Faculty & Administration

Tinesar Priester

President

What a joy to serve Serviam! Serviam is a respected academic institution and I am honored to serve as President. I look forward to connecting with our families, donors, and community partners to further the mission and reach of Serviam Girls Academy.

Dr. Heather Brooks

Principal

The decision to join Serviam Girls Academy was born from a deep desire to make a lasting impact in the lives of young women. I am honored to be a part of this passionate community, working closely with SGA's talented faculty and staff, our supportive parents, and our exceptional students. Together, we will build a legacy of excellence and empower the next generation of female trailblazers, poised to break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and make a positive impact on the world.

Kelly Bell

Student Success Coordinator

When I visited Serviam for the first time I met a student who told me that her goal was to learn as much as humanly possible. At that moment I knew that this was the right place for me. It is so important to give students who want to learn the best opportunity to do just that.

Edoukou Aka-Ezoua

Graduate Support Program Director

Serviam serves as a guiding light for many in the community. The Graduate Support Program ensures our graduates know that Serviam will support them throughout their academic, career, and personal journeys. Whether they need coaching, connections to opportunities, or community resources, our alumnae can leave Serviam confident that a supportive community is behind them, cheering them on as they fulfill their God-given potential. I am truly blessed and honored to be part of a sisterhood where girls are empowered to change the world.

Juliette Augustin

6th - 8th grade ELA and 7th grade Social Studies Teacher

One of my favorite quotes by Winston Churchill is, "success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” I would love for my students to leave my class with the will to keep growing; to not let success or failure hinder them as they strive to reach their goals. I love being a part of the Serviam Girls Academy family because I see the essence of that quote embodied by everyone here. The faculty, staff, and student body work hard to find new ways to be successful and courageous every day and it’s truly something special.

Gabriella Bryce

Math Teacher

I'm so honored to be a part of Serviam Girls Academy! Throughout my life, I've always been drawn to serve! I've traveled both nationally and internationally providing service to others! Being a part of a family that follows those same ideals and empowers young women to do the same is amazing! I can't wait to educate our young ladies and to teach them to utilize their knowledge to not only better themselves, but to help better others as well!

Kelli Loeliger

5th Grade Academy Teacher

With a decade of experience educating children from pre-school through 8th grade, I am deeply honored to be a part of the Serviam Girl’s Academy family! This position presents the incredible and unique opportunity to not only teach our 5th graders their academic content, but also to play a pivotal role in supporting their transition to Middle School. It is truly special to witness our girls grow academically, socially, and emotionally during their time at SGA. Seeing them embrace the values of hard work, perseverance, and making a meaningful impact on the world around them is beyond rewarding!

Ashley Dussault

Science Teacher

Education is empowerment. Education is elevation. Science education is particularly crucial to the empowerment and elevation of our students as it lays the groundwork for them to develop into critical thinkers, problem solvers, and future leaders. Students are encouraged to take charge of their learning journey and choose to engage.  My educational philosophy centers on fostering curiosity and inquiry in students, allowing them to explore scientific phenomena that interest them. By encouraging students to ask questions, experiment, and reflect, we prepare them to understand the world and shape it in meaningful ways.

Pauline Minor

Religion Teacher

With a passion to spiritually mentor others, it is a JOY to serve as the religion/Bible teacher at Serviam Girls Academy. From the first time I interviewed at Serviam, it felt like home. My utmost desire is to see these young ladies grow closer to the ONE who loves them most, God.

Erin Betfort

Art / Tech / STEM Teacher

Art has always connected people through ages and places. My goal is to inspire my students, to showcase their knowledge, and express their feelings through artwork.

Dawnn Jackson

PE / Health / STEM Teacher

I am excited to start this journey with you, as your Phys. Ed, Health & STEM teacher at Serviam Girls Academy! I have so many things I want to share with you and I can't wait to start learning together and get to know all of you. I am thrilled to share that I've been educating scholars over the past ten years. I hail from South Jersey & I am a Devastating Diva which stands for my sorority Delta Sigma Theta! One of my favorite quotes that I live by and instill in those I impact is by Marianne Williamson. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE".

Marybeth Celello

Word Study Teacher, Grades 6-8

From the day it opened, I knew that Serviam would be an amazing environment in which students would be given the opportunity to excel and faculty would have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young women. After I retired from my full-time teaching position, I soon decided I would like to contribute my time and talents to the Serviam mission. In the past several years I have served as a substitute teacher, helped with admissions, and been a part-time ELA teacher. Serviam enriches my life every morning I walk in the door, and I look forward to this year with excitement and enthusiasm.

Rhonda Perry-Waites

Front Office Coordinator

"Children are our future leaders of tomorrow". At Serviam Girls Academy students receive more than a basic education curriculum. Serviam provides enrichment programs that have become a rare commodity in our educational system. These classes help inspire career choices, teach our students team work, responsibility, respect and build character. At Serviam not only we have a very dedicated staff and faculty but we have built bonds of sisterhood between staff, faculty and students. This is a forever treasure that our students could carry on for a lifetime.

"It takes a village to raise a child." - Jane Cowen-Fletcher

Warrie Howell

Managing Director of Development

As a development professional, I find the mission of Serviam Girls Academy to be inspiring. The faculty and administration create an environment that cultivates the leadership potential of young women. It's not just about preparing them for the future; it's about empowering them to shape it. Every young woman at Serviam Girls Academy has the strength and ability to make a difference and become the next generation of female leaders. I look forward to helping them fulfill their destiny!

Mary Lou McMahon

Volunteer, Development Team

SGA is an exceptional school with dedicated and inspiring teachers and staff with a mission that I truly believe in. I volunteer here to help in any way I can to further the program and goals of the school. For the past 14 years, I have seen the program in action, and for the most part, the resulting transition of the students from 5th grade through 8th grade has been outstanding.