We are dedicated to changing lives:
We believe in our students.
We foster self-confidence.
We encourage students to persevere, building persistence and resilience.
We help to unlock student motivation and potential.
We identify the needs and appropriate expectations of each student and set goals accordingly.
We hold reasonable expectations that, despite learning differences, each student can and will grow academically, socially, emotionally and ethically.
Jami Verderosa
Head of School
Western Maryland - Masters of Science in Educational Leadership
Towson University - Advanced Musical Studies
Lebanon Valley College - Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education
Carla Sisk
Program Director
Virginia Intermont College – Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Enrolled in a Special Education Licensure Program
Rebecca Phillips
Program Consultant
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Ball State University - Masters of Arts in Special Education
Focus in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Applied Behavior Analysis
Radford University - Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Aulikki Brandt
Administrative Assistant
Porin Kauppaoppilaitos – Degree in Business Management
Rachel Buckles
Elementary School Teacher
East Tennessee State University – Bachelor of Science in Education
rachel.buckles@morrisonschool.org
Maria Combs
Teaching Assistant - Behavior Technician
Milligan College – Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Currently Pursuing - Ball State University - Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis
maria.williams@morrisonschool.org
Shannon Dabney
Middle School Teacher
King University - Bachelor of Arts in Education
King University – Masters of Education
Christina Mizelle
Junior High School Teacher
East Carolina University – Masters of Arts in Education
Matthew Morenings
Physical Education Teacher
King University – Bachelor of Science in K-6 Education
matt.morenings@morrisonschool.org
Julie Mueth
High School Teacher
University of California – Bachelors of Art in Psychology
Chapman University - Teaching Credential in Education
julie.yrigollen@morrisonschool.org
Brooke Norman
Lower Elementary School Teacher
East Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science in K-6 Education
brooke.norman@morrisonschool.org
Karla Rasnake
High School Teacher
East Tennessee State University – Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Matthew Suiter
High School Teacher
Virginia Intermont College – Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Special Education Endorsement