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
Kelly McBride
Administrative Assistant
Virginia Intermont - Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Merchandising
Tonya Harless
Receptionist
15+ years experience in customer service and administrative duties
Nola Woods
Coordinator of Communications, Development, Marketing & Technology
Northeast State Community College - Associates of Science in Advertising/Public Relations
East Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing
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 - 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
Kayla Mullins
Art Teacher
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
Liberty University - Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education Specializing in Art
Certification in K-12 Visual Arts
Bryan Read
Music Teacher
Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity
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
Bev Wimmer
Teaching Assistant
Liberty University - Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education - Special Education (in progress)
Kasey Uecker
Physical Education, Health, & Math Teacher
Virginia Tech - Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise
UVA Wise - Middle School Mathematics Licensure (in progress)