Meet our Administrative team
PrincipalEducation M.A., Literacy & Language Arts/Elementary Education, Loyola Marymount University B.A., Communication and English/Creative Writing, The University of Arizona Georgia Certification in K-12 Education Leadership (Tier-1), Early Childhood Education P-5, Middle Grades 4-8, Middle Grades Language Arts 4-8, and Middle grades Social Studies 4-8 California: CLEAR K-8 Credential Professional Development Orton-Gillingham, Gesell Developmental Readiness, Executive Function, The Growth Mindset, Professional Learning Communities, Collins Writing, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Work Experience Mrs. Lowry loves to work with students of all ages and is passionate about educating the whole child. She has worked in the field of education for over 20 years, the past seven of which have been at Christ the King. Melissa has worn many hats at CKS including curriculum coordinator and teacher. Prior to joining CKS, she was the principal of a K-8 Catholic elementary school in California and has also taught early childhood and elementary school. Melissa is the co-author of Answer Keys: Teacher Lesson Plans for Successful Parenting (Bright Sky Press) and is a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops. Melissa lives walking distance from the Cathedral of Christ the King with her husband, Mac, two children (one at CKS and one at Marist), and two dogs, Ms. California and Mickey. |
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ASSISTANT PrincipalMargo Wach
mwach@christking.org Education Diversity & Inclusion Certificate (June 2021), Cornell University GCertEd (EdLdshp), Creighton University M.A., Middle School Math & Science, Brenau University B.A., Communications & Biology, Georgia State University Georgia-certified Teacher Professional Development International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme—Level 1 Junior Great Books, Certificate National Science Teaching Association, Member Work Experience Mrs. Wach has worked in the field of Catholic education for 12 years, 10 of which have been with Archdiocesan of Atlanta schools. Mrs. Wach taught middle school science for eight years at St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School prior to joining Christ the King School. Prior to joining the teaching profession, Mrs. Wach was Vice President of Business Administration for Cirrex Corp. (manufacturer of fiber optic systems) for 10 years, where she headed the financial operations of the company and managed all corporate governance responsibilities. Additionally, she worked in Lima, Peru in an American-Peruvian joint venture. Mrs. Wach has been married for over 30 years and has two children. She is a graduate of St. Pius X Catholic High school, and her family attends St. Benedict Catholic Church. |
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Resource and Curriculum coordinator
Kathy Littlefield
klittlefield@christking.org
klittlefield@christking.org
Education
M.Ed., Administration and Leadership, Marymount University
M.Ed., Reading, University of Virginia
B.S., Elementary Education and Sociology, University of Massachusetts
Professional Development
Association of Curriculum and Development, member, International Reading Association, member, International Dyslexia Association, member, National Catholic Education Association, member
Work Experience
For 25 years, Mrs. Littlefield has worked in Catholic education. She began her education career in the Arlington diocese (Virginia) as a 5th and 6th grade classroom teacher. After receiving her masters in education in reading, Mrs. Littlefield was a reading specialist for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Her love of Catholic education inspired her to obtain a masters in education for Catholic leadership and administration at Marymount University. Mrs. Littlefield was the principal at Queen of Apostles School in Alexandria, Virginia, for four years before relocating to Atlanta. She was a resource teacher at Christ the King before moving into her current role as the Resource and Curriculum Coordinator. She is a parishioner at Christ the King and is happy to be part of the Christ the King School community.
M.Ed., Administration and Leadership, Marymount University
M.Ed., Reading, University of Virginia
B.S., Elementary Education and Sociology, University of Massachusetts
Professional Development
Association of Curriculum and Development, member, International Reading Association, member, International Dyslexia Association, member, National Catholic Education Association, member
Work Experience
For 25 years, Mrs. Littlefield has worked in Catholic education. She began her education career in the Arlington diocese (Virginia) as a 5th and 6th grade classroom teacher. After receiving her masters in education in reading, Mrs. Littlefield was a reading specialist for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Her love of Catholic education inspired her to obtain a masters in education for Catholic leadership and administration at Marymount University. Mrs. Littlefield was the principal at Queen of Apostles School in Alexandria, Virginia, for four years before relocating to Atlanta. She was a resource teacher at Christ the King before moving into her current role as the Resource and Curriculum Coordinator. She is a parishioner at Christ the King and is happy to be part of the Christ the King School community.
Coordinator of Religious Education
Emily Williams
emilywilliams@christking.org
emilywilliams@christking.org
Education
M.A., Augustine Institute, Masters in Theology
B.A., Benedictine College, Theology, Psychology, Minor in Philosophy
Professional Development
Certified Catechist for the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Work Experience
Emily Williams has been formed by Catholic Education since preschool. She attended a parish grade school and an Archdiocesan high school in her home diocese of St. Louis. Immediately after graduating college, she spent four years serving as a Catholic missionary serving several diocese in parish youth ministry. As a youth minister, she has developed and implemented dynamic and orthodox curricula suited to each unique community she served. With over seven years of full time experience coordinating liturgies, retreats, service events, and religious education classes for young people, she is excited to serve the CKS school community.
M.A., Augustine Institute, Masters in Theology
B.A., Benedictine College, Theology, Psychology, Minor in Philosophy
Professional Development
Certified Catechist for the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Work Experience
Emily Williams has been formed by Catholic Education since preschool. She attended a parish grade school and an Archdiocesan high school in her home diocese of St. Louis. Immediately after graduating college, she spent four years serving as a Catholic missionary serving several diocese in parish youth ministry. As a youth minister, she has developed and implemented dynamic and orthodox curricula suited to each unique community she served. With over seven years of full time experience coordinating liturgies, retreats, service events, and religious education classes for young people, she is excited to serve the CKS school community.
scHOOL Counselor
Haley LaRossa
hlarossa@christking.org
hlarossa@christking.org
Education
M.Ed., School Counseling, Georgia State University
B.S., Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology
Professional Development
Play Therapy Training Institute, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Georgia School Counselor Association
Work Experience
Mrs. LaRossa's career has centered around improving educational outcomes for students. After graduating from Georgia Tech, she worked as a Policy Analyst for the Governor's Budget Office and developed budgets for key, state educational agencies. She then went on to graduate studies in order to work more directly with K-12 students as a School Counselor. She worked at Roswell High School for three years as a School Counselor within a Recognized American School Counselor Association Model Program. Mrs. LaRossa has greatly enjoyed being part of the CKS team.
M.Ed., School Counseling, Georgia State University
B.S., Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology
Professional Development
Play Therapy Training Institute, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Georgia School Counselor Association
Work Experience
Mrs. LaRossa's career has centered around improving educational outcomes for students. After graduating from Georgia Tech, she worked as a Policy Analyst for the Governor's Budget Office and developed budgets for key, state educational agencies. She then went on to graduate studies in order to work more directly with K-12 students as a School Counselor. She worked at Roswell High School for three years as a School Counselor within a Recognized American School Counselor Association Model Program. Mrs. LaRossa has greatly enjoyed being part of the CKS team.
