Faculty & Staff Directory

Preschool Director

(318) 213-6333
lkennedy@southfield-school.org

Lacie joined Southfield in 2012 as a Preschool Assistant before becoming a Preschool Lead Teacher. In 2024, Lacie became the Preschool Director. Lacie earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a master’s in Education from Louisiana Tech University. She has three children who currently attend Southfield.

Lower School Director

(318) 585-1529
nbandermann@southfield-school.org

Nicci joined Southfield in 2022 as the Lower School Director. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has 17 years of classroom experience in first and third grade. Nicci has two children who attend Southfield.

Middle School Director

(318) 213-6337
kcloutier@southfield-school.org

Kirstin joined Southfield as a Mentor Teacher and Educational Leader Site Coach before joining the administrative team as Middle School Director in 2022. Kirstin earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine and a master’s degree from Northeastern University. She began teaching in 2005 and has taught special education, preschool, middle and high school. She has three children who currently attend Southfield.

Technology Director

(318) 585-1521
ahitt@southfield-school.org

Andy joined Southfield in 2023 as the Director of IT. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Computer Science and Accounting from Centenary College. Andy came to Southfield with 17 years of IT experience in private schools.

Facilities Director

(318) 213-6338
dwoodard@southfield-school.org

Don joined Southfield in 2022 as the Co-Director of Facilities before becoming the Facilities Director. He earned his bachelor’s degree in General Studies from Louisiana Tech University. Don came to Southfield with 34 years of facility maintenance supervision.

Finance Director

(318) 213-6366
minabnet@southfield-school.org

Morris joined Southfield in 2024 as the Finance Director. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Louisiana Tech and his master’s from Dallas Theological Seminary. Morris practiced as a CPA and CFP for over 30 years before selling his business and joining Southfield.

Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Admissions

(318) 585-1524
scrawford@southfield-school.org

Shani joined Southfield in 2013 and taught many grades in the Middle School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Baylor University. Shani has six years of classroom experience. She has two children who currently attend Southfield.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

(318) 213-6335
apatton@southfield-school.org

Allie joined Southfield in 2023 as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University. Allie is a Southfield Alumna.

Alumni Relations Coordinator

(318) 585-1532
abunnett@southfield-school.org

Amanda joined Southfield in 2021 in our Lower School before becoming the Alumni Relations Coordinator in 2024.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Baylor University and a master’s degree in Reading from the University of Texas at Tyler. Amanda came to Southfield with over 13 years of experience in the classroom in first and third grade. She has one child who currently attends Southfield. 

Main Office Administrative Assistant

(318) 868-5375
bstandre@southfield-school.org

Branda joined Southfield in 2015 as a Teaching Assistant in the Preschool 4 program before becoming the Main Office Administrative Assistant. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Northwestern State University. Brenda came to Southfield with 32 years experience in the Bossier Parish School System. She has two grandchildren who are Southfield Alumni.

Preschool Administrative Assistant

(318) 213-6883
tnetterville@southfield-school.org

Tryston joined Southfield in 2024 as the Preschool Administrative Assistant. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Family  and Child Studies from Louisiana Tech University. Tryston came to Southfield with three years of classroom experience. Her husband is a Southfield alum.

Middle School Administrative Assistant

(318) 861-6867
sharrison@southfield-school.org

Shelia joined Southfield in 2012 as the Middle School Administrative Assistant. Shelia came to Southfield with 42 years experience at AT&T. She has two grandchildren who are Southfield Alumni.

School Counselor

(318) 585-1526
obury@southfield-school.org

Olivia joined Southfield in 2025 as the School Counselor. She earned her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health & Guidance. Olivia came to Southfield with two years of experience working in a private practice in Baton Rouge.

Business Office Manager

(318) 213-6334
selder@southfield-school.org

Shannon joined Southfield in 2021 as the Business Office Manager. Before joining the team, she worked in the oil and gas industry. Shannon has two children who currently attend Southfield.

Auxiliary Programming Coordinator

(318) 213-6331

ncoulter@southfield-school.org

Nicole joined Southfield in 2024 as Auxiliary Programming Coordinator. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University, Shreveport. Nicole came to Southfield with over seven years of experience in the classroom and was the Director of an Early Learning Center in New York. She has two children who attend Southfield.

Maintenance Staff

(318) 213-6338
kburrough@southfield-school.org

Kenny joined Southfield in 2023 as part of the Maintenance Staff. He is a master welder and fabricator. Kenny came to Southfield with 40 years experience as an Industrial Mechanic.

Southfield Café 

Dawn joined Southfield in 2022 in the Southfield Café. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology. Dawn has served on the Board of Trustees for Southfield. She has two children who currently attend Southfield and one Southfield Alumni.

Southfield Café 

Southfield Café

Tiffany joined Southfield in 2017 in the Southfield Café. She earned her degree in Business and Accounting from Bossier Parish Community College and has her Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Tiffany has served as both a Room Mom and on the Teacher Appreciate Committee at Southfield. She has three children who currently attend Southfield.

Preschool-2 Exploration  

Abby joined Southfield in 1997 in the Preschool program. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Centenary College. Abby has two children who are Southfield alumni and one child who currently attends Southfield.

Preschool-2 Exploration

Jason joined Southfield in 2013 as a Preschool Assistant before becoming a Lead Teacher in 2024. He received his bachelor’s degree from McKendree University and his master’s degree in Education and Curriculum from Concordia University. He has two children who are Southfield alumni.

Preschool-2 Exploration

Tenelle joined Southfield in 2024 in our Preschool. She received her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Louisiana State University Shreveport. Tenelle came to Southfield with 15 years of experience in the classroom. Tenelle has one child who currently attends Southfield.

Preschool-3 Discovery

Susie joined Southfield in 1994 in the Preschool program. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Northeast Louisiana University and a master’s degree in Education. After taking several years off to have children, she returned to Southfield with her youngest in 2006. Susie has three children who are Southfield Alumni.

Preschool-3 Discovery

Preschool-3 Discovery

Preschool-4 Readiness

Lauren joined Southfield in 2017 in the Preschool program. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Northwestern State University. Before joining Southfield, she had three years of prior experience in education. Lauren has one child who currently attends Southfield. 

Preschool-4 Readiness

Preschool-4 Readiness

Megan joined Southfield in 2022 as a Preschool Assistant before becoming a Preschool Lead Teacher in 2023. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of South Carolina. Before coming to Southfield, Megan taught kindergarten. Her husband is a Southfield Alum and she has two children who currently attend Southfield.

Kindergarten

Shannon joined Southfield in 2018 with more than 12 years of experience in education. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana in Monroe. She has two children who currently attend Southfield. 

Kindergarten

Katie joined Southfield in 2010 as an assistant in the Preschool program. She became a Lead Teacher in Kindergarten in 2013. Katie earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and her master’s in Early Childhood Education from Northwestern State University. She has two children who are Southfield Alumni.

1st Grade

Jackie joined Southfield in 1997 as an assistant in Kindergarten and returned to Southfield in 2012 as a 1st grade teacher. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and has a master’s degree in Learning Disability and Reading from Louisiana State University. She has two children that are Southfield Alumni and one grandchild who currently attends Southfield.

2nd Grade

Felicia joined Southfield in 2023 in our Lower School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education from LSU and her master’s degree in Teaching. Felicia came to Southfield with five years of teaching experience and has additional certifications in Early Childhood Education and Reading Specialist.

2nd Grade, Yearbook Director

Allison joined Southfield in 2018 in our Lower School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Elementary Education from Louisiana State University. She is also the Southfield Yearbook Director. Allison has one child who currently attends Southfield.

3rd Grade

Katie joined Southfield in 2021 in our Lower School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern State University and a teaching certification from LSUS. Katie came to Southfield with six years of teaching experience in Caddo Parish.

4th Grade

Genevieve joined Southfield in 2021 in our Lower School. She earned her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Florida. Genevieve came to Southfield with over 14 years of teaching experience in math and science.

4th Grade    

Susannah joined Southfield in 2021 in the Lower School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Gift Education from Louisiana State University. She came to Southfield with two years of teaching experience in Baton Rouge.

Student Support Coordinator, Middle School Teacher

Bria joined Southfield in 2010 as a kindergarten teacher. She transitioned to the 4th grade in 2017 and Middle School in 2019. Bria earned her bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education from Louisiana Tech University. She has two children who are Southfield Alumni. 

Middle School Teacher

Sarah Kate joined Southfield in 2022 in our Middle School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s in Teaching from Louisiana State University. Sarah Kate comes to Southfield with 5 years of teaching experience in Caddo Parish.

Middle School Teacher

Emily joined Southfield in 2019 in our Middle School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College and her master’s degree in Teaching from Louisiana Tech University. Emily has previous experience in private tutoring for middle and high school students. She is a Southfield Alumna. 

Middle School Teacher

Leah joined Southfield in 2010 in our Middle School.  She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and has over 20 years of experience in education. Leah has two children who are Southfield alumni.

Middle School Teacher

Holli joined Southfield in 2021 in our Middle School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and a master’s degree from Texas A&M University. Holli came to Southfield with 27 years of teaching experience. She has four grandchildren who currently attend Southfield.

Middle School Teacher

Laurie joined Southfield in 2023. She earned her bachelor’s in Sociology and master’s degree in teaching from McNeese State University. Laurie came to Southfield with 16 years of teaching experience, both in the United States and on Air Force Bases in Germany and Italy.

Middle School Spanish

Angélica joined Southfield in 2022 in our Middle School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Labor Law from the University of Monterrey. Angélica came to Southfield with eight years of teaching experience in the Caddo Parish School system.

Middle School Teacher

Mack joined Southfield in 2024 in our Middle School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University. Mack came to Southfield with 33 years of classroom experience at high school level.

Middle School Teacher

Tamiris joined Southfield in 2024 in our Middle School. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and a teaching degree with a specialization in mathematics. Tamiris has 10 years of experience in the classroom tutoring international students.

Director of Athletics

Ron joined Southfield in 2022 as the Director of Athletics. He earned her bachelor’s degree in History from Louisiana State University Shreveport. Ron came to Southfield with 13 years of both teaching and coaching experience. Ron has one child who is a Southfield alum and one who currently attends Southfield.

Director of Drama

Courtney joined Southfield in 2013 and became the Director of Drama in 2015. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Theatre and a minor in Dance from Northwestern State University. Courtney has directed, produced, choreographed, and played lead roles in numerous stage productions, television shows, film roles, music videos, and commercials.

Math and Science Specialist

Kay joined Southfield in 2012 as a 4th Grade teacher. In 2022, she became the Math and Science Specialist.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University. Kay joined Southfield with over 30 years of teaching experience. 

Reading Specialist

Donna joined Southfield in 2017 as the Reading Specialist. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language and is a Hearing Specialist. Donna came to Southfield with 33 years of experience as a Caddo Parish School Speech Pathologist. She has a child who is a Southfield alum.

Library Director

Laurie joined Southfield in 1994 in the Lower School. She then moved to the Middle School and in 2010 she became the Library Director. Laurie earned her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University. She has two children who are Southfield alumni.

Health and Physical Education

Amy joined Southfield in 2019 in the Health and Education department. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Northwestern State University. Amy came to Southfield with 20 years of Health/Physical Education experience.

Reading Specialist

Jennifer joined Southfield in 2006 as a Reading Specialist. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and is certified as a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner. Jennifer came to Southfield with 10 years of education experience. She has two children who are Southfield Alumni.

Middle School String Ensemble & Lower School Composer of the Month Program

Brett joined Southfield in 2022 as our Middle School String Ensemble & Lower School Composer of the Month Program Leader. He is currently the principal cellist of the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra and is an active musician in the Ark-La-Tex area.

Music Director

Terry joined Southfield in 2024 as the Music Director. He received his bachelor’s degree in Music Education K-12 Instrumental from Centenary College of Louisiana. Terry came to Southfield with 15 years of experience in the music classroom.

Preschool Assistant 

Valerie joined Southfield in 2016 as a Preschool Assistant. She previously worked for Bossier Parish Head Start. Valerie earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and more than 17 years of experience working with children. Her daughter is also a Preschool Assistant at Southfield.

Preschool Assistant

LeeAnn joined Southfield in 2022 as a Preschool Assistant. She earned her associate of arts degree from St. John’s River State College. LeeAnn is a military spouse and has lived all over the world! She has two children who currently attend Southfield.

Preschool Assistant

Missy joined Southfield in 2023 as a Preschool Assistant. She earned her associate’s degree in Education from Oakland Community College. Missy came to Southfield with 10 years of classroom experience.

Preschool Assistant

Debbie joined Southfield in 2012 as an AfterCare Specialist before becoming a Preschool Assistant in 2018. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University and earned her master’s degree from Centenary College. Debbie has prior experience teaching kindergarten in Caddo and Bossier Parishes from 1975-2012

Preschool Assistant 

Mariah joined Southfield in 2018 as a substitute teacher before becoming a Preschool Assistant in 2019. She attends Louisiana State University in Shreveport, where she is working towards her degree in Early Childhood Education. She is certified in First Aid, served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), has received Stewards of Children training, and serves at her church as a youth leader.

Extended Day

Maddie joined Southfield in 2017 working with the Summer Camp and as a Preschool Extended Day employee and Preschool substitute. She is working toward her Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Maddie is a Southfield Alumna.

Kindergarten Assistant

Michelle joined Southfield in 2024 as a Kindergarten Assistant. She is receiving her bachelor;s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Louisiana Monroe. Michelle came to Southfield with 10 years of experience as a homeschool mom.

Preschool Assistant

Rebekah joined Southfield in 2024 as a Preschool Assistant. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northwestern State University. Rebekah came to Southfield with multiple years of experience in different managerial positions.

Preschool Assistant

Aziza joined Southfield in 2024 as a Preschool Assistant. She is currently working on her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northwestern State University. Aziza came to Southfield with experience as a substitute and assistant teacher.