Piedmont Introduces New Teachers
Piedmont Academy welcomed four new faculty members this year.
Toni White will be teaching kindergarten. Mrs. White, and her husband, Randall are parents to two children who attend Piedmont Academy and her family lives in Monticello.
A graduate of Troup County High School followed by a bachelors degree from the University of West Georgia and a master’s degree from the University of Georgia, she was formerly employed at Washington Park Elementary School. Riding horses, reading, and traveling to warm locations are some activities she enjoys during her spare time.
Teaching fifth grade this year will be Melissa Hadaway. She has been teaching for seven years and former schools have included Washington Park Elementary School in Monticello and Flint Hill in Jones County. Mrs. Hadaway received her bachelor of science in education from Georgia College and State University and is married to alumni Sam Hadaway (Class of 2000). They have three children and they reside in Gray. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and watching sports.
A graduate of Morgan County High School and receiving her bachelor of science degree from the University of Georgia; masters from Troy University; and Educational Specialist from the University of Georgia is employee, Molly Tyree. Mrs. Tyree and her husband, Matthew, have two children and live in Mansfield.
She has been in education for almost a decade and taught at Alcovy High School and Jackson High School prior to taking time off from teaching to be with her young children. In her spare time, Tyree enjoys exercising, reading, cooking, and working on new craft projects.
Bringing 15 years of educational experience, Trevor Hart, joins the faculty and will teach high school mathematics. He is a former employee with the Henry County school system teaching at Union Grove High School. Mr. Hart received his bachelor of science degree from Shorter University and completed his masters at Troy University. Mr. Hart is originally from Ola. He and his wife, Stacie, have three boys and they reside in Mansfield. In his spare time, he enjoys whitewater kayaking.
Piedmont offers dual enrollment classes through Southern Crescent Technical College in Monticello for high school students as well as a college-preparatory curriculum. Additional curriculums taught are A-Beka, Open Court, Animated Literacy, Singapore, Glencoe, and Larson & Key mathematics.
With 46 full and part-time employees, the school is one of the largest businesses in Jasper County. Open house for all students was held Thursday, August 4 and the first day of school was Monday, August 8.
For more information regarding Piedmont Academy, visit the school’s website at piedmontacademy.com or call the admissions/public relations office at 706-468-8818, extension 304.