sarah brown
Sarah graduated from Tulane University in 2002, with a B.A. in History and French, but her experience volunteering with young children in New Orleans led her to a career in education. After teaching in middle Georgia, she became a Teacher on Assignment for the Georgia Department of Education, traveling the state to work with teachers and districts to improve social studies instruction. Sarah has since continued this work, writing curriculum for museums, historic sites, and organizations, including the Carter Presidential Library and the Georgia Council for Economic Education. She has also taught in a variety of non-traditional settings, including homeschool co-ops and environmental education programs. Sarah has been married to her husband, Lindsey, since 2005, and they have three children who are SGA students. Sarah and her family live in Lithonia with more books than shelves. They enjoy serving at their church and spending time outdoors.
Dana Carter
Dana has a passion for reading, learning, and discussion. She is excited to guide students through quality literature, helping them develop critical thinking and discussion skills. Dana attended the University of Georgia and majored in education. Dana works with middle school students here at SGA, and at Grace-Snellville (LUG). Dana is married to Kenny. Kenny and Dana have 2 children, Blakeley Autry (son in law, Nate) and Trey. Dana is excited to begin a new adventure as grandmother to a precious little girl. So, the desire to pour into the next generation continues both in and out of the classroom.
bethany mozley
Bethany felt God’s call to ministry with students while working at a summer camp during college, and in response, she changed her major to English Education. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2005 with a B.S.Ed and has loved being around middle and high school students ever since! She taught high school English and ESOL in Gwinnett County for ten years and has also spent time with students through coaching, YoungLife, and church discipleship groups. While teaching, she met her fellow adventurer and best friend, Chad (also an English teacher), and they have been married since 2008. Bethany stayed home with her two precious children—Tallulah and Judah–for a few years before she began teaching again at SGA in 2019. As a family, their favorite place to be is out West on a summer-long camping trip or playing in the creek in their own neighborhood. In her free time, Bethany loves to run, cook, and watch the rain water her garden (because she always forgets to).
stacy perdue
Stacy is a teacher, a wife and a mother of two girls. She has a BS in Early Childhood Education from Berry College and an M. Ed. In Reading Instruction from Georgia State University. She taught in Gwinnett County for 6 years before the girls came along and she became a full time homemaker. In 2005, the Lord led their family to begin homeschooling. Since that time she has taught a variety of language arts and social study classes in the home school community. She began teaching at Scholars Guild in 2016. She lives in the Lawrenceville and attends Hebron Church. She loves reading, scrapbooking, traveling and serving students in her community through Nothing But the Truth non-profit ministry.
shirley waldow
Shirley and her husband Yancy have been married since 1995. They have two very cool adult children, and an additional “daughter” who has been part of the family for two years. Shirley retires in 2022 with 29 years in public school education. She earned a Bachelors and Masters degree in Middle Grades Education from the University of West Georgia. Afterward, she began her teaching career at Conyers Middle School where she also attended as a student. After teaching fifteen years in Rockdale county, she joined Georgia Cyber Academy and served for eight years as teacher, Title I Director, and Family Engagement Coordinator. Shirley has taught ELA and Social Studies at Loganville Middle School for the last six years.. Shirley’s passion is encouraging teenagers and young adults to pursue Jesus Christ in all they do! Shirley and her family attend Journey Church in Monroe.
