Dr. Xernona Thomas
Head of School
1st year at DtA, 31st year in Education
BS, Journalism, University of Georgia
MSW, Social Work, University of Georgia
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Georgia
Terris Thomas
Director of Student, Family, and Community Engagement
2nd year at DtA, 16th year in Education BS, Biblical Education, Beulah Heights University MS, Christian Education, Luther Rice Seminary MS, Youth Development Leadership, Clemson University
Ms. Tameka L. Curry
Director of School Operations
1st Year at DtA; 5th Year in Business Operations
BSW, Social Work, The University of Georgia
MBA, Business Administration. Regent University
Karen Kee
Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher
1st Year at DtA, 33rd year in Education BS, Education, Valdosta State University MEd, Education, Valdosta State University Education Specialist, Valdosta State University T-6 Georgia Teaching Certificate
Katie Schwind
Office Manager
1st Year at DtA
BBA from the University of North Georgia
MA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, University of Georgia
Ashley Pilkenton
Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning and Behavior at Downtown Academy
2nd Year at DtA
Paula Mixon
3rd Grade Teacher
5th year at DtA, 14th year in Education
BS, Elementary Education, University of North Georgia
MEd, Educational Leadership, University of Southern Mississippi
T-5 Georgia Teaching Certificate
Amy Rary
4th/5th Grade Teacher
4th year at DtA, 20th year in Education
BS, Middle Grades Education/Psychology Minor, Georgia College and State University
T-4 Georgia Teaching Certificate
Elizabeth Davidson
4th/5th Grade Teacher Assistant
9th year at DtA, 12th year in Education
BS, Early Childhood Education, Young Harris College & Piedmont College
T-4 Georgia Teaching Certificate
Sandy Stowe
Media Specialist
6th year at DtA, 35th year in Education
BA, Education, Toccoa Falls College
MEd, Media Specialist, University of Georgia
T-5 Georgia Teaching Certificate
