About
Why Bulloch Academy?
Enriching the leaders of tomorrow, today.
A Bulloch Academy education provides each student with the competence and confidence to succeed in whatever pursuit they may choose, while promoting kindness and conscience. The relationships students form at BA with teachers and other pupils provide them with the lifelong support they need to go out and make the most of their personal strengths in an educational or vocational environment.
92%
of graduates attend four-year universities
100%
graduation rate
History of BA
50 years ago, Bulloch Academy was founded becuase of a mother’s love and concern for her children’s educations. Now, half a century later, we’re continuing that legacy by challenging, teaching, and nurturing tomorrow’s leaders.
Faculty & Staff
Aimee McDonald
Fourth Grade
Aimee McDonald
Fourth Grade
Aimee is from Savannah, GA and received her masters in Curriculum from Georgia Southern University. She began teaching at BA in 2020 and loves the positive and encouraging environment at the school.
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Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Amber Blackburn
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Amber is from Statesboro, GA and attended Statesboro High School. She came to BA in 2016 and says, “Everyone feels like family and is so kind! I also get hundreds of hugs a day!”
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Kindergarten
Angel Pressley
Kindergarten
Angel is from St Louis, MO and received her bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Georgia College and State University. She has taught at BA since 2017 and loves the fun and family feel at our school.
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Pre-K
Angela May
Pre-K
Angela is from Sylvania, GA and received her BS from Georgia Southern and M.Ed. from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She has taught at BA since 2019 and loves the small, family oriented atmosphere that sets BA apart from other schools. “When I was able to become a part of this environment as a teacher, I jumped at the opportunity because I wanted to provide children and their families the com...
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Lower and Middle School STEM | Drama
Angie Ryan
Lower and Middle School STEM | Drama
-BS in Education, Western Illinois University Angie is from Belleville, IL. She has taught at BA since 2018 and loves the big family at the school.
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Direcctor of Technology
Anne Williamson
Direcctor of Technology
Anne is from Statesboro, GA and received her bachelors in Education from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2005 and loves working with the wonderful faculty and students.
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Third Grade
Ashley Brown
Third Grade
Ashley is from Millen, GA and received her bachelors at Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2021 and loves that BA feels like family.
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Lower and Middle School Technology
Ashley Burke
Lower and Middle School Technology
Ashley is from Statesboro, GA and received her bachelors in Middle Grades Education from Georgia Southern University. She began teaching at BA in 2020 and loves that the staff feels like family.
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K-12th Grade Music
Ashley Wren
K-12th Grade Music
-Masters in Early Childhood, Georgia Southern University Ashley is from Columbus, GA. She has taught at BA since 2014 and loves working with students of all ages.
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Pre-K Paraprofessional
Bailey Turner
Pre-K Paraprofessional
Bailey is from Lincoln, Nebraska and received her bachelors from Southeastern University and is currently pursuing a masters from Liberty University. She came to BA in 2021 and loves being able to make an impact in the lives of kids and the encouraging coworkers.
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Fourth Grade
Banks Lovett
Fourth Grade
Banks is from Kennesaw, GA and received her bachelors in Elementary Education at Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2019 and loves the atmosphere at the school.
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Middle School Athletic Director | PE & Health
Barbara Conner
Middle School Athletic Director | PE & Health
-Masters in Education, Georgia Southern University Barbara is from Statesboro, GA. She began her career at BA in 1984 and loves that the school is family-oriented.
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Registrar | Athletic Secretary
Becky Collins
Registrar | Athletic Secretary
Becky is from Statesboro, GA and received her BS in Business from Swainsboro Tech College. She came to BA in 2001 and loves her BA family.
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High School Math
Beth Burke
High School Math
Beth is from Statesboro, GA and received her Masters from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2000 and loves the family atmosphere.
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Pre-K
Beverly Campbell
Pre-K
Beverly is from Statesboro, GA and received her BS in Child Development from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2008 and loves the caring, family atmosphere.
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Director of Curriculum and Support Services
Brandilyn Stroup
Director of Curriculum and Support Services
Brandilyn is from Warner Robins, GA and received her masters of Education in Curriculum from Georgia Southern University. She came to BA in 2018 and loves seeing the interaction between all grades.
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Co-Athletic Director
Chance Cofield
Co-Athletic Director
Chance is from Bellville, GA and received his masters degree from Ohio University. He has taught at BA since 2018 and loves the family atmosphere.
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Athletic Trainer
Chris Horton
Athletic Trainer
From Valdosta, GA and received his MBA from Southeastern University. He came to BA in 2019 and loves the school spirit.
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Business Office
Christa Brown
Business Office
Christa is from Statesboro, GA and attended Georgia Southern University. She came to BA in 1997 and loves the family atmosphere of the school.
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Lower School Spanish
Christine Dominguez
Lower School Spanish
-Early Childhood Education, St. Thomas University Christine is from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She has taught at BA since 2013 and loves the family environment at our school.
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High School Language Arts
Courtney Burnette
High School Language Arts
Courtney is from Statesboro, GA and received her masters in Secondary Education from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2018 and loves the privilege of teaching students and watching them grow into young adults.
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First Grade Paraprofessional
Crystal Fisher
First Grade Paraprofessional
Crystal is from Wilkesboro, NC and received her high school diploma at Wilkes Central High School. She has taught at BA since 2015 and says that working with 1st grade is a blessing.
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Second Grade
Dana Murphy
Second Grade
Dana is from Statesboro, GA and received her degree from Georgia Southern University. She began teaching at BA in 2016.
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Learning Support Center
Donna Davis
First Grade Paraprofessional
Donna Davis
First Grade Paraprofessional
Donna is from Metter, GA and received her M.Ed. from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2018 and loves teaching and working with children
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First Grade
Emily Cook
First Grade
Emily is from Statesboro, GA and received her masters in Early Childhood from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2001 and loves being able to teach students everyday throughout their school journey.
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Pre-K
Faye Beth Reddick
Pre-K
Faye Beth is from Statesboro, GA and received her bachelors from Georgia Southern University. She began teaching at BA in 2020 and loves the positive environment and coworkers who are like family.
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After Care Director
Faye Ellis
After Care Director
Faye is from Statesboro, GA and received her certification in Early Childhood from Swainsboro Tech. She came to BA in 1987 and loves working with a great faculty and staff.
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Director of Capital Giving and Major Gifts
Frank Hook
Director of Capital Giving and Major Gifts
Frank is from Statesboro, GA and received his BS from Georgia Southern University. He came to BA in 2018 and loves “The people-The students and seeing our new campus facility become a reality. All honor to God!”
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High School Science
Greg Bailey
High School Science
Greg is from Knoxville, TN and received his doctorate degree from the University of Alabama. He has taught at BA since 2021 and loves the flexible curriculum.
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Nurse
Heather Dabbs
Nurse
-BSN, Georgia Southwestern College Heather is from Ashburn, GA. She came to BA in 2020 and loves the atmosphere and being with her kids each day!
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Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Heather Deal
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Heather is from Statesboro, GA and received her Medical Assistant degree from Ogeechee Technical College. She came to BA in 2015 and says, “BA is like family to me. My husband and I both graduated from BA in 2001 and now we have 3 girls at BA.”
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Assistant Head of School
Holly Greeson
Assistant Head of School
Holly is from Brooklet, GA and received her M.Ed. in Counselor Education from Georgia Southern University. She came to BA in 2006 and loves the family atmosphere at our school.
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High School Science
Jackie Bailey
High School Science
Jackie is from Knoxville, TN and received her Ed.S. from Maryville College. She has taught at BA since 2020 and loves the support from administration.
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High School History
Jacob Ward
High School History
Jacob is from Statesboro, GA and received his masters in History from Georgia Southern University. He has taught at BA since 2020 and enjoys the overall positive atmosphere at the school.
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FOOD SERVICES
Jessica McKinney
FOOD SERVICES
From Fayetteville, NC and received her Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts from Ogeechee Technical College. She came to BA in 2017 and the family atmosphere is what she loves most about working at BA
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Director of Finance and Operations
Judianne Odell
High School Math
Judianne Odell
High School Math
Judianne is from Lexington, KY and received her bachelors of Science from Lee University. She has taught at BA since 2020 and loves the welcoming and supportive BA community.
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Middle School Language Arts
Julie Chambers
Middle School Language Arts
Julie is from Jesup, GA and received her BA from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2021 and she loves the students.
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Middle and High School Language Arts
Julie Strickland
Middle and High School Language Arts
Julie is from College Park, GA and received her BSED from the University of Georgia. She has taught at BA since 2020 and she loves being able to teach English with a novel based curriculum. “I love sharing good literature with my students!”
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First Grade Paraprofessional
Kathy Nelson
Middle School Math | Language Arts
Kathy Nelson
Middle School Math | Language Arts
Kathy is from Stone Mountain, GA and received her masters in Learning Disabilities from Georgia Southern University. She began teaching at BA in 2005 and she loves the wonderful family atmosphere. “All three of my children graduated from Bulloch Academy and I have developed wonderful relationships with my colleagues as well as the parents of kids.”
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Administrative Assistant
Kathy Woodrum
Administrative Assistant
Kathy is from Millen, GA and received her degree in Secretarial Sciences from Savannah Vocational Technical School. She came to BA in 2001 and loves the family atmosphere and people she meets.
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Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Kim Bland
High School Spanish
Kim Bland
High School Spanish
Kim is from Chickamauga, GA and received her masters in Foreign Language Education from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2016 and loves that we are a place where students and faculty can be at home away from home.
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Lower School Director
Kim Burnette
Lower School Director
Kim is from Statesboro, GA and received her Master's degree from Oglethorpe University in Middle Grades Education. Her undergrad degree is from GSU and she also an Educational Leadership Certificate from the University of Georgia. She came to BA in 2000 and loves the family environment here on campus.
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Media Specialist
Kristin Purvis
Media Specialist
-Masters in Early Childhood Education, Walden University Kristin is from Brooklet, GA. She came to BA in 2010 and loves getting to work with all the students from pre-k through 12th grade.
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Kindergarten Teacher
Lauren Cook
Kindergarten Teacher
Lauren is from Cumming, GA and received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2021 and loves the “sweet community” she has found in the families and co-workers.
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Head of School
Leisa Houghton
Head of School
Leisa is from Harrision, AK and received her Master's in Supervision and Administration with Educational Leadership Certificate from the University of Phoenix. She came to BA in 2002 and loves the interaction with all ages of students (4-18) and the professional, highly qualified team of educators and staff that make BA a strong academic leader in our area.
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First Grade
Lynn Reeves
First Grade
Lynn is from Waynesboro, GA and received her BS in Early Childhood at Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2000 and loves the wonderful students and their families.
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Middle School Science | History
Lynne Poulin
Middle School Science | History
Lynne is from Bristol, NH and received her BS from the University of Vermont. She has taught at BA since 2000 and enjoys the family atmosphere and the support of our generous parents.
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High School Bible Elective
Mark Galo
High School Bible Elective
Mark is from Statesboro, GA and received his masters of Arts Theology. He has taught at BA since 2021 and loves how the school’s family is integral to our community.
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Second Grade
McCall Fitzner
Second Grade
McCall is from Statesboro, GA and received her M.A.T in Early Childhood Education from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She has taught at BA since 2021 and as a BA alumni, she is excited to be returning as a teacher.
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Lower School Counselor
Mimi Potter
Business Office
Mimi Potter
Business Office
Mimi is from Statesboro, GA and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern University. She came to BA in 2008 and loves the atmosphere and loving environment on campus. "We have so many devoted teachers who believe in and support each of their students. I love the interaction we have of students of all grade levels and the friendships that are formed that last a lifetime.”
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Media Specialist Support Staff
Missy Dasher
Media Specialist Support Staff
-BBA in Accounting, Georgia Southern University Missy is from Tucker, GA. She came to BA in 2010 and loves that “we are all one big family!”
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Director of Public Relations and Advancement
Morgan Conner
Director of Public Relations and Advancement
Morgan is from Lafayette, LA and received her BBA in Marketing from Georgia Southern University. She came to BA in 2016 and loves the close-knit family environment.
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Fifth Grade
Nancy Smith
Fifth Grade
Nancy is from Blackshear, GA and received her Specialist degree in Reading from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2019 and loves working at BA because “it has such a wonderful family atmosphere. Everyone supports and encourages one another. This positive atmosphere helps me to be the best teacher that I can be!”
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Support Staff
Nancy Stephens
Support Staff
Nancy is from Statesboro, GA and received her Associates degree from East Georgia State College. She came to BA in 1982 and says “this school is my family and my life.”
[email protected]Natalia Granade
Middle and High School Counselor
Natalia Granade
Middle and High School Counselor
Natalia is from Statesboro, GA and received her bachelors of Science in Psychology from Georgia Southern University. She came to BA in 2020 and loves the family and friendly atmosphere.
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Third Grade
Pam Anderson
Third Grade
Pam is from Athens, GA and received her B.S.H.E and B.S in Elementary Education from the University of Georgia. She has taught at BA since 1989 and loves the friendships she has made through the years.
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Middle School Language Arts | History
Pam Sapp
Middle School Language Arts | History
Pam is from Waycross, GA and received her masters from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 1999 and likes how closely together we work as a team.
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Middle School History
Phillip Richards
Middle School History
Philip is from Greenwood, SC and received his masters from Georgia Southern University. He began teaching at BA in 2021 and loves the family and friendly environment.
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Dean of Students | Middle School STEAM
Raeinnie McClure
Dean of Students | Middle School STEAM
Raeinnie is from Ronceverte, West Virginia and received his B.S. Education from Fairmont State College. He began teaching at BA in 2017 and loves working here because it feels like family.
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Maintenance and Grounds
Ronnie Hodges
Maintenance and Grounds
Ronnie is from Statesboro, GA and received his BS in Education from Georgia Southern University. He came to BA in 2004 and loves the home atmosphere and caring people.
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Kindergarten
Rosie Heath
Kindergarten
Rosie is from Brooklet, GA and received her bachelors from Georgia Southern. She is now completing her masters. She has taught at BA since 2020 and loves the family environment.
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Pre-K Paraprofessional
Sarah Baker
Pre-K Paraprofessional
Sarah is from Augusta, GA and received her BS in Biology from Appalachian State University. She has taught at BA since 2019 and she loves spending everyday with the amazing Pre-K children.
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Middle School Math
Sommer Shuford
Middle School Math
Sommer is from Statesboro, GA and received her BS in Middle Grades Education from Georgia Southern University. She has taught at BA since 2005.
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First Grade
Sylvia Thomas
First Grade
Sylvia is from Statesboro, GA and received her M.Ed. from the University of Georgia. She has taught at BA since 2002 and says, “Bulloch Academy is home. I graduated from BA in 1982, so it holds a special place in my heart. The family-like atmosphere makes it a wonderful learning environment."
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K-12th Grade Art
Vanessa North
K-12th Grade Art
-MFA, SCAD Vanessa is from Savannah, GA. She has taught at BA since 2004.
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Fifth Grade
Walter Leveritt
Fifth Grade
Walter is from Sylvania, GA and received his Education Specialist degree at Georgia Southern University. He has taught at BA since 2019 and loves the atmosphere at our school and how our classrooms feel like home.
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