BA Leadership

Behind every successful school is a team of dedicated leaders committed to supporting students, families, and faculty. Our Administration & Leadership Team works collaboratively to foster a positive school culture, uphold our mission, and ensure excellence in academics, athletics, student life, and daily operations. Get to know the individuals who serve our school community and the unique roles they play in making our campus a place where every student can thrive.

School Administration Leadership Team

School Administration Leadership Team

Will Reed, Head of School, c/o 2004

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Callie Short Reed (c/o 2004)
Children: Addie Jane, Layla, and Alex
Education: MDCC/Mississippi College
Years in Education: Since 2009
Enjoys most about teaching: Seeing kids grasp the concept and get the AH-HA moment.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: Colossians 3:23

Wesley Aldridge, Elementary Principal

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Lainey Aldridge
Children: Reed, Rowan, John Rutlyn, & Mary Wesley
Education: Delta State University, Mississippi College
Years in Education: Since 2016
Enjoys most about teaching: Building relationships with the students & staff.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and he shall direct your paths." - Proverbs 3: 5-6

Caroline Hill, Secondary Principal

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Glenn Hill
Children: Robbie & Susanna Hill, Jared & LeeAnna Rhyne, & Ashlin Hill (c/o 2025)

Grandchildren: Eva, Robert Thomas, Lillie, Emery
Education: Psychology Degree from William Carey College and Masters Degree in Counseling from Delta State University, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Years in Education: Began in 2015
Enjoys most about working at Bayou Academy: Building relationships with students to help impact them in a positive way.

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: "From the ends of the earth, I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I." - Psalm 61:2

Flip Godfrey, Athletic Director

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Dawn Godfrey
Children: Rance Godfrey, Hamp Godfrey, & Denver Wilson
Education: BSE, Delta State University
Enjoys most about teaching: The relationships with the players and the students.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: "Tough times don't last, tough people do."

Kacie Davis, Director of Advancement

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Judd Davis (c/o 2003)
Children: Caroline, Amelia, Walker, Kate, & Whalen
Education: Mississippi State University
Enjoys most about working at Bayou: I love being on the same schedule as my children and working to better our community. I love the people I work with and come in contact with here. Everyone has the same goal - to make Bayou Academy better for those who will pass through these doors for years to come!

Years at BA: Began in 2017
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." Romans 8:18

Rebekkah Arant, Academic Dean

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: David Arant
Children: Carver, Walker, & Hunter
Education: Mississippi State University
Years in Education: Began in 2014
Enjoys most about teaching: It is a joy to get to know students and to share my passion for learning. I also love that no two days are the same and that I get to work with an amazing team!

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: Psalm 19: 7-11; 14

Alex Fletcher, Director of Student Life

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Meredith Fletcher
Children: Graves, Betsy, & Grant
Education: BA in Social Science Education, MA in Community Development, and Ed. Specialist in Educational Leadership and Administration.
Years in Education: Began in 2005
Enjoys most about teaching: Having the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a student or student athlete that leads them to realize their potential.

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: James 1: 22-25 - "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do."

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." Steve Prefontaine
"Discipline equals Freedom." Jocko Willink

Mary Parker Redditt, Director of Development

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Ryan Redditt (c/o 2010)
Children: John Redditt
Education: Bachelors in Business Administration, University of Mississippi 2017
Masters in Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Mississippi, 2023

Enjoys most about working at Bayou Academy: I love working with the faculty and staff to create the best learning environment and opportunities for our students

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: Proverbs 31:25-26 "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue."

Lauren LaSuzzo, Athletic Correspondent

Email: a [email protected]

Years in Education: Began coaching in 2005. Started full-time at BA in 2010.

Enjoys most about working at Bayou Academy: I enjoy coaching my team daily. Not only do I enjoy watching them grow and mature on the playing field - it is amazing to watching them grow and mature off the field into wonderful young ladies. In the classroom, I enjoy being around all the kids in elementary. You never know what they are going to do or say so it's always an adventure!

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: Colossians 3:23 - "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters..."

Elementary Leadership

Wesley Aldridge, Elementary Principal

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Lainey Aldridge
Children: Reed, Rowan, John Rutlyn, & Mary Wesley
Education: Delta State University, Mississippi College
Years in Education: Since 2016
Enjoys most about teaching: Building relationships with the students & staff.
Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and he shall direct your paths." - Proverbs 3: 5-6

Missi Cole, Testing & Elementary Curriculum Coordinator

Email: [email protected]
Spouse:
Children:
Education:
Years in Education: Since
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Favorite Quote or Bible Verse:

Business Administration

Business Administration

Gina Jones, Director of Finance

Email: [email protected]

Spouse: Keith Jones (c/o 1989)

Children: Levi Jones (c/o 2025), Wyatt Jones

Enjoys most about working at Bayou Academy: I enjoy being near my boys!

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: "The devil is a master of disguise and takes on many forms. He comes to conquer you, steal your joy, kill your spirit and destroy your faith. When you are doing right, he attacks you from the left. But know that God is all powerful and God is in you, and that no weapon formed against you shall prosper." --C.L. Hall

Shellie Steadman, Business Manager

Email: [email protected]

Children: Les Steadman (c/o 2014), Timothy Steadman (c/o 2017), & Lindsey Steadman (c/o 2017)

Enjoys most about working at Bayou Academy: I most enjoy the family atmosphere and the great people I am blessed to work alongside.

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

Counseling Leadership

Preston Tabb, Counselor

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Collins Tabb (c/o 2018)
Education: Mississippi State University, bachelor's in Educational Psychology with a master's in School Counseling from Mississippi State University

Enjoys most about working at Bayou Academy: What I enjoy about working at Bayou is being able to work with students from both the elementary and junior high/high school sides! I love being able to see students from all age ranges! I also love the close knit feel that comes with being in a small/local community!

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: Psalm 23

Christie Rocconi, College & Career Counselor, c/o 1988

Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Peter Rocconi

Children: Mattie Rocconi (c/o 2025), Carolyn Cole Rocconi (c/o 2025)
Education: Bachelor's Degree from Delta State University

Enjoys most about working at Bayou Academy: One of the greatest joys of working at Bayou Academy is watching our students flourish long after they leave our halls.

Favorite Quote or Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Brian Robinson	President	[email protected]
Michael Lott	Vice President	[email protected]
Heather Walker	Secretary	[email protected]
Brett Marchant	Treasurer	[email protected]
Mary Alice Holloway		[email protected]
Amanda Turner		[email protected]
Clint Davis		[email protected]
Colby Spradling		[email protected]
Josh McPherson		[email protected]

Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation Board of Directors

Kyle Smith	Chair	[email protected]
Ann Nowell	Secretary	[email protected]
Jeffrey Farris	Vice Chair	[email protected]
Joey Reed	Treasurer	[email protected]
David Arant		[email protected]
Rae Crews		[email protected]
Judd Davis		[email protected]
Merideth Van Namen		[email protected]
Dusty Ward		[email protected]

Mary Parker Redditt	Director of Development	[email protected]

Patron's League Board

Patrons League Board

Lainey Aldridge	President	[email protected] [email protected]
Paige Livingston	Vice President	[email protected]
Nicole Saxon	Secretary	[email protected]
Mason Fioranelli	Treasurer	ma [email protected]
Mary Alice Holloway	Fundraising Co-Chair	[email protected]
Megan Cunningham	Fundraising Co-Chair	[email protected]
Lawson Melton	Athletic Liaison	[email protected]
Naomi Jennings	Faculty Representative	[email protected]
Lauren LaSuzzo	Athletic Coordinator	[email protected]
Mary Parker Redditt	Director of Development	[email protected]
Gina Jones	Director of Finance	[email protected]
Will Reed	Head of School	[email protected]