Leadership
Day School
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Hi! My name is TaraKy Eason. I grew up the youngest of four girls in Montgomery, Alabama and lived there until I went to college at Auburn University. (War Eagle!) My husband is John, and we have a son, Cole, who was born June 29, 2005, and two (big) dogs. Jake and Jack. All are the light of my life and keep me very busy at home.
I have always had a love for children, and knew that I wanted to receive a degree in something child-related. I received a BS degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus in Early Childhood. I taught for a few years after college and then had the opportunity to be a Child Development Consultant, in which I did a lot of trainings for child care administrators and teachers. I lived in Virginia for almost 4 years, and began my career in administration. I moved back to Birmingham in 2008 and have been at Saint Luke’s ever since. I am very excited that I have been given the opportunity to work here. I look forward to all the fun things that are in the works here at The Day School, and hope you and your family will enjoy this school as much as I have already!
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Betsy Fetner
Assistant Director, Saint Luke's Day School
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My full name is Edna Javier Cacdac. I was born in the Philippines and I have two children, Hans and Hannah. My son, who resides in the Philippines, is a lawyer by Profession and my daughter, who resides in Alabama, is an ESL teacher at Riverchase Middle School. I have granddaughters, Margaret Milner and Emma Walton. I just love my granddaughters and enjoy being with them. I have been working at St. Luke’s for so many years because I love and respect this church, my work, and everyone here. Maraming salamat! (thank you very much)
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My name is Sue Garrard (Ms. Sue). I have worked for Saint Luke’s for 20 years. The first years in the school program, later I started working for Sunday, Wednesday nights and Mondays for Season’s, first Monday ECW and preschool partners. I love my work here at Saint Luke’s, I have met so many wonderful people here through the years. All have been an inspiration to me including my co-workers. I am the mother of three wonderful sons and I have two grandchildren.
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Hi! I’m Fortunata Woods, for short you can call me Fortune. I am married to Patrick Woods and we have Cedrick, our six year old son. I love being a wife and a mom. I graduated from Holy Rosary College in the Philippines with a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education. I also earned 27 units in Master of Education, Major in Educational Management. I taught in Pre-School for 2 years and Elementary School for 8 years in the Philippines. I love teaching and mingling with children. Now, that I’m here in the U.S., it’s time for me to meet and teach other kids and learn more from them. I am very glad that I’m a part of the Saint Luke’s Team and very excited to getting to know you and your child. I look forward to establishing the best possible learning environment for your child. With teamwork and cooperation among parents, teachers, and students, we will have a terrific year!
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My name is Ashley Teague, and this is my second year teaching at Saint Luke’s Day School. I was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and graduated from John Carroll High School in 1993. I am married to Dylan Teague, and have two children: Will who is 7, and Ruth Ann who is 4. I have a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I am very excited about getting the school year started, and am looking forward to a great school year!
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I'm Elizabeth Limbaugh and I am so thankful to be working at Saint Luke's Day School! I met my husband, Dennis at the University of Alabama and have been married for almost 23 years. I have two daughters, Betsy, and Virginia. Betsy goes to school at Mountain Brook Junior High and Virginia is at Crestline Elementary. Saint Luke's is very dear to me because both of my girls went to the preschool here and it was a wonderful, positive experience for us all! I am so happy to be a part of that positive experience for all the families that choose Saint Luke's Day School!
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My name is Mary Allison Taylor, but my family and friends nick named me Memo when i was a toddler. I was born in 1983 in Birmingham Alabama. I attended Briarwood Christian School through high school. After high school I attended Jeff State and Belhaven Collage in Jackson Mississippi. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have always loved being around children and have enjoyed teaching at Highlands school as well as Nanning for several families. After graduating I married my childhood friend Craig in May of 2006. Our latest adventure was welcoming our precious little girl Millie into our world on May 23, 2011. I am so excited to join the St. Luke’s family and look forward to meeting these sweet children!
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I was born in Portland, Oregon and moved to Jackson, Mississippi when I was 3 years old. I lived in Jackson until I went to Mississippi State University and graduated in May 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and moved to Birmingham, Alabama to be a full-time nanny. Ever since then, I’ve worked with children through the nursery or teaching Sunday School at St. Mary’s on-the-Highlands Episcopal church, babysitting for tons of families, and now teaching at St. Luke’s Day School for the third year!
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I grew up in Homewood and graduated from Homewood High School in 1997. I married my husband, Johnathan, in 2002 and we have three children named Ally, Riley, and Sam. This is 13th year teaching the 2 year olds at St. Luke’s. I am thrilled to be a part of this school and have my children grow up in this loving environment.
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Hi, I’m Marianne (pronounced Marian) Howell. I grew up in Mobile, AL. In 1992 I received a degree in Mathematics from Auburn University and then an M.B.A from the University of South Alabama in 1995. I moved to Birmingham in 1998 and married my husband, Chuck, in 2000. I had a 14-year career in the banking industry before deciding to stay at home with my children, Katherine (7) and Charlie (4) in 2008. We were then blessed with another little girl, Anne Hope, in March of 2010. My family and I are members of St. Luke’s, my children have loved St. Luke’s Day School, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to teach your children.
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Hello, my name is James May, Sr, First I would like to give honor to God to be here. I was born in Birmingham, AL October 12, 1971, and I’m the youngest of three. I have a brother and a sister. I graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1990, then went into the military from October 1990 to February 1992. Later I joined the Army Reserves from 1992 to 1998. I married my high school sweetheart, Felicia, we have been together for 21 years. We have three wonderful boys, James Jr., Jamal, and Joshua. We currently live in Clay-Chalkville. I have been a little league coach for the past 15 years in baseball, football, and basketball. I am also a AAU coach for basketball where we competed on a Nation Competition level 13 and under. I enjoy working with kids to help develop character and self-respect. Also, to let them know education is the key to success. I have been working in the maintenance field for about 10 years. I enjoy working here at St. Lukes, the opportunity could not have come at a better time!
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My name is Margie Alvis and I was born in Birmingham where I have lived most of my life. My degrees include a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Jacksonville State University and I have thirty-two years experience in public education, teaching grades kindergarten through seventh grade. I have a daughter named Raegan who taught here last year and now is a kindergarten teacher. I also have a son named Jordan who is an air traffic controller in Johnson City, Tennessee. It is very exciting for me to be at Saint Lukes this year and to have the privilege and blessing of teaching the precious three-year-olds in my class.
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Hello! My name is Diane Reich, and I have the pleasure of working with the three year olds here at Saint Luke's. Prior to this, I have taught preschool and been the Director and/or Assistant Director at Pilgrim for the past 34 years. I have two daughters, Alyssa and Ashley, and I am blessed with four wonderful grandchildren.
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Hi, I am Amanda Noble. I was born and raised in Shelby, Al. I am the oldest of four (three sisters). I attended the University of Montevallo where I received a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I married my husband Andy in 2010. We currently live in Pelham with our three “fur babies” (Otis, Lilly, and Layla). I have wanted to work with children for as long as I can remember and I love teaching. I am excited for this year at Saint Luke’s.
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I was born and raised in Mobile. I am the youngest of four (two brothers and one sister). I attended the University of Alabama. After graduating I moved to Birmingham for several years before getting married. My husband, Ronnie, and I lived in Atlanta for three years before moving back to Birmingham and starting a family. We have two children Ray and Eva. This is my seventh year teaching here at Saint Luke's Day School.
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My name is Stephanie Beatty. I teach one of the 4 year old classes here along with Ms. Nan White. I grew up in Guntersville, Al and loved living on the lake. I graduated from Auburn University in 2001with a degree in Communications/Public Relations. War Eagle! I am married to Jim Beatty formerly from Columbus, Georgia, and a Georgia Bulldog fan :(. We have two children Jackson and Mae Mae ( who attends St. Luke's). This is my fifth year as a teacher here and I have enjoyed every minute of it! I learned so much from the children last year. I am so excited to be here this year and look forward to getting to know all of you as well as your children. This is going to be a great year!
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I graduated from the University of Mississippi in Education. I have taught in public school as well as, here at St. Luke’s for a total of 26 ½ years. I have two wonderful children, Katie and John. They are grown and both are employed in Birmingham. Walking, swimming, gardening and reading a good book are my favorite pastimes.
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My husband, Steve, and I live in Chelsea. We moved to Birmingham two years ago from Atlanta where I taught preschool for ten years and worked in the Gwinnett County School System for two years. I have a stepdaughter, Melissa and a daughter, Emily. Both are married. I love teaching preschool and feel blessed to have a position at Saint Luke’s.
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My name is Peggy Owen. I have two children, Savannah (18) and Sean (16). I have a Fine Art degree from the University of Montevallo. I began teaching at Saint Luke’s Day School in 2002. It has been a pleasure to work with such a fine group of ladies. The children remind me daily to keep things simple and to love unconditionally.
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Hello! My name is Hannah Blackwell and I am a recent graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in social work. I am looking to go back to school next year to complete my master's in social work. I would love to be a school social worker one day. I was born in Birmingham, but moved to Trussville when I was in the third grade (and currently still live there). My hobbies include reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family. I also love being with children and babysitting in my free time. I am very excited to be working here at St. Luke’s and cannot wait to see what the year has in store!
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I am a native of Birmingham, Alabama. My earlier years were spent at Washington, and Hemphill Elementary, Robert E. Lee Middle and West End High School. I attended Troy State University where I marched as a majorette in the “Sound of the Sound” band. I have a BA in Broadcast Journalism and Communication Management from UAB. I also have 12 credits in secondary education along with 65 plus workshop and training hours in early childhood, elementary and secondary education. I spent 6 years as a Language Arts Educator in Jefferson County; where I received training in Scholastic Read 180 and The Alabama Reading Initiative. In 2005, I was voted “Best Teacher” at Bottenfield Middle School by the student body and I was also chosen Adamsville Wal-mart Teacher of the Year in 2006. I am a Lead Teacher at Corky Bell Dance Studio in Fairfield; I teach Ballet, Tap and I specialize in Baton. (I teach ballet and tap on Thursdays at Saint Luke’s. Since 1996 I have been married to Shelton Jerome (My Favorite Golfer) and we have a daughter who attends Gardendale High School, Jasmine Elaine (My Favorite Cheerleader/4.0 Scholar). I enjoy arts and crafts, writing poetry, speaking Spanish, and playing with my puppy Mocha. I am very thankful and truly blessed to be a part of the Saint Luke’s Day School Family.
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Hi, my name is Carrie Prince. I was born in Bakersfield, CA and was raised in Fresno, CA. I moved to Birmingham in 2007, where for the last 4 years, I have been in retail management. I have recently decided to return to school to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. I have a beautiful daughter, Riley, who was born September 3, 2006. I have always enjoyed being around children and look forward to getting to know your little ones. I am very excited to have joined the St. Luke’s family!
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