Team First. Students at the Center.
NEAAAT Coaches
Lisa Alcott, High School Math Coach & Director of Beginning Teacher Support
lisaalcott@northeastacademy.org
National Board Certified Teacher
Master of Science, University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts, East Carolina University
Licensure Areas: Math, Instructional Technology Specialist
Lelani Armijo, High School Spanish Coach
lelaniarmijo@northeastacademy.org
Interdisciplinary Studies, Elizabeth City State University *currently enrolled
DJ Beach, Middle School Health & Wellness
djbeach@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Arts, Elizabeth City State University
Licensure Areas: *pending
Kasey Brown, High School Math Coach
kaseybrown@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Arts, Liberty University
Licensure Areas: Math
Lindsey Cahoon, Middle School Math Coach
lindseycahoon@northeastacademy.org
National Board Certified Teacher
Masters of Science, East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science, East Carolina University
Licensure Areas: Mat 6-9, Social Studies 6-9, Academically Gifted
Dr. J. Randolph Cromwell, Middle School Science
randolphcromwell@northeastacademy.org
Doctor of Education & Instruction, Auburn University
Masters, Auburn University
Bachelor of Science, Old Dominion University
Licensure Areas: Biology & Chemistry
Samantha Doran, Counselor
samanthadoran@northeastacademy.org
Master of Arts, Springfield College
Bachelor of Arts, Springfield College
Licensure Areas: School Counselor
Jessica Erwin, Middle School Math Coach
jessicaerwin@northeastacademy.org
National Board Certified Teacher
Master of Science, Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts, University of Massachusetts – Lowell
Licensure Areas: Math, Science: Biology, Social Studies
Michael Everett, High School English & Yearbook Coach
michaeleverett@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Arts, Elizabeth City State University
Licensure Areas: English, MG Language Arts
Ashley Gibson, Middle School Math Coach
ashleygibson@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Arts, University of Virginia
Licensure Areas: Math 6-12, *pending Academically Gifted, *pending
Erica Gurkin, Middle School Health & Wellness
ericagurkin@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Science, East Carolina University
Licensure Areas: Physical Education K-12, Math 6-9
Melissa Harrelson, Middle School Humanities Coach
melissaharrelson@northeastacademy.org
Masters of Arts, East Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts, East Carolina University
Licensure Areas: Elementary Education k-6, Social Studies 6-9, Science 6-9
Phil Huey, Counselor and College Liaison
Master of Arts, East Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts, East Carolina University
Licensure Areas: School Counselor
Tamika Keys-McPherson, Middle School Coding Coach
tamikakeysmcpherson@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Science, Strayer University
Master of Education, FullSail University
Licensure Areas: Technology Engineering & Design *Residency License Pending
Rebecca Kleinschuster, Middle School Humanities Coach
Bachelor of Arts, Springfield College
Licensure Areas: Elementary Education K-6
Katie Koch, High School Health/Wellness and World History Coach
katiekoch@northeastacademy.org
Master of School Administration, Elizabeth City State University
Bachelor of Arts, Marywood College
Licensure Areas: Exceptional Children: General Curriculum, Elementary Education
Melanie Koerber, High School English Coach
melaniekoerber@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Arts, Elizabeth City State University
Licensure Areas: English
Amanda Kozak, Exceptional Children Coach
amandakozak@northeastacademy.org
Associates of Arts, College of the Albemarle
Bachelor of Science, Elizabeth City State University
Licensure Areas: Science 6-9, Math 6-9, Exceptional Children General Curriculum K-12
Latoya Lee, Counselor
latoyalee@northeastacademy.org
Master of Education, Liberty University
Bachelor of Science, Liberty University
Licensure Areas: School Counselor
Michael Louis, Middle School Math Coach
michaellouis@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Arts, University of Findlay
Associate in Arts, Owens Community College
Licensure Areas: Math 6-9, *pending
Caitlin McDonald, Middle School Design Thinking Coach
caitlinmcdonald@northeastacademy.org
Master of Fine Arts, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville
Bachelor of Arts, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Licensure Areas: Art
Mark Miller, High School Science Coach
markmiller@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University
Licensure Areas: Science: Biology
Michael Mills, Middle School Design Thinking
michaelmills@northeastacademy.org
Masters in Education, East Carolina University *pending
Masters of Business Administration, Walden University
Bachelor of Science, Excelsior College
Licensure Areas: Science 6-9* pending
Douglas Poole, High School Science
douglaspoole@northeastacademy.org
Masters of Science, Christopher Newport University, *currently enrolled
Bachelor of Arts, Belmont Abbey College
Associates in Science, Wake Technical Community College
Licensure Areas: Science 6-9, Science 9-12
Melissa Rady, Exceptional Children Coach
melissarady@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Arts, University of South Florida
Licensure Areas: Exceptional Children: General Curriculum
Shala Spence, High School Coding and Robotics Coach
shalaspence@northeastacademy.org
Master of Arts, Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Arts, Elizabeth City State University
Licensure Areas: Science, Technology Engineering and Design Education
Robert Spruill, High School History Coach
robertspruill@northeastacademy.org
Master of Arts, Regent University
Bachelor of Arts, Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Licensure Areas: Social Studies: History
Jason Stabley, High School Aviation Science Coach
jasonstabley@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Arts, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Licensure Areas: Math
Norah Sutphin, Middle School Design Thinking Coach
norahsutphin@northeastacademy.org
Associates in Arts, Caldwell Community College
Bachelor of Arts, Appalachian State University
Licensure Areas: Elementary Education, *pending
Joseph Persico, Middle School Science Coach
josephpersico@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Science, Elizabeth City State University
Licensure Areas: Science
Christine Vicars, Exceptional Children Coach
christinevicars@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Arts, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Licensure Areas: EC: Cross Categorical, Reading Specialist, Elementary Education
Deborah West, Middle School BioTech & NASA
deborahwest@northeastacademy.org
National Board Certified Teacher
Master of School Administration, Elizabeth City State University
Bachelor of Arts, Elizabeth City State University
Licensure Areas: Elementary Education, Academically Gifted, Science, Social Studies, Principal
NEAAAT Support Team
Rhonda Britton, Assistant Principal
rhondabritton@northeastacademy.org
Educational Specialist, East Carolina University
Master of School Administration, Jones International University
Bachelor of Science, Elizabeth City State University
Licensure Areas: Comprehensive Science, Science: Biology
Dr. Andrew Harris, Chief Executive Officer
andrewharris@northeastacademy.org
Doctor of Education, East Carolina University
Master of Science, Elizabeth City State University
Bachelor of Science, East Carolina University
Licensure Areas: Superintendent, Principal, Exceptional Children: General Curriculum, EC English, EC Science, EC Math, EC Social Studies, Comprehensive Science
Tandra Hedgepeth, Work-Based Learning Coordinator
tandrahedgepeth@northeastacademy.org
Master of School Administration, Elizabeth City State University
Master of Education, Chowan University
Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Licensure Areas: Science, Health Occupations Education
Dr. Tonya Little, Executive Director of STEM Education
tonyalittle@northeastacademy.org
National Board Certified Teacher
Doctor of Education, East Carolina University
Master of School Administration, North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science, Elizabeth City State University
Licensure Areas: Science: Biology, Principal
Holly Luther, Director of Finance and Human Resources
hollyluther@northeastacademy.org
Bachelor of Science, East Carolina University
Carolyn Walton, Director of Exceptional Children and Federal Programs
carolynwalton@northeastacademy.org
Master of School Administration, currently enrolled
Bachelor of Arts, Lyndon State College
Licensure Areas: Exceptional Children: General Curriculum
Caren Roberts Williams, Director of Digital Teaching & Learning, Testing & Accountability, and Humanities
carenwilliams@northeastacademy.org
National Board Certified Teacher
Master of School Administration, Elizabeth City State University
Master of Arts in Teaching, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Licensure Areas: Social Studies 6-12, Academically Gifted, Principal
TJ Worrell, Principal
tjworrell@northeastacademy.org
Doctor of Education, East Carolina University *currently enrolled
Master of School Administration, Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Arts, Western Carolina University
Licensure Areas: Mentally Disabled, Health Physical Education, Social Studies, Principal
Operational Support
Teresa Burnett, Technology Support Specialist
teresaburnett@northeastacademy.org
Associate of Arts, College of the Albemarle
Dana Harrison, Data Manager
danaharrison@northeastacademy.org
Judy Gregory, Assistant Coach/Driver
judygregory@northeastacademy.org
Jennifer McNeill, School Support Specialist
jennifermcneill@northeastacademy.org
Belinda Sadler, Assistant Coach/Driver/School Lunch Supervisor belindasadler@northeastacademy.org
Keshawn Sanderson, Assistant Coach
keshawnsanderson@northeastacademy.org
Thomas Sawyer, Assistant Coach/Driver
thomassawyer@northeastacademy.org
Gerald Walker, Assistant Coach/Driver
geraldwalker@northeastacademy.org
Paula Wynn, Assistant Coach/Driver