meet the renaissance team
To teach the greatest students, you need the greatest teachers, and Renaissance School has recruited some of the greatest staff from across the country to teach this next generation of leaders!
Renaissance teachers carry advanced degrees and certifications, but just as importantly they possess a passion for their jobs as mentors, and a servant’s heart for leading our children into the next generation! When you enroll your child at Renaissance, you can do so with the peace of mind of knowing they will receive not only the best education, but they will be cared for like they were our own!
Check out our amazing staff’s profiles below, including their credentials!
Philosophy
Mission
Courtney Klotz
Executive Director, Head of School
Courtney Klotz
Courtney Klotz brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience to her position as Executive Director & Head of School at The Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore. Courtney currently lives in the Fairhope area with her husband and three children. Courtney, her husband and children are all “outside-the-box” learners.
Education & Training:
- Master of Education in Teacher Leadership - American College Of Education
- Bachelor of Science - Troy State University
- Nonprofit Business Management Certification - University of South Alabama
- Learning Disabilities: What You Need To Know Course Completion 2018
- William Carey Embracing Dyslexia Symposium 2017
- Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore Director of Operations 2016-present
- Zachary A. Moore Foundation President 2012-2014
- Zachary A. Moore Foundation Board of Directors 2007-2016
- Fairhope PTC K-6 Board of Directors Fundraising Co-Chair 2013-2016
- Night and Weekend Supervisor Penelope House 2005-2008
- Penelope House Administrative Team 2005-2008
- Night and Weekend Counselor 2003-2005
- Victim’s Advocate Mobile Rape Crisis Center 2005-2008
- CPR Certified
Nichole Yazzie
Director of Business Administration
Nichole Yazzie
Nichole Yazzie is the Director of Business Administration for Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore in Daphne, Alabama. Nichole is a proud mother of two, and wife. She is great at organizational skills, and truly understands the needs of our students.
Credentials:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Huntingdon College
- Embracing Dyslexia Symposium
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Jessica Vipperman
6th-10th Grade Math Coordinator, 6th-10th Grade Math Teacher
Jessica Vipperman
My name is Jessica Vipperman and I have a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and a Master’s in education from the University of South Alabama. I’m married to Dan Vipperman and we are parents to 5 children ages 3 to 15. I grew up in Daphne and love the outdoors. I love the beach and kayaking on Mobile Bay. I’m excited to have the opportunity to teach at the Renaissance School and look forward to a great year.
Credentials:
- Master's Degree in Education, University of South Alabama
- Bachelor’s Degree, Louisiana State University
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Joanne Baumhauer
High School Liaison, 6th-10th Grade Science Teacher, Interventionist
Joanne Baumhauer
After staying at home with her own children Joanne Murray Baumhauer decided to return to a professional setting. She was immediately drawn to education and felt that many students especially those with challenges needed a voice. Joanne is currently enrolled at University of West Florida where she will obtain a Masters in Education, she holds a Bachelor of Arts from Spring Hill College, is Crisis Prevention Institute Certified, and has worked in the field of Education since 2007. Joanne states “when students with challenges make strides it is just so special and rewarding!” Joanne currently resides in Fairhope with her husband and four children.
Credentials:
- Bachelor’s Degree, Spring Hill College
- IBCCES Autism Certificate
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certified
- Currently Enrolled: University of West Florida, Masters in Education
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Joann Clemmons
6th-10th Grade ELA Coordinator, Spanish Teacher, 6th-10th Grade ELA Teacher
Joann Clemmons
JoAnn Clemmons comes to us from Del Rio, Texas where she accumulated over 7 years of differentiated instruction in private, district, and charter schools. JoAnn is committed to helping her students reach their full potential in the classroom and beyond. Her greatest asset is her patience and ability to reach children from different educational backgrounds.
Credentials:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Texas State
- Texas State Bilingual Early Childhood Certified
- Texas State Pedagogy Professional Responsibilities Certified
- Neuhaus Language Enrichment
- Embracing Dyslexia Symposium
- CPR Certified
Brittany Webber
K-5th Grade Lead Teacher, K-5th Grade Math and ELA Teacher, Interventionist
Brittany Webber
Brittany is originally from the Birmingham area. She and her husband moved here in 2016 and now have a son, Curtis. She taught for two years in Talladega County before having Curtis, and took time off from teaching to focus on being a mom. Teaching is her heart and passion, and she is delighted to return as a Science instructor for The Renaissance School.
Credentials:
- Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, Samford University
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Faulkner University
- Embracing Dyslexia Symposium, William Carey University (2017)
- Notice Ability Professional Development
- Alabama Reading Initiative trained
- AMSTI Math and AMSTI Science trained
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