Science Department
Mrs. Kelly Hale
Mrs. Hale graduated from Loganville High School in 2008. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and her Master’s Degree in Animal and Dairy Science from the University of Georgia. Afterwards, she attended Piedmont College to earn her teaching certification. She enjoys teaching biology, forensic science, and animal science. She is married to her husband James, who is also a teacher at RCHS. Together they have one son, Charlie.
khale@rabuncountyschools.org
Mrs. April Jones
Mrs. Jones is the 1993 class Valedictorian of RCHS. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and her teacher certification in secondary science from North Georgia College and State University, a Master's Degree in K-12 Science from Walden University, and a Specialist Degree in Instructional Technology from Valdosta University. During her career, she has taught many different levels and subjects within the science curriculum. She is married with three children. Mrs. Jones was chosen by her peers to represent RCHS as the 2025-2026 teacher of the year.
apriljones@rabuncountyschools.org
Ms. Caitlin Hernandez
Ms. Hernandez is a graduate of the University of Georgia (2016) with a Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish. She also has a Masters in STEM Education from Georgia State University (2022). Since 2016, she has taught Ecology, Biology, and other high school sciences. She enjoys making science education engaging to students by focusing on real life examples from our local ecosystems.
chernandez@rabuncountyschools.org
Ms. Daven Vandenberg
Ms. Vandenberg graduated in 2011 from Harris County High School. Afterwards, she attended Berry College for her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. She then participated in GaTAPP to earn her teaching certificate and began teaching high school science classes. Daven graduated from UGA in 2020 with her Master's in Secondary Science Education. She enjoys teaching physical science, chemistry, and environmental science!
dvandenberg@rabuncountyschools.org
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