
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.
72%
Full-Time Faculty with
Advanced Degrees
20
Average Years of Teaching Experience
305
Faculty & Staff
19%
Faculty of Color
6:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Faculty-Staff Directory

Zakia VanHoose
Assistant Director of Extended Day, Middle School Extended Day Coordinator & Lead Teacher, Middle School Diversity Coordinator
Alison Westberry
Interim Preschool Cooking Teacher, Extended Day Staff

Jessica Whilden
Kindergarten Teacher, Preschool Social Studies Academic Leader, Extended Day Teacher

Jason Wise
Middle School Language Arts and History Teacher, Middle School Honor Advisor, Coach, Middle School Volleyball