Fontaine’s tennis background includes both collegiate competition and coaching at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. As a collegiate player, he won two conference championships and earned a national doubles ranking as high as No. 11 in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

From 2022 to 2024, Fontaine served as assistant coach for the men’s and women’s tennis teams at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. During his tenure, he helped lead the men’s team to a conference championship and the women’s team to two conference finals, adding collegiate coaching experience to his background as a competitive player.

With five years of coaching experience, Fontaine has worked with players of varying ages and skill levels. He holds USTA Safe Play and USTA Coaching certifications and currently coaches at the Mobile Tennis Center, where he works with players through individual lessons and group clinics.

Fontaine brings experience in collegiate tennis, competitive play and player instruction to his new role at St. Luke’s. As head tennis coach, he will lead the Wildcats tennis program and work with student-athletes as they continue to develop their skills and compete.

St. Luke’s looks forward to welcoming Coach Fontaine to the athletic program and the experience and knowledge he brings to Wildcat tennis. His addition represents an exciting opportunity for the program, and the school looks forward to the seasons ahead under his leadership.

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Throughout his coaching career, Williamson has held positions at Causey Middle School, Theodore High School, the University of Mobile, St. Paul’s Episcopal School and Alma Bryant High School. His experience across these programs has given him the opportunity to coach athletes at multiple levels of competition. His coaching experience includes working with athletes in a variety of competitive environments. In addition to his 16 years of baseball coaching experience, Williamson brings 13 years of football coaching experience.

Williamson’s connection to athletics extends beyond the coaching field. A 2005 graduate of Mary G. Montgomery High School, he was a three-sport athlete before continuing his baseball career at LBW Community College and the University of Mobile. His experience as both a high school and collegiate athlete, followed by a career in coaching, has given him a background in the game from multiple perspectives.

With experience spanning middle school, high school and collegiate baseball, Williamson joins St. Luke’s with an extensive coaching background and familiarity with the different stages of athletic development. His appointment marks a new chapter for the Wildcats baseball program as the school welcomes him into its athletic community.

Outside of coaching, Williamson and his wife of 16 years, Kylie, have two children, Leo, 9, and Mattie Kate, 5.

St. Luke’s is excited to welcome Coach Williamson to the Wildcats athletic program and looks forward to the experience, leadership and knowledge he will bring to the baseball program. His addition marks an exciting step forward for St. Luke’s baseball, and the school looks forward to the seasons ahead under his leadership.

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The rankings include:

• #1 Best Private K–12 School
• #1 Best Private High School
• #1 Best College Prep Private High School
• #1 Best Christian K–12 School
• #1 Best Christian High School

These recognitions reflect our outstanding students, dedicated faculty and staff, supportive families, and a school community committed to preparing students for college and life.

Click here to see why St. Luke’s is right for your child!

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An impressive 40% of the Class of 2027 earned AP Scholar recognition, highlighting St. Luke’s students’ strong academic performance in rigorous Advanced Placement coursework. In addition, 14 students from the Class of 2026 were also recognized as AP Scholars.

These honors reflect students’ commitment, preparation, and academic excellence as they challenged themselves through advanced coursework and performed strongly on AP exams.

AP Scholars with Distinction

The AP Scholar with Distinction award is given to students who earned an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and earned scores of 3 or higher on at least five AP exams.

St. Luke’s AP Scholars with Distinction are:

Baker Farnell, Kylie Gibbs, Noah Grafton, Raina Gupta, Ellena Lang, Mac Boone, Calista Conway, Rishi Gupta, and Chloe Lambert.

AP Scholars with Honor

The AP Scholar with Honor award recognizes students who earned an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and earned scores of 3 or higher on at least four AP exams.

St. Luke’s AP Scholars with Honor are:

Reese Browning, Hannah Lockett, Andy Nguyen, Michael Reedy, Zachary Robinson, Brantley Weed, and Ella Bentley.

AP Scholars

The AP Scholar award is given to students who earned scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.

St. Luke’s AP Scholars are:

Macey Brown, Olivia Frye, Carsten Hall, Cooper Matthews, Lauren Robertson, Jenna Simpson, Sawyer Smith, Armani Coleman, Jonah Dominescy, Ackley Hoffman, Caroline Hooper, Lily Liller, Emma Trammell, Landon Villegas, Bennett Wallace, and Ahja Wilder.

A Strong College-Preparatory Foundation

AP Scholar recognition reflects more than strong test performance. It reflects students’ willingness to take on challenging college-level coursework, develop advanced academic skills, and prepare for success beyond high school.

At St. Luke’s, Advanced Placement courses are part of a broader college-preparatory experience that challenges students academically while supporting their individual growth and goals.

We are proud to celebrate all of our St. Luke’s AP Scholars and the hard work, perseverance, and academic excellence they represent.

For families seeking a college-preparatory school in Mobile, Alabama, Advanced Placement courses give St. Luke’s students opportunities to pursue challenging, college-level academics while still in high school. Students can explore advanced coursework across multiple subject areas while receiving the personal support of St. Luke’s intentionally small learning environment.

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Congratulations to Lauren Watson, Millie Wilson, Emma Kate Frazier, and Riley Reynolds on earning this statewide recognition!

The AHSVCA Preseason Watchlist highlights outstanding high school volleyball players from across Alabama to watch during the upcoming season. Having four student-athletes selected is an exciting recognition for the St. Luke’s Episcopal School volleyball program and a testament to the talent, hard work, and dedication these Wildcats bring to the court.

We are proud to see Lauren, Millie, Emma Kate, and Riley representing St. Luke’s volleyball among some of Alabama’s top high school volleyball talent, and we look forward to cheering them and their teammates on throughout the 2026-27 season.

Congratulations, Wildcats!

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As part of St. Luke’s commitment to innovation in education and professional development, faculty and staff had the opportunity to learn from professor, author, and educator John Spencer during his workshop, “How Will We Respond to the AI Revolution?”

As artificial intelligence in education continues to evolve and reshape the world our students will enter, the workshop challenged St. Luke’s educators to think intentionally about how AI can be approached as a tool for learning while continuing to prioritize the skills that matter most: creativity, critical thinking, curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, and meaningful learning.

At St. Luke’s, preparing students for the future goes beyond introducing new technology.  It means thoughtfully examining how emerging tools can enhance the educational experience while ensuring students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Professional development opportunities like this also reflect an important part of the St. Luke’s Episcopal School educational experience: our teachers are lifelong learners, too. By staying informed about emerging trends and exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning, our faculty can continue providing students with a forward-thinking, engaging, and academically challenging education.

Preparing students for the future means our educators are always learning, too.

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