Administration
Mikelyn Sumner
Executive Director
BS, Northeast Louisiana University and Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi
Dana Russell
Head of Upper School
B.S., Louisiana State University; M.Ed. in Design of Integrated Curriculum, with a specialization in Learning Behavior; Louisiana Practitioner Educational Leadership Certification Program, 2020; Louisiana Practitioner Educational Leadership Certification Program, 2018; LEADS Certification for District Leaders, 2017
Tessie Chambers
Head of Lower School
BS, Louisiana State University and Master's in Education, Louisiana State University
Monica Dugas
Director of Business Operations
BA, Louisiana State University and MBA, University of Phoenix
April Smith
Admissions Director
BA, Louisiana State University and Master's in Education, Southeastern Louisiana University
Rowdy
Redhawk
Education: Rowdy received a degree in Flock Dynamics with a focus on Mascot Mastery and Community Engagement at Skycrest University.
Lower School
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- Tessie Chambers
- Sara Johnson
- Kelle Cupit
- Becky Neal
- Gwen Ballard
- Kim Overstreet
- Amy Digirolamo
- Alison Foster
- Vanessa Powers
- Vanette Hearnsberger
- Nichole Levatino
- Carley Levy
- Rachel McFearin
- Kristen Todd
- Morgan Davis Suire
- Courtney Lormand
- Abigail Wallner
- JoAnn Deer
- Christi Santangelo
- Laura Arrington
- Molly Peterson
- Paige Fancher
- Brooklyn Klein
- Susan Willis
Sara Johnson
Lower School Administrator and Counselor
Working at Central Private since 2015
Taught the last 6 years, but now working as Administrator.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Education; hold a certification for grades 1-8; Master’s of Education in School Counseling
Career Accomplishments: Teacher of the Year 2015; Envision Leadership Program Nominating Teacher; Scholastic Red Apple Teacher; served on several CP committees including policy, handbook, technology; Elementary Reading Fair/Literacy Night Sponsor
Alison Foster
Pre K-4
Teaching at Central Private since 2016
Central Private Class of 1990
Education: BS in General Studies from Louisiana College; Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education Grades K3-3
Nichole Levatino
Kindergarten Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Science in FCS from Southeastern Louisiana University
Elementary Enrichment
Samantha Kolb
Elementary Librarian
Working at Central Private since 2008 Favorite thing about Central Private: I love that CP offers a faith based environment, while providing a college prep education. I also love that our students are not limited to playing one sport but have the opportunity to be involved in many extra-curricular activities.
Upper School
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- Dana Russell
- Rachel Dendy
- Brittney Scavona
- Wendy Herumin
- Brooke Bridges
- Penny Kinchen
- Makenzi Lesley
- Caroline Manuel
- Becky McCumsey
- Carolee Peterson
- Taylor Stevens
- Misty Swearingen
- Scott Ayo
- Robin Bennett
- Whitney Courtney
- Garrett Deschamp
- Stephen Douglas
- Sunny Gomila
- Cassie Hall
- Thomas Hayman
- Gabe Jacobs
- Cheryl Loudon
- Alison Martin
- Sheila McCant
- Angel Watts
- Haley Wilkinson
- Erica Winkler
Dana Russell
Head of Upper School
BS, Louisiana State University and Master's in Education, Louisiana State University
Rachel Dendy
Director of Student Affairs
BA, Loyola University New Orleans, JD & BCL, Louisiana State University
Wendy Herumin
Library Media Specialist
BA, Principia College, Master's in Journalism, University of North Texas, and Master's of Fine Arts in Writing, Vermont College
Penny Kinchen
Middle School Administrator / 8th English & Reading
BA, Louisiana Christian University
Becky McCumsey
6th and 7th Grade Social Studies
BA, Louisiana State University and MBA, Louisiana State University
Sunny Gomila
English 1 and 2
BA, University of North Carolina and MA University of Louisiana at Monroe
Cassie Hall
World History, World History Honors, Music and Media
BA, Southeastern Louisiana University
Thomas Hayman
Government (H), 8th Grade History
BA, Southeastern Louisiana University; Masters of Religious Education, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Gabe Jacobs
Pre-Calculus and Pre-Calculus Honors, Calculus Honors, and Physics Honors
BS, Louisiana State University
Sheila McCant
American History, American History Honors, & Criminology
BA, Louisiana State University
Haley Wilkinson
High School Administrator/ Algebra I, Geometry, Financial Principles
BS, Louisiana State University; Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education from University of Louisiana Monroe
Erica Winkler
Advanced Food and Nutrition, Sports Medicine and Anatomy and Physiology
BS, Louisiana State University
Athletics/Physical Education
Scott Ayo
Middle School Athletic Director and Head Girls Basketball Coach
BS, Nicholls State University
Amari Bellard
Head Volleyball Coach and PE
BA, Louisiana State University and MA, Louisiana State University
Brennon Courville
Assistant Football Coach / Head Track Coach / Head Powerlifting Coach
MA, University of Arkansas
Garrett Deschamp
Head Boys' Basketball Coach
BA, Tulane University and MA, University of New Orleans