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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-k4 teacher mercy Prep

Cameron Collins

Pre-K

Suzette Perlmutter, M.Ed.

Kindergarten

Wendy Mumaw

Kindergarten

Janine Thorne

1st Grade

Becca Foster, M.Ed.

2nd Grade

Susan Bishop

3rd Grade

Melissa Hyder

4th Grade

Tonya Edwards

5th & 6th Grade - Language & History

Lana Shivers

5th & 6th Grade - Math & Science

Secondary Educators

Joanna Brinkerhoff, M.Ed.

Secondary - ELAR

Tim Chesney

Secondary - Spanish, World History, Logic

Arin Harrison, M.Ed.

Secondary - History

Anna Miller

Secondary - Science

Sarah Shaw, M.Ed.

Secondary Math

Annette Shortes, M.Ed.

Secondary Math

Elective Educators

Meghan Claunch

Art

Kristia Golightly

Theatre

Tristan Lee

Art, The Fallacy Detective

Murray Richter

Creative Writing

Tapley Shoup, M.Ed.

Technology

Stacey Yee

Theatre

Staff

Leticia Goodman

Administrative Assistant

Elaine Baca

Marketing

Long Term Volunteers

Courtney Bruce

Athletics

Maria Stuart

Athletics

Interested in joining our team?

Competitive wages, flexible work schedule, lasting impact.

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