Our Faculty & Staff

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!!

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

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)

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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