Faculty & Staff

Experience Excellence: Introducing the Talented Members of our Faculty and Staff

Welcome to Madison Avenue School of Arts, a place where creativity thrives and imaginations soar. We are delighted to present our comprehensive directory, highlighting the outstanding individuals who make up our esteemed faculty and staff community. With a remarkable blend of experience, expertise, and unwavering passion, each member plays a crucial role in the flourishing of our school. This directory offers parents, students, and visitors a valuable glimpse into the committed educators and support staff who foster a nurturing and inspiring environment at Madison Avenue School of Arts.

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2024 Teacher of the Year, Miss Felicia Guynes!
ADMINISTRATION
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Lindsey Day

School Leader

Nick Robertson

Nick Robertson

Assistant School Leader

KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS
Rachael Wagner

Rachael Wagner

Kindergarten

Tabitha Meridieth

Tabitha Meridieth

Kindergarten

1ST GRADE TEACHERS
Shane Komives

Rasheedah Fletcher

1st Grade

Chastity McClellan

Chastity McClellan

1st Grade

Shane Komives

Shakia Williams

1st Grade

2ND GRADE TEACHERS
Wanda Addie

Wanda Addie

2nd Grade

Shane Komives

Natalie Dech

2nd Grade

3RD GRADE TEACHERS
Mioka Jenkins

Mioka Jenkins

3rd Grade

Shaleah Page

Shaleah Page

3rd Grade

Alissa Williams

Alissa Schneider

3rd Grade

4TH GRADE TEACHERS
Toney Fuller

Toney Fuller

4th Grade

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Brittany Hiatt

4th Grade

Chris Pope

Chris Pope

4th Grade

5TH GRADE TEACHERS
Shane Komives

Alisha Guynes

5th Grade

Shane Komives

Tommie McGhee

5th Grade

6TH GRADE TEACHERS
Felicia Guynes

Felicia Guynes

6th Grade

Shane Komives

Joyce Mims

6th Grade

SPECIAL TEACHERS
Nikola Welcome-Bovell

Nikola Welcome-Bovell

Art Teacher

Shane Komives

Tahyah Smith

Dance Teacher

Shane Komives

David Williams

Music Teacher

Shane Komives

Stan Young

Physical Education

Maggie Weaver

Margaret Weaver

SEL

Shane Komives

Charlotte Adams

Library

SPED STAFF
Chrisie LaPoint

Christine LaPoint

SPED Coordinator

Shane Komives

Sara Boze

Intervention Specialist

Shane Komives

Megan Lantz

Intervention Specialist

ACADEMIC COACHES
Reem Abed

Reem Abed

Academic Coach (Grades K-2)

Shane Komives

Joyce Mims

Academic Coach (Grades 3-6)

DEANS
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Shane Komives

Dean (Grades K-2)

Shane Komives

Jahmal Brown

Dean (Grades 3-6)

PARAPROFESSIONAL STAFF
Shane Komives

Summer Dotson

Title 1 Para-Professional

Shane Komives

Marrisa Fitzpatrick

Title 1 Para-Professional

Shane Komives

Eva Merhed

Title 1 Para-Professional

Shane Komives

Yolanda Owens-Fitzpatrick

Title 1 Para-Professional

Shane Komives

Tamara Russell

Title 1 Para-Professional

Shane Komives

Shelonda Wade

Title 1 Para-Professional

Shane Komives

Ebony Wiggins

Title 1 Para-Professional

SUPPORT STAFF
Maggie Weaver

Margaret Weaver

Student Support

Shane Komives

April Woltjer

Speech

Shane Komives

Summer Curcio

Therapist

Shane Komives

Andrea Dietsch

Therapist

OFFICE STAFF
Shane Komives

Kalita Jackson

HR

Shane Komives

Cameron Sanders

Business Manager/Testing Coordinator

Shane Komives

Ruby Watkins

Office Manager/EMIS Coordinator/Food Service

Shane Komives

Suzanne Fisher

Business Manager

Damon Horton

Damon Horton

Parent Liaison

Shane Komives

Bonita Saunders

Transportation Dispatch/Secretary

Yahana Ramsey-Evans

Yahana Ramsey-Evans

Administrative Assistant/Enrollment Specialist

Shane Komives

Zeltonia Hackney

Administrative Assistant/Enrollment Specialist

Shane Komives

Sandy Kraine

Director of Communication

CUSTODIAL STAFF
Shane Komives

Peter Thompson

Custodian

Shane Komives

Rodney Barnett

Custodian

Shane Komives

Jon Drouilard

Custodian

BABES & SUCKLINGS PRESCHOOL
Shane Komives

Karen McElvene

Preschool

We are delighted to have a Kindergarten readiness preschool on our campus serving 3-5 year olds. Mrs. Karen McElvene does an amazing job getting her preschoolers ready for the Kindergarten classroom and making that transition easy! Please call 419-259-4000 for more information.