Athens Academy faculty member Melanie Hollis has been recognized by the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) for her outstanding work in independent schools. She recently received the Distinguished Service Award for having dedicated 25 years of service to independent education.

Mrs. Hollis, who is a lead teacher in the Pre-First (kindergarten) program at Athens Academy, first joined the faculty in 1995. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in education, Mrs. Hollis taught in the public school systems for two years. She left Athens Academy briefly to raise her daughters Lili (Class of 2017) and Anna (Class of 2020), during which time she taught at Athens First United Methodist Church Preschool and Athens First Presbyterian Church Preschool. She returned to the Athens Academy Preschool in 2006.

Congratulations and thank you to Melanie Hollis for her dedication and service to her students and to independent education!

Athens Academy is an independent, co-educational school for students in K3 through 12th grade, located on a beautiful 152-acre campus in Northeast Georgia. Now in its 57th year, Athens Academy pursues its mission of “excellence with honor” through academics, athletics, fine arts, and service and leadership. Ranked the #1 private school in Athens, #9 college prep school in the state of Georgia, and #1 private school in Northeast Georgia (Niche.com).

For more information, please contact Kelley Cuneo, communications director, at [email protected] or 706-433-2410.