FRA Faculty


Office Staff

 

Eddie Pollard

Head of School


headofschool@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 3
College Degree(s): Ed.S. and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership – West Georgia College, B.S.Ed. Health and Physical Education – Georgia Southern College
Certification: Educational Leadership
Other teaching experience: Assistant Principal 2 years and Principal 25 years, Clayton County Schools – Teacher and Coach 11 years

     
 

Andrea Carroll

Counselor


counselor@flintriveracademy.com

     
 

Cindy Friar

Finance Officer


financeoffice@flintriveracademy.com
College Degree(s): Flint River Technical College – Accounting, Gordon College – BBS, Mercer University – BA

     
 

Tammy Mitchell

Secretary


secretary@flintriveracademy.com

     
 

Juanita Brown

Receptionist


Years at FRA: 43

     
 

Donna L Carpenter

After School


dcarpenter@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 1
Certification: Servsafe Manager

     
 

Sally Neal

Media Specialist, Literary Team


library@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 26
College Degree(s): B.A. English University of Georgia, M. A. English Texas A & M University, M.Ed. University of West Georgia
Certification: Media Specialist, T5 certificate
Other teaching experience: LaGrange Academy, Troup High School, LaGrange College

Teaching Staff

 

Gail Huff

3K/4K


ghuff@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 2
College Degree(s): Truett McConnell College - Child Care Science / University of North Georgia - Early Childhood Education
Certification: 4 year degree
Other teaching experience: White County School System - 10 years / Meriwether County School System - 20 years

     
 

Tina Turner

Kindergarten


tturner@flintriveracademy.com

     
 

Christi Johnson

Kindergarten / Paraprofessional


cjohnson@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 12
College Degree(s): Gordon College

     
 

Janet Fowler

First Grade


jfowler@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 44
College Degree(s): B.S Elementary Ed Columbus State University, Masters in Early Childhood Columbus State University, First 2 years were Spent at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Certification: B.S. Elementary Ed, Masters Early Childhood
Other teaching experience: 4 years at Woodland Academy, 36 years Meriwether County

     
 

Paige Dunn

Second Grade


pdunn@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 6
College Degree(s): Early Childhood Education – Georgia College and State University
Certification: T-4, Early Childhood Education
Other teaching experience: Henry County Public School System, Meriwether County Public School System

     
 

Julie Harris

Third Grade


jharris@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 4 years
College Degree(s): BS Mercer University – Early Childhood Ed / Columbus State University – Masters in Early Childhood Ed
Certification: Early Childhood Ed
Other teaching experience: Westwood Christian Academy (18 years)

     
 

Karen Adams

Fourth Grade


kadams@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 30
College Degree(s): BS in Elementary Education at West Georgia
Certification: Certified originally for grades 1-8 with a T-4 certificate
Other teaching experience: West Clayton Elementary, Fayetteville Elementary, Warm Springs Elementary (Clayton, Fayette, and Meriwether County Schools)

     
 

Amanda Evans

Fifth Grade


aevans@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 9
College Degree(s): Georgia State University – Bachelors in Early Childhood Education
Certification: Early Childhood Education
Other teaching experience: Braelinn Elementary in Peachtree City (2 years)

     
 

Christin Phillips

6th Grade Math, Language Arts, Social Studies


cphillips@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 1
College Degree(s): University of West Georgia – Bachelor of Business Administration & Management, Georgia TAPP Graduate, West Georgia RESA
Certification: Georgia Educator Certificate
Other teaching experience: Manchester Middle School (2 Years)

     
 

Nancy Riggins

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Science, 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies


nriggins@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 20
College Degree(s): Georgia Southern University – BS in Education, Major in Health and Physical Education, NE Georgia – Add on Science Certification, University System of Georgia – RESA with Certificates
Certification: Science 4th-8th, Health & Physical Education K-12
Other teaching experience: Scott Junior High in Savannah GA (Chatham County)

     
 

Kay Barnes

AP Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Pre-Calculus,
Advanced Geometry, Advanced Algebra I and II


kbarnes@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 46
College Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Wesleyan College
Certification: High School Math
Other teaching experience: Oconee County High School – Watkinsville, Miller High School – Macon, Meriwether High School – Woodbury

     
 

Sharon Hendley

Pre-Calculus, Algebra III, Geometry, Algebra I and II


shendley@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 1
College Degree(s): Ed.S., Columbus State University, M.Ed., Georgia Southwestern State University, BBA, Georgia Southwestern State University
Certification: Secondary Mathematics (6-12); Gifted Endorsement (P-12)
Other teaching experience: Lamar County High School (2013-2015), Upson-Lee High School (2000-2013), Jeff Davis High School (1997-2000), Jeff Davis Middle School (1997-2000), Dublin High School (1995-1997), Tri-County High School (1986-1995)

     
 

Jennifer Modlin

Advanced 9th English,English 8,10,11,12


jmodlin@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 1
College Degree(s): Columbus State University – B.A. English Literature
Certification: ELA 9-12
Other teaching experience: Manchester High School

     
 

Dr. Teri Craven

English 9, 10; Speech/SAT, Dual Enrollment


tcraven@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 1
College Degree(s): A.A. Gordon, B.S. Georgia College, M. Ed. West Georgia, Ed.S. West Georgia, Ed.D. Valdosta State University
Certification: L-6: Leadership; Special Education; Social Science
Other teaching experience: Meriwether County School System, Thomaston-Upson County School System, Pike County School System

     
 

Sally Neal

High School AP English, Humanities


library@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 26
College Degree(s): B.A. English University of Georgia, M. A. English Texas A & M University, M.Ed. University of West Georgia
Certification: Media Specialist, T5 certificate
Other teaching experience: LaGrange Academy, Troup High School, LaGrange College

     
 

Kathy Perdue

Chemistry, Physics, Dual Enrollment


kperdue@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 2
College Degree(s): BS - Troy State University, MS - Georgia Southwestern College, EDS - University of West Georgia
Certification: Science 7 - 12, Gifted
Other teaching experience: Thomaston-Upson School System (Upson-Lee High School, Robert E. Lee Institute - 30 years), Barnesville Academy (3y), Westwood Academy (1y), Stratford Academy (2y), Southwest Georgia Academy (1y), Early County High School (1y)

     
 

Carla Nester

Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology


cnestor@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 2
College Degree(s): B.S. Biology- University of North Texas, M.S. Secondary Education –University of Akron
Other teaching experience: Upson-Lee H.S.

     
 

Josh Daher

Physical Science


Jdaher@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 3
College Degree(s): Business Administration, BS
Certification: GACE Certified Middle School Mathematics
Other teaching experience: Piedmont Academy (3 years)

     
 

Leanne Sears

AP Government, Government/Economics, World History


lsears@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 6
College Degree(s): Georgia Tech – B.S. Industrial Management, Georgia State University College of Law - Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Certification: Member, State Bar of Georgia
Other teaching experience:

     
 

Billy Middlebrooks

U.S. History, Government, Physical Education, Boys Basketball, Golf


bmiddlebrooks@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 2 College Degree(s): LaGrange College B.A, Auburn University M.Ed.
Certification: T-5- Health and Physical Education
Other teaching experience: Troup High School (11 years), Fayette County High School (12 years), Rising Starr Middle School (10 years), Whitewater Middle School (2 years)

     
 

Christy McCrary

Spanish


cmccrary@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 2
College Degree(s): University of Georgia – B.A, Columbus State University – M.Ed. Secondary Ed.
Language Schools: Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Universidad de Cådiz, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto Bilingue, Cuernavaca, Universidad Deusto, Bilbao
Certification: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Other teaching experience: Upson-Lee High School – Thomaston, Greenville High School – Meriwether County, Kendrick High School, Muscogee County

     
 

Beth Buckley

Technology


bbuckley@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 2
College Degree(s): Management Information Systems from University of Alabama in Huntsville, Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College
Other teaching experience: Middle and High School Science at Heritage Christian School, Middle and High School Math at Holy Ground Baptist Academy

     
 

Cindy Harper

Art


charper@flintriveracademy.com

     
 

Rick McManus

Music, Drama, Literary Team, One Act Play


rmcmanus@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 3
College Degree(s): Murray State University, BIS in Fine Arts, Tiffin University MEd
Certification: Music & Early Childhood
Other teaching experience: Sheridan Hills Christian School – Hollywood, FL, George E. Washington Elementary – Woodbury, GA

Coaching Staff

 

Josh Daher

Physical Education, Head Football Coach, Girls Basketball Coach


Jdaher@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 3
College Degree(s): Business Administration, BS
Certification: GACE Certified Middle School Mathematics
Other teaching experience: Piedmont Academy (3 years)

     
 

Matt Britt

Physical Education, Assistant Football Coach, Baseball Coach


mbritt@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 2
College Degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
Certification: CPR Certified

     
 

Jim Moreland

Assistant Football Coach


     
 

Michael Taylor

Assistant Football Coach


     
 

Billy Middlebrooks

Boys Basketball Coach, Golf Coach


     
 

Kristin Harris

Softball Head Coach


Years taught at FRA: 2 (assistant coach 2014, head coach 2015)
College Degree(s):M.Ed. (MAT) Mathematics – Western Governor's University, B.S.Electrical Engineering Tech-. Georgia Southern University
Certification: Mathematics 6-12
Other teaching experience: East Coweta High School - 2011-Present, Upson Lee High School 2009-2011

     
 

Mike Harris

Assistant Softball Coach


     
 

Mike Stewart

Assistant Softball Coach


     
 

Russ Durrand

Track Coach

rgdurand@bellsouth.net
Years taught at FRA: 8
College Degree(s): BA degree, Business Education, University of Northern Iowa / AA degree, Des Moines Area Community College / AAS degree Des Moines Area Community College
Certification: Business Education, Coaching
Other teaching experience: 1 year at Hawkeye Tech Jr. College & 6 months at University of Northern Iowa.

     
 

Nancy Riggins

Tennis Coach


nriggins@flintriveracademy.com
Years taught at FRA: 20
College Degree(s): Georgia Southern University – BS in Education, Major in Health and Physical Education, NE Georgia – Add on Science Certification, University System of Georgia – RESA with Certificates
Certification: Science 4th-8th, Health & Physical Education K-12
Other teaching experience: Scott Junior High in Savannah GA (Chatham County)

     
 

Amanda Evans

Cheerleading Coach


Years taught at FRA: 9
College Degree(s): Georgia State University – Bachelors in Early Childhood Education
Certification: Early Childhood Education
Other teaching experience: Braelinn Elementary in Peachtree City (2 years)

Other School Staff

 

Carmen Newman

Cafeteria


College Degree(s): Griffin Tech College
Certification: Medical Assistant

     
 

Lucille Dozier

Cafeteria Assistant


     
 

Betty Ganus

Director of Transportation / Bus Driver


bganus@flintriveracademy.com
Years at FRA: 21

     
 

Sue Perkins

Bus Driver / Aide


perkinsduk@att.net
Years at FRA: 6

     
 

Jeralene Barron

Custodian


Years at FRA: 7

     
 

Rita Terry

Custodian