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Message from Chris King - Head of School
Dear ACS Parents and Students,
I
have exciting news to share about our new faculty members for the
07-08 school year. As I mentioned in my previous letter, I am deeply
committed to safeguarding the level of quality in our classrooms. We
have hired five strong experienced educators. I have provided a
brief vita for each teacher. There are GREAT things in store
for our Arlington community.
Rachel Lindsay B.A., M.Ed,
Specialist (Middle School Science)
Miss Lindsay has twenty-nine years experience teaching with
certifications in both math and science. Miss Lindsay received her
undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and her M.Ed
from Georgia State University where she majored in middle grades
science and language arts. She also holds a Specialist degree in
Curriculum and Instruction.
Miss Lindsay is certified in middle
grades with a concentration in science and language arts and is a
teacher support specialist with gifted experience. She has assessed
candidate performances for the National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards and was trained by the University of Georgia to
evaluate written essays using rubrics developed by the National
Board.
Miss Lindsay will be a great addition
to our Arlington faculty. We welcome her expertise to our science
department and look forward to her impact in the lives of our
students.
Tracy Long B.A., M.Ed
(Kindergarten)
Mrs. Long has thirteen years experience. She spent four years
teaching in the Coweta County school system. Since 2000 she has been
teaching Kindergarten at Palmetto Baptist. Mrs. Long received her
undergraduate degree and M.Ed from the University of West Georgia.
Her early childhood certification is from Mercer University.
Mrs. Long has had a long-standing
relationship with Arlington. Her daughter, Ellie, is a current first
grader, along with a four-year daughter. We are excited to welcome
Mrs. Long to our Kindergarten program.
Julie Joyner B.S. (Fourth Grade)
During the past fourteen years Mrs. Joyner has taught elementary
school in Coweta County and the past three years at the Odyssey
Charter School. She holds a B.S. from Auburn University in
elementary education.
While teaching in Coweta County, she
designed and implemented a family math night to showcase student
achievement. She also collaborated with the Shenandoah Science
Center Director to implement hands-on-activities and supplemental
science instruction.
Mrs. Joyner has two children that
will be attending Arlington in the 07-08 school year. We welcome
Mrs. Joyner to the Arlington family.
Stacy Gray B.S. (First Grade)
Mrs. Gray has ten years experience. Following her graduation from
Freed Hardeman University where she received a B.S. degree in Early
Childhood and Elementary Education, she began her teaching career in
Memphis, Tennessee. Her teaching experience includes both urban and
rural settings. In Cobb County, she taught at Vaughan, Clay, and
Argyle Elementary.
Her strengths lie in linking learning
with enjoyment within the classroom, engaging and involving parents,
and building strong bonds with students, colleagues, and parents.
She will bring a level of enthusiasm to our reading curriculum with
myriad supplemental ideas and projects.
The Grays have three boys that will
be attending Arlington - Cole 5th, Jack 2nd, and Tyler Kindergarten.
We are blessed to have such a qualified educator.
Kathy Burnett B.A., M.A. (Sixth
Grade)
Mrs. Burnett has a long relationship with Arlington having taught
seven years for us in the fourth and fifth grade. After a year’s
absence from Arlington, she will return to teach our 6th grade. She
received her B.A. from Harding University in Elementary Education
and her M.A. in Literacy from Lesley University.
Arlington students and parents are
excited to welcome Mrs. Burnett back to the Arlington family. God
has blessed our school with an excellent educator in Mrs. Burnett.
Christy Phillips B.S, M.Ed (Lower
School Music/Middle School Chorus/ School Counselor)
Mrs. Phillips has a B.S. from Berry College where she was a Chick-fil-A
scholarship recipient. She will receive her M.Ed from the University
of West Georgia in school counseling in August. Mrs. Phillips brings
experience as well as creativity to our lower school music program.
Mrs. Phillips has two sons, Blake and
Nicolas, who are currently attending Arlington. We are excited about
the great plans she has for our lower school music department.
Rob Kellogg B.S (Middle School
Social Studies/ Head Football Coach)
Mr. Kellogg has twenty years experience. He received his B.S in
Economics from Georgia Southern University. He is currently the head
baseball and football coach at Fullington Academy. He has taught and
coached at the Brookwood School, Flint River Academy, and Thomas
Jefferson. He has coached two state champion baseball teams and a
championship football team. Coach Kellogg was named the Georgia
Dugout Club coach-of-the-year.
I will be sure to keep you apprised
on the upcoming events and news. If you have any questions, please
feel free to give me a call or drop me an email. Thank you for your
commitment to Arlington. God has wonderful plans for our school.
Sincerely,
Chris King
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