Lower School Teacher of The Year
Mrs. Amy Graham currently teaches fourth- and fifth-grade Science and History. She is an alumna of Williamsburg Academy, Class of 1991, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Francis Marion University in 1995. Mrs. Amy has 21 years of teaching experience, 13 of which have been at Williamsburg Academy. She has two children who are also proud alumni of WA: Joshua (Class of 2017) and Gracie (Class of 2022). In 2010, Mrs. Amy was selected as a finalist for the SCISA State Lower School Teacher of the Year. In addition to her classroom responsibilities, Mrs. Amy serves as the Director of the Children’s Christmas Program, Director of Vacation Bible School, and part-time pianist at Mouzon Presbyterian Church. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to hear her son sing at various locations and visiting Newberry to watch her daughter cheer.
Upper School Teacher of The Year
Miss Brooks Cantley has been named Middle/High School Teacher of the Year for 2025–2026. She teaches K–5 Elementary Music, 11th Grade Bible, 12th Grade Music/Drama, and 12th Grade Life Skills. Mrs. Brooks is currently in her third year at WA. Her first two years were spent teaching first-grade ELA. In addition to her classroom responsibilities, she directs the school plays and organizes the Veterans Day Program, Christmas Program, and May Day celebrations. Mrs. Brooks’ greatest passion is serving Jesus Christ, and her goal is to make a positive impact in the lives of the students at WA. Outside of school, Mrs. Brooks finds her greatest joy in spending time with family. She serves as a Sunday School teacher and youth leader alongside her husband, Jordan Cantley, and together they also serve on the praise team at their church. She is especially proud to be an aunt to her niece, Riverlynn Cribb, who is a kindergartener here at WA. The Cantleys have a three-year-old daughter, Mavis, who is the light of their lives and will soon attend Williamsburg Academy. Mrs. Brooks expresses her gratitude to her WA family for their constant support and encouragement. She gives all praise to God for His guidance and hopes to always be a vessel for Him.