Our Leadership

Rudy Swofford, Principal

Education:

Bachelors in Education Bible and Christian Education from Columbia International University.
Masters in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University.

Previous experience and number of years in the field:

6 years in full time youth ministry. Served as a 4th grade teacher at GA for the first three years of the school. Spent 1 ½ years as the assistant principal and spent the last 8 as the principal at GA.

What do you like most about working here?

The family atmosphere we have created that supports our entire school. We look after our student’s as if they were our own kids. We work together to help each other grow as teachers, students, and families.

Personal Information:

I have four kids one in college and one going to college in the fall. The other two are students at a local high school. I’m a movie buff and love to swing my golf clubs even if I do so very ineffectively.

Erin Shoemaker, K-1 and Specials Dean

Education:

I attended The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and I have my BA in Elementary Education and currently working on my Master Degree.

Previous education experience and number of years in the field:

I taught fourth grade for 8 years at Greensboro Academy, before making a change to Administration.

What do you like most about working here?

The thing I enjoy most about working at Greensboro Academy is the teachers’ passionate attitudes. Each one of our teachers has each individual student’s best interest at heart. They are dedicated to helping each child set goals and determine the best path for them to reach their goals. Each teacher holds the bar very high, and our students rise above that bar each year, making every year I am here better than ever!

Personal Information:

I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful four year old daughter. We enjoy camping, watching our daughter play soccer, and watching movies.

Tara Chandler, 2-5 Dean

Education:

I attended Westminster College in PA for my undergraduate degree which was a BA in Elementary Education. I received a Master’s of Ed. from Elon University in 2006.

Previous education experience and number of years in the field:

I taught in Eden, NC for 5 years teaching 4th/5th grade prior to coming to Greensboro Academy. I taught 5th grade at GA for 4 years. I served as Instructional Coach for 2 years at GA prior to becoming dean. This is my first year in this role.

What do you like most about working here?

I absolutely love my colleagues and their passion for what they do. They are by far the best educators I have met.

Personal Information:

I have a wonderful husband named Jeff and 2 beautiful twin daughters named Sophia and Evelyn who will be turning 4 years old this year. We love to read, camp, and just enjoy each other’s company.

Stacey Collins, Middle School Dean

Education:

I completed my undergraduate work in 2000 at High Point University, graduating with a BA in Education (Middle School – concentrations: Mathematics and Science). In 2006, I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction (Middle School Math).

Previous education experience and number of years in the field:

After serving for eight years as a Mathematics teacher at Greensboro Academy, I became an administrator. This is my third year in administration.

What do you like most about working here?

I love working with the staff, students, and parents at Greensboro Academy! Our staff is passionate about education and desire to see each student challenged academically. Through our Moral Focus program, character education is modeled and expected by our students. Our students are up for those challenges and work diligently in order to demonstrate success. Education is a priority for our parent body, and many are very involved throughout several aspects of the school. Our school is a family atmosphere, and I am thankful daily for the opportunity to be a part of this family!

Personal Information:

My husband and I are expecting our first child in August 2011 and are thrilled about the opportunity to become parents!