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
Cindy Alvis
Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Teacher
East Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science in Education
Special Education General General Curriculum K-12
Specific Learning Disabilities K-12
Mary Catherine Blevins
Pre-K - 2nd Grade Teaching Assistant
Virginia Highlands Community College - Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education
Liberty University - pursuing Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Denise Boling
Facilities Assistant
East Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, General Science and Biology
Karla Bowman
High School Teacher
East Tennessee State University – Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Certified in History and Social Sciences
Rachel Buckles
Lower Elementary School Teacher
East Tennessee State University – Bachelor of Science in Education
Tracy Campbell
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Longwood University - Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Exceptional Learners
Longwood University - Master of Science in Education
Carson Newman - Gifted Endorsement
Shannon Dabney
High School Teacher
King University - Bachelor of Arts in Education
King University – Master of Arts in Education
Pursuing Special Education Endorsement
Crystal Gross
Middle School Teacher
Virginia Intermont College - Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University - pursuing Masters in Special Education
Christina Mizelle
Upper Elementary School Teacher
Mars Hill - Bachelor of Arts in Education
East Carolina University – Master of Arts in Education
Bryan Read
Music Teacher
Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity
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
Jacob Stuart
Physical Education, Health and Drivers Education Teacher
University of Virginia’s College at Wise - Bachelor of Arts in Health and Physical Education, Drivers Education Endorsement
Matthew Suiter
High School Teacher, Facilities Coordinator
Virginia Intermont College – Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Special Education Endorsement
Lauren Whiting
Teaching Assistant
University of New Hampshire - Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Child-Family Studies Option