PREK TEACHER

As a child, Mrs. Touchet’s curiosity of the world around her grew with each literary novel read and each history lesson learned. History, reading, and tying both to God is now a passion of hers and being able to share this through educating students is an absolute joy. Mrs. Touchet lives in Commerce, GA with her husband, Brennon, of almost 7 years and their three daughters, Adeline, Elise, and Grace. She is originally from Louisiana where she learned not all smoked sausage is the same and what you put in your gumbo matters. She graduated from LA Tech University with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications and a minor in History. Eventually, she went through an alternate program to become certified to teach and taught for three years before choosing to stay home with her kids. In her spare time, Mrs Touchet enjoys spending time with her family, reading, hiking with her family, and finding historical inaccuracies in film. She has spent the past few years teaching humanities and is looking forward to enjoying time with her daughters in the early grammar classroom.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL TEACHER

Mrs. McClure loves watching children discover the world around them as they are introduced to the foundations of learning that will carry them throughout their lives. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and worked as a teacher in Clarke County schools for three years prior to having children of her own. Once becoming a mother, she and her husband, Matt, chose for her to stay at home to care for and educate their children, a decision she wouldn't change for the world. Their three children are students at Sardis and have grown tremendously from the support and accountability that they receive there. Rachel and her family regularly attend Living Hope Church, serving in the areas of the Children's Ministry and Worship. She loves to sing, work and play outside, swim, bake bread, crochet, drink hot tea, and spend time with family and friends.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL TEACHER

Mrs. Aristizabal or “Mrs. A” was born and raised in Colbert, Georgia and comes from a family of educators. She is thankful to come from a family that valued the Lord and raised her that way. Mrs. A graduated from Piedmont University with a Bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education. She started out teaching in the Madison County Public schools and realized after 5 years that public education was not what it used to be. She then moved to Malaysia to teach at an international school, but had to return to the U.S. during the Covid pandemic. After Covid19, Mrs. A knew she did not want to go back to teaching in the public school setting and the Lord provided a job at Westminster Christian Academy in Watkinsville. Mrs. A loved learning more about classical education and teaching from a biblical worldview. In the last three years, Mrs. A changed jobs, got married, and became a mother and wouldn’t change a thing. This upcoming school year her plan was to stay home and take care of their son, but the Lord had other plans and her family is very thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Sardis. Mrs. A and her family are members of North Avenue Church and her husband, Daniel, is also an educator and coach. She is excited about the new adventure at Sardis and to continue to grow in knowledge along with her students.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL TEACHER

Mrs. Webster was born and raised in Valdosta, Georgia and moved to the Athens area to attend the University of Georgia. She graduated in 2015 with her BSEd in English Education and taught high school English for three years before becoming a stay at home mom in 2018. She and her husband Ian married in 2017 and live in Danielsville with their three children. They attend North Avenue Church where Ian serves as worship leader and deacon. Mrs. Webster also enjoys serving on the worship team and in the church nursery. She loves baking for family and friends while listening to a podcast or audiobook. Mrs. Webster has treasured the past six years at home with her children but is excited for new adventures in the classroom at Sardis.

GRAMMAR & UPPER SCHOOL TEACHER

Mrs. Houseman has traveled to various parts of the world, including parts of Europe, Latin America, and Asia, but being an Athens native, this city will always be her "beacon". She is a "double dawg", having earned both a B.A. and M.A. at the University of Georgia. Her bachelors is in Romance Languages and Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Her masters is Romance Languages (Portuguese and Spanish). During her M.A. program she became fluent in Brazilian Portuguese and taught Portuguese at the beginner levels for two years. She is now a wife and a mother to two amazing boys and desires nothing more than to raise them in a way that honors the Lord. She enjoys spending time with her family, writing, drawing, baking, gardening, and being part of her fellowship at One Hope Church. She is excited to work in an environment where she can use her love of teaching, bring her boys with her, and magnify Christ in the Athens community.

UPPER SCHOOL HUMANITIES & EXPOSITION

Mr. Mansfield has been married to his wife Krysta since 2017 and they have three children. He has earned degrees from Kennesaw State University (2016) and Asbury Theological Seminary (2022) where he completed the Masters of Divinity program. William was ordained in 2011 and has ministered in various contexts since then. Before attending seminary, he worked in the Education Technology space where he structured programs and provided training for teachers, students, and parents on how to properly utilize technology as a tool and not a distraction. Working with students and parents to encourage becoming lifelong learners and disciples of Jesus is one of the most important areas of his life. He is passionate about discipling students in their walks with God, and answering any crazy questions they can come up with. William is a theology nerd, musician, culinary enthusiast, and outdoor adventurer who loves hunting, fishing, archery, and anything to do with bonfires and Jesus.

UPPER SCHOOL HUMANITIES, LOGIC, & RHETORIC TEACHER

Mr. Jones was raised in Eastman, Georgia where he graduated from Dodge County High School in 2010. While attending college at Brewton-Parker College from 2010-2014, he worked as an intern with the youth ministry at his home church, First Baptist Church Eastman. It was during this time that he began to have opportunities to teach (through Sunday school classes, discipleship classes, and occasionally during youth ministry meetings on Wednesday nights). Through these teaching opportunities and encouragement and advice from other believers, he sensed God was leading him to pursue teaching. This led him to pursue a Master’s of Divinity in Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he graduated in 2020. He has been married to Kristen since 2016 and they have two daughters, Lydia and Nora. In his spare time, he enjoys reading (especially on leadership and discipleship) and anything sports related (especially basketball, football, and mixed martial arts). He looks forward to teaching at Sardis and fulfilling Psalm 78:4, “We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.”

BIBLE & MUSIC TEACHER

Paul was born in Bainbridge, Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies at the University of Georgia where he studied church history, theology, and Hebrew among other subjects. After graduating he worked as a worship and youth pastor in Washington for a year before returning to Georgia. He is currently the worship leader at Faith Presbyterian Church in Watkinsville and working towards a master’s degree in music education at UGA.

UPPER SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

Mrs. Scott is a native of Florence, SC. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics from Francis Marion College, and a M.A. in Math Education from Piedmont College. She is married to Franklin Scott and they have lived in Athens for 34 years. She is a math educator and began her teaching career as a high school teacher in Wabbaseka AR. She also served the Clarke County School District for 27 years, 4 years as a part-time math instructor at Emmanuel College, and 1 year at Brewton-Parker College. Franklin has retired as a Campus Minister after serving with Georgia Baptist Collegiate Ministries at the University of Georgia for nearly 30 years. They are members of Beech Haven Baptist Church where they both co-teach Adult Sunday School. They have two adult daughters, who are both educators in Clarke County, and they have a sweet grandpuppy, Maizie, an adorable Shitzu. She enjoys reading, composting, gardening, making sourdough bread, and spending time with her family. She loves teaching math and is thankful for the opportunity to continue doing that in a Christian community. She loves the Lord, and is thankful for her salvation and many blessings. She relies on His strength to help her on her mission to glorify Him through teaching at Sardis.