Staff Directory

Kristi Arriaga

Testing Coordinator / Grades K–12

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Jalen Brown

Elementary School Principal / Grades K–5

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GeRita Connor

Executive Director / Grades K–12

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Ashlyn Dorsey

Operations Manager

Ryne Elmore

CRE Academic Administrator / Grades 6–12

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Riva Gomez

Special Programs Academic Administrator / Grades K–12

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Margeaux Kittles

Interim Middle School Principal / Grades 6–8

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Sara Kordbacheh

Assistant High School Principal / Grades 9–12

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Alexandra Shadroui

High School Principal

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Shaina Velesz

Senior Academic Administrator / Grades K–12

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Kristine Caroppoli

Middle School Counselor / Grades 6–8

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Kristine Caroppoli

Middle School Counselor / Grades 6–8

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Hello! My name is Kristine Caroppoli (Mrs. Caroppoli). I am the Middle School Counselor at Dogwood Virtual School. I graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a master’s in counseling education. In addition, I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

I spent the last 10 years working as an elementary school counselor (PreK-5). In addition, I have prior experience working with adolescents and young adults in an outpatient counseling setting where I focused primarily on mental health and substance abuse/addiction. I have spent most of my career working with children and adolescents. I enjoy helping young people navigate life’s journey.

I enjoy getting to know students and families by building genuine relationships. I would like to share a few personal things about my hobbies and interests. I have many, but photography, yoga, beachcombing, stand-up paddle boarding, reading, and spending time with family are among my favorites. I live on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, so sand and salt are part of my daily life.

I look forward to meeting and working with all of you

Molly Palmer

Elementary School Counselor / Grades K–5

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DaQuisha Varner

High School Counselor / Grade 10

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April Vernau

High School Counselor / Grade 11

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Taylor Wiseman

High School Counselor / Grade 9

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Michelle Baker

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 2

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Ansley Brooks

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 2

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Amanda Burnett

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 5

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Tyler Caldwell

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 2

Jillian Campbell

Elementary School Teacher / Grade K

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Lauren Carter

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 3

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Samantha D'Ascenzo

Elementary School Teacher / Grade K

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Amanda Davidson

Elementary School Teacher / Grade K

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Mary De Jonge

Elementary Reading Interventionist / Grade 4

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Mary De Jonge

Elementary Reading Interventionist / Grade 4

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Born and raised in the beautiful Shenendoah Valley of Virginia, I stayed close to home to attend Radford University for my undergraduate degree in elementary education. After taking my first teaching job as a 3rd grade teacher in Virginia, I continued my education and earned a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Averett University. In 2006, my family and I moved to the Charlotte area in North Carolina where I gained experience as a 4th and 5th grade teacher. Most recently, I have been a virtual tutor for Stride and have experience working with K-6 learners from all over the country.

My husband Brendon and I have three children and now live on a mini-farm outside of Charlotte. If I’m not somewhere on the sidelines of a soccer pitch watching our two teens play, I enjoy reading and hiking in my spare time.

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of DVS and can’t wait to meet you all!

Allyson Demay

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 2

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Allyson Demay

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 2

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My name is Allyson DeMay and I am a Second Grade Teacher for Dogwood Virtual School. I earned my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University in 2011 and my Masters in Reading Education from E.C.U., as well, in 2018. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy.

This will be my 13th year as a teacher, and I have experience teaching grades 1-4.

I enjoy spending time with my husband and two boys by taking trips to the beach, going geocaching, taking camping trips, and playing board games. I am very excited to be one of the founding teachers at DVS this year!

Sue Falotico

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 1

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Sue Falotico

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 1

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Hello! My name is Sue Falotico and I am excited to teach First Grade at Dogwood Virtual School! This will be my 11th year teaching and my 4th year teaching in a virtual learning environment. My teaching credentials include a B.A. in Elementary Education and an M.A. in Early Intervention Special Education from St. Joseph’s College in N.Y. I’m originally from Long Island, N.Y. and have been living in N.C. for 11 years with my family. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, our 2 dogs, and our bunny. My interests include going to church, going to the beach, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, and relaxing around a fire pit. I look forward to meeting you and exploring the world of learning together!

Tiffany Fogelquist

Elementary Math Interventionist / Grades K-5

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Shyloh Fogleman

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 4

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Rachael Jones

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 4

Laura Kelly

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 4

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Bianca Lassiter

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 3

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Ashley Martin

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 3

Kay Pitchford

Elementary Math Interventionist / Grades K-5

McKenna Randall

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 1

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Brittany Rowe

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 1

Ashley Sales

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 3

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Ashley Sales

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 3

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My name is Ashley Sales, and I’m thrilled to start this year at DVS. Since 2014, I’ve been passionate about teaching, and I’m excited to work with you and your child this year! I’m originally from Asheville and graduated from A.C. Reynolds and UNC Asheville. In my spare time, I love reading, gardening, and spending time with my dogs. I’m also a big sports enthusiast, cheering on Georgia Football, Duke Basketball, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Traveling and being with family and friends are some of my favorite things to do.

Amanda Sanders

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 1

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Quaneisha Smith

Elementary Reading Interventionist / Grades K-5

Richelle Sutton

Elementary Instructional Coach / Grades K–5

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Richelle Sutton

Elementary Instructional Coach / Grades K–5

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Greetings! My name is Miss Sutton and I’ll be teaching the K-Tastic Kinders for the 2024-2025 school term! I’ve had the privilege to teach Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First, Second, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grades along with ESL for students located in China. I possess a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Elementary Education K-6 with a Concentration in Psychology. I’m extremely passionate about Elementary Education as it is the foundation of all knowledge. My passion is to help children open their minds to a whole new world to truly begin seeing the world for the first time through new experiences. In my spare time I enjoy cuddles with my furbaby Mr. Bentley as well as traveling with my spouse (especially to the beach). I also enjoy dancing, visiting family, cooking and embracing all that life has to offer. I look forward to meeting all of the K-Tastic Kinders over in KinderLand!

Eric Walsh

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 5

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Jasmine Waring

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 1

Nichole Wright

Elementary School Teacher / Grade 5

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Holly Allen

Middle School Teacher / Grade 7 Social Studies

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Shaneika Anderson

Middle School Teacher / Grade 6 Social Studies

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Lorie Bell

Middle School Lead Teacher / Grades 6–8

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Angela Bishop

Middle School Math Interventionist / Grades 6–8

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Laura Boyd

Middle School Teacher / Grade 6 ELA

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Cynthia Bullard

Middle School Teacher / Grade 6 Science

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Josh Cockerham

Middle School Teacher / Grade 6 Math

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Jacey Gorman

Middle School Teacher / Grade 6 ELA

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Micah Hendrix

Middle School Teacher / Grades 6-8 PE

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Blair Henry

Middle School Teacher / Grade 8 Math

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Hailey Johnson

Middle School Teacher / Grade 8 Science

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Audra Kiser

Middle School Teacher / Grade 8 Math

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Kaley Lewis

Middle School Teacher / Grade 8 Science

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Jennifer Lytch

Middle School Teacher / Grade 7 Science

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Michael Mann

Middle School Teacher / Grade 8 Math

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Scott McAbee

Middle School Teacher / Grade 8 Social Studies

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Dana McCrystal

Middle School Teacher / Grade 7 Math

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Darlyn McKelvey

Middle School Teacher / Grade 8 ELA

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Willie Nicholson

Middle School Teacher / Grade 8 Science

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Kilby Nordan

Middle School Teacher / Grade 7 Social Studies

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Heather Pagliaro

Middle School Teacher / Grade 6 Math

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Joanne Peterson

Middle School Teacher / Grade 7 Science

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Ellen Scherr

Middle School Teacher / Grade 8 Social Studies

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Katynna Tulpan

Middle School Teacher / Grade 6 Science

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Amanda White

Middle School Instructional Coach / Grades 6–8

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Hannah Wing

Middle School Teacher / Grades 6–8 Art

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Elizabeth Yarborough

Middle School Teacher / Grade 7 ELA

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Troy Zdenek

Middle School Teacher / Grade 6 Social Studies

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Melissa Moltenbrey

CRE Teacher / Grades 6–8

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Brianna Allison

CRE Teacher / Grades 9-12

Staci Allred

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 ELA

Jonathan Angium

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 Math

Florecita Angius

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 Spanish

Suzanne Berryhill

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Science

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Kelley Breeze

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Science

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Helga Brown

CRE Teacher / Grades 9–12

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Heather Carter

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 ELA

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Sheri Coules

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 ELA

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Jennifer Dolschenko

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Science

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Jason Gibson

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Social Studies

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Kary Harris

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 ELA

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Jonathan Heavner

CRE Teacher / Grades 9–12

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Amara Hosinski

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 ELA

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Ashley Jefferson

High School Instructional Coach / Grades 9–12

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Cory Johnson

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Social Studies

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Keri Kelly

CRE Teacher / Grades 9–12

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Kayla King

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Science

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Erica La Rue

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 Math

Andrew Lawrence

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 Math

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Erin Lembke

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 Science

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Michael Lindenberg

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Math

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Jeffrey Lindstrom

CRE Teacher / Grades 6–8

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Vicky Locklear

CRE Teacher / Grades 9–12

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Laurel MacIntyre

CRE Teacher / Grades 9–12

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Sarah McCabe

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Health and PE

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Daphne McLaughlin

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 Math

Shameka McManus

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 Social Studies

Anna Mills

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 Social Studies

Olivia Mulcahy

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Math

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Erin Myers

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Science

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Sharon Nieland

CRE Teacher / Grades 9–12

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Stacey Pearson

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Math

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David Pervine

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Health and PE

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Steven Ramsey

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Social Studies

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Danielle Reid

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 ELA

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Nicole Rudisill

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Math

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Alesha Russom

High School Teacher / Grades 9 -12 Art

Jaime Schumer

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Music

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Elizabeth Scivetti

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 ELA

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Stephen Sekela

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Social Studies

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Windy Sipe

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Social Studies

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Terry Smith

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 ELA

John Sosebee

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Social Studies

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Kelly Stewart

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Social Studies

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Taylor Thomas

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 ELA

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Kimberly Thompson

CRE Teacher / Grades 9–12

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Amanda Wallace

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 ELA

Johnny Walters

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 ELA

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Alyssa Walton

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Math

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Nicole Watkins

High School Teacher / Grades 9–12 Science

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Alexis Zaharis

High School Teacher / Grades 9-12 Science

Christine Baird

SIS Coordinator / Grades K–12

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Rica Barrion

Special Education Teacher / Grade 6 Math

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Dorrea Bonneau

Special Education Teacher / Grade 9 ELA

Dorea Bonneau

Special Education Teacher / Grade 9 ELA

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Jessica Brewer

Special Education Teacher / Grade 12 ELA

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Dustin Britt

504 Coordinator / Grades K–12

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Jillian Brown

Special Education Teacher / Grade 2 ELA & Math

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Leeann Brugh

Special Education Teacher / Grade 5 ELA

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Danielle Bryan-Khalas

Special Programs Compliance Coordinator / Grades K–12

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Lisa Callahan

Special Education Teacher / Grade 8 ELA

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Kiya Chavis

Special Education Teacher / Grade 11 Math

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Jennifer Frederiksen

Special Education Teacher - OCS / Grades 9–12

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Vania Hope

Special Education Teacher / Grade 3 Math

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Anna Huggins

EC Self-Contained Teacher / Grades 9–12

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Kira Johnston

Special Education Teacher / Grade 6 ELA

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Robyn Lloyd

Special Education Teacher / Grade 10 Math

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Tess Mann-John

EL Coordinator / Grades K–12

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Courtney Maready

Special Education Teacher / Grade 3 ELA

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Shannon McHale

Special Education Teacher / Grade 7 ELA

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Ashlie McLauchlin

EC Self-Contained Teacher / Grades K–5

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Catherine Pinkston

Special Education Teacher / Grade 9 Math

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Lindsay Pitt

Special Education Teacher / Grade K ELA & Math

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Vasti Rengifo

Special Education Teacher / Grade 8 Math

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Jennifer Riggs

Special Education Teacher / Grade 4 Math

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Chiara Rivera

EL Teacher / Grades K–12

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Beth Sanders

Special Education Teacher / Grade 11 ELA

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Caitlin Shepherd

EC Self-Contained Teacher / Grades 6–8

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Danielle Testaverde

Special Education Teacher / Grade 5 Math

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Jan Tripp

Special Education Teacher / Grade 10 ELA

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Cherie Westberry

Special Education Teacher / Grade 7 Math

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Megan Borders

Social Worker / Grades K–12

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Karina Kendrick

Student Attendance Specialist / Grades 9–12

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Briana Lakish

Office and Operations Support Specialist / Grades K–12

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Isabel Miller

School Registrar / Grades K–12

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Jaimee Miller

Community Engagement Specialist / Grades K–12

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Stacy Motsinger

Student Attendance Specialist / Grades K–8

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Hannah Smith

Transition Coordinator / Grades 9–12

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Jade Stevenson

Library Media Specialist / Grades K–8

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Brooke Stickle

Office Coordinator / Grades K–12

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