book".
Holly White	2nd Grade Teacher
BSEd	UGA
MEd	Brenau University
When did you begin teaching?	1993
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2007
Why I teach at Westminster: I love being able to teach from a biblical perspective. It is such a blessing to share God’s truths during the school day. The parents are incredible - such support from parents, other teachers, and administration.
Upper School Teaching Staff
Jared Bryant	Biblical Studies, Senior Seminar, 9th Health & PE
BBA	UGA
MDiv	Reformed Theological Seminary
When did you begin teaching?	2003
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2003
Why I teach at Westminster: I teach at Westminster because of the school’s continual desire to influence the hearts and minds of students.
Kaitie Bryant	Government/Economics
BA	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	2004
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2008
Why I teach at Westminster: Because I love students and I love my subject - and Westminster gives me the freedom to love both and find ways to creatively teach. I love the “heart” at Westminster - that we don’t exist to shelter students but help them develop a biblical worldview when encountering our culture.
Sonya Carter	History, Drama, & Discovery Program
BSEd	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1991
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2001
Why I teach at Westminster: I love that I can incorporate a Christian prospective while teaching my subjects. I’m also grateful that I can “stop, drop, and pray” when/if needed.
Mike Ediger	Math, PE & Science
BA	The Master’s College
BA	University of Nebraska
When did you begin teaching?	1995
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1998
Why I teach at Westminster: I love teaching at Westminster because we have the freedom to preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ without hesitation. Discipling young people is priority number one at Westminster, and I am encouraged to do this unashamedly.
Jerry Ediger	Biblical Studies & PE
BA	Columbia Bible College
When did you begin teaching?	2001
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2001
Why I teach at Westminster: I teach at Westminster because I love people and I love the Word. I believe this is the best way to use my gifts and invest my life for God’s glory. It is the best job in North America!
Tollie Ediger	English
BS	Columbia Bible College
MEd	Columbia Bible College
When did you begin teaching?	1993
When did you join the Westminster staff?	1998, 2008
Why I teach at Westminster: I love the Christian and Family environment.
Jonathan Evans	AP English Literature
BA	Ashbury College
MA	Indiana University
PhD	Indiana University
When did you begin teaching?	1980
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2000
Why I teach at Westminster: My wife, Susan, and I want to see Westminster seniors prepared for the challenges of university English classes. We want to help them acquire a sophisticated and spiritual understanding of both sacred and secular literature. I love seeing most of our seniors score high enough on the AP exam to "test out" of 1101. Note: Jonathan is also a professor at UGA. Jonathan and his wife, Susan, co-teach our AP Literature class.
David Fish	Science
BS	Covenant College
When did you begin teaching?	2003
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2003
Why I teach at Westminster: I like teaching at Westminster because I get to integrate my faith and vocation in a very open way. Also my job allows me to do three of my favorite things: soccer, gardening (David manages our grounds), and teaching.
Ed Fish	Science
BS	Southeast Missouri State
MEd	Regent University
When did you begin teaching?	1971
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2005
Why I teach at Westminster: It is a real blessing to teach with my son David. Teaching science at Westminster gives me an opportunity to interact with students concerning God’s order in the "big" (universal) and "small" (atomic) of His creation. It is interesting to discuss with students the concepts of order and chaos that become evident with an investigation into the world around us. God’s creation is a great wonder; understanding it is a great challenge!
Doug Griffin	Math
BSEd	Valdosta State
MEd	UGA
EdS	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1977
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2010
Mark Hamilton	Middle & High School Latin
BA - Latin	UGA
BA - Classical Languages	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	2004
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2004
Favorite Teaching Moment: I enjoyed the sense of calm that the AP Latin students had going into their AP exam. It was a testament to their hard work throughout the year.
Keenan Klayman	History
BA	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	2010
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2010
Why I teach at Westminster: The school’s reputation precedes itself. I had been hearing great things about Westminster for years. Naturally it was the first place I applied when I decided to teach.
Amy Lanclos	English
BA	UGA
MEd	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1991
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2010
Why I teach at Westminster: The subject of English lends itself well to the teaching of Biblical truth. Teaching English at Westminster gives me the freedom to show students truth through the excellent literature we study. How exciting to teach at a school where teaching is an eternal investment!
Carol Meredith	Math
BSEd	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1999
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2007
Why I teach at Westminster: I enjoy the teaching environment. It is such a blessing to teach where God is a participant in the learning process.
Emma Stephens	English
A-Levels in English Literature and Language, European History Clarendon College, England
BSEd	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	2005
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2006
Why I teach at Westminster: I work at Westminster because I enjoy working in a Christian environment where my beliefs can be reflected in my work. The warmth and love I have received from my fellow staff and students reflects the kind of Christian attitude that could change the world.
Amanda Tingle	Electives
BS	Covenant College
When did you begin teaching?	2007
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2008
Favorite Teaching Moment at Westminster: : My favorite teaching moment at Westminster actually came on a Saturday. My second grade class decided they wanted to run the annual WCA Fun Run in February. We practiced as a class for months, running laps around the playground and the football field, and each child ran some with their parents at home. One of the parents came in and helped us tie-dye t-shirts before the race. Everyone ran on race day and had a great time. It was such a special moment for me as their teacher to see them set and reach such a fun class-wide goal.
Donna Rae Woods	Electives
BS	UGA
When did you begin teaching?	1996
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2007
Why I teach at Westminster: I am so thankful to be back after 17 years and have the same opportunity (Donna Rae was our first kindergarten teacher) to teach children in a Christian school. The freedom to be able to pray with the students, faculty, and staff is the best thing about teaching at Westminster!
Sybil Zimmerman	Spanish
BA English	Georgia State University
BA Spanish	Georgia State University
When did you begin teaching?	2008
When did you join the Westminster staff?	2008
Favorite experience at Westminster: When a speaker from Nicaragua came to Jerry Ediger’s Bible class and the girls from my Spanish class sang to him in Spanish and excitedly told me later that they were able to say a few sentences to him in Spanish.