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Teachers and Staff
We are here to educate and enrich your
life...

Megan E. Mingone, M.S.,
CCC-SLP Owner and Director of Education
Play Station, Speech Language Pathologist Megan
is the owner and director of Education Play Station. She has a B.S. in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
and a Minor in Education from University of Florida. She also holds an M.S. in Medical Speech Language Pathology
from New York Medical College. She has worked at various establishments such as Space Coast Early Intervention
Center, Blythedale Children's Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, The School for Special Children and as a
private practitionerer. Megan is a member of American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA), M.A.M.A., Georgia
Preschool Association and Kindermusik International. She is a certified Speech Language Pathologist as well as a certified
Kindermusik educator.

Dr. Christopher
J. Mingone Dr. Christopher Mingone is the Physician Liaison
at Gordon Hospital. He holds a B.S. in Biotechnology, M.S. in Physiology, and Ph.D in Physiology. He is on our Board
of Advisors and assists in teaching Science Classes and Summer Camps.
Crystal Purser,
Preschool Teacher and Kindermusik Educator Crystal is our 3
and 4 year old Preschool Teacher and one of our Kindermusik educators. She holds a Bachelor of Science
in Organizational Management from Covenant College. She has a 20 year history working with various children's
ministries. She has been a director of a local preschool and a parent-involvement coordinator at Calhoun Elementary.
Crystal adds a smile to every room with her vibrant personality. We are blessed to have to a wonderful addition
to our team!
Rick Langston, Guitar Instructor Singer/songwriter spent 25 years in Nashville,
TN, 18 of those playing bass guitar/singing harmony on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Rick teaches our
guitar classes, song writing and singing courses!
Sheri Medley
– Speech/Language Pathologist Sheri
brings her skills as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to EPS. She was a First Honor Graduate
at the University of Georgia. She obtained her Master’s in Education while attending UGA.
She is currently employed as a SLP providing therapy to children and adults. Sheri’s relationship
with God and her family bring her the most happiness in life.
Keith Hamilton – Taekwondo Keith joins us with 16 years of martial arts experience. In
the past, he also coached football and basketball. Keith has a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical
Engineering. When not practicing martial arts, Keith enjoys observing his own children
and praising God. He has a desire to glorify God in all his actions and to be a positive role model
for his kids.
Shannon Higginbotham – Tumbling, Home School Group, and Summer Camp Teacher Shannon is a natural with kids and her friendly personality is
a great asset to EPS. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Education.
She has primarily focused on positions that allow her to interact with young people. Shannon has
a passion for helping students with learning disabilities.
Marilyn
Barnes – Front Office Marilyn
has been with EPS from the very start. You will find Marilyn here two days a week, managing the finances
and working in the front office. She has experience with small buisnesses being that she was
a co-owner of a Door and Trim Company in Florida for over 30 years prior to moving to Georgia. In addition to
all that she does, you can always expect to be greeted with her smiling face. While she is a great
asset to EPS, her most valued role here is the mother to Megan Mingone, the director and grandmother to Christopher and Gianluca Mingone.
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