Grow as an Educator. Serve With Purpose.
The Whitefield Fellows Program is a unique opportunity for immersive learning within the classroom, accompanied by extensive mentorship from seasoned educators. Through real-life classroom experiences, Fellows receive guidance, training, and hands-on experience in teaching and are treated as colleagues within their departments as they teach. Within the scope of the program, the Fellow collaborates with a mentor teacher at Whitefield Academy to plan and execute lessons. Over the course of the year, the Fellow will assume increasing teaching responsibilities in a scaffolded approach under the mentor teacher’s guidance and direction.
Faculty Fellow: Paid Internship Option
The Faculty Fellow position is a ten-month paid internship designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in education. Fellows are required to take on coaching responsibilities for three seasons of extracurricular activities or have significant involvement in the arts department.
This position offers a $35,000 salary, paid over 12 months, along with the option to participate in the school’s benefits program, which includes health, dental, life, long-term disability, and retirement plans. Additionally, housing opportunities are available with a partial allowance.
Graduate Fellow: Master’s Degree
Graduate Fellows choosing the master’s degree option receive full tuition scholarships for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at Covenant College. Clinical teaching at Whitefield is supervised in partnership with Covenant College. The MAT program is an eleven-month, pedagogy-focused initial teaching certification program for secondary grades (4–12). Summer classes are held in a two-week session at Covenant College, while fall and spring semesters offer blended classes at Whitefield Academy for metro-Atlanta colleagues.
Alison Carlin
2024-2025 Graduate Fellow
“The graduate fellow position offers the perfect blend of autonomy and support. As a full-time faculty member, I am empowered to teach, to make decisions, to engage with students, and to contribute meaningfully to the educational community. At the same time, I have the support of experienced mentors, intentional professional development, and am part of a fantastic graduate school program in the evenings. I am learning from the best and teaching alongside them at the same time – what a privilege!”
Emily Hansen
2023-2024 Faculty Fellow
“I began my journey at Whitefield Academy as a Faculty Fellow for Athletics. During my time as a faculty fellow, I was exposed to all facets of the athletics department. It gave me the opportunity to immerse myself in behind the scenes operations, finances, as well as game day preparation. Being a faculty fellow allowed me the chance to interact with students, faculty and staff, as well as parents. From this experience, I quickly learned that I was called to work in a school environment and am grateful to be a permanent part of the WolfPack now!”
Shay Jolliffe
2024-2025 Faculty Fellow
“Being a teaching fellow has been the greatest experience of my life. Not only have I learned so much from others about teaching and the education profession, but I have also learned that God is calling me to pursue this career. Seeing students grow and succeed in the classroom is the highlight of this experience because I know that I played a role in helping them discover their own potential and strengths as both students and people, which is a feeling I want to experience for the rest of my life. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work with Whitefield faculty and staff, and their willingness to put others ahead of self, such as when they go out of their way to help me and give insights and ideas to me, has been incredibly inspiring. I am so grateful to be a Faculty Fellow, especially here at Whitefield.”
Zach Justice
2023-2024 Faculty Fellow
“Through the Faculty Fellows program, I was given the opportunity to grow through invaluable individual mentorship as well as classroom teaching. The combination of hands-on learning and reflection in the community allowed me to explore teaching and grow as an educator as I discerned the LORD’s will for my career.”
Kristian Rainey
2022-2023 Faculty Fellow
“The Lord made it very clear that I would be a Faculty Fellow at Whitefield Academy yet unsure what that truly entailed, it was a decision I am forever grateful for. My time as a fellow was challenging but rewarding in so many different ways. Throughout the entire year, I was pushed to grow professionally and spiritually. Being a Faculty Fellow allowed me to learn from different people, try new things, and figure out what my strengths were as a teacher. The Lord is faithful and where he has me now is all a part of His plan for my life. Now, I am a full-time PE teacher and the head varsity girls’ soccer coach at Whitefield. I am so thankful for the friendships, community, church home, and career I have made through Whitefield Academy.”