The Team
The Team
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.
Founder, Head of School

Cary Phillips, MBA
Founder

Arin Harrison, M.Ed.
Principal

Susan Bishop
Elementary Dean

Annette Shortes, M.Ed.
Secondary Dean

Kathryne Buckley-Tessem
Athletic Director

Tapley Shoup, M.S.
Director of Technology
Elementary Educators

Brenna Bryan
Pre-K

Chelsea Craig
Pre-K Aide

Sarah Hawk
Kindergarten

Wendy Mumaw
Kindergarten, Lower Elementary Lead

Suzette Perlmutter, M.Ed.
Kindergarten

Janine Thorne
1st Grade

Katie Webster
1st Grade

Becca Foster, M.Ed.
2nd Grade

Susan Bishop
3rd Grade

Melissa Hyder
4th Grade

Brittni Dunbar
5th Grade
Secondary Educators

Joanna Brinkerhoff, M.Ed.
English

Leigh Dopson, M.Ed.
Science

Tonya Edwards
English, History

Paula Harris
Spanish

Arin Harrison, M.Ed.
Senior Capstone

Naomi Haygood, M.Ed.
English, History

Anna Miller
Science

Sarah Shaw, M.Ed.
Math

Lana Shivers
Dual Credit Liaison

Annette Shortes, M.Ed.
Math

Marcus Shortes, Ph.D.
Anatomy & Physiology

Greg Springer
Math
Elective Educators

Meghan Claunch
Art

DeDe Munoz
Bible Play

Tapley Shoup, M.S.
Technology

Khristy Strange, Ed.D.
Theatre
Staff

Joanna Brinkerhoff, M.Ed.
Academic Counselor

Megan Gaskey, RN
Nurse

Kayla Land
School Office Coordinator

Vanessa McCarley
Admissions, Accounting
Coaching Staff

Jonathan Barr
Cross Country Asst. Coach

Ben Christopherson
Shooting Team Head Coach

Sarah Elizabeth Finch
Elementary Cross Country Coach, Track & Field Asst. Coach

Daniel Gaskey
Shooting Team Asst. Coach

Bryce Mawhinney
Girls' Basketball Head Coach

Anna Miller
Volleyball Head Coach

Robert Miller
Golf Asst. Coach

Cary Phillips
Shooting Team Asst. Coach

Paetyn Thornton
Cross Country Head Coach, Track & Field Head Coach

Nathan Trull
Golf Head Coach
Membership Board

Sean Lee
Board Member

Danielle Rodgers
Board Member

Cary Phillips, MBA
Founder

Erica Phillips, M.Ed.
Founder, Administrator
Board of Trustees

Tim Chesney, M.A.
Board Member

Robert Hinerman
Board Member

Amanda Kalivoda, M.Ed.
Board Member

Greg Springer
Board Member
