Mrs. Candy Bunn
Science
Experience: 12th year teaching (12th at Ridgeland)
Education:
Dalton State University - B.S. Chemistry
Classes: Honors Physics (9), Honors Chemistry (11), AP Chemistry (12)
Other: SGA Sponsor
Dr. Darren Crutcher
English/Language Arts
Honors Academy Lead Teacher
Experience: 24rd year teaching (23nd at Ridgeland)
Education:
University of Tennessee - B.A. English
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - M.Ed. Secondary Education
Valdosta State University - Ed.S. Instructional Technology
Walden University - Ed.D Instructional Technology
Classes: AP Human Geography (9), AP Seminar (10), AP Language & Composition (11)
Other: English/Language Arts Department Head, Assistant Athletic Director, Literary Team Coordinator
Ms. Mandi Dean
Mathematics
Experience: 10th year teaching (10th at Ridgeland)
Education:
Berry College - B.S. Secondary Mathematics Education
Valdosta State University - M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction in Accomplished Teaching
Classes: Acc. Algebra I/Algebra II (9), Acc. Algebra II/Geometry (10), AP Computer Science Principles (12)
Other: Robotics Team Coach
Mrs. Nicole Jackson
Social Studies
Experience: 6th year teaching (6th at Ridgeland)
Education:
Dalton State College - B.S. in History and Secondary Education
Classes: AP Human Geography (9), AP World History (10), Senior Project (12)
Other: Spirit Club Sponsor, Renaissance Program Sponsor
Mrs. Kirsten Jagger
Social Studies
Experience: 13th year teaching (13th at Ridgeland)
Education:
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - B.S. Secondary Education in History
Valdosta State University - M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction in Accomplished Teaching
Classes: Honors Economics (11), AP Government (11), Dual-Enrollment US History I (12), Dual-Enrollment US History II (12), AP Psychology (12)
Other: National Honors Society Sponsor
Mrs. Savanna Hawk
English/Language Arts
Experience: 12th year teaching (12th at Ridgeland)
Education:
University of Georgia / University of Tennessee Chattanooga - B.S. Education
University of Ohio - M.Ed Education
Classes: Pre-AP English I (9), Dual-Enrollment English 1101 (12), Dual-Enrollment English 1102 (12), Journalism
Other: Yearbook sponsor
Dr. Jongsuk Keum
Mathematics
Experience: 27th year teaching (15th at Ridgeland)
Education:
Chonbuk National University - Ph.D. Number Theory
University of Georgia - A.B.D. Ph.D. Mathematics Education
Classes: Dual-Enrollment College Algebra (11), Dual-Enrollment College Precalculus (11), Dual-Enrollment College Intro. to Statistics (12), Dual-Enrollment College Calculus 1 (12), AP Calculus BC (12), AP Computer Science Principles (12)
Mrs. Kelly Miller
Foreign Language
Experience: 16th year teaching (11th at Ridgeland)
Education:
Purdue University - B.A.
Slippery Rock University - B.A.
Duquesne University - M.S.
Classes: Honors Spanish 1 (10), Honors Spanish 2 (10),
Honors Spanish 3 (11), Honors Spanish 4 (11)
Other: Foreign Language Department Head
Mrs. Sandy Weathers
Science
Experience: 32st year teaching (32st at Ridgeland)
Education:
Chattanooga State Community College - A.S. Interpreter for the Deaf
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - B.S. Environmental Studies
Mississippi State University - M.S. Geosciences
Nova Southeastern University - Ed.S. Brain Based Teaching
Classes: Honors Biology (10), AP Biology (12), AP Environmental Science (12)
Other: Science Department Head, Supreme Ruler of the Snack Cart
Mr. James Morrison
Principal at Ridgeland High School
Education:
Dalton State College - B.S. Education
Nova Southeastern University - M. Ed.
Augusta University - Ed. S