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Faculty & Staff

Durham Academy teachers have small classes, professional freedom and the independence they need to design and implement challenging learning activities that reflect the abilities and interests of their students.

DA teachers set high standards for students in every arena, and they truly want each child to succeed. They are committed to being accessible, to using dynamic teaching strategies and to connecting with students both in and out of the classroom.
 

71%

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

20

Average Years of Teaching Experience

305

Faculty & Staff

22%

Faculty of Color

6:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

Celebrating Our Life-Changers

Excellence in the classroom, and fulfillment for our students, begins with caring, nurturing and dedicated educators. At DA, we believe in recognizing — and encouraging — the qualities that cultivate lifelong learners and sustain lifelong relationships. Our faculty and staff awards celebrate the very best among legions of dedicated adults who enrich our community every day.

Alumni Faculty/Staff Legacy Award WinnersHershey Distinguished Faculty Award Winners

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John Adams

John Adams

Middle School Mandarin Chinese Teacher
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.A., Middlebury College
Kim Aitken

Kim Aitken

Middle School Math Teacher, Seventh-Grade Team Leader
B.A., Duke University
M.A.T., Duke University
Nancy Allen

Nancy Allen

Middle School Science Teacher (Interim)
B.S., UNC-Chapel Hill
M.S., Auburn University
M.S.A., N.C. State University
Kim Allison

Kim Allison

Lower School Infirmary
Abby Allred

Abby Allred

Fourth Grade Teaching Assistant (Mason/Miller)
B.S., Appalachian State University
Mercedes Almodovar

Mercedes Almodovar

Lower School Spanish Teacher, Lower School World Languages Academic Leader
B.A., University of Puerto Rico
Christi Augustine

Christi Augustine

Upper School Biology Teacher
B.S., University of California, Davis
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Jordan Babwah

Jordan Babwah

Upper School Fitness Director, Upper School Physical Education Academic Leader
B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
NASM CPT, PES, CES
Ashlee Bailey

Ashlee Bailey

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant (Nuernberger), Preschool DEE Coordinator, Middle School Extended Day Teacher
B.S., North Carolina Central University
M.S., North Carolina Central University
Martha Baker

Martha Baker

Lower School Counselor
B.S., East Carolina University
M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
India Bayley

India Bayley

Upper School AP Psychology Teacher, Sexual Health Educator
B.A., Harvard University
M.D., Vanderbilt University
Jonathan Beck

Jonathan Beck

Network Manager, Upper School Robotics Teacher/Coach
B.S., East Carolina University
Tina Bessias

Tina Bessias

Sustainability Coordinator and Independent Learning Coordinator
B.A., Yale University
M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jon Beyle

Jon Beyle

Fourth-Grade Teaching Assistant (Laros)
B.A., University of North Carolina-Wilmington
M.S., United States Sports Academy
Taylor Beyle

Taylor Beyle

First-Grade Teaching Assistant (Dorvilier)
B.A., UNC-Chapel Hill
Jeff Biersach

Jeff Biersach

Upper School English Teacher
B.A., Williams College
M.A., Cornell University
Eric Block

Eric Block

Preschool/Lower School Physical Education Teacher, Coach, Middle School Girls Volleyball, Coach, Middle School Girls Soccer, Coach, Middle School Boys Soccer, Preschool/Lower School Physical Education Academic Leader
B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
B.S., Old Dominion University
Jen Boehm

Jen Boehm

Middle School Language Arts Teacher
B.A., UNC-Chapel Hill
M.A., UNC-Chapel Hill
James Bohanek

James Bohanek

Upper School Drama Teacher, Upper School Fine Arts Academic Leader
B.A., Yale University
M.A., Brooklyn College
Christopher Briggs

Christopher Briggs

Dean of College Counseling
B.A., Elon University
M.S., Georgia State University
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