Upper Elementary Teachers
Juliette Mackes
THIRD GRADE
Juliette Mackes
THIRD GRADE
Juliette taught for several years in the Chattanooga after graduating from Covenant College. What drew her to Intown was the school's dedication to teaching students holistically. Feeling united in vision with the parents of her students, Juliette loves getting to teach everything through the perspective of the gospel at ICS.
Chris Pohl
THIRD GRADE AND YEARBOOK
Chris Pohl
THIRD GRADE AND YEARBOOK
Chris grew up in Milledgeville, Georgia, and was saved at the age of five. He graduated from Covenant College in 1993. Just after, he served as a missionary for four years in Japan. He has traveled to 49 states and 19 countries on 4 continents. The time spent overseas in particular changed his life. It gave him a new idea of the vastness and diversity of God’s creation. He also realized that the world doesn’t revolve around America. In 2001 he moved to Atlanta and joined the staff at Intown. Our third grade curriculum focuses on the seven continents, and he is pleased to be able to share his personal experiences. He loves teaching at Intown! He enjoys the wonderful staff and having students who are excited about learning.
Mary DeRuiter
FOURTH GRADE
Mary DeRuiter
FOURTH GRADE
God has given Mary a passion for education, which she has enjoyed for thirty-three years as a classroom teacher, an educational therapist and as a library media specialist. Mary’s education includes a BA in elementary education Grades 1-6, a Masters in library media, a professional educator’s certificate, and a learning disabilities therapist certificate. Love of children, learning, and serving are the reasons she loves teaching. Children make her smile and laugh and she enjoys the relationships formed. Mary also enjoys being part of a “team” (parents, fellow teachers, and administrators) dedicated to inspire children to love learning. It is a privilege to serve at Intown Community School and partner with parents in helping children follow Jesus each day. She gets excited about helping others create a learning experience that is interesting and meaningful.To God be the Glory!
Emmalyn Huddleston
FOURTH GRADE
Emmalyn Huddleston
FOURTH GRADE
After graduating from Georgia College with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, Emmalyn has been at Intown since 2014. She taught multiple lower elementary grade levels before landing in 4th. She loves being back at the same school where she was blessed to experience a Charlotte Mason education as a child and seeing the rich community and traditions that are still happening today. Her favorite thing about teaching here at Intown is the integration between content areas, including daily devotions, that allows students to make strong, meaningful connections as learners.
Emma Burge
FIFTH GRADE
Emma Burge
KINDERGARTEN/DISCOVERY
Emma is from Atlanta and attended Intown from 1st to 8th grade. Emma received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Georgia in 2017 and has a master's in education from Arizona State University. She loved attending Intown as a student and saw how different learning was at Intown which is why she became a teacher at Intown in 2021. Emma appreciates how Intown focuses on hands on learning and letting students learn through experience.
Hallie Marie McErlain
FIFTH GRADE