Born and raised in Atlanta, Jennifer earned a BBA in Finance from the University of Georgia and later an MAT from Brenau University. With over 20 years of experience in education, she has served as a teacher, Learning Specialist, Admissions Director, and most recently, Mount Vernon’s Director of Philanthropy. Now serving as Athletic Director, Jennifer…
Shavonne Floyd is the Associate Director of Admissions for the Lower Campus at Mount Vernon. A native of San Jose, California, and a proud graduate of Tuskegee University, Shavonne also holds a Master’s Degree in Education from National University. With over a decade of experience in education, she is deeply passionate about connecting families to…
Molly began at Mount Vernon as a Second Grade teacher and later became a Learning Coach. Now, as the Head of Lower School, Molly oversees the day-to-day operations of all things Lower School. From teacher professional development to expeditionary learning to developing students’ experiences full of inquiry, Molly helps to bring Lower School learning to…
With over 18 years of experience in early childhood education, Kate Canady is a dedicated and forward-thinking educator with deep expertise in developmentally appropriate practices and personalized learning. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Auburn University and has served as a key member of the Mount Vernon Preschool team since 2013….
Shelley oversees both Mount Vernon Preschool and Lower School. Her dedication to Mount Vernon’s mission and vision is matched by her passion for inspiring educators and leaders in school transformation. Shelley’s expertise has been recognized on various platforms, as she has presented at prestigious conferences such as NAIS, SAIS, Project Zero, FUSE, and Traverse. With…
As Chief Strategy & Impact Officer, Leah is dedicated to advancing Mount Vernon’s mission through strategic innovation, mission-aligned growth, and meaningful community impact. After serving as Head of Middle School, Leah now leads initiatives that accelerate innovation, expand auxiliary learning experiences, grow enterprise partnerships through Mount Vernon Ventures, and support the School’s AI integration strategy….
Russ Malsnee has served as the Director of Security at the Mount Vernon School since the fall of 2020. For the past 18 years, Russ has held a security leadership role with private schools in Atlanta. He is passionate about creating a safe and inclusive learning environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive academically,…
Dr. Santi oversees Mount Vernon’s IT, Educational Technology, and Registrar teams. Her role is to guide these teams in a strategic effort to discover and support emerging, sustainable, and innovative technology for the school. She began her career as a high school English educator, teaching students and teachers for over 16 years, before moving into…
Denise leads the strategic planning and execution of fundraising initiatives and donor relations. Working closely with alumni, parents, and community members, Denise and her team successfully solicit donations and steward contributions to achieve the School’s Annual Fund and Capital Campaign goals. With over 20 years of experience, she brings a wealth of expertise and dedication…
Matt is responsible for creating and nurturing a positive, engaging, and inclusive environment for employees while also ensuring that stakeholders have meaningful interactions and experiences with the organization. With 10+ years in education, arts, and leadership, Matt fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration. As a SHRM-certified professional, he leads talent acquisition and development. Matt…