Faculty & Staff

• Bachelor's & Master's
• Eastern Michigan University & University of Michigan
• 40+ Years of Experience

In 1981, Mr. Furtah established a reading clinic for children and adults, now operating as The Center for Reading Development. His technique was based on the uniqueness of the multisensory phonics method developed by Charlotte F. Lockhart. Seeing the need for reading education to go further, Mr. Furtah decided to open a school dedicated to teaching reading. Thus, Frederick J. Furtah Preparatory School was founded in January 2001.  Mr. Furtah started this school with a mission of Inspiring Hope & Changing Lives, and we continue to follow this mission today.

• Bachelor's & Master's
• American Military University & University of the Southwest
• 15+ Years of Experience 

My mission is to provide a caring, stimulating, equitable, positive, safe environment where the teacher is the guide--facilitating and nurturing the students' natural curiosity and giving them the tools to direct their own path and reach their fullest potential. Piquing a student's natural curiosity can open a world of possibilities. Promoting and fostering high self-esteem, confidence, and a positive attitude is key to teaching students that they can do anything they set their mind to.

“Don't ever let a school define what your child can be--put them in a school that nurtures who they can become.” -Frederick Furtah

Kenyatta.shim@furtahprep.org
 

• Bachelor's
• Savannah College of Art & Design
• 20+ Years of Experience

My mission is to cultivate self-expression, flexible problem-solving and self-discipline, whilst discovering the beauty of cultural diversity through the arts and providing engaging opportunities for art production, knowing each student has different talents at different levels. 

renee.boulee@furtahprep.org
 

• Bachelor's
• University of West Georgia
• 2 Years of Experience

My mission is to foster an environment that encourages students to problem-solve, critically think, and discover solutions. 

"Wisdom is not a product of schooling but the lifelong attempt to acquire it."  -Albert Einstein

Michael.martin@furtahprep.org

• Bachelor's
• Kennesaw State University
• 2 Years of Experience

My mission is to encourage students to strive to be the best versions of themselves. I strive to help students identify their own strengths in order to encourage critical and creative thinking as well as help children learn their importance in the world.  

julie.mullenix@furtahprep.org

• Bachelor's
• The College of New Jersey
• 7 Years of Experience

My mission is to provide the skills and opportunities for your child to learn and embrace health and fitness for life. I want to give my students everything they need to be confident adults.

Tiara.simpkins@furtahprep.org
 

• Bachelor's & Master's
• Jacksonville State University & Walden University
• 20+ Years of Experience

My mission is to edify, educate, and empower students to fulfill their destiny in life by providing a level field and an opportunity to learn.

"The most important function of education at any level is to develop the personality of the individual and the significance of his life to himself and to others." ~ Grayson L. Kirk

theresa.tolbert@furtahprep.org
 

• Bachelor's
• Columbus State University
• 4 Years of Experience

My goal is to create a learning environment where students feel not only engaged but also understood.  By incorporating real-life examples, encouraging open dialogue, and showing empathy, I aim to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application, making the learning journey more relevant and relatable for my students. 

"Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." - John C. Maxwell

skyler.vaughn@furtahprep.org

• Bachelor's & Master's
• London Metropolitan University, University of East London, & Queen Mary University of London
• 10+ Years of Experience

My mission is to create a positive learning atmosphere where all are felt included, respected and free of judgment. I believe there should be no fear in exploring mathematics, as it's in the mistakes we learn the most.

Einstein said it best: “Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted.”

gregory.victor@furtahprep.org
 

• Bachelor's & Master's
• University of Maryland, University of Colorado
• 20+ Years of Experience

My mission is to motivate, lead and inspire students to perform better academically, improve as a team player, and ultimately become a better person through attitude, effort and integrity.

Unbelievable!! Attitude is Everything!!

dave.weis@furtahprep.org
 

• Bachelor's
• Kennesaw State University 
• 20+ Years of Experience

My mission is to utilize literature, language, writing to foster creative growth while facilitating an environment of respect, responsibility, and relationship that allows each student the opportunity to achieve success, both in high school and in the future. 

christi.whitney@furtahprep.org
 

• Bachelor's & Master's
• Western Governors University 
• 6 Years of Experience

My mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment of mutual respect while inspiring children to achieve their academic potential as life-long learners. I will also inspire a lifelong love of learning by creating lessons that are exciting, engaging, and relevant to the lives of my students.

brittany.young@furtahprep.org
 

• Bachelor's & Master's
• Kennesaw State University & Georgia State University
• 20+ Years of Experience

My mission is to teach my students in such a way that they will grow mathematically and be able to use the problem-solving processes they learn to help solve problems in their day-to-day lives now and in the future. I also do my best to help each of my students become respectful members of society who desire to help others and improve the world around them. 

anthony.young@furtahprep.org
 

• Bachelor's
• Reinhardt University
• 4 Years of Experience

My mission is to teach the foundations of science while creating a fun and safe learning environment. Ultimately, as an educator, my passion will always be to help my students become great young men and women.

justin.zachary@furtahprep.org
 

• Bachelor's & Master's
• Purdue University Global
• 7 Years of Experience

My mission is to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered. I am dedicated to fostering a love for language and literature while providing individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of English language learners. Through culturally responsive teaching practices and meaningful language experiences, I strive to equip my students with the communication skills and confidence needed to succeed academically and thrive in a multicultural society.

karen.armstrong@furtahprep.org

• Bachelor's
• The University of South Carolina
• 20+ Years of Experience

My mission is to mentor, educate, and encourage our youth by teaching life principles and skills through the art of expression. 

sandrea@musiconwheelsga.com

• Bachelor's
• Principia College
• 30+ Years of Experience

Today's children are tomorrow's leaders - let's foster them with care. My goal is to encourage and grow students’ creativity, problem-solving, and logical thinking abilities, as well as their ethical and social awareness of the impact of computing; providing high quality preparation to successfully tackle the intricacies of real-world domains and contexts.

scott.davis@furtahprep.org

• Master's 
• University of Akron
• 15+ Years of experience 

My mission is to help students overcome challenges and learn to communicate more effectively.

lakeisha.jackson@speechteachersga.com 
 

• Bachelor's
• Georgia State University
• 13 Years of Experience

My mission is to improve processes, provide encouragement, and support our students, families, and staff.

heather.galloway@furtahprep.org

• Associate's
• Albany Medical Center
• 30+ Years of Experience

The front office exists to greet students, parents, & guests with a smile and a helpful attitude. We want to make sure that they feel welcome when they walk through our doors.

 mary-lou.luckie@furtahprep.org

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree
• Kennesaw State University
• 4 Years of Experience

My vision is to help students to develop individuality. I believe that nourishing the students’ individuality is important so that they are not swayed by negative influences of the outside world. Being able to express yourself is a key step in becoming a successful person.

“Be your own artist, and always be confident in what you’re doing.” - Aretha Franklin

jacob.robinson@furtahprep.org

• Currently pursuing an associate's degree
• Penn Foster College
• 5 Years of Experience

My mission is to encourage, believe, trust, listen, nurture, and understand my students. My students will know they are important to me. My students will succeed. 

Stephanie.robinson@furtahprep.org 

• Both David & Cindy have bachelor's degrees from the University of Alabama
• David is our Athletic Director & Head Basketball Coach
• Cindy is our FCA Leader & Tennis Coach
• The Whitleys have been part of the Furtah family for 19 years

• Bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University
• Command & General Staff College graduate
• Juris Doctorate from Atlanta Law School
• 30+ Years of Experience

A favorite quote, author unknown:
“Every child is a rocket filled with fuel and all they need is a single spark to lift off into the sky."