Our Teachers
The EPIC teachers were chosen because of their belief that education could and should evolve to engage students in addition to preparing students for key 21st century skills such as critical thinking, communication and collaboration. Each teacher brings a unique talent to the team and together we SOAR to EPIC heights. In addition, the EPIC teachers lead by example, following the engineering design process, learning from mistakes and always working on successful collaboration techniques.
The amazing EPIC teachers!
EPIC Teachers being EPIC!
9th Teachers:
Ms. Mutcher, Dr. Chapman, Mrs. Dyar, and Mrs. Leonard
10th Teachers:
Ms. Wilson, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Moore, and Ms. Morris
11th Teachers:
Ms. Simmons, Ms. Wilson, Mr. Harper, Mr. Bennett, and Mrs. Sanderson
12th Capstone Teachers:
Dr. Chapman and Mr. Harper
Kelly Dyar
EPIC Engineering and Department Chair
BSE in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University
MBA from Georgia Tech
$100k+ in Grants for EPIC & FIRST Robotics
Specialty STEM Lead GCPS
STEAM Team Lead @ MCHS
Certifications:
Engineering & Technology
Mathematics 6-12
Computer Science
Autodesk Inventor
BIE/PBL Works 102
Elizabeth Leonard
EPIC Math
BS in Mathematics from Oglethorpe University
MAT in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University
Certifications:
Mathematics 6-12 Certified
Special Education Certified
Gifted Endorsement
Coaching Endorsement
STEM Endorsement
PBL 101
Marjorie Chapman
EPIC Language Arts, 9th Grade Captain, and Capstone
Bachelor of Arts, Masters, and Specialist Degrees from Piedmont University
Doctorate from Liberty University
Women's Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
Certifications:
Gifted Endorsement
Special Education Certified
BIE/PBL Works 101 & 102
Danielle Mutchler
EPIC Science
BS Biology from University of South Florida
Certifications:
Biology, Chemistry, and Physical Science
Gifted Endorsement
PBL Works 101
Mary Morris
EPIC Science
BS in Biology from Troy University
Masters in Education from University of Alabama
Specialist in Teacher Leadership from Kennesaw State University
Women's Junior Varsity Soccer Head Coach
EPIC Ambassadors Teacher Leader
Certifications:
Science 6-12
Gifted Endorsement
Advanced Placement Certification
BIE/PBL Works 101
David Moore
EPIC Language Arts
BS in English from North Georgia College (University of North Georgia)
Masters in Language Education from University of Georgia
Specialist in Gifted Education, University of Georgia
Men's Track Coach
Certifications:
Language Arts
Gifted Endorsement
BIE/PBL Works 101 & 102
Shannon Sanderson
EPIC Language Arts
BA in English Literature from Arizona State University
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University
EPIC Ambassadors Teacher Leader
Certifications:
Gifted Endorsement
BIE/PBL Works 101 & 102
Matthew Bennett
EPIC Engineering
BS in Mechanical Engineering from Utah State University
Emphasis in Aerospace Engineering
Member of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society
Certifications:
Engineering & Technology
PBL Works 101
Associate Level for Solidworks Mechanical Design
Jon Harper
EPIC Science, 11th EPIC Captain, and Capstone
BS in Chemistry from University of Georgia
BSEd in Science Education from University of Georgia
Certifications:
Chemistry
Science
Engineering and Technology
Advanced Placement | AP Physics 1
Gifted
BIE/PBL Works 101
Tori Wilson
EPIC Math & 10th EPIC Captain
BS in Mathematics and Science Education
Women's Junior Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
EPIC Ambassadors Teacher Leader
Certifications:
Mathematics (4-12)
Science (4-12)
PBL Works 101
Gifted Certification
Jordan Stiffler
EPIC STEM
Wrestling Assistant Coach
Certifications:
Mathematics
Science
Gifted
Morgan Simmons
EPIC Math
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Women's Junior Varsity Basketball Head Coach, Varsity Assistant Coach
Certifications:
Special Education
Mathematics
Gifted
Lacey Jakes
Assistant Principal - EPIC and Curriculum