Love to teach & know the students on one to one basis
They push students to improve as students and leaders
Challenge participation in ACT at multiple grade levels
Encourage students to participate in a variety of sports and extracurricular activities
Develop students into responsible adults with high moral values
Foster teamwork, leadership and the desire to succeed
We have lower student-to-teacher ratio than other schools
Headmaster, Athletic Director & Head Football Coach Assistant Headmaster & Coach
Hugh Fountain
AISA Experience: 4 years
Total Teaching Experience: 29 years
College Degree: B.S. in Education (Physical Education K-12).
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Athletic Director for Escambia Academy
Special Recognition:
2014 AISA Coach Of The Year (AAA)
2007 AHSAA Coach Of The Year 5-A
Winningest Coach in History of Charles Henderson (Troy)
Member of 1984 Division II NCAA National Champions Troy University
Team Captain 1983 Marion Military Institute
David Walker
AISA Experience: 42 years
Total Teaching Experience: 45 years
College Degree: BS Troy State University, MEd University of Montevallo
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Track Coach
Special Recognitions: Coached 15 State Championship Teams in Track and Basketball. Inducted into the AISA Hall of Fame in 2009
K-4 Teacher & Director Computer Teacher/Elementary PE Thrid Grade Teacher 4th Grade Teacher & Varsity Girls Basketball and Softball Head Coach AISA Experience: 1 year 2nd Grade Teacher K5 Teacher K4 Teacher- Teachers Aide K4 AISA Experience: 8 years 5th Grade Teacher 1ST GRADE TEACHER
Gloria Barlow
AISA Experience: 7 years
Total Teaching Experience: 30 years
Certification: Work Keys Certificate Faulkner College, 285 hours in childcare training
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Director of K4
Adam Bono
AISA Experience: 1 years
Total Teaching Experience: 2 years
College Degree: BS in Education, Human Performance Exercise Science from University of Alabama
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Computer Teacher/Elementary PE
Ann Cale
AISA Experience: 1 years
Total Teaching Experience: 30 years
College Degree: Bachelors in Elementary Education from Troy University; Masters in Elementary Education from Troy University
Fully trained through the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) in both Math and Science
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: NA
Retired from Public Education after 30 years.
I have over 30 years of experience teaching in Alabama public schools. I am dedicated to creating a stable learning environment, and inspiring students to do their best.
Mandi Carter
College Degree: B.A. in Communication
Total Teaching Experience: 1 year
Extracellular activities/Coaching Position: J.V. and Varsity Basketball and Softball Head Coach
Special Recognition: 2002 and 2004 AISA State Champion for Basketball
2003 AISA State Champion for Softball (Both as a Lady Cougar)
Michael Findley
AISA Experience: 7 years
Total Teaching Experience: 11 years
College Degree: BS in Elementary Education - AUM; M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction: Reading - Grand Canyon University
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: NA
Michelle Howell
AISA Experience: 4 years
Total Teaching Experience: 32 years
College Degree: BS University of Montevallo, Masters University of South Alabama
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Retired from public school system after 28 years
Donna Lee
Total Teaching Experience: 17 years
Certification: State of Alabama Early Learning Guideline Credential Certificate
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: NA
Wanda Staff
AISA Experience: 3 years
Total Teaching Experience: 34 years
College Degree: BS from University of South Alabama
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: NA
Retired from Public Education after 30 years. Teacher of the year 2005
Marsha Wilson
AISA Experience: 1
Total Teaching Experience: 2 years
College Degree: Bachelor in Business Administration from Faulkner University. Teacher Certification from University of West Florida
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: NA
Spanish Instructor AISA Experience: 1 year Math Teacher 1997 Pine Grove School- Teacher of The Year Science Instructor, 7th Life Science, 9th General and Advanced Biology, 10th Honors Anatomy & Physiology, 11th Honors Chemistry & 9th Health Teacher, Enviromental Science, Physcial Science, Foresics, Geral Science, Life Sports & Assistant Football Coach General English 10,11,12 & Creative Writing 10,11,12 6th Grade English, Literature, Science, Elementary Library, Assistant Football, Head Golf Coach Band Director 9th-12th Honors English teacher, College Counselor, & Sr. Class Sponsor Math Instructor AISA Experience: 2 years
Wes Bates
College Degree: TBA
Total Teaching Experience: TBA
Extracellular activities/Coaching Position: TBA
Special Recognition: TBA
Mary Stewart Blackmon
AISA Experience: 7 years
Total Teaching Experience: 38 years
College Degree: BS Livingston University:University of Southern Mississippi, Gifted and Talented Certification, HQ Reading K-12, HQ Math 1-9th
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Assistant Band Director for Auxiliary Junior Varsity Dance
2003 Pine Grove School- Teacher of The Year
2004 Baldwin County EMC Teacher of The Quarter
2004-2009 Alabama Education Legislative Contact Team Member
2002- Present North Baldwin Literacy Council
1986-2009 Alabama Education Association Delegate Assembly Member
2003- Present Alpha Delta Kappa Teaching Sorority
Active Member of First Baptist Church Bay Minette
1969-1975 Baldwin County High School Band Majorette, Clarinet, Bassoon
Leah Fields
AISA Experience: 7 years
Total Teaching Experience: 17 years
College Degree: BS Biological Sciences, The University of Alabama
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: JV & Varsity Scholars Bowl Sponsor, 9th Grade Homeroom/Sponsor & Honors Committee
Certificates: Medical Technology (MT) Cert. (ASCP)
John Gartman
AISA Experience: 15 years
Total Teaching Experience: 15 years
College Degree: General Health
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Assistant Football Coach
Julianna Hardy
AISA Experience: 6 years
Total Teaching Experience: 38 years
College Degree: Masters in Secondary Education
Special Recognitions: Teacher Of The Year 2004- Escambia County Middle School
Joey Quimby
AISA Experience: 3 years
Total Teaching Experience: 6 years
College Degree: Telecommunications & Film- Bachelors of Art University of West Florida
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Junior Beta Club Sponsor, Peer Helpers Sponsor, Assistant Coach Softball, Assistant Football, Head Golf Coach
2011-2012 Teacher Of The Year ECHS
Tom Robinson
AISA Experience: 1 year
Total Teaching Experience: 10 years
College Degree: BS Secondary Education and History, University of South Alabama
Certificate: State of Alabama, Social Studies Grades 6-12
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Band Director
Bobbi Sasser
AISA Experience: 17 years
Total Teaching Experience: 19 years
College Degree: B.S. in Education (Physical Education K-12).
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: SGA Sponsor; Senior Class Sponsor; College Advisor; AISA State SGA Sponsor
Special Recognition: EA Teacher of the year three times
Carolina Smoak
Total Teaching Experience: 4 years
College Degree: Bachelor of Science- Mathematics
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Math Instructor
Registrar & Office Secretary
Michele McKinley
