Faculty & Staff

Laura Keesee earned a B.S. in Psychology from King College in Bristol, Tennessee, a Master of Education in Community Counseling from Georgia State University, and a Certificate of Completion from Psychological Studies Institute (now Richmont Graduate University) in Atlanta. In 2019, she received training in the Orton-Gillingham approach, participating in workshops through The Dyslexia Resource, which works in partnership with The Schenck School. This training enriched her knowledge of language and strengthened her passion and ability to teach phonics and reading. Thanks to Laura, many Stonehaven staff as well as students now enjoy counting syllables using 'whale talk' and finding the accented syllable by 'calling the dog.' Laura has been teaching Kindergarten at Stonehaven since it was established in 2004. She is thankful for the privilege of partnering with parents in the education, nurture, and godly training of their children. In addition to teaching at Stonehaven, Laura has enjoyed opportunities to teach English and lead Bible studies in Japan, India, and Albania. She and her husband Scott were married in 1986 and are the parents of three adult children. They are now enjoying the journey of being grandparents! Scott and Laura are active members at Midway Presbyterian Church (PCA). When not teaching or spending time with her family, she enjoys knitting, crocheting, and reading historical fiction, mysteries, and the works of great theologians.

Anna Grace graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Education. She loves children and is passionate about helping them learn and grow in the classroom and in their knowledge of Jesus. She has taught Sunday school and VBS for a number of years, has worked as a full-time nanny for several local families, as a gymnastics coach while in high school, and as a barista for Starbucks during college. She is especially interested in helping children who may not learn the traditional way and discovering the keys that unlock ideas for them. Anna Grace currently attends Sojourn Woodstock, and in her free time she enjoys good friends, good food, concerts, and going to the beach. She has a little cat, Zara, and if you'd like to see photos, she loves sharing them.

Grace Potter graduated from Covenant College with a B.A. in Biblical & Theological studies and a minor in education. After graduation, she served for two years as an intern with Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) at Kennesaw State University. Grace joined the Stonehaven community in 2021 as a 1st Grade teacher. Grace loves children and is passionate about helping them learn and grow in all areas of life. She was greatly impacted by the Christian education she received throughout her life and is excited for the opportunity to invest in the lives of children through teaching. Her desire is to help cultivate in the next generation a love for God and His Word, and a desire to love and serve others. Grace is a member of Christ Community Church in Kennesaw. She enjoys a variety of sports and outdoor activities, her favorites being basketball and mountain biking.

Cindy has earned an A.A. in Child Development, a B.A. in Human Development, and an M.S. degree in Education from Cairn Christian University. Cindy joined the Stonehaven team in 2022 after eight years as a classroom teacher and 14 years of working with children. She believes that children are one of God's greatest gifts and loves to learn and explore along with her students. Cindy is a member of Cumberland Community Church where she helps as a Service Coordinator in the children's ministry. She is originally from Sacramento, California but moved to Mableton after meeting her husband- an Atlanta native- and falling in love with the beauty of Georgia. On the weekends Cindy can be found ballroom dancing, playing with her dogs (Cheezit and Tiny), and watching the fireflies from her porch swing.

Growing up in a Christian school in Connecticut, Paris Garrett understood the importance of getting a Christ-centered education from a young age, which is why she made sure her daughter, Iris did the same. Paris started her teaching career 23 years ago after God called her to teach at a Christian School in Smyrna. She began her tenure there as a substitute teacher and went on to teach everything from Pre-K to 2nd grade, along with directing the K-4 program. Although she is now a certified instructor and a Mayor's Educator award recipient, Paris hasn't always worked in education. She held several roles within the airline industry, particularly for Delta, TWA, and Northwest before teaching. Paris has also taught VBS and led the Children’s Church ministry for her church (Smyrna Presbyterian) in the past. She attended The Ohio State University and later graduated from the University of Phoenix with a B.S. in Education. When she's not in the classroom or tutoring students on the weekends, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and traveling.

Grace graduated from Clemson University in 2020 (Go Tigers!) with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Elementary Education. She then married her husband, Tyler, and moved to the Atlanta area during the spring of that year. Grace taught second grade for two years at another classical Christian school in the city, and she loves teaching students about the Lord and the world that He has wonderfully created. She has a passion for classical education and helping children see what is true, good, and beautiful in the knowledge that is being poured into them. She currently lives in Woodstock, GA with her husband and maltipoo, Sella! Grace and Tyler faithfully attend Faith Community Church in Woodstock.

Pam Grote graduated from Wheaton College with a B.A. in Modern Foreign Languages and obtained her teaching degree from Kean University. She has taught in Christian schools in five states, beginning her career in NJ. After raising a family and homeschooling their four children, Pam returned to the classroom and has taught for over 25 years at different grade levels. Believing passionately in the classical Christian model of education, she loves teaching at Stonehaven where truth, goodness, and beauty from God's Word are incorporated into classroom studies daily. She enthusiastically wears Cambridge Gold and a funny wig whenever she can. Pam and Rich, her husband of over 40 years, are active members at Christ The King in Marietta. They rejoice in God's perfect sovereignty, and love to read good books, travel, and spend time with their nine grandchildren...always hoping for more!

Jemma Walker was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California but moved to Georgia to attend Covenant College, where she graduated with a B.A. in Elementary Education. After college, she got married and moved to the Atlanta area. Jemma is devoted to serving her Savior with her life and is honored to be part of the process God uses to bring his children to a deeper understanding of who He is. She was blessed to receive a faithful Christian education that sparked her love for the gift of lifelong learning and is excited to share that gift with her students. Jemma has a creative personality and pours her love for art, music, and children's literature into her teaching. Outside of school, she enjoys baking, quilting, painting, and drawing. Although she enjoys art in any form, cake frosting has become her very favorite art medium.

A South Carolina native and College of Charleston graduate, Erin Denny is passionate about teaching her students to see God’s goodness in all subjects and find joy in learning! She chose to classically home educate her own children for seven years before coming to Stonehaven. During this time, she tutored and taught in Classical Christian Co-ops. Since 2020, she has loved working at Stonehaven and partnering with parents to raise children who know and love the Lord. She is the proud wife of Mike and blessed mother of Luke, Elle, and Charis, who all attend Stonehaven. On the weekends, you can usually find her in the woods with her family or at home, her favorite place to be, curled up with a good book or cooking in her kitchen. Her family attends The Square Church in Smyrna.

Dorrie McKoy, a native Atlantan, graduated from Gordon College with a B.S. in Elementary Education and has a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New England. Dorrie is also Orton-Gillingham trained and is a phonics junkie. She has taught in private Christian schools for nineteen years, half of those years in Classical Christian schools. She has a deep desire to instill a lifelong love of reading good books in all her students. Sharing the world through books can open doors of wonder, empathy and understanding far greater than most adventures in day-to-day life. Dorrie has been married almost thirty years to her best friend, Herb. They have a son who is a Cobb County Firefighter/EMT. When Dorrie is not at school you will find her playing with her cats (Gordo and Cooper), reading, cooking, gardening, or taking a walk with her husband.

Born and raised in sunny Southern California, James Mastrianna moved to Kennesaw from Santa Cruz, California. He has been blessed with a beautiful wife, and they have four wild and sweet children. He has spent many years in educational and ministerial positions, including as youth pastor and intern program director in the local church. Throughout his tenure, he's had the privilege of educating, discipling, and caring for many families and students. He is a student in the master’s program at Westminster Theological Seminary (East) and a life-long learner at heart, with particular interest in historical studies, theology, church history, philosophy, and all things sports, especially the Dodgers. His philosophy of classical education stems from a focus on discipleship pertaining to the issues of the heart. His goal is that discipleship is more than modified behavior, and through instruction, discipline, and admonishment, he aims to cultivate virtue and godliness amidst difficult issues.

Heather Martin graduated from The University of Montevallo with a B.A. in Social Work. She worked for Glenwood Inc. in Birmingham, AL as an intensive in-home counselor for children with special needs for four years. After moving to the Atlanta area, she and her husband Blake joined The Church of the Apostles. They are heavily involved in the children’s ministry through teaching Sunday school, VBS, and in particular helping to facilitate the special needs program for the past 15 years. Heather has worked as a private teacher and tutor since 2006. She chose to classically homeschool her own children for the last decade. Outside of training up their three children, Blake and Heather love traveling to Cuba, Ecuador, and Tanzania to share the gospel and to encourage the saints. In her spare time, Heather may be found sewing, crocheting, reading, gardening, or painting.