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Heritage Welcomes New Middle School Division Director
The Board of Trustees and Head of School, Judy Griffith, are pleased to introduce to you Rusty Evans, our new Middle School Division Director. Rusty will be teaching eighth grade literature and language arts, directing our growing middle school division, and coaching Middle School and Varsity Boys' Basketball.
 "I've always known the academic reputation of Heritage," said Evans. "I consider it an honor to be here."
Evans has 14 years of experience in public education, having taught and coached in Polk, Heard, and Coweta Counties. Evans was most recently employed by the Coweta County School System at Lee Middle School.
"The middle grades have always been close to my heart," added Evans. "I've always felt that the Middle School division is the setting in which teachers and administrators can make the biggest impact in the lives of students."
Evans earned a Bachelor of Arts in middle grades education from LaGrange College. He earned a master's degree in educational leadership at the University of West Georgia.
 "I'm excited about the opportunity to do administration and coaching, the two arenas about which I am most passionate," said Evans. "I've already met the players and parents, and I'm really excited to build on the enthusiasm of the current program at Heritage," he added.
Evans, his wife Jena, and their three children, Chase, Grant, and Sara Kate, reside in Newnan. |
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Announcing New Faculty Members | | Please join us in welcoming these new faculty members and coaches.
Tina Abbott - Upper School Computer Teacher
 Graduate of The Heritage School and Converse College
- MBA in International Business from the University of South Carolina
- Worked as a software, database, and website programmer for 13 years
- Joined Heritage last year as IT Coordinator and Webmaster, assisting in marketing support and responsible for e-News.
In addition to her IT duties, Tina will assume the role of upper school computer teacher. We are excited about the possibilities that will be open to our students.
 Danny Cronic - Head Football Coach- 18 years as ECHS head coach, with 18 winning seasons and 16 playoffs appearances
- The most successful coach in ECHS history
- Heritage is Coach Cronic's fifth head coaching job
Coach Cronic brings a wealth of football knowledge to our program, and we are happy and excited to have him at Heritage.
Chris Hanson - Weightlifting PE Teacher and Football Coach
- Graduate of ECHS and Marshall University
- Played 10 seasons in the NFL as a punter for the Jacksonville Jaguars (2000-2006) and the New England Patriots (2007-2009)
- Selected to the Pro Bowl with the Jaguars in 2002
- Played in the Super Bowl with the Patriots vs. the New York Giants in 2007
Coach Hanson recently retired from the NFL and moved back to Newnan with his wife, Kasey, and their 3 children, Christian, Kaden and Kylie. In addition to teaching our Weightlifting PE class and coaching varsity football, Coach Hanson has opened a business, 4th Down, Inc., which provides personal fitness and kicking lessons to athletes of all ages.
 Susan Heard - Lower and Middle School Computer Teacher - Graduate of West Georgia College, TCT Certification in Middle Grades
- Teacher Support Specialist
- Most recently served at OP Evans as Language Arts teacher and Instructional Coach
Ms. Heard's experience working with teachers, combined with her years of experience as a Gifted and Talented teacher of Language Arts, makes her uniquely qualified to work with the teachers and students at Heritage in the area of Computer Education.  Mary Louise Hunt - Volleyball Coach - Graduate of Arizona State University
- Played volleyball at Scottsdale Community College
- Coaches the Tsunami Volleyball Club
- Most recently Head JV Volleyball Coach and Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach at Newnan High
 Joseph P. "J.P." Weaver - Middle and High School PE Teacher and Football Coach- Graduate of Gardner-Webb University
- All Big South, Most Valuable Linebacker and Presidential Scholar-Athlete
- Field Director of Operations for Home Plate Baseball, Athletic Program Director for Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department
- Coordinated Special Olympics, Program Director for Georgia Life Unbound
J.P. has had experience working with children of various ages, and we look forward to his joining our athletic department. |
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Back to School Orientation Reminder | |
Tuesday, August 17 - Parents Only Orientation for Grades EC - 6th
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Meeting for parents of children in EC, PK, and Kindergarten in classrooms in the ELC
7:30 - 7:45 pm: Meeting for Parents of children in EC - 6th in the SLC
8:00 - 9:00 pm: Meeting for Parents of children in 1st - 6th in classrooms
Wednesday, August 18 - 7th - 9th grade and new Upper School Student Orientation
10:00 - 11:00 am: Meeting for all 7th/8th grade students and their parents in the SLC
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Meeting for all 9th grade students/parents and new Upper School students and their parents in the SLC
Open House for Grades 7 - 12
Tuesday, August 24, at 6:30 pm in the SLC
Hawks' Nest - School Store
The school store will be open from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 17, and from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm on Wednesday, August 18.
Information regarding the Dress Code and student supplies, previously mailed in the summer mailer, may be found on the Heritage website. |
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