A Little History
From its humble beginnings of instruction in only eight grade levels in the fall of 1969, David Emanuel Academy has grown to encompass pre-k through twelfth grades. Through these halls, traditions abound and a strong academic curriculum has set the pace for decades.
During the 1960’s, an educational movement was taking place and the need for further instruction without the interference of government was at a peak. It was this push for reform that inspired local parents to refurbish two brick school buildings that had served in years past as Stillmore School. One of such buildings was an impressive two story Greek revival structure that housed an upstairs auditorium and remained in use until it was destroyed by fire on August 14, 2010.
In its first year of operation the school was directed by local business owner and parent, Mrs. Virginia Snell, and originally consisted of only grades first through eighth. Within the next year, under the supervision of Mr. David Beecher, the school’s enrollment increased to encompass twelve grades. It was during his tenure that the school expanded its faculty and extracurricular offerings to help guide DEA into becoming the school it is today.
David Emanuel Academy currently draws students from 7 surrounding counties and has consistently produced both athletic and literary graduates who succeed in continuing an advanced education. It continues to be a cornerstone of success by nurturing a family atmosphere, providing strong academic curriculum, encouraging athletic involvement, and spiritually connecting them all together.

Accreditation
David Emanuel Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Faculty & Trustees
Head of School
Haylee Free
hfree@deaeagles.com
Guidance Counselor
Andy Sutton
asutton@deaeagles.com
Director of Development
Agatha McRae
amcrae@deaeagles.com
School Improvement Coordinator
Jill Powell
jjpowell@deaeagles.com
Athletic Director
Clint Inman
cinman@deaeagles.com
Administrative Assistant
Courtney Rowland
crowland@deaeagles.com
Curriculum / Technology / Accreditation Coordinator
Mandy Moore
mmoore@deaeagles.com
K3
Tamara Williamson
twilliamson@deaeagles.com
K3 Aide
Missy Mills
mmills@deaeagles.com
K4
Amy Walden
awalden@deaeagles.com
K4 Aide
Malia Ely
mely@deaeagles.com
K5
Lindsey Howell
lhowell@deaeagles.com
K5 Aide
Kristi Hood
khood@deaeagles.com
First Grade
Dana Durden
ddurden@deaeagles.com
Second Grade / Lower School Coordinator
Stephanie McCullough
smccullough@deaeagles.com
Third Grade
Dianne Lawson
dlawson@deaeagles.com
Fourth Grade
Donna Rigdon
drigdon@deaeagles.com
Middle School Math
Hannah Claxton
hclaxton@deaeagles.com
Middle School History
Laura Webb
lwebb@deaeagles.com
Middle School English / Upper School Coordinator
Laura Moore
lmoore@deaeagles.com
Middle School English
Carla Kidd
ckidd@deaeagles.com
Middle School Science
Sara Youmans
syoumans@deaeagles.com
History
Maranda Usry
musry@deaeagles.com
English / Literature
Gregory Lynn
glynn@deaeagles.com
Science
Sara Beall
sbeall@deaeagles.com
Mathematics
Clint Inman
cinman@deaeagles.com
Mathematics
Donna Campbell
dcampbell@deaeagles.com
Computers / Spanish / Yearbook
Janet Sanchez
jsanchez@deaeagles.com
Art
Hannah Way
hparrish@deaeagles.com
Performing Arts / Literary
Gregory Lynn
glynn@deaeagles.com
Health / Physical Education
Kristi Flowers
kflowers@deaeagles.com
Baseball
Clint Inman
cinman@deaeagles.com
Basketball
Clint Inman
cinman@deaeagles.com
Cheerleading
Malia Ely
mely@deaeagles.com
Stephanie McCullough
smccullough@deaeagles.com
Cross Country
Maranda Usry
musry@deaeagles.com
Football
Clint Inman
cinman@deaeagles.com
Softball
Allen Jordan
ajordan@deaeagles.com
Laura Webb
lwebb@deaeagles.com
Tennis
Kristi Flowers
kflowers@deaeagles.com
Track
Clint Inman
cinman@deaeagles.com
Girls Soccer
Stephanie McCullough
smccullough@deaeagles.com
Maintenance
James Gunter
jgunter@deaeagles.com
Cafeteria Manager
Amanda Tanner
atanner@deaeagles.com
Cafeteria Assistant
Whitney Averett
waverett@deaeagles.com
Custodial
Rhonda Glover
rglover@deaeagles.com
Cleaning Support
Rachel Hall
rhall@deaeagles.com
Russ Yeomans (Chairman)
Jim Beecher
Bonnie Gowen
Kevin Griner
Matt Daniel
Dean McNure
Desmal Purcell
Mark Hall
Mark Beecher
DEA is currently seeking candidates for the following positions:
- Spanish Teacher
- Bus Driver
- Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
Positions are for the 2020-2021 school year. Resumes should be sent to hfree@deaeagles.com.