The Team
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The Team
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Our team is comprised of genuinely gifted minds
At Mercy Prep, we place a paramount emphasis on excellence in education, demonstrated by our team of dedicated educators. With extensive experience and diverse backgrounds, our educators embody a commitment to nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning. Through careful selection, we prioritize hiring qualified individuals who bring expertise and passion to our classrooms, ensuring that every student receives a top-tier education that prepares them for a successful future.
Leadership
![Erica Phillips, M.Ed.](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Erica-headshot-1.jpg)
Erica Phillips, M.Ed.
Founder, Administrator
![Cary Phillips](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-19.jpg)
Cary Phillips
Founder
![Arin Harrison, M.Ed.](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-16.jpg)
Arin Harrison, M.Ed.
Academic Dean
Elementary Educators
![Cameron Collins Pre-k4 teacher mercy Prep](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cameron-Collins-1.jpg)
Cameron Collins
Pre-K
![Suzette Perlmutter, M.Ed.](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Suzette-Perlmutter-1.jpg)
Suzette Perlmutter, M.Ed.
Kindergarten
![Wendy Mumaw](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-15.jpg)
Wendy Mumaw
Kindergarten
![Janine Thorne](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-11.jpg)
Janine Thorne
1st Grade
![Becca Foster, M.Ed.](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-12.jpg)
Becca Foster, M.Ed.
2nd Grade
![Susan Bishop](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-8.jpg)
Susan Bishop
3rd Grade
![Melissa Hyder](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-18.jpg)
Melissa Hyder
4th Grade
![Tonya Edwards](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-7.jpg)
Tonya Edwards
5th & 6th Grade - Language & History
![Lana Shivers](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-2.jpg)
Lana Shivers
5th & 6th Grade - Math & Science
Secondary Educators
![Joanna Brinkerhoff, M.Ed.](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-20.jpg)
Joanna Brinkerhoff, M.Ed.
Secondary - ELAR
![Tim Chesney](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-4.jpg)
Tim Chesney
Secondary - Spanish, World History, Logic
![Arin Harrison, M.Ed.](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-16.jpg)
Arin Harrison, M.Ed.
Secondary - History
![Anna Miller](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-6.jpg)
Anna Miller
Secondary - Science
![Sarah Shaw, M.Ed.](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sarah-Shaw-4.jpg)
Sarah Shaw, M.Ed.
Secondary Math
![Annette Shortes, M.Ed.](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Teachers-5.jpg)
Annette Shortes, M.Ed.
Secondary Math
Elective Educators
![Meghan Claunch](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-21.jpg)
Meghan Claunch
Art
![Kristia Golightly](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/8C4A0406-Copy1-scaled.jpg)
Kristia Golightly
Theatre
![Tristan Lee](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tristan-Lee-1.jpg)
Tristan Lee
Art, The Fallacy Detective
![Murray Richter](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Murray-Richter-2.jpg)
Murray Richter
Creative Writing
![Tapley Shoup, M.Ed.](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-14.jpg)
Tapley Shoup, M.Ed.
Technology
![Stacey Yee](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-10.jpg)
Stacey Yee
Theatre
Staff
![Leticia Goodman](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-1.jpg)
Leticia Goodman
Administrative Assistant
![Elaine Baca](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-9.jpg)
Elaine Baca
Marketing
Long Term Volunteers
![Courtney Bruce](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Courtney-Bruce-headshot-1.jpg)
Courtney Bruce
Athletics
![Maria Stuart](https://mercyprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Headshots-square-3.jpg)
Maria Stuart
Athletics