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Greater Atlanta Christian School

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GAC is a great school.

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About Us
About Us

Located in northeast Atlanta, Greater Atlanta Christian School is a leading private school committed to offering the best for your child in academics, fine arts, faith, and athletics (infants through 12th grade).
Admissions
Admissions

In our thorough admissions process, Greater Atlanta Christian School considers your child's academic background as well as their pursuits and interests outside the classroom. We look for students who are excited about becoming a part of our community and interested in helping us Be Greater.
Academics
Academics

Greater Atlanta Christian School offers the unparalleled quality of a top independent school combined with a faith perspective. Our school's STEAM-focused curriculum consistently earns individual and school awards as well as scholarships to top colleges and universities for our graduates.
Arts
Arts

Excellence in the arts is part of our history. GAC’s extensive offerings in visual and performing arts provide students at all levels the opportunity to explore their interests and grow their talents in the arts.
Athletics
Athletics

Our championship-winning athletic program has a long history of top teams and athletes. Offering a wide variety of sports, your child will have access to more than 60 athletic teams ranging from youth teams through the Varsity level. Spartan coaches love the Lord and they emphasize fairness, respect, and sportsmanship.
Campus Life
Campus Life

As a parent, you have hopes for what you want in a school experience for your child — excellent reputation, challenging academics, competitive and innovative programs, first-class facilities, top-notch faculty. GAC combines these with an unbelievably committed community of students, parents, and staff.
Support GAC
Support GAC

We are fortunate to have a community that generously shares its money and time to make a difference for our students. Your generous gifts make improved initiatives and new facilities come to life. By banding together as a community, our children see that they are valued and feel encouraged to Be Greater.
Alumni
Alumni

There are nearly 5,000 dedicated GACS Alumni across Atlanta, the US, and abroad. Our distinct community has an overwhelming passion to serve others and further the mission of GACS after graduation. We are very proud of the ongoing accomplishments of our alumni.
Impact
Impact
The GAC community nurtures and develops individuals who are guided by faith, courageous in character, empowered by strengths, and committed to action.

Margaret McPherson

Ballet and Pointe Instructor

Education:

BBA in Accounting from Georgia State University, summa cum laude distinction
Atlanta Ballet Center for Dance Education
Intensives: School of American Ballet, Kirov Academy, Bolshoi Academy, and Boston Ballet

Performance Experience:

Atlanta Ballet Company 1999-2003
Broadway European Tour of West Side Story 2003-2004
Radio City Rockette at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and multiple venues around the United States, 2005-2014

Additional Information:

Taught dance for the New York Public School system 2005-2007
Has been teaching professionally and choreographing since 2002 in New York City and the Atlanta area
Created a dance curriculum for children aged 0-5 and volunteers at Friends of Refugees family literacy center in Clarkston, GA
Husband: Ryan
Proud mom of three young girls!