Rise Academy

Years in Education- 25 years

What You Love About Our School – I love being able to help students see their potential and providing opportunities for students to growth and be successful. 

Favorite Quote - Be the best you, YOU can be...

Years in Education-26 years

What You Love About Our School – I love building positive, supportive relationships with our students. 

Favorite Quote-"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Colossians 3:23 

Years in Education- 10 years

What I Love About Our School- I love that RISE meets students where they are and helps them find their own path to success. Our students are the reason we do what we do, and they make it all worthwhile. I enjoy taking the time to learn who they are, understand what they need, and working alongside an amazing team to create the support and opportunities that help each student grow and succeed.

Favorite Quote- “Trust your journey, stand in your purpose, and don’t let others compartmentalize or box you in.” -Justin Jones

Years in Education - 24 years

What You Love About Our School – I love the fact that RISE Academy exudes positivity and focuses not only on students' academic growth, but also on their overall character development. 

Favorite Quote - "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

Years in Education- 29 years

What You Love About Our School – What I love about RISE Academy is the opportunity to help students recognize their potential and prepare for what comes next. I enjoy being part of a school that supports the whole student and helps each one build the confidence, skills, and direction they need to move successfully into their next chapter.

Favorite Quote - “When you walk in your purpose, your purpose just overflows.” — Jasmine Crockett

Years in Education- 12

What You Love About Our School- I love that RISE Academy gives students a fresh start and the opportunity to succeed in a supportive, flexible environment. I also enjoy being part of a team that truly wants to see every student grow and reach their goals.

Favorite Quote- “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill

Years in Education- Over 15 years in education, with experience in higher education and K-12.

What I Love About Our School- I love that RISE truly embodies our motto of “Second Chances, New Beginnings.” Every student deserves the opportunity to learn from past choices, start fresh, and create a different path forward, and I love being part of a school that helps students recognize their potential and believe that their next chapter can be better than the last. I especially value being able to help students find a path that works for them and see possibilities for their future.

Favorite Quote- “Children have a lesson adults should learn, to not be ashamed of failing, but to get up and try again.” -Malcolm X

Years in Education - Public education over 15 years; overall 20+ years

What You Love About Our School – What I find most rewarding about working here is the chance to make a real difference in our students' lives while fostering an environment of growth and positivity. Every interaction, every smile, and every moment of connection contribute to the positive culture we're building together.

Favorite Quote - Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody - Brad Montague 

What You Love About Our School – What I love about RISE Academy is the welcoming environment and how everyone has made me feel like part of the team. I also enjoy being able to check in with both our middle and high school sessions to see how students are doing and how their day is going.