Faculty & Staff Directory
We have an open door policy at Southfield School. Parents are always welcome to join their child for lunch, Flag Ceremony, class plays, and more. We want to be available when you need us. Part of what makes this school so special is the open line of communication we enjoy with our parents.
Sunny Huckaby
Head of School
(318) 213-6332
shuckaby@southfield-school.org
Sunny returned to Southfield as Head of School in 2022 with 23 years of experience in education and independent school leadership. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, and a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Louisiana Preschool Certification from Northwestern. Her journey began as a second-grade teacher where she received Teacher of the Year recognition. After enrolling her two children at Southfield in 2008, she decided that Southfield’s engaging and nurturing environment would be home for her, as well. She began teaching and quickly moved into an administrative role as Preschool Director, also serving on the Technology Committee and guiding the design, development, and construction of the newly built preschool facilities. Sunny spent 2016 -2019 as Southfield’s Assistant Head of School for PS2 through second grade, where she cultivated a fair and compassionate approach to administrative leadership. After serving as the Head of Lower School at Spartanburg Day School for the past two years, Sunny was thrilled to be returning to a community that she loves.
Administration
Lacie Kennedy
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.
Nicci Feathers- Bandermann
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.
Kirstin Cloutier-Spinelli
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.
Lesley Brice
Admissions Director
(318) 213-6344
lbrice@southfield-school.org
Lesley joined Southfield in 2007 teaching math and serving as the Student Advisory Coordinator in the Middle School before she became Southfield’s Admissions Director in 2019. Lesley earned her bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Texas Christian University. She has more than 25 years of experience in education. Lesley has two children who are Southfield Alumni.
Andy Hitt
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.
Don Woodard
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.
Morris Inabnet
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.
Amanda Felan
Advancement Director
(318) 213-6346
afelan@southfield-school.org
Amanda joined Southfield in 2024 as the Advancement Director. She received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of New Orleans and her master’s degree in Social Work and Nonprofit Management from the University of Georgia. Amanda came to Southfield with eight years of experience in advancement and development. She has two children who attend Southfield.
Support Staff
Shani Crawford
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.
Allie Johnston
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.
Amanda Bunnett
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.Â
Nicole Coulter
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.
Brenda St. Andre
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. Before joining Southfield, she was in the Bossier Parish School System for 32 years. She has two grandchildren who are Southfield Alumni.
Tryston Netterville
Preschool Administrative Assistant
(318) 213-6883
tnetterville@southfield-school.org
Bio coming soon!
Shelia Huckaby
Middle School Administrative Assistant
(318) 861-6867
sharrison@southfield-school.org
Shelia joined Southfield in 2012 as the Middle School Administrative Assistant. Before joining the Southfield team, she worked at AT&T for 42 years. She has two grandchildren who are Southfield Alumni.
Sophia Lee
Accounting AssistantÂ
(318) 213-6382
Sophia joined Southfield in 2023 in the Business Office.Â
Matt Burt
IT Support Specialist
(318) 585-1523
mburt@southfield-school.org
Matt joined Southfield in 2015 as the IT Support Specialist. He graduated from Shreveport Cyber Academy and is certified CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+. Matt has more than 10 years of experience in the IT field. Matt has a child who currently attends Southfield.
Shannon Elder
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.
Buddy Glenn
Custodian
(318) 213-6338
Buddy joined Southfield in 2023 as our Custodian. He earned his certification as a cement finisher at Trade School in Shreveport. Buddy came to Southfield with over 10 years of lawn service and is a skilled carpenter.
Kenny Burrough
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.
Dawn Ward
Southfield CaféÂ
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.
LaJuan Wagoner
Southfield CaféÂ
Tiffany Kindred
Southfield Café
tkindred@southfield-school.org
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.
Kelly Ferris
Southfield Café Â
(318) 868-5118
Kelly joined Southfield in 2000 in the Southfield Café. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University. Kelly additionally has worked at Southfield Summer Camp in the past doing cooking classes. She has two children who are Southfield Alumni.
Preschool
Abby Hale
Preschool-2 Exploration Â
(318) 213-6870
ahale@southfield-school.org
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.
Jason Hanes
Preschool-2 Exploration
(318) 213-6872
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.
Tenelle Newton
Preschool-2 Exploration
(318) 213-6871
tnewton@southfield-school.org
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.
Susie Collier
Preschool-3 Discovery
(318) 213-6874
scollier@southfield-school.org
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.
Cathy Frizzell
Preschool-3 Discovery
(318) 213-6879
cfrizzell@southfield-school.org
Cathy joined Southfield in 1994 in the Southfield Preschool Program. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University and certification in Early Childhood Education from Centenary College. Cathy began her teaching career in 1982. She has three children who are Southfield Alumni.Â
Melissa Wyss
Preschool-3 Discovery
(318) 213-6873
mwyss@southfield-school.org
Lauren Rhodes
Preschool-4 Readiness
(318) 213-6876
lrhodes@southfield-school.org
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.Â
Kari LaBorde
Preschool-4 Readiness
(318) 213-6877
klaborde@southfield-school.org
Megan Buseick
Preschool-4 Readiness
(318) 213-6878
mbuseick@southfield-school.org
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.
Lower School
Shannon Bohanan
Kindergarten
(318) 213-6330
sbohanan@southfield-school.org
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.Â
Katie Jackson
Kindergarten
(318) 213-6352
kjackson@southfield-school.org
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.
Jackie Singleton
1st Grade
(318) 213-6402
jsingleton@southfield-school.org
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.
Amy Claire Garcin
1st Grade
(318) 213-6403
agarcin@southfield-school.org
Amy Claire joined Southfield in 2024 in our Lower School. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana Tech University. Amy Claire came to Southfield with six years of experience in the classroom.
Felicia Fallo
2nd Grade
(318) 213-6408
ffallo@southfield-school.org
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.
Allison Taylor
2nd Grade, Yearbook Director
(318) 213-6418
ataylor@southfield-school.org
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.
Katie Dyer
3rd Grade
(318) 213-6409
kdyer@southfield-school.org
Katie joined Southfield in 2014 as the first and second-grade assistant before joining our Lower School is 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Northwestern State University and a teaching certification from LSUS.Â
Lauren Teepell
3rd Grade
(318) 213-6407
lteepell@southfield-school.org
Lauren joined Southfield in 2024 in our Lower School. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Louisiana State University. Lauren came to Southfield with four years of experience in the classroom.
Genevieve Saulter
4th Grade
(318) 213-6404
gsaulter@southfield-school.org
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.
Susannah Ferris
4th Grade  Â
(318) 213-6406
sjaques@southfield-school.org
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.
Middle School
Bria Mayeux
Student Support Coordinator, Middle School Teacher
(318) 213-6405
bmayeux@southfield-school.org
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.Â
Sarah Kate White
Middle School Teacher
(318) 213-6413
sbarr@southfield-school.org
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.
Emily Felty
Middle School Teacher
(318) 213-6347
efelty@southfield-school.org
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.Â
Dr. Pete Shumate
Middle School Teacher
(318) 213-6416
pshumate@southfield-school.org
Dr. Shumate joined Southfield School in 2015 in our Middle School. He earned his bachelor’s in Chemistry/Mathematics from the University of the Cumberlands and his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Alabama. Dr. Shumate came to Southfield with 11 years prior collegiate teaching experience. He has one child who is a Southfield alum and one child who currently attends Southfield.
Leah Thelen
Middle School Teacher
(318) 213-6415
lthelen@southfield-school.org
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.
Holli Hagler
Middle School Teacher
(318) 213-6411
hhagler@southfield-school.org
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.
Laurie Burk
Middle School Teacher
(318) 213-6419
lburk@southfield-school.org
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.
Angela Montgomery
Middle School Teacher
(318) 585-1533
amontgomery@southfield-school.org
Angela joined Southfield in 2023 in our Middle School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University Shreveport in English. Angela came to Southfield with seven years of teaching experience, both in Caddo and Bossier Parish schools.
Angelica Contreras
Spanish
(318) 213-6354
acontreras@southfield-school.org
Angélica joined Southfield in 2022 in the Spanish department. 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.
Mack Evans
Middle School Teacher
(318) 213-6414
mevans@southfield-school.org
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.
Tamiris Santos
Middle School Teacher
(318) 213-6414
tsantos@southfield-school.org
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.
Specialists
Ron Walsworth
Director of Athletics
(318) 868-5803
rwalsworth@southfield-school.org
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.
Courtney Hoffman
Director of Drama
(318) 213-6345
choffman@southfield-school.org
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.
Kay Batte
Math and Science Specialist
(318) 213-6880
kbatte@southfield-school.org
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.Â
Connie Eaton
Art
(318) 213- 6881
Connie joined Southfield in 2023 in the Art department. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern State University in General Studies with a concentration in Child Development.Â
Donna Mitchell
Reading Specialist
(318) 213-6357
dmitchell@southfield-school.org
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.
Laurie Bridel
Library Director
(318) 213-6339
lbridel@southfield-school.org
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.
Amy Calhoun
Health and Physical Education
(318) 868-5803
acalhoun@southfield-school.org
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.
Hyejin Choi
Passport Teacher
(318) 213-6355
hchoi@southfield-school.org
Hyejin joined Southfield in 2023 as our Passport Teacher. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Language with a minor in Business at Sungshin Women’s University. Hyejin came to Southfield with two years of experience teaching English to middle and high schoolers in Seoul, Korea. Hyejin has two children who currently attend Southfield.
Jennifer Fortune
Reading Specialist
(318) 213-6356
jfortune@southfield-school.org
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.
Brett Andrews
Middle School String Ensemble & Lower School Composer of the Month Program
(318) 585-1522
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.
Terry Wright
Music Director
(318) 213-6882
twright@southfield-school.org
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.
Teaching Assistants
Valerie Henix
Preschool AssistantÂ
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.
LeeAnn Blue
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.
Melissa Tinkis
Preschool Assistant
Melissa joined Southfield in 2023 as a Preschool Assistant. She earned her associate’s degree in Education from Oakland Community College. Melissa came to Southfield with 10 years of classroom experience.
Jennifer Bryant
Preschool Assistant
Jennifer joined Southfield in 2013 as a Preschool Assistant. She earned her Children’s Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Before becoming an assistant, Jennifer was a substitute teacher in 2012.
Debbie Green
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
Mariah Ford
Preschool AssistantÂ
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.
Maddie Collier
Extended Day
mcollier@southfield-school.org
Maddie joined Southfield in 2021 working with the Summer Camp and as a substitute before becoming a Preschool Assistant. She is working toward her Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Maddie is a Southfield Alumna.
Lacy Power
Kindergarten Assistant
Lacy joined Southfield in 2015 as a substitute teacher and a teacher assistant in multiple grades. She came back in 2022 as an AfterCare Assistant and is now the Kindergarten Assistant as well as the Co-Director for the AfterCare program. Lacy came to Southfield with experience as an administrative assistant and leading youth group and Sunday school classes.
Michelle Tuminello
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.
Rebekah Carter
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.
Aziza Coutee
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.
Karyn Tanner
Preschool Assistant
Karyn joined Southfield in 2024 as a Preschool Assistant. She received her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Southern Mississippi. Karyn came to Southfield with seven years of experience in the classroom.