Faculty and Staff Directory

The Holland family heard Jeremiah 29:11 and felt God's calling even more earnestly as they learned more and more about Caldwell. The Lord has truly called both our school and the Holland family together. Dr. Holland brings a wealth of administrative and educational experience to Caldwell. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in sport management and a Master of Education in teaching and learning from Liberty University. He earned his Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning in Organizations program from the Peabody College at Vanderbilt University in 2022.

Dr. Holland brings with him to Caldwell a strong balance of academic, athletic, and fine arts accomplishments. He has held various responsibilities throughout his career, including teaching secondary English, history, and government. He has also held the titles of coach, athletics director, dean of students, assistant principal, middle and upper school principal, and acting head of school. Dr. Holland has also served as a recruitment consultant and curriculum writer for independent and online schools.

Dan Bozarth came to Caldwell in 2005 as the head baseball coach and athletics director, positions he holds today. "Coach Bo" started coaching the Eagles' varsity volleyball team in 2012 and led the club to state titles in 2015 and 2020. 

Coach Bozarth developed Caldwell's volleyball team into a state power in his tenure. In addition to the two North Carolina Independent Schools Athletics Association (NCISAA) titles, the Eagles are three-time state runners-up and have played in five state semifinals. Caldwell has won eight straight Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) crowns and recorded 10 straight 20-win seasons. A six-time league coach of the year, Coach Bozarth has guided Caldwell students to 18 all-state selections and eight conference players of the year. Nine of his former students advanced to play college volleyball. 

On the diamond, Coach Bozarth's Eagles placed second in the 2012 and 2018 NCISAA 2A playoffs and won the PTAC title in 2012 and 2017. Caldwell's baseball team has made 12 straight trips to the state playoffs. Coach Bozarth is a four-time PTAC Coach of the Year. Twelve of his former students have gone on to play college baseball, including three members of the 2021 team.

In addition to his Caldwell coaching, Coach Bozarth is a club director for the Beach South Volleyball Club and has also coached with the Piedmont Volleyball Club. Before coming to Caldwell Coach Bozarth worked as an assistant sports information director at UNC Greensboro and as a sports director at the High Point YMCA. He owns a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science from UNC Greensboro and a master's in sport management from High Point University.

Coach Bozarth and his wife have two daughters, Madison ‘23 and Ellie ‘27. The family worships at Westover Church and enjoys watching movies. 

Coach Bo’s favorite Caldwell memory is winning the school's two state volleyball championships and beating Westchester Country Day School in the state baseball playoffs.

Dr. Carrol serves as the Director of Enrollment and Community Engagement at Caldwell Academy, bringing a wealth of educational experience and a strong academic background from years of teaching in higher education. Holding a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Maryland, an MA in Writing from Northeastern University, and a BA in English from Wittenberg University.

Devoted to her family, Dr. Carrol spends quality time at Evangel Fellowship and Westover with her young children. Outside of her professional and familial responsibilities, she enjoys exploring new restaurants and building connections with other families.

During her decision-making process for the Caldwell position, Dr. Carrol contemplated a sabbatical offer from her previous employer. However, her pivotal visit to Caldwell and a candid conversation with a guide played a significant role in her choice. The guide's openness about personal experiences resonated with Summer, reinforcing her belief that joining Caldwell was a guided decision. She values the culture at Caldwell, where teachers and staff embrace authenticity in sharing their personal journeys.

In her role at Caldwell Academy, Dr. Carrol takes pleasure in sharing the Caldwell Story with prospective families, finding joy in learning about their unique narratives. Her commitment to fostering genuine connections and openness reflects the inclusive and supportive environment she appreciates at Caldwell.

Brandon Clifford started his roles as Caldwell's dean of students and head boys' basketball coach in June 2021. 
 
A former Page High School basketball standout, Clifford has 11 years of scholastic basketball coaching experience. He owns a 228-96 career record in coaching stints with High Point Christian Academy, Freedom Christian (N.C.) Academy, and Grace Christian (Tenn.) Academy. Clifford’s teams have reached the state playoffs 10 times, with seven semifinal appearances and two championship berths. He helped Grace Christian win the 2018 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Division II-A crown. In addition to high school coaching, Clifford spent time as a player development coach with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, coached three years with NBA star Chris Paul’s Team CP3 youth program, and was an undergraduate assistant for the University of Louisville. Most recently Clifford served as athletics director at Cross Schools in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Clifford has had 26 players play collegiately, including 16 at the NCAA Division I level. Four of his former players have advanced to play professionally, including current Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo.

A 2000 Page graduate, Clifford earned honorable mention All-America honors as a senior and was a top-100 scholastic recruit under coach Robert Kent. He started his college career at UNC Wilmington before finishing at Bellarmine University. Clifford graduated with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Bellarmine and earned a master’s degree in recreation and sport administration from Western Kentucky University in 2014.

Floy Collis came to Caldwell Academy in 2012. Before joining the school's staff, the Hollins University graduate spent 14 years as a national account sales manager at AT&T. Upon starting her family, she continued to volunteer in the community and worked part-time as the business manager at Sherwood Swim and Racquet Club.

     Floy and her family attend Christ United Methodist Church. She and her husband have two children who graduated from Caldwell, William ‘18 and Elizabeth ‘20. When she is not working, she enjoys playing tennis, walking, reading, and spending time with her family.
     Some of Floy’s favorite Caldwell memories include the Backyard Bash, Thanksgiving in the Meadow, Caldwell Compassion, and Grammar recitations.

Jill Fairburn came to Caldwell in 2008 as the Assistant to the Academic Resource Center (ARC) Director before taking over as the director. Before coming to Caldwell, she practiced social work at High Point Regional Hospital, Hospice of the Piedmont, and Advanced Home Care. Jill is a graduate of North Carolina State University and earned her degree in social work & sociology.

Jill and her family attend Christ United Methodist Church. Each of her three sons is a Caldwell graduate who attended the school from kindergarten. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends when not at Caldwell.

One of the favorite parts of Jill's job is meeting with families to discuss a student’s academic strengths and weaknesses and crafting a plan to address those specific needs. She also appreciates the opportunity to witness a student's growth and maturity over the years. Jill also enjoys seeing students connect prior knowledge to new knowledge and life experiences.

Leslie Liebmann joined the Caldwell community in 1999. She served as a teacher in the Dialectic and Rhetoric schools before assuming her current position as academic dean. An avid writer, she is a regular contributor to the Caldwell Blog. 
Mrs. Liebmann earned a bachelor's degree in social studies education from Bob Jones University. Prior to coming to Caldwell, she worked as a homeschool mom. 

Mrs. Liebmann attends Hope Chapel. Each of her four children and one of her grandchildren are Caldwell graduates. Two of her grandchildren are current students. 

She has many special Caldwell memories and the thing she loves most about working at Caldwell is the community. 

Dana Harbor first came to Caldwell in 2002 as a Grammar School teacher. After serving in fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade classrooms, she now serves as the assistant Grammar School principal. She also has experience as a fifth-grade teacher in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System.

Dana graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in elementary education and a psychology concentration. She and her family attend New Day Church in High Point. One of her two sons is a Caldwell student.

When not at school, Dana enjoys hanging out with her friends and family. She also enjoys taking day trips around the area. Her favorite Caldwell memory was when her first class threw her a baby shower for her firstborn son.

Eric Shilling came to Caldwell in 2016 as a Rhetoric School math teacher. Since then, he has served as both an assistant principal and Rhetoric Principal before assuming his current role as the Director of Innovation in 2021. Mr. Shilling attended Palm Beach Atlantic University and received a bachelor's degree in secondary education and mathematics. Prior to coming to Caldwell, he was an assistant principal at Black Forest Academy in southwest Germany. 

Mr. Shilling and his family attend Grace Community Church with their three children, including two Caldwell students. When not at school, he loves to play board games. 

Two of Mr. Shilling's favorite Caldwell memories are the senior class trip to Italy in 2019 and the 2020 graduation ceremony at First National Bank Field in downtown Greensboro.

Janet first entered the Caldwell community as a parent in 2003 when her daughter enrolled in kindergarten. She joined the faculty in 2005 as a third-grade teacher before becoming the Grammar School Assistant Principal and then Grammar Principal. The UNC Greensboro graduate owned and operated a personal consulting business before coming to Caldwell.
 

Janet attends Westover Church. She lists reading, cooking, and gardening among her hobbies. Her favorite part about working at Caldwell is the Grammar School team, a tight-knit group that loves and cares for each other well.

Renate (reh-NAH-tah) began working at Caldwell Academy in 2014 as the executive assistant to the head of school. Prior to coming to Caldwell, she taught first grade in the Guilford County School System. Renate holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from UNC Chapel Hill. 

Renate and her family attend Westover Church. She and her husband have three children, two current Caldwell students, and one Caldwell graduate. She enjoys working with a great group of believers at Caldwell and the opportunity to be here with her kids.

Dena Toth started working at Caldwell in 2006 after working as a marketing analyst for FedEx and as a consultant for Todd Herman Associates. She earned an accounting degree from Clemson University before heading to the University of Georgia for her Master of Business Administration. 
 

Dena and her family attend Christ Church Greensboro. Two of her children are Caldwell graduates and the third graduates in 2022. When she is not working, she enjoys reading and traveling. 

Dena's favorite things about working at Caldwell are the staff, that worship is a daily event, and being on the same campus as her kids.

Allison Twigg joined the Caldwell community in 2006 as the kindergarten and first-grade music teacher. Since then, she has instructed the Grammar School Choir and all school choirs from sixth to 12th grade. She presently serves as Caldwell's Fine Arts Director and offers private instruction in piano, ukulele, and voice. Prior to coming to Caldwell, she taught general and choral music for 13 years in public school. Allison earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Samford University and a Master of Music from the University of Montevallo. 

A member of Lawndale Baptist Church, Allison is the mother of two Caldwell graduates. She enjoys reading, cooking, being with her family, and going to church. 

Allison says that her favorite part about working at Caldwell is the Christian colleagues and the students who pray for one another and love each other.