Our Team - Woodlawn School
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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
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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
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