Board of Directors
Calley Middlebrooks
Founder
President
Gina Woodham
Director
Jennifer Filippone
Director
Edward Godbold, Jr.
Director
Donald Troy Molnar
Director
Brooke Wenger
Director
Our Staff
Hi, I am Calley Middlebrooks the founder of South Walton Academy, Developmental Therapist, wife, and mother of 3.
I have worked as a Developmental Therapist for the last 13 years. My background is in Developmental Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Speech and Communication, and I have taken many training courses including those that specialize in Autism, Child Development, ABA, OT, Nutrition, and PT. While I have many years of experience working with children with developmental delays, I have also gained knowledge from being a mother. One of my three children has Autism, and it has been through him that I have learned additional challenges that not only he faces but the challenges parents face as well.
I understand that all children have different needs and abilities and that learning should be hands on, and fun. I believe that children learn from each other and all children have strengths and weakness, and we can build on both when we all work together.
Summer is my favorite season. I enjoy spending it with my family and friends. I love being out on the boat, or surfing the waves.
Calley Middlebrooks
Founder | President
Jennifer Filillppone
Director
Hello, I am Jennifer Filippone a Director and Office Manager at South Walton Academy. I am also a wife and mother of 2.
I have worked as an office administrator for over 10 years and in my spare time I enjoy photography. I have been with SWA since it's inception but took on an Administrative role in 2017. As a parent to a child with Autism, I saw an opportunity to help other parents and children with special needs in our community. I believe all children have the right to learn, and I am so excited to watch our school grow.
I moved to the panhandle 10 years ago and met my husband here. I love to travel and enjoy bringing my girls back home to Maine every summer.
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Allison Mersel
Teacher and Behavioral Therapist
Stingray Classroom
Paula Bathon
Teacher
Stingray Classroom
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Joan Parker
Teacher
Whale Shark Classroom
Jamie Bathon
Teacher
Whale Shark Classroom
Lisa
Teacher
Betta Classroom
Ashley
Teacher and Behavioral Therapist
Betta Classroom
Misty
Teacher
TigerShark Classroom
Amy
Teacher
Clownfish Classroom
Adrienne
BCBA
Jessica
Occupational Therapist
Ami Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Terry
Teacher
Jenifer
Teacher
Jessica
SLP
Candice
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Elana
Teacher
Emily Adams
Assistant Teacher
Amy
Teacher
Valerie
Teacher
Kim McGregor
Teacher
Lisa
Medical Billing Specialist
Kelli
Office Administrator
Cheri
Medical Billing Speciliast
Lauren
Behavioral Therapist
