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PEAK's Teachers, EC, TA's,  Student Support
Staff

At Asheville PEAK Academy, our staff is more than a team it’s a family dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering every scholar who walks through our doors. We believe that every child has unlimited potential, and it is our mission to provide the guidance, encouragement, and resources they need to thrive.

Educators

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Maria Bowen

Kindergarten Teacher

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Jennifer Wright-Hill

1st Grade Teacher

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British Whitten

1st Grade Teacher 

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Miracle Okoro 

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2nd Grade Teacher 

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Madrick Gardner 

2nd Grade Teacher

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Tanesha Bernard 

3rd Grade Teacher

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Nikole Ragnott 

3rd Grade Teacher 

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Deverlyn Wilks-Kennedy 

4th Grade Teacher

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Patricia Earle

4th Grade Teacher

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Kenesha Thomas- Waul

5th Grade Teacher

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Dierdre Spencer 

6th Grade Teacher

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Patrick Wilder 

7th Grade Teacher

EC

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Octavia Hamilton

EC Case Manager

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Lakera Bethea

EC Coordinator

Teacher Assistants

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Gloria McDaniel

Teacher Assistant

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Sanii Thomas 

Teacher Assistant

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Dejah Gallagher 

Teacher Assistant

Student Support 

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​Jhari Patterson

Student Support Specialist

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Mike Arrington

Student Support Specialist

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Drew Gilliam 

Student Support Specialist

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Lawrence Moser  

Student Support Specialist

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Zion Walker

Student Support Specialist 

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Daniel Green

Student Support Specialist

Exploratory Courses

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Jenny Pickens

Art Teacher 

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Elvira Herrera 

Spanish Teacher 

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Chavis Williams

Health & Wellness Teacher 

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