Ann Allen, Fifth Grade Teacher
Ann Allen is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Georgia State University in Atlanta. She earned her teaching certificate through Columbus State University. She likes to find the perfect book for each student and loves it when she can surprise her students. She has been teaching at St. Luke since 2007. Before becoming a teacher, Ms. Allen worked in Human Resources and Labor Relations on both the business and consulting sides.
Anne Peebles, Fifth Grade Teacher
Anne Peebles is a graduate of the University of Georgia where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She went on to receive her teaching certification from Kennesaw State University in Atlanta. Mrs. Peebles later earned her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Troy State University. Outside of teaching, Mrs. Peebles enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Laura Silver, Fifth Grade Teacher
Laura Silver is a graduate of Auburn University. She has been in the classroom over 15 years, and has been teaching for all but two of those. She has a passion for teaching children of all ages, and has experience teaching first through fifth grade. She and her husband Mark have two wonderful children. Laura loves animals, so the family also has two dogs and two cats. She attends St. Luke United Methodist Church and enjoys being both a mom of a St. Luke School student and a part of the staff.
Erica Edenfield, Fifth Grade Teacher
Erica earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Education degree from Columbus State University. She taught in the Muscogee County School District for 15 years. During those years, she taught 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 4th-6th grade students with learning disabilities. She also has tutored privately for over 25 years. Erica is excited to join St. Luke’s 5th-grade team as one of the writing teachers. Erica and her husband, David, have two daughters, Erin and Emily. Erin and her husband, John, are UGA graduates and live in Macon. Emily attends UGA. Erica’s favorite thing to do is spend time with her family. She also enjoys reading, baking, and shopping.