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 - Master 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, Middle School English
Bluefield College - Special Education Licensure
Aulikki Brandt
Administrative Assistant
Porin Kauppaoppilaitos – Degree in Business Management
Julie Mueth
Coordinator of Communications, Development, Marketing & Technology
UC Irvine – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Chapman University - Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential
Gretchen Addison
Spanish Teacher
Sweet Briar College - Bachelor of Arts in History, Minors in Spanish and Music
Rachel Buckles
Lower Elementary School Teacher
East Tennessee State University – Bachelor of Science in Education
Maria Combs
Teaching Assistant - Behavior Technician
Milligan College – Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Ball State University - Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis
Shannon Dabney
Middle School Teacher
King University - Bachelor of Arts in Education
King University – Master of Education
Ashley Geisler
Health and Physical Education Teacher
East Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Kinesiology - K-12 Physical Education
Christina Mizelle
Upper Elementary School Teacher
East Carolina University – Master of Arts in Education
Brooke Norman
Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher
East Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science in K-6 Education
Karla Rasnake
High School Teacher
East Tennessee State University – Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Bryan Read
Music Teacher
Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity
Melanie Sluder
Teaching Assistant
Milligan College - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Certified in Special Education (K-12); Elementary Education (1-8)
East Tennessee State University - Master of Science in Gifted and Special Education (K-12)
California State University Northridge - Assistive Technology Certificate
Laura Street
Teaching Assistant
Virginia Highlands Community College - Associate of Arts and Science in General Studies
Virginia Highlands Community College - Associate of Applied Science in Human Services
Matthew Suiter
High School Teacher
Virginia Intermont College – Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Special Education Endorsement