Our teachers’ comments:
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
Administration
BOOKKEEPER & REGISTRAR
Administration
Head Football Coach and Athletic Director
Administration
AISA Experience: 2
Total Teaching Experience: 2
Coaching Experience: 6
College Degree: Bachelor’s in Economics from Mississippi State University
Masters in Sport Management from University of Southern Mississippi
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Head Football & Track Coach
Headmaster
Administration
Total Teaching Experience: 28
College Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education and Master’s Degree in Counseling from The University of South Alabama
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position:
Facility Manager
Administration
Office Secretary
Administration
Elementary Faculty
Pre-K Teacher
Elementary
AISA Experience: 13
Total Teaching Experience: DHR Certified
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: TBA
5th Grade Teacher
Elementary
AISA Experience: 1
Total Teaching Experience: 18
College Degree: TBA
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position:
About Me: I’ve had the privilege of teaching in the private school ministries since 2004.
I am the proud mother of four and grandma of five!
I enjoy greenhouse growing and lots of vegetable gardening.
I have a passion for sharing the love of Jesus and encouraging every heart beat that enters my classroom!
K-5 Teacher & Director
Elementary
AISA Experience: 13 years
Total Teaching Experience: 21 years
Certification: Alabama Child Development Certification and DHR Certified
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: NA
2nd Grade Teacher
Elementary
AISA Experience: 2
Total Teaching Experience: 18
College Degree: B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from University of Mobile
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position:
Special Recognition: Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Elementary Coordinator & Interventionist
Elementary
AISA Experience: 1
Total Teaching Experience: 35
College Degree: BS degree in Human Development from The University of Alabama and a BS degree in Early Childhood Education from The University of South Alabama
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position:
Get to know me: My name is Melissa Nichols and I am so excited to join Escambia Academy this year. I have a BS degree in Human Development from The University of Alabama and a BS degree in Early Childhood Education from The University of South Alabama. I have been teaching at Rachel Patterson Elementary School for the past 35 years. I have taught third grade, Kindergarten and first grade. For the past five years, I was the Reading Intervention teacher. I retired this past May and look forward to continuing my teaching career as the Elementary Reading Intervention teacher at EA. I can not wait to meet my little cougars!!
4th GRADE TEACHER
Elementary
AISA Experience: 3 year
College Degree: BS in Elementary Education University of South Alabama, MA in Elementary Education from Mobile College
Total Teaching Experience: 30 year
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position:
Special Recognition:
Mailing Address
268 Cowpen Creek Rd
Atmore, AL 36502
Teacher 1st Grade
Elementary
AISA Experience: 1
Total Teaching Experience: 23
College Degree: BS in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Member of Escambia Academy Cognia Accreditation
3rd Grade
Elementary
AISA Experience: 1
Total Teaching Experience: 5
College Degree: Informal Education Degree
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Not Applicable
Awards/Certifications: Provisional Certificate
High School Faculty
Teacher & Coach
Middle-High School
AISA Experience: TBA
Total Teaching Experience: TBA
College Degree: TBA
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: TBA
Get to know me: My name is Ben Archie. I’m very excited to be Assistant Football Coach, Head Girls’ Basketball Coach, and Head Baseball Coach here at Escambia Academy. When I’m not coaching I like to watch football, play golf, and spend time with family as much as possible. My Alma Mater is Crenshaw Christian Academy, so I’ve grown up competing against EA, and can not wait to become apart of the family environment I’ve witnessed while playing against them in the past. Can’t wait to meet you all. Go Cougars!!
Math Instructor
Middle-High School
AISA Experience: 13 years
Total Teaching Experience: 45 years Retired from Baldwin County Public Schools
College Degree: BS Livingston University: University of Southern Mississippi, Gifted and Talented Certification, HQ Reading K-12, HQ Math 1-9th
Elementary Education: Gifted Education; Reading k-12:Math k-9
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: BETA Club
1997 Pine Grove School- Teacher of The Year
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
Science Instructor, 7th Life Science, 9th General and Advanced Biology, 10th Honors Anatomy & Physiology, 11th Honors Chemistry & 9th Health
Middle-High School
AISA Experience: 8 years
Total Teaching Experience: 18 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)
Teacher & Coach
Middle-High School
AISA Experience: 1
Total Teaching Experience: 1
College Degree: Physical Education from Delta State & Masters in Sports Administration Arkansas State
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Football Offensive Coordinator & Assistant Baseball Coach
Get to know me: My name is Michael Gibbs. I am from Brandon, MS where I attended Northwest Rankin High School. I played football, soccer and baseball there. I went on to play football collegiately at Hinds Community College for two seasons and at Delta State University for two seasons. There I received numerous accolades including 1st team All-American and Gulf South Conference All-Decade Team. I’ve spent the last 7 years coaching D-1 football. I enjoy outdoor activities like golf, hunting and fishing.
I am excited to be at Escambia Academy because of the family atmosphere and the opportunity to develop kids academically, spiritually and athletically. Go, Cougars!
Language Arts Teacher
Middle-High School
AISA Experience: 11 years
Total Teaching Experience: 43 years
College Degree: Masters in Secondary Education from Troy University
Special Recognitions:
Teacher Of The Year 2004- Escambia County Middle School
Escambia Academy Teacher of the Year 2014
Teacher
Middle-High School
AISA Experience: 1
Total Teaching Experience: 1
College Degree: B.S., Kinesiology University of Mobile
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Track and Cross-Country Coach
Get to know me: I am Rider Jernigan. I am from Brewton, AL where I attended TR Miller. I ran track and cross country from 7th-12th grade and also participated in band. I went on to run at the collegiate level at the University of Mobile where I served on the university ministries team and was heavily involved in student life. Outside of school my favorites things to do are hanging out with friends and spending time with my family.
I am excited to coach the Cross Country and Track programs here at EA. It has been a dream of mine since I started running. I am also excited to see how God moves in and throughout the classroom every day. As always GO COUGARS!
Teacher
Middle-High School
AISA Experience: 2
Total Teaching Experience: 2
College Degree: TBA
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Assistant Head Football Coach
Get to know me: My name is Larry Nichols. I’m from Uriah, AL and am a current resident of Atmore. I have been a part of the EA family for 10 years. This will be my 1st year serving as Assistant Head Coach for football. I coach the running backs and safety. This will be my 5th year coaching football and my 2nd year coaching Varsity/JV basketball at EA. Last year, our JV Boys’ Basketball Team won their first ever State Championship. I have served on the EA Board of Directors for two years. I had two kids graduate from Escambia Academy, and I have a 7th grader there who is a JV Cheerleader and plays on the JV Volleyball team. My wife, Rika is the secretary/registrar at EA. I’m proud to be a part of the EA family, and I look forward to a fantastic year. Go, Cougars!
Teacher Science/Math
Middle-High School
AISA Experience: 1
Total Teaching Experience: 2
College Degree: BS in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: Middle School Scholar Bowl, Middle School Math Team
Awards/Certifications: Retired United States Navy Master at Arms
9th-12th Honors English teacher, College Counselor, & Sr. Class Sponsor
Middle-High School
AISA Experience: 25 years
Total Teaching Experience: 25 years
College Degree: B.S. in Education (Physical Education K-12) Troy University – English and Broadcast Journalism
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position: SGA Sponsor; Senior Class Sponsor; College Advisor; AISA State SGA Sponsor
Special Recognition: EA Teacher of the year four times
Support Staff
Food Service Coordinator
Support Staff
AISA Experience: 1 years
College Degree: TBA
Extracurricular Activities/Coaching Position:
Special Recognitions:
Band Director
Support Staff