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Administrative Staff
Brian Price
Head of School
Joined OA: 2002
Education: Charleston
Southern University
– BS Computer Science / Mathematics
Nicole Ranson
Elementary Principal
Joined OA: 2014
Education: College of Charleston
– BS Middle Grades Education
Chad Walker
Upper School Principal
Joined OA: 2022
Education: Saint Vincent College – BA Communication
Blake Ferguson
Athletic Director
Joined OA: 2025
Education: North Greenville University – BA Business Marketing
Jessica Wells
GAP Director
Joined OA: 2024
Education:Northwestern State University – BA Early Childhood Education
Guy Van Horn
Security Director
Joined OA: 2022
Education: Charleston Southern University – Criminal Justice
Ruth Campbell
Finance Office
Joined OA: 2024
Education: University of South Carolina – BS, Statistics
Kari Hayes
Creative Coordinator
Joined OA: 2023
Education:
Midlands Technical College
– AS Early Education
Amy Vetter
Upper School Guidance
Joined OA: 2001
Education:
East Carolina University – BS Criminal Justice
Kathryn LaCoss
Advancement Director
Joined OA: 2020
Education:
Charleston Southern University –
BA Journalism, MBA Business
Tracy Cali
Instructional Coach
Joined OA: 2006
Education: University of Rhode Island – Dual BA Elementary & Special Education, Salve Regina University – Masters in Reading
Lower School (K4 - 5th)
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Alyssa Hong
K4 A – Friendly Foxes
Joined OA: 2026
Education:
Charleston Southern University – BS Psychology
Kristan Thompson
K4 B – Playful Pandas
Joined OA: 2018
Education:
Western Governors University – BA Interdisciplinary Studies
Taylor Chol
K4 C – Dynamic Dinosaurs
Joined OA: 2026
Education: Charleston Southern University – BA Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Wendy Nichols
K5 A – Blessed Bees
Joined OA: 2000
Education:
Trident Technical College – AAS Early Care and Education
Amanda Palmer
K5 B – Delightful Dolphins
Joined OA: 2023
Education: Childcare Education Institute, ACSI Elementary Educator Credential
Jennifer Walker
1st Grade A – Faithful Fish
Joined OA: 2018
Education:
University of Mississippi – BS Education
Alison Priest
1st Grade B – Loyal Lions
Joined OA: 2020
Education:
University of Central Missouri –
BS Elementary Education
Jenny Solowo-Coker
2nd Grade A – Kindhearted Koalas
Joined OA: 2021
Education:
University of Kent –
BA Classical and Archeological Studies
Susan Moody
2nd Grade B – Cheerful Cheetahs
Joined OA: 2025
Education: Winthrop University – BA Early Childhood Education, Liberty University – MEd Teaching and Learning
Sherri Kirk
3rd Grade A – Spirited Sea Turtles
Joined OA: 2017
Education:
Charleston Southern University – BS Elementary Education
Annelize Augustyn
3rd Grade B – Steadfast Stingrays
Joined OA: 2025
Education: University of the Free State (South Africa) – B.Ed. Hons Professional Psychology of Education
Maddie DeVries
4th Grade A – Wise Wolves
Joined OA: 2024
Education: Charleston Southern University – BA Elementary Education
Heather Mims
4th Grade B – Mighty Moose
Joined OA: 2026
Education: Grand Canyon University – BS Major Elementary Education
Mandy Akwari
5th Grade A – Brave Bears
Joined OA: 2021
Education: Cedarville University – BS Elementary & Special Education
Christina Weiss
5th Grade B – Soaring Eagles
Joined OA: 2023
Education:
Queen’s College
– MS Early Childhood Education
Upper School (6th - 12th)
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John Caldwell
Middle School
History
Joined OA: 2026
Education: Radford University – Bachelor of Business Administration
Stephen Waters
Middle and
High School Bible
Joined OA: 2016
Education:
Bob Jones University – BA Humanities, MA Bible, MS Biblical Counseling, MDiv
Frank Brazell
Upper School History
Joined OA: 2025
Education: Manna University – BA Humanities/Bible, Columbia International University – MA Christian Leadership
Amy Vetter
High School English
Joined OA: 2001
Education:
East Carolina University – BS Criminal Justice
Casey Asman
Upper School Math & PE
Assistant Athletic Director
Joined OA: 2025
Education: Charleston Southern University – BS Social and Human Sciences
Hector Reyes
Upper School Math
Joined OA: 2026
Education:
Montclair St Univ – BS Mathematics, American College of Education – M.Ed Advanced Studies
DeAnna Brigman
High School Science
Joined OA: 2020
Education:
Charleston Southern University
– BS Biology
Logan Balskus
Upper School English
Joined OA: 2026
Education: BA University of Florida, MS – Minot State University
Tracie Flowers
Middle School Science
Joined OA: 2026
Education: BA – University of SC, MA – Webster University
Special Areas & Electives
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Stephanie Gammons
Art Program Director
Joined OA: 2022
Education: Valley Forge College
– BS Elementary Education
Kelsey Van Horn
Lower School Music
& Middle School Electives
Joined OA: 2022
Education: University of South Carolina – BA Journalism and Mass Communications
Jen Spencer
Library & Computer
Joined OA: 2024
Education: Bowling Green State University – BS Middle Childhood Education
Kimberly Rhoton
School Nurse & Athletics Admin
Joined OA: 2022
Education: Medical University of South Carolina – BS Nursing, Vanderbilt University – MS Nursing
Abby Whitworth
Lower & Upper School Physical Education, Student Life Coordinator
Joined OA: 2023
Education: Charleston Southern University – BS Kinesiology
Simmie Benenhaley
Lower School Support
Joined OA: 2024
Education: Francis Marion University – BA Early Childhood Education
Robyn Wright
Physical Education
Joined OA: 2024
Education: Baylor University – BS Education; Baylor University – MS Education
