Department: Administration

Mark Morgan serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Facilities at Southern Preparatory Academy, where he has been a dedicated member of the team since 2018. Previously, he served as the Academic Dean, bringing more than 30 years of experience in education and leadership to the role. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and a Master of Arts from American Military University. A proud veteran, Mr. Morgan served 10 years in the U.S. Army and Pennsylvania National Guard as a maintenance officer, platoon leader, company commander, and battalion staff officer. Throughout his education career, he has served as dorm supervisor, and teacher of math, science, and history, as well as in key administrative roles including Middle School Director, Vice President of Administration and Finance, Business Officer, and Interim Head of School. Mr. Morgan’s extensive experience and steady leadership continue to strengthen the operations and community of Southern Prep.

Col. Corey M. Ramsby is a retired senior leader with 30 years of military service in the United States Air Force (27 years) and United States Space Force (3 years). He is a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) at Purdue University, where he commissioned with a degree in electrical engineering in 1994. Over the course of his career, he served in a range of operational and staff assignments spanning communications, cyberspace, special operations, and joint environments, with senior leadership experience supporting major national-security organizations, including the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command, and Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435. Col. Ramsby’s command assignments include the 54th Combat Communications Squadron, the 375th Communications Squadron, the 55th Communications Group, and AFROTC Detachment 225 (University of Notre Dame). He deployed multiple times in direct support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Southern Watch, and Desert Fox. His service has been recognized through numerous decorations, including the Legion of Merit (two awards), the Bronze Star Medal, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. His final assignment was Commander, AFROTC, headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base. In that role, he led a nationwide organization responsible for recruiting, developing, and commissioning officer candidates through 145 detachments at more than 1,200 colleges and universities—many of the nation’s leading institutions. Across each assignment, he was consistently recognized for mission-focused leadership, organizational excellence, and developing high-performing teams. He assumed his role as President, Southern Preparatory Academy, in August 2024.

Jenifer Isbell is an experienced professional with over seven years of dedicated service in the boarding school education sector. Prior to joining Southern Prep, she worked as a paralegal for nine years, developing strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Additionally, Jenifer spent several years in staffing coordinator roles, gaining valuable human resources experience that has strengthened her ability to manage personnel, foster a positive work environment, and support organizational growth. She began her career at Southern Prep in the Admissions Department, where she gained insights into the school’s operations and student engagement. Her passion for education and leadership has guided her growth within the organization, and she currently serves as Vice President. Throughout her career, Jenifer has demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience and supporting the school’s mission.