Biography

Alice Cherry began her first year as a technology integration specialist at Columbus Academy at the start of the 2024-25 school year. She is also an assistant coach with our middle school field hockey team. Prior to Academy, Alice worked four years as a software engineer with Criteria Corp. in Los Angeles, California, this after three years spent at Polytechnic School in Pasadena as a teacher, associate director of the Poly fund and a role in its advancement office. Alice also has experience as a counselor and leader at Camp Laurel over the course of multiple summers. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from the University of South Carolina. Alice and her partner Brandon have a dachshund named Margo.

Alice's favorite thing about Columbus Academy
"How it fosters a sense of curiosity in everyone. No idea is too big or too small—CA is a place where asking questions is encouraged and finding creative solutions is part of the learning process. It's an environment where curiosity thrives and every student is inspired to explore and discover!"

Favorite sports team
"University of South Carolina — Go Gamecocks!"

Little-known fact
"I am an avid writer and reader!"

Education
  • B.S. University of South Carolina , Mathematics