Welcome to the 2021-22 New Faculty and Staff
Randolph School has welcomed several new faces and talents to its faculty and staff. Meet the additions for the 2021-2022 school year.
Deidra Bauld – Associate Director of College Counseling
Previous Position: College Counselor, Scheck Hillel Community School, Miami, FL
Education: B.A. Valdosta State University, GA; Master of Education, Mercer University, GA
Desiree Campbell – Second Grade Teacher
Previous Position: Full-time Substitute Teacher at Randolph; Third Grade Teacher at the Village School of Naples, FL
Education: B.A. Interpersonal Organization/Communication – University of Central Florida; Professional Education Development – University of Phoenix
Elizabeth Cook '12 – Admission Associate
Previous Position: Social Worker, Hospice Family Care, Huntsville, AL
Education: B.S. Social Work, Belmont University, Nashville, TN; Master of Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Nikki Cornelison – Middle School English
Previous Position: 4-H Foundation Regional Extension Agent, Auburn University; Huntsville City Schools, MS English Teacher
Education: B.A. English, Athens State University, Athens, AL; Master of Education in Adult Education and Workforce Development, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Meredith Dignan – Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Previous Position: St. Lawrence University Graduate Student/Volleyball Assistant Coach
Education: B.S. Childhood Education, State University of New York at New Paltz; Master of Educational Studies in Leadership, St. Lawrence University
Elizabeth Garrison – Kindergarten Teacher
Previous Position: First Grade Team Lead Teacher at Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary
Education: B.S. Health Sciences, James Madison University; Masters of Differentiated Studies, Reading Intervention Specialist, University of Alabama in Huntsville
Melissa Grayson – 7th/8th Grade Math
Previous Position: Math Teacher, Discovery Middle School
Education: Master of Arts in Instructional Technology, Walden University; B.S. Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Alabama in Huntsville
Jeannie Harris – Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Previous Position: CLH Tutoring Services LLC, Madison, AL
Education: B.A. Psychology, Ohio State University; Master of Education in Special Education/Emotional Conflict, Alabama A&M University
Jennifer Hill – Third Grade Co-Teacher
Previous Position: Reading and Math Tutor, Mill Creek Elementary School
Education: B.S. Elementary Education, Florida International University
Lori Johnston – Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Previous Position: Parent Volunteer, Randolph School
Education: B.A. Spanish, Virginia Wesleyan University
Leighann Kemp – Learning Specialist
Previous Position: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Spotsylvania County Schools, VA
Education: B.S. Social Work, Radford University, Radford, VA; Master of Special Education, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Lacy Lane – Middle School Language Arts
Previous Position: Language Arts Teacher, Brandon Middle School, Brandon, MS
Education: Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy, Mississippi College; B.S. Secondary English Education, Mississippi State University
Anna Maynor – Upper School Administrative Assistant
Previous Position: Real Estate Agent, Huntsville, AL
Education: B.S. Healthcare Management, University of Alabama
Melissa McLean – Head of Lower School
Previous Position: Lower School Director, Windermere Preparatory School
Education: Master of Education, University of Maine; B.A. Elementary Education, University of Massachusetts
Magalie Minaud – Upper School French Teacher
Previous Position: Teacher of English, Public French System, France; French Teacher, Indian Springs School, Indian Springs, AL
Education: Maitrise D’Anglais, Mention Bien, Universite De Nantes, Loire Atlantique, France; Capes D’Anglais, Ministere De L’Education Nationale
Tindall Morring – Long-term Maternity Substitute
Previous Position: 4th Grade Maternity Leave Substitute, Hall Kent Elementary School, Birmingham, AL
Education: B.S. Early Childhood Education, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Chris Refer – Middle School French and Social Studies
Previous Position: Private French Instructor
Education: B.A., French; B.A., History, Tennessee Tech University
Savannah Short – Middle School Counselor
Previous Position: Substance Use Counselor at Huntsville Recovery
Education: B.A., Social Work, Auburn University; M.A., Social Work, North Carolina State University
Genny Slack – 4th Grade Teacher
Previous Position: Randolph Substitute Teacher; Third Grade Teacher, The Episcopal School of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Education: B.A. Political Science, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Allison Steinhauer – Fourth Grade Co-Teacher
Previous Position: Pre-K Teacher, Friendship School, Huston, TX
Education: B.A. Early Childhood Education, Auburn University
Shann Thomas – Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Previous Position: Treeschool at Rivertree Church, AL
Education: B.A. Psychology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL; B.S. Early Childhood Education, Athens State University
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John Atherton – Facilities and Safety and Security Manager
Previous Position: Facilities Maintenance Technician, Remington Outdoor Company, Huntsville, AL
Education: Associates Degree in Applied Science, Calhoun Community College, Huntsville, AL
Kathie Clayton – Upper School History
Previous Position: 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Randolph School
Education: B.A. Arizona State University; M.A. Political Science, Georgia State University
Rebecca Sargent – Business Office Controller
Previous Position: Senior Financial Analyst, Catholic Charities of Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX
Education: B.S. Business Administration, Auburn University; Master of Science in Business Administration, Auburn University
Tamara Trownsell – Upper School Spanish
Previous Position: Assistant Professor, International Relations at University San Francisco de Quinto, Ecuador
Education: Ph.D. International Relations, American University, Washington, D.C.; M.A. International Communication, American University, Washington, D.C.; B.A. Spanish, French, Exercise Psychology, Rice University, Houston, TX