Experience Excellence: Introducing the Talented Members of our Faculty and Staff
Welcome to Madison Avenue School of Arts, a place where creativity thrives and imaginations soar. We are delighted to present our comprehensive directory, highlighting the outstanding individuals who make up our esteemed faculty and staff community. With a remarkable blend of experience, expertise, and unwavering passion, each member plays a crucial role in the flourishing of our school. This directory offers parents, students, and visitors a valuable glimpse into the committed educators and support staff who foster a nurturing and inspiring environment at Madison Avenue School of Arts.
2025 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Natalie Dech
ADMINISTRATION
Lindsey Day
School Leader
Nick Robertson
Assistant School Leader
KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS
Yolanda Owens-Fitzpatrick
Kindergarten
Tabitha Meridieth
Kindergarten
1ST GRADE TEACHERS
Rasheedah Fletcher
1st Grade
Chastity McClellan
1st Grade
2ND GRADE TEACHERS
Markese Hicks
2nd Grade
Wanda Addie
2nd Grade
3RD GRADE TEACHERS
Shakia Williams
3rd Grade
Jakiel Wells
3rd Grade
Alissa Schneider
3rd Grade
4TH GRADE TEACHERS
Brittany Hiatt
4th Grade
Shaleah Page
3rd Grade
5TH GRADE TEACHERS
Toney Fuller
5th Grade
Tommie McGhee
5th Grade
6TH GRADE TEACHERS
Devin Sample
6th Grade
6TH GRADE TEACHERS
Alisha Guynes
6th Grade
7th Grade teachers
Natalie Dech
7th Grade
Felicia Guynes
7th Grade
Nikola Welcome-Bovell
Art Teacher
specials team
Christian Smith
Music Teacher
Tahyah Smith
Dance Teacher
Stan Young
Physical Education
SPED STAFF
Christine LaPoint
SPED Coordinator
Sara Boze
Intervention Specialist
Megan Lantz
Intervention Specialist
ACADEMIC COACHES
Reem Abed
Academic Coach
(Grades K-2)
DEANS
Shane Komives
Dean (Grades K-2)
Jahmal Brown
Dean (Grades 3-6)
PARAPROFESSIONAL STAFF
Mioka Jenkins
Title 1 Para-Professional
Summer Dotson
Title 1 Para-Professional
Marrisa Fitzpatrick
Title 1 Para-Professional
Eva Merhed
Title 1 Para-Professional
Tamara Russell
Title 1 Para-Professional
Ebony Wiggins
Title 1 Para-Professional
Charlotte Adams
Title 1 Para-Professional
SUPPORT STAFF
April Woltjer
Speech
OFFICE STAFF
Kalita Jackson
HR
Cameron Sanders
Business Manager/Testing Coordinator
Ruby Watkins
Office Manager/EMIS Coordinator/Food Service
Suzanne Fisher
Business Manager
Damon Horton
Parent Liaison
Monique Caulton
Transportation Dispatch/Secretary
Yahana Ramsey-Evans
Administrative Assistant/Enrollment Specialist
CUSTODIAL STAFF
Peter Thompson
Custodian
Rodney Barnett
Custodian
Jon Drouilard
Custodian
FOOD SERVICE STAFF
Tiffany Hassell-Edmond
Food Service Staff
Gelanie McCarver
Food Service Staff
BABES & SUCKLINGS PRESCHOOL
Karen McElvene
Preschool
We are delighted to have a Kindergarten readiness preschool on our campus serving 3-5 year olds. Mrs. Karen McElvene does an amazing job getting her preschoolers ready for the Kindergarten classroom and making that transition easy! Please call 419-259-4000 for more information.