SAINT JAMES SCHOOL
ART TEACHER’S WORK
SELECTED FOR EXHIBITION
This exhibit features artworks created by
NAEA’s vibrant professional community of
visual arts educators, highlighting a portion of
the tremendous skill and vision of members
worldwide. Many NAEA members are exhibit
artists as well. In response to the Covid-19
pandemic, NAEA transitioned to a completely
virtual exhibition for the safety of its members
and the public. Saint James School High
School Visual Arts Teacher, Mrs. Evelyn
Shoults’ artwork was selected for display on the
National Art Education Association website
(arteducators.org) until the end of the year.
ACA’S ELEMENTARY GARDEN
FEATURED ON KATIE’S KROPS
The Alabama Christian Academy elementary
garden was featured on Katie’s Krops website.
Katie’s Krops provides ACA with a grant each
year and in return, ACA uses those funds to
purchase seeds, plants and tools to teach their
students how to care for and grow their own
food.
MA ANNOUNCES NEW ATHLETIC
DIRECTOR AND HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
The Montgomery Academy announced the appointment of Robert
Johnson, Class of 1988, as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.
He will support MA’s Upper School math department as well. Coach
Johnson is an experienced athletic director, coach and math educator.
Coach Johnson comes to MA from Lee-Scott Academy in Auburn,
AL where he served as the Head Football Coach, Assistant Basketball
Coach, and math teacher. As a student-athlete at Montgomery Academy,
Coach Johnson was a member of the 1987 state championship football
team, was named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State
football team, played baseball, was named to the All-City baseball team
for two seasons and won the Hitchcock Award for Christian Leadership
in Athletics in 1988.
TRINITY SCHOOL WELCOMES HEAD OF
SCHOOL BILL SHELNUTT TO CAMPUS
Trinity School welcomed Head of School Bill Shelnutt to campus
effective July 1. Shelnutt was named as Trinity’s fifth Head of School
in September by the Trinity Board of Trustees but remained at Saint
Luke’s School in Columbus, Georgia to fulfill his obligation as their
Head. During this transition time, Merle Henkel served not only in
his role as CFO but also as Interim Head of School. Mr. Henkel and
Mr. Shelnutt have remained in contact throughout the year, creating a
seamless transition in leadership during these unprecedented times.
L14 | Fall 2020
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