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, 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 – Bachelors of Art in Psychology
Chapman University - Teaching Credential in Education
julie.yrigollen@morrisonschool.org
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
Amanda Dixon
High School Teacher
Bob Jones University – Bachelor of Science in Education with a German Minor
Google Certified Level 1 Educator
amanda.dixon@morrisonschool.org
Christina Mizelle
Middle School Teacher
East Carolina University – Masters of Arts in Education
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
Meghan Ricker
Health and Physical Education Teacher
UVA Wise – Bachelor of Arts in Health and Physical Education
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