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We bring out the best in each student

About our Team

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Our team possesses nearly 500 years of combined experience in the field of education. More than 60% have served our school for 7 or more years.

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Most of  our teaching professionals hold special education credentials, and over 75% have earned one or more graduate degrees in education.

Consistent

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We show great respect for students and work every day to meet their individual needs. We are dedicated to their ongoing development and growth.

Leadership

Paul Atkinson

Trish D'Agostino

Trish D'Agostino

Head of School


  • EdD, Doctor of Education, University of Alabama
  • MSW, Master of Social Work, University of South Carolina
  • MAT, Master of Arts in Teaching, Agnes Scott College
  • BA, English, Presbyterian College
  • Fellow, Institute for Independent School Leadership, Vanderbilt University

Trish D'Agostino

Trish D'Agostino

Trish D'Agostino

Dean of Faculty, Lower School Division / Elementary Teacher, All subjects

  • MSA, East Carolina University
  • M.Ed. Special Education - LD, East Carolina University
  • BA Psychology, UNC Wilmington
  • Certificate Special Education - LD
  • C&I Specialist Certification
  • Orton-Gillingham training

Jerry Fichter

Trish D'Agostino

Tiffany Gregory

Dean of Faculty, Upper School Division / High School Teacher, Social Studies

  • BA History, LeMoyne College
  • M.Ed. Social Studies, University of Pittsburgh
  • Certificate Special Education - Social Studies 9-12

Tiffany Gregory

Tiffany Gregory

Tiffany Gregory

Dean of Admission, Assessment & Community Outreach


  • M.Ed./LD, NC State University
  • BA Psychology, NC State University
  • LD Certificate, K-12
  • Standard Professional II, State of NC

Amber Joyner

Tiffany Gregory

Amber Joyner

Athletic Director / Health & Physical Education Teacher


  • ME, Physical Education, UNC Greensboro
  • BS Physical Education, Appalachian State University
  • AS in Biology/Biology Education, Louisburg College
  • NC Professional Educator's License

Kim Peele

Tiffany Gregory

Amber Joyner

Dean of Students


  • BA, Appalachian State University
  • Certificate in Positive Behavior Support, Crisis Prevention/Intervention
  • Certified in Specific Learning Disability; ID,  mild, moderate, severe; Severely Emotionally Disabled and Traumatic Brain Injury

Nancy Steinauer

Nancy Steinauer

 

Nancy Steinauer

Nancy Steinauer

Nancy Steinauer

 Business Manager / IT Director


  • BS Math, Florida Atlantic University

Nancy Steinauer

 

Faculty

Joshua Connor

Elizabeth DuFresne

Paulina Delgado

Middle and High School Teacher, Science


  • BS Materials Science and Engineering, North Carolina State University
  • AS, Isothermal CC
  • NC Educator License

Paulina Delgado

Elizabeth DuFresne

Paulina Delgado

High School Teacher, Spanish


  • MA in Spanish Literature, UNC Wilmington
  • BS in Education, University of Mount Olive
  • NC Educator License

Elizabeth DuFresne

Elizabeth DuFresne

Elizabeth DuFresne

Middle School Teacher, All subjects

  • MEd, Administration and Supervision
  • Fellow, Catholic School Leadership Academy
  • MAT in PK-6 Education, Mercer University, GA
  • BA in Educational Studies, Belmont Abbey College, NC
  • NC Educator License

Rebecca Dunhem

Rebecca Dunhem

Elizabeth DuFresne

Middle and High School Teacher, Social Studies


  • MCJ in Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina
  • MEd. in Secondary Social Studies, NC State University
  • BS in Sociology and Psychology, Virginia Tech University
  • NC Educator License

Janna Ethridge

Rebecca Dunhem

Janna Ethridge

Elementary Teacher, All subjects


  • MEd in Early Childhood Education, Liberty University
  • MA in Counseling, Liberty University
  • BS in Psychology, Kennesaw State University
  • Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading training 

Karen Gower

Rebecca Dunhem

Janna Ethridge

Middle School Teacher


  • M.Ed. Special Education emphasis in LD, NC State University
  • BA Psychology, Binghamton University
  • NC Educator License
  • Multisensory Math training

Yamil Harris-Barber

Yamil Harris-Barber

Yamil Harris-Barber

Middle School Teacher


  • MS in Special Education, Nova Southeastern University
  • BA in Rehabilitation Services and Counseling, Florida State University
  • NC Educator License

Kori Holley

Yamil Harris-Barber

Yamil Harris-Barber

Middle School Teacher - All subjects

  • Masters in Literacy & Reading K-6, Walden University
  • BA Psychology with a concentration in inclusive education 1-9, Nazareth College
  • Certificate in Childhood Education 1-6, Students with Disabilities 1-9, Generalist in Middle Childhood Ed 5-9
  • NC License in Childhood and Middle Education K-9, Special Education K-9

London Jenkins

Yamil Harris-Barber

London Jenkins

Elementary Teacher, All subjects


  • BA in Education, Southeastern Louisiana University
  • NC Educator License
  • Orton-Gillingham training

Cam Jones

Rebecca Kriz

London Jenkins

High School Teacher, Mathematics

  • BA in Math, High Point University, NC
  • NC Educator License

Sarah Koobs

Rebecca Kriz

Rebecca Kriz

High School Teacher, Language Arts


  • Masters Learning Disabilities, University of Gloucestershire, England
  • Masters Program in Children with Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Undergrad in Teaching, Lady Spencer Churchill, Oxford, England

Rebecca Kriz

Rebecca Kriz

Rebecca Kriz

Middle School Teacher, Language Arts


  • M.Ed., Roger Williams University
  • BA in Education with and without disabilities, Wheaton College
  • NC Educator License

Sandra Litzenberger

Sandra Litzenberger

Sandra Litzenberger

Teacher, Visual Arts  


  • MA in Art Therapy, Vermont College of Norwich University
  • BFA in Studio Art, University of Ottawa
  • NC Educator License

Sean MacDonald

Sandra Litzenberger

Sandra Litzenberger

High School Teacher, Language Arts  


  • MA English, UNC Charlotte
  • BGS with a concentration in English, University of Michigan
  • NFHS Certified High School Coach

Kelly Marshburn

Sandra Litzenberger

Kelly Marshburn

High School Teacher, Science


  • M.Ed. Middle School Science Education, NC State University
  • BS Middle School Science Education, NC State University
  • NC Educator License
  • National Board Certification

Amy Massey

Valerie Morse

Kelly Marshburn

Middle School Teacher, Language Arts


  • MSA in School Administration, NC State University
  • M.Ed. in Special Education, University of Southern Mississippi
  • BS in Special Education, University of Southern Mississippi
  • NC Educator License

Chris Morgan

Valerie Morse

Valerie Morse

Teacher, Technology & Psychology


  • BSED & Special Education, Gen. (LO/MR), Western Carolina University
  • NC Educator License

Valerie Morse

Valerie Morse

Valerie Morse

Teacher, Culinary Arts


  • Johnson and Wales University
  • ServSafe Certified

Emma Small

Phillip St. Clair

Phillip St. Clair

High School Teacher, Language Arts


  • BA Special Education, Clemson University
  • NC Educator License

Phillip St. Clair

Phillip St. Clair

Phillip St. Clair

High School Teacher, Math & Skills for Life


  • BA Mathematics Degree, Elon University
  • NC Educator License

Pamela Treinen

Phillip St. Clair

Pamela Treinen

Elementary Teacher


  • BS in Elementary Education, Northern Illinois University
  • ESL Endorsement, National Louis University
  • NC Educator License
  • Orton-Gillingham training

Robert Ward

Robert Ward

Pamela Treinen

High School Teacher, Math

  

  • M.A.Ed., Administration & Supervision, University of Phoenix
  • M.S.Ed., Mathematics, Walden University
  • BA Psychology, UNC Greensboro
  • NC Educator License
  • Multisensory Math training

 

 

Staff

Natalie Barrett-Whyte

Natalie Barrett-Whyte

Natalie Barrett-Whyte

Teaching Assistant


  • BA in Elementary Education, Western Carolina University

Donna Cooper

Natalie Barrett-Whyte

Natalie Barrett-Whyte

Front Office Manager


Southeastern Seminary,

Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA

Betsy Gillespie

Natalie Barrett-Whyte

Betsy Gillespie

Teaching Assistant, Media Center Specialist


  • BA Art, Adrian College

Rob Hardy

Shelley Snyder

Betsy Gillespie

Academic Support, After-Care Program Director


  • BA in Communications, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Shelley Snyder

Shelley Snyder

Shelley Snyder

Teaching Assistant


  • BS Early Childhood Education, Temple University

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