Meet Our Team

Allan Sherer founded New Way Global, a 501c3 non-profit, in 2011 to partner with underserved communities around the world. “New Way” reflects our philosophy of building capacity in leaders rather than creating programs that foster dependency. We have successfully sourced more than 1,000,000 Bibles for people groups in Ethiopia, built the first STEM Museum in East Africa, started several business
ventures in the developing world, created ten pandemic pods in Upstate South
Carolina serving more than 200 children in under-served communities, and launched
a state-of-the-art Early Childhood Development Center in Judson Mill, S.C.

Rhonda Sherer has worked with children all of her life. She knew from a young age she wanted to be a teacher. She has a degree in elementary education. Before founding the Judson School with her husband, Allan Sherer, Rhonda led a Summer Score program at Greater Mount Calvary Church under North Hills Church in 2020 in response to the pandemic.The gift she brings to the Judson School students is prayer,  individualized care, and intentional conversations with each child.

Her favorite childhood stories growing up were Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit. When asked if she could dream of an ideal education system what it would look like to her, she stated, “I am passionate about helping each child know who they are in God’s eyes, loved and adored, and ways to do so is through education, curiosity, and discovery through play, and teaching through conversations.”

Destiny Oliphant has worked with children for thirteen years through various nonprofit organizations in Greenville, SC. She has a degree from the University of South Carolina Upstate and is continuing her education at Winthrop University. The gift she brings to children of the Judson school is patience and the visual arts. A few of her favorite children’s books are When God Made You, Hair Love, Sulwé, and books illustrated by Brian Pinkney or Vashti Harrison. Her favorite outdoor activities as a child were going to the park and feeding the ducks at Furman University!

When asked if she could dream of an ideal education system and what it would look like to her, she stated, “It would emphasize academics as well as the arts and the emotional/spiritual well-being of marginalized children and affluent children. It would include diversity in representation among leadership, such as teachers, school board members, and policy makers. It would prioritize the local community and serve it to the best of its ability with love.”

Bryan Gilbert has guided people in musical worship since 2006 ages varying from toddlers, children, teens, and grown-ups. The gift he brings to the Judson School community is Connectedness! He is nonstop drawing new connections between things that seem entirely unrelated. He is always exploring new vantage points and stealing vocabulary across disciplines. If something isn’t quite making sense, game on! There’s always an enlightening analogy nearby, just waiting to be discovered. One of his roles besides music is developing systems and flows to track the progress of students while at the Judson School. His educational background is Leadership training from 10,000 Fathers & Mothers worship school. 

One of his favorite children’s books is The Ear Book by Al Perkins. Game: Climbing trees and swinging on vines. When asked about his favorite outdoor activity his reply was: In my heart of hearts, I was Tarzan. 

When asked if you could dream of an ideal educational system what would it be he answered: “Whimsically interdisciplinary and intergenerational. Work, play, study, family, and community are intricately woven together, and learning flows in all directions. Each child is recognized for who they are and empowered to embody Eternal Life in everything they do, as only they can do”