Augusta Christian
Faculty and Staff
The heart of Augusta Christian Schools is the teaching staff. Each teacher is a committed Christian, academically certified and eager to build a positive relationship with each student. Many of our teachers have advanced degrees and are well trained to challenge students to reach their potential both academically and spiritually. Emphasis is placed on building responsibility and good study habits in a caring and loving atmosphere.
High School Faculty and Staff
Doug Frierson, High School Principal
Mr. Frierson was born in 1960 to Roy and Jean Frierson, third of four children. Being a pastor's son, the Friersons lived in South Carolina and Georgia before moving to Japan as missionaries. They served in Japan and Africa for 20 years. Mr. Frierson returned home in 1977 to Augusta to attend college, graduating from Charleston Southern University in 1981 with a B.S. degree in Developmental Psychology.
In 1984, Mr. Frierson began his educational career, teaching elementary school at Houghton Elementary on Greene Street in Augusta. He then taught middle and high school, coaching softball, basketball, football, and golf while earning an M.Ed. in Elementary Education at University of South Carolina. After spending six years at C.T. Walker Magnet School and adding an Educational Specialist degree in Administration, Mr. Frierson became Assistant Principal for Instruction at Academy of Richmond County, then was promoted to principal at Garrett Elementary and Hephzibah Middle School.
Mr. Frierson has been married to Lori for 31 years, and they have two sons, Zach, who lives in the Nashville area and is married to Delaney, and Caleb, who lives in the CSRA. The Friersons attend Warren Baptist church, serving in small groups, with special needs children, choir, and various men?s groups.
Email: Doug Frierson
Dr. Berish Strother
Director of Guidance
BS Criminal Justice ASU
MS K-12 Counseling, Cambridge, Ph.D Educational Leadership, Argosy
E-mail: Berish Strother
Christy Beres
HS Science
Masters Public Health, BS Education
USC, Appalachian State University
Email:Christy Beres
Charles Cooper
Athletic Director
B.S. Augusta State University
M.Ed History
Troy University
E-mail: Charles Cooper
Benson Crawford
History
BA History - Berry College
MED Ed/Admin - USM, Georgia State
Email:Benson Crawford
Lauren Gilpin
HS Bible
BS Child-Family Development, GSU, Masters Ed Leadership, Concordia
Email:Lauren Gilpin
Todd Jenkins
Band Director
Bach of Music, USC
Master's Wind Conducting, Messiah
Master's Trumpet, Ithaca College
Email:Todd Jenkins
Chris Norris
MS/HS Chorus
BA Music, Ouachita Bapt Univ
MA Religious Ed, SW Seminary
Email:Chris Norris
Capt Timothy Sparks
JROTC/Bible
MA National Security Affairs, BS Oceanography
Naval Post Graduate School, US Naval Academy
Email: Tim Sparks
John Williams
HS Science
BS Biology, M.Ed
Tennessee Temple University, Carolina University
Email:John Williams
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Middle School Faculty and Staff
Paige McLemore, Middle School Principal
Mrs. McLemore begins her second year as principal of our middle school division. She is married to Steve and they have a son, Blake, who is a junior at Augusta Christian. They attend First Baptist Church of North Augusta.
Email:Paige McLemore
Catrina Estep
MS English
M.Ed in Curriculum & Instr., BA Social Sciences
Ashford University
Email:Catrina Estep
Todd Jenkins
Band Director
Bach of Music, USC
Master's Wind Conducting, Messiah
Master's Trumpet, Ithaca College
Email:Todd Jenkins
Angela Lowry
History / English
BA History / MA Public Admin
Grand Canyon University
Email:Angela Lowry
Chris Norris
MS/HS Chorus
BA Music, Ouachita Bapt Univ
MA Religious Ed, SW Seminary
Email:Chris Norris
Capt Timothy Sparks
JROTC/Bible
MA National Security Affairs, BS Oceanography
Naval Post Graduate School, US Naval Academy
Email: Tim Sparks
Cheryl Williams
MS Science
BS, Masters Leadership, Ed.S
Augusta State, Troy University, Cambridge College
Email:
Esther Wilson
MS Math/Science
BS Math Eucation, Minors Bible, Coaching/PE
Tennessee Temple University
Email:Esther Wilson
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Elementary Faculty and Staff
Michelle Wiley, Principal
This is Mrs. Wiley's first year as elementary principal. She is married to Jason and they have 7 children.
E-mail: Michelle Wiley
Jennie Palacz
Director of Fury's Ferry Campus
B.S. Elementary Education
Baptist Bible College
E-mail: Jennie Palacz
Jacqueline Bailey
Fury's Ferry Campus Music
BA Business, Bible
Toccoa Falls College
Email:Jacqueline Bailey
Chandler Finley
2nd Grade
Bachelors in Early Childhood Ed
University of North GA, Augusta University
Email:Chandler Finley
Nicole Gay
Learning Support 1st-3rd
BS Interrelated Special Education
Augusta State University
Email:Nicole Gay
Patricia Gibbs
5th Grade
BS El ED, Master's El Ed
Ed Sp Leadership
Miami University, USC A, USC Columbia
Email: Patricia Gibbs
Casie Hill
Elementary PE
BS Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Masters in Education
ASU/Southwestern Seminary
Email:Casie Hill
Diane Hyatt
1st Grade
BA Early Childhood Ed, Masters Curr & Instruction, Spec Ed Ldrshp
Augusta College, CMU, University of Cambridge
Email:Diane Hyatt
Kate Jenkins
3rd Grade
BS Education/Masters Education
Georgia Southern University
Email:Kate Jenkins
Todd Jenkins
Band Director
Bach of Music, USC
Master's Wind Conducting, Messiah
Master's Trumpet, Ithaca College
Email:Todd Jenkins
Pam King
4th Grade
BA Ed, M.Ed. School Counseling
Harding University, East Central Oklahoma
Email:Pam King
Melissa MacConney
5th Grade
BS Elem Ed, M.ED Spec Ed; Ed.S. Curr & Instruction
Malone University, Augusta University, Liberty University
Email:Melissa MacConney
Christy Sansom
Elementary Music and Chorus
Bach of Music Ed, K-12 Choral Music
Murray State University
Email:Christy Sansom
Dr. Julie Sibilsky
Learning Support Teacher
Doctorate of Ed
Presbyterian, Georgia College, Nova SE University
Email: Julie Sibilsky
