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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, Administrator

Cary Phillips

Founder

Arin Harrison, M.Ed.

Academic Dean

Elementary Educators

Pre-K Waxahachie Mercy Prep

Cameron Collins

Pre-K

Kindergarten Mercy Prep Waxahachie

Wendy Mumaw

Kindergarten

Suzette Perlmutter, M.Ed.

Kindergarten

Janine Thorne

1st Grade

Becca Foster, M.Ed.

2nd Grade

Susan Bishop

3rd Grade

Private Christian School Waxahachie

Melissa Hyder

4th Grade

Tonya Edwards

5th & 6th Grade - Language & History

Brittni Dunbar

5th & 6th Grade - Math & Science

Secondary Educators

Joanna Brinkerhoff, M.Ed.

Secondary - ELAR

Paula Harris

Secondary - Spanish

Arin Harrison, M.Ed.

Secondary - Capstone

Steve Marrow, M.Ed.

Secondary - History

Anna Miller

Secondary - Science

Sarah Shaw, M.Ed.

Secondary - Math

Lana Shivers

Dual Credit Liaison

Annette Shortes, M.Ed.

Secondary - Math

Marcus Shortes, Ph.D.

Secondary - Math

Greg Springer

Secondary - Math

Elective Educators

Art Christian School Waxahachie

Meghan Claunch

Art

Tapley Shoup, M.Ed.

Technology

Stacey Yee

Theatre

Staff

Megan Gaskey

Aide

Kayla Land

School Office Coordinator

Vanessa McCarley

Admissions

Chris Baca, M.A.

Athletic Director

Membership Board

Sean Lee

Board Member

Danielle Rodgers

Board Member

Cary Phillips

Founder

Mercy Prep Administrator

Erica Phillips, M.Ed.

Founder, Administrator

Board of Trustees

Tim Chesney

Board Member

Robert Hinerman

Board Member

Amanda Kalivoda

Board Member

Greg Springer

Board Member

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