New Principal For Whitefield Academy Starts In June

SMYRNA, GA — Whitefield Academy has hired a new middle school principal. Heather Karvis will begin in June after serving most recently as the Middle School Dean of Students at the Westminster Schools. Collectively, she has 15 years of professional experience.

It includes teaching, facilitating character building, supervising student life, managing professional development, and coaching basketball. Karvis has been recognized as both Teacher of the Year and Coach of the Year. She earned a master’s degree in educational leadership, and she and her family are heavily involved at Faith Lutheran Church.

Karvis said in a news release that “building into and supporting students in a Christ-centered environment speaks directly to [her] faith and calling.”

She demonstrates “an ability to foster an environment in which middle school students are enthusiastic, engaged, and growing academically and developmentally,” said Whitefield Academy’s Head of School, Kevin Bracher.

The Smyrna Christian college preparatory school serves more than 850 students in PreK through 12th grade.