Board of Directors
Beth Presley Paul, Pharm.D., serves at RSO’s Board Chairman and is a wife, mom, and disciple maker. She held various senior leadership roles in her 15 years at CVS Caremark, including sales and account management, merger and acquisition oversight and talent development. Dr. Paul now uses her gifts in leadership, administration, and hospitality to serve God’s kingdom through various non-profit Board appointments and Christian ministry opportunities.
Jason Leach serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board. Jason is married to Lindsey, and they have three children who attend Regents, Harper, Hayes, and Mimi. Jason is a dentist and has over 15 year of experience in pediatric dentistry. Jason's family attends North Oxford Baptist Church. Jason loves all things sports and serves on the Regents Athletic Board.
Benton Smith is married to Brooke Smith, and they have two children attending Regents, Sadie and David. This is Benton's second year serving on the board. Benton is an entrepreneur, and his family attends North Oxford Baptist Church.
David Reed serves as the treasurer of our board and is married to Corrie Reed. They have three children attending Regents, Audrey, Whitten and Elizabeth. David owns and runs Reed's Market as well as several other stores. This is David's second year serving on the board. David and his family attend Grace Bible Church.
Alice Kelly Morgan is married to Wally Morgan, and they have two children at Regents, Cave and Mems. Alice Kelly is a pharmacist and works for Pfizer medical. She has served two years on the board. She and her family attend Christ Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Carla Cole, DMD is married to Sam Cole, and this is Carla's first year serving on the board. Carla has two children attending Regents, Mac and Fin. She is a dentist for Oxford Dental and Perkins Family Dental. She serves at the Oxford Food Pantry and is an active member and past president of Mississippi Association of Women Dentist. Carla and her family attend College Hill Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Preston Gallaher, MD is married to Angela Gallaher, and they have three children at Regents, Mason, Audrey, and Jacob. This is Preston's first year serving on the board. He is an emergency physician at Baptist Memorial Hospital- North Mississippi. Preston and his family attend Grace Bible Church.
Molly Mogridge is married to Jimmy Mogridge, and they have three girls at Regents, Liv, Maddie, and Emerson. Molly is a real estate agent for Kessinger Realty and is serving her fourth year on the board. Molly and her family attend Pinelake Church.
If you are interested in serving on our board, please fill out the application below.
Faculty
Early Education
Frances Pierce
4K teacher
Trina Nix
4K aide
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Brittni Paris
4K teacher
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Elizabeth Stitt
3K teacher
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Patty Atkinson
4K aide
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Terri Sanford
3K aide
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Rebecca Bishop
5K teacher
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Rachel Allen
5K teacher
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Shea Graeber
5K aide
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Sasha Bryan
5K aide
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Ashley Stearns
Early Ed Administrative Assistant
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Grammar School
Carolyn Spraberry
1st Grade
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Rorie Berry
1st Grade
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Molly Turner
2nd Grade
Ashley Campbell
2nd Grade Aide
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Dana Edwards
6th Grade
Lori BrayÂ
3rd Grade
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Tracy Knox
4th Grade
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Toni Overby
4th Grade
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Lindsay Manickavasagam
5th Grade
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Danielle Butler
5th Grade
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Schools of Logic & Rhetoric
Stacy Barnes
Math
Dr. Matt Schroeder
Science
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Sally Freeny
Science
Stephanie Young
Rhetoric and Composition
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Holly Prather
Rhetoric, Senior and Junior Thesis
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Melvin Manickavasagam
Theology
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Jacob Todd
Theology and History
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Shannon McLaughlin
Literature, Omnibus
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Melvin Manickavasagam
Logic and Rhetoric
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Eliana Cummins
Latin and Spanish
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Art, Music, P.E.
Kate Morrison
Physical Education
Scott Stewart
ÂArt
Jennifer EverettÂ
Music
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Staff
Jason Wood
Head of School
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Micah Messersmith
Upper School Principal
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Frances Pierce
Director of Early Education
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Janet Prather
Business Manager
Liz Byars
Technology Coordinator
Registrar
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Dr. Matthew Schroeder
Director of Educational Services
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Nathaniel Rios
Athletic Director
Tracy Knox
Athletic Director
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Jill Bell
Marketing and Admissions Director
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Shannon McLaughlin
College Counselor
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Scott Stewart
School Security Officer
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Meredith Meurrier
Administrative Assistant
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