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Mrs. Baxter
Middle School Social Studies
mbaxter@olaschool.org
Teaching students is a joy and having a BS in elementary education, being certified to teach in all grades K-8, and in all subjects areas has allowed for a great varied of teaching experiences throughout the years. This experience includes teaching both in this country and abroad. Believing in both this school and the mission of this school is the reason for teaching here at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School.
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Miss Blakey
1st Grade Teacher
lblakey@olaschool.org
This is Miss Blakey’s first year at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and a master’s degree in reading, language, and literacy education. Miss Blakey is certified to teach early childhood education as well as middle grades. She is very excited to be teaching first grade at OLACS this year and feels very blessed to be a part of such a special community!
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Mrs. Brignati
Middle School Math and English
jbrignati@olaschool.org
Mrs. Brignati has been at Our Lady of the Assumption School for 3 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in middle grades education and a master's degree in teaching and curriculum. Throughout her 13 years of teaching, she has taught all subject areas in both public and private schools. She loves teaching middle school math and English at OLACS! Go Bobcats!
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Mrs. Bush
7th & 8th Lit., 6th Earth Science
dbush@olaschool.org
Mrs. Bush has taught at OLA full time for four years. This year she teaches literature and vocabulary to 7th and 8th grades and Earth Science to 6th grade. She has a B.S. in Physical Therapy and a B.S. in Experimental Psychology. She minored in English Literature, and has a Masters of Science in Geoscience. She hold a grades 4-8 teaching certificate with concentrations in Science, English and Language Arts, and Social Science.
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Mrs. Camp
Primary Resource Teacher
tcamp@olaschool.org
Mrs. Camp holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Education Degree in elementary and special education. She is certified in pre-school, elementary and special education. In addition to being a mom, she has served as a special needs and primary school consultant and evaluator, resource teacher, elementary teacher, pre-school teacher, research associate and early childhood special needs coordinator.
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Mr. Coheley
Music
dcoheley@olaschool.org
Mr. Coheley holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education. He is currently the music teacher at Our Lady of the Assumption School and teaches 4th thru 8th grade band and 2nd and3rd grade music. Mr. Coheley is an arranger and a very sought after clinician throughout the southeast as well as a percussion adjudicator for marching bands and Winter Guard International Percussion. Mr. Coheley’s professional affiliations include: Georgia Music Educators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Percussive Arts Society.
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Mrs. Conboy
Kindergarten Teacher
gconboy@olaschool.org
Gretchen Conboy has been associated with Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School for eighteen years as a parent and the last seven years as a teacher. She has a Bachelors of Science in elementary education with a minor in early childhood education. She is Georgia certified PK-8 with a concentration in English and social sciences.
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Mrs. Cordell
Middle School Computer Lab
lcordell@olaschool.org
I have been associated with OLACS for fifteen years as a parent and the last ten years as a teacher. I hold a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education and middle grades education. I am Georgia certified in all areas for PK-5 and 4-8 with a concentration in math, language arts, and social sciences.
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Ms. Cosse
Kindergarten Teacher
kcosse@olaschool.org
This is my second year at OLA. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and went on to obtain my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, as well as, a Reading Specialist Degree from the same Catholic College. I have also worked in religious school environments now for 7 years out of 13 that I have been teaching and it is truly a blessing. My Georgia certifications include: Early Childhood Education (P-5); Middle Grades (4-8) with a Concentration in Language Arts, Reading, Social Science, Mathematics; Reading (P-12); and Teacher Support Specialist Level 5. I look forward to getting to know everyone this year at OLA.
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Mrs. Diaz
PK-4 Spanish Teacher
tdiaz@olaschool.org
This is my 3rd year teaching Pre-K-4th grade Spanish at OLA. I have lived and attended school in France, Spain, Portugal, and Brazil. I have a B.A. in Spanish, French, and Portuguese. I hold a Master's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified in the State of Georgia to teach all subject areas in Pre-K-5th grade. I look forward to another exciting year at OLA school.
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Ms. Fields
3rd grade Teacher
tfields@olaschool.org
Miss Taylor Fields has a B.A. in child development and learning. This is her third year at OLACS and teaching 3rd grade. She is currently earning a Masters in Education.
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Ms. Harms
Art Education
jharms@olaschool.org
Ms. Harms obtained her BFA in Art Education as magna cum laude graduate and a Presidential Scholar. She was also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and a W. Robert Nix Art Education Scholarship winner. Since her graduation Ms. Harms has kept creating artwork and is also currently teaching classes at Ocee Arts Center in Duluth, Georgia.
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Mrs. Howting
PreK and K Support Staff Teacher
bhowting@olaschool.org
I am excited to be working with PreK and K students this year on the OLACS support team! You will find me team teaching in the classroom as well as working with small groups and individual students as needed. This is my 17th year in education. I have certificates in both teaching and school counseling.
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Ms. Jones
Primary Computer Teacher
cjones@olaschool.org
Ms. Jones graduated from college with a B.S. degree in elementary education. Ms. Jones is currently working on a master's in education. This is her fourth year at OLACS.
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Ms. Jovert
1st Grade Teacher
jjovert@olaschool.org
Ms. Jovert has been teaching at OLACS since 2005 and this is her third year teaching first grade. She has a Bachelor's Degree as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. She is certified in Georgia at the elementary level, PK-5 and in social studies, grades 5-8. In addition to being a teacher she is also a parent of two OLACS students. She feels very blessed to be part of such a loving and faith-filled community and looks foward to a another great school year!
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Mrs. Kelly
Second Grade Teacher
akelly@olaschool.org
Hello, I have been at OLACS School from 1995 first as a third grade aide and since 2000 as a second grade teacher. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education. I am looking forward to a wonderful year with your children.
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Miss Kelly
Pre-K Teacher
ckelly@olaschool.org
Miss Kelly has been teaching at Our Lady of Assumption for three years. She received her BA in Early Education and has been teaching Pre-K. She is certified to teach Pre-K - 8th grade. She loves teaching Pre-K and thinks her class is amazing.
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Mrs. Lopez
5-8 Spanish Teacher
llopez@olaschool.org
¡Hola! Soy la Profesora López. This is my second year at OLA. I have several years' experience teaching Spanish. I hold a Bachelor of Science in English Education from Florida International University. In addition, I have successfully completed postbaccalaureate Spanish courses at Georgia State University. I am excited to be back, and I am looking forward to a wonderful year.
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Mrs. Manderson
4th/5th Teacher
gmanderson@olaschool.org
Mrs. Manderson has taught for 23 years and has Bachelor degree and a Masters degree in education.This is her ninth
year teaching at Our Lady of the Assumption. She enjoys
teaching social studies to both the fourth and fifth graders.
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Mrs. Masterton
4th/5th Teacher
kmasterton@olaschool.org
This is Mrs. Masterton's nineteenth year teaching, and her sixth year teaching at OLACS. Mrs. Masterton is a 4th grade homeroom teacher, and is excited to teach the 4th and 5th grade literature and writing classes. Mrs. Masterton has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Masters of Arts degree in Elementary Education.
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Mrs. Miller
Science Teacher
jmiller@olaschool.org
This is Jeanne Miller's seventh year of teaching science at OLACS. She has a bachelors degree and is certified in Georgia to teach middle school science. She is also certified in grades 6-12 to teach Economics, Social Science, Political Science, History and Geography.
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Mr. Oldham
5th Grade Math Teacher
toldham@olaschool.org
Mr. O is very excited about the O.L.A.C.S family! Prior to moving to Atlanta, he was a full-time teacher in Chicago. He has two college degrees. Mr. O's interests include acting, coaching, golfing, cooking, and reading. He is honored to teach at this special school.
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Mrs. Ott
2nd Grade Teacher
kott@olaschool.org
Hello! I'm Kristen Ott, and this is my 6th year at Our Lady of the Assumption School. This is my third year teaching 2nd grade at OLA. Previously, I taught 4th grade for three years, also at OLA. I received my Bachelor of Arts cum laude in Elementary Education. I am certified in Georgia to teach early childhood education (grades PK-5) as well as middle grades (4-8). I feel blessed to be a part of the OLA community, and I thank you for sharing your children with me this year!
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Dr. Pawlik
MAC teacher
tpawlik@olaschool.org
This is my third year at OLA,however, this is my 42nd year of teaching. I hold a BA in French, an MA in Foreign Language Education, and a doctorate in Gifted Education. I teach in the MAC program and also work with all the 1st through 4th grade students in developing critical thinking skills though talent development.
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Mrs. Rigaud
4th/5th Science
brigaud@olaschool.org
Barbara Rigaud earned a B.S.in education. She is certified as an elementary and middle school teacher in New York State and in Georgia. She has taught 4th, 5th 6th, 7th and 8th grades for eleven years. Barbara Rigaud also worked for a state education department. She assessed school systems’ math and reading programs.
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Mrs. Rottmann
Middle School Language Arts
crottmann@olaschool.org
Mrs. Rottmann recently relocated to Atlanta and is thrilled to be a part of the OLACS Community. Prior to her move, Mrs. Rottmann taught for nine years in a Northern Virginia public school system. Additionally, she spent two years as a private preschool director. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction. Her Georgia certification includes Reading (P-12); Early Childhood Education (P-5); and Middle Grades (4-8) with concentrations in language arts and social science.
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Mrs. Senay
Middle School Math
ksenay@olaschool.org
Mrs. Senay has taught at OLA for 14 years. She holds a BSED in math education and loves every minute of teaching her favorite subject.
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Ms. Shoemaker
Coordinator of Religious Education/MS Teacher
tshoemaker@olaschool.org
I have a Masters in Theological Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and I am certified by the state of Georgia to teach Language Arts and Social Studies. I also hold an Advanced Catechist Certificate from the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Mrs. Simony-Choplin
support services grades 3-5
lsimonychoplin@olaschool.org
This is Mrs. Simony-Choplin's second year as a support services teacher at OLACS. She is certified in early childhood education, special education, ESOL, and art, and holds a master's degree in early childhood education. Mrs. Simony-Choplin is also the yearbook advisor. Mrs. Simony-Choplin has seven years of experience in teaching elementary school.
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Mrs. Taylor
Pre-K Teacher
ptaylor@olaschool.org
Mrs. Taylor has been teaching in the field of early childhood for thirty four years. She has a B.A. in elementary and special education and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education as well as certification in Pre-school Handicapped.
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Miss West
Physical Education & Health Teacher
jwest@olaschool.org
Miss West earned her master's degree in physical education & health in 2008. This is her second year teaching at OLACS. This year Miss West teaches all grades Pre K through 8th grades.
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Mrs. Woodall
3rd grade teacher
kwoodall@olaschool.org
Katherine has been teaching at OLACS school for 9 years. She taught 5th and has been teaching 3rd for six years.
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