Group: Education Staff

My lovely wife (Jennifer) and I and five wonderful children (Ansley, Rachel, Jayden, Weslyn, & Zane) whom we love dearly.  Our three oldest are either finishing up university or working, while our two youngest are in 6th and 9th grade.  Before retiring in the summer of 2022, I spent my adult working career in public…

I was born and raised in Arkansas where I attended Henderson State University.  I graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.  During the course of my time in college, my relationship with Christ grew tremendously and I accepted the call into ministry.   Upon graduation, I worked for 7 years as…

Dr. Donna Patrick was led to Eagle Ranch in 2021. Prior to coming to Eagle Ranch, Dr. Patrick retired from a career in Gwinnett County Public Schools with experiences as an Assistant Principal and District Administrator. Through her journey as an educator, she believes that every child can achieve at high levels in an environment…

Jennifer Wharton came to Eagle Ranch after having taught in public schools for 15+ years. She holds Bachelor’s Degrees in both International Business and Early Childhood Education. In addition, she is certified in Spanish (P-12), middle grades Language Arts, Special Education (interrelated) and holds an endorsement in Gifted Education. Jennifer has been married for 33…

I grew up in my native Jamaica, where I had my education up to the undergraduate level and initial teacher certification and practice. I taught high school there, and then moved to the Bahamas where I also taught high school students. This was before I spent 20 years in the Silicon Valley area of Northern…