Faculty & Staff
Administration


Paul Gessner
- BA in History and Secondary Education - Cardinal Stritch University
- MS in Educational Leadership - Cardinal Stritch University


Gail Parker
- BS in Mathematics - Piedmont College
- M.Ed. in Mathematics Education - University of Georgia
- EdS in Leadership and Administration - University of Alabama
- 38 years in Education
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13


Nathan Edwards
- BS in Biology – University of Georgia
- Certified Teacher of Catholic Catechism
- 9 years in Education
“I want to share my knowledge with the next generation and continue to learn in everything that I do. I see my time at MDCHS as one of those experiences and opportunities.”


Nick Mrvos
- B.S.Ed Social Science Education - University of Georgia
- M.S.Ed School Leadership - Jacksonville State University
- MA History - Jacksonville State University


Kara Hatcher
BS in Rehabilitation Education & Psychology - Emporia State University
Faculty


Bonnie Best
- AAS in Accounting - Macomb College
- BA in Secondary Math Education - Mount Mary University
- MA in Curriculum and Instruction - Mount Mary University


Anna Conti
- BA in Classical Languages - University of Georgia
- MA in Classical Languages - University of Georgia
- at Donovan since 2017
“This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” - Henry David Thoreau


Joy Craft
- MA, Music Education - Georgia State University
- EdS, Music Education - University of Georgia
“If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant.” -- Galatians 1:10


Karen Harpole
- BA in English Education - Arkansas State University
- M.Ed in English Education - Arkansas State University
"One of the sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say." - Bryant McGill


Thomas Hurst
- BFA - University of Southern Mississippi
- MFA - University of Georgia
- Broad Field Science - Piedmont College
- 9 years in Education
“No one has yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.“ Emma Goldman


Sandra Reinhardt
- BS in General Science - University of Georgia
- MS in Secondary Education - University of Georgia
- 10 years in Education
“Do what you love, and let be what you do, and love what you do...”


Dr. Daniel Haynes
- Ph.D in Theology - University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
- M.Div. in Theology - Baylor University


Dr. Andreina Hernandez
- B.Architecture - University of Zulia, Venezuela
- MS - Computer Science - University of Zulia, Venezuela
- AA - Technical Design - University of Zulia, Venezuela
- Ed.D - Dr. Raphael Belloso Chacin University


Valerie Johnson
BA- Communication, Advertising, & Graphic Design - University of Alabama


Michael Jones
- BA in English - University of Georgia
- MAT in English - University of Georgia


Jacob Watson
BA in Theology - Franciscan University
Staff


Ryan Hirano
- AS in Networking Administration - Athens Technical College
- at Donovan since 2018


Chris Enghauser
- MM Music Performance - University of Georgia
- 9th year at Donovan, 28 years as professional musician and educator
“The quality of the education and the quality of the students here at Donovan make it a wonderful place to teach. The students have it made here!”


April Higgins
- BA in Biology from University of Georgia
- M.Ed in School Counseling - University of West Alabama (In Progress)

