Our Team - Woodlawn School Skip to content OUR TEAM DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE COLLABORATION IS KEY Woodlawn School is home to an award-winning team of passionate individuals. Our faculty and staff have a passion for teaching and thinking outside of the box to provide our students with the best possible education and experience that will prepare them for their bright futures. LEADERSHIP + Staff HOLLY HONEYCUTT Head of School KATIE BREWER Associate Head of School + College Counselor SHARON GOSTOMSKI CFO JENNIFER MOORE Director of Enrollment Management SEANA PEELE Director of Advancement + Communications KATIE VERLIN Director of Engagement SHANNON HOCKSWENDER Director PreK-6 JOHN COLE KIRKSEY Director of Athletics + MSF DR. ERIN GALE, PhD. Upper School Dean of Academics + English MICHAEL PERRY Upper School Dean of Community + Collaboration,  History LAUREN DIOGUARDI Middle School Dean of Student Life, Social Media Manager, + History OLIVER GOSS Assistant Director of Athletics, LA/SS MARY ANN COLLINS K-12 School Counselor LESLIE BUTTRICK Academic Learning Catalyst PK-8th ANN MARIE REINER School Nurse LYNN CARLSON Office Manager + Administrative Assistant SHAYNE JOVICEVIC Accounting Manager MICHAEL LOWRANCE Facilities + Campus Manager faculty CHRISTY BABBIT Lower School Lead Teacher YOUSSEF BENNIS Upper School Math JULIE BERENT Lower School Associate Teacher DR. MARGARET BORDEN Upper School Math + STEM/PBL WHITNEY BRANISTEANU Lower School Life Skills + Academic Enrichment CATHY DENHAM Lower School Science + Master Gardener KYLE DILL Lower School + Middle School Life Sports + MSF BRITTANY FREEMAN Lower School Lead Teacher STEPHANIE FULFORD Lower School Lead Teacher TRAVIS FULK Middle School + Upper School Science, Math, Engineering + Technological Sciences JENNY GUDMESTAD Lower School Lead Teacher HAHNA HAYDEN Middle School + Upper School Spanish ALICE Coordinator ANA HUMMEL Lower School + Upper School Spanish + French SARAH JACKSON Lower School Lead Teacher KRISTY JOHNSON Lower School Lead Teacher JOY LINDGREN Lower School Lead Teacher KIM LYSNE Lower School + Middle School Visual Arts + Founding Teacher MOLLY MAGINNIS Lower School + Middle School Science Performing Arts PreK-12 ALLEN MILLER Middle School + Upper School English + Math AMANDA MILLER Middle School + Upper School Math, Foundations + Futures Coordinator SUSAN OLIN Upper School DACIA OZKAN Lower School Visual Arts SAM PACKARD Upper School French + History DIONNE PEDERSEN Lower School Associate Teacher JENNIFER PENDERGAST Lower School Lead Teacher MELANI PINAN Lower School Associate Teacher MATT PRESSON Music PreK-12 JADE RABAH Lower School Associate Teacher SCOTT ROPER Lower School + Middle School Math SANDRA SEMPRIT Lower School + Middle School Spanish ADAM STERRETT Middle School + Upper School Visual Arts JILL THOMAS Lower School Lead Teacher HANNAH WILKIE Lower School Lead Teacher JANINE YORDY Middle School + Upper School Science Join Our Team! At Woodlawn School it is our mission to produce independent, lifelong learners who are responsible, contributing members of a diverse global society. We are an independent, nonprofit K-12 school founded in 2002 and located just north of Davidson, North Carolina. We offer a challenging, integrated academic experience and are accredited by both the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Woodlawn’s success has been built on finding dedicated and engaging teachers and staff.  See our Career Opportunities page for current opportunities. We look forward to connecting and learning more about how amazing you are! Career Opportunities GET INVOLVED SCHEDULE A TOUR WOODLAWN EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENT: INCLEMENT WEATHER Due to inclement weather predicted to impact our community, we will move to virtual classes for all Woodlawn students, Pre-K through 12th grade, tomorrow, January 9. In addition, all athletic practices and events are postponed. Please check your email for detailed instructions from teachers, and Woodlawn administration. Year-End Giving by 12/31/23 Thank you for considering Woodlawn School in your year-end giving. Below are multiple giving options ‘Blazer Fund Endowment Capital Gifts Gift of stock (call number below to initiate) Make a Pledge For questions, please contact Kari McCormick, Director of Development + Community Engagement: E-mail | 704.895.8653 Add Your Heading Text Here