Our Faculty & Staff
Our faculty and staff work together to inspire academic excellence and to challenge our students to achieve more than they dream possible!
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Staff Bios and Photos
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Administration & Administrative Support
Ms. Leslie Draper
Education:
Master’s Degree in Education Administration
Certifications:
Professional Educator’s License in English Language Arts for 5th-12th Grade and in Building Level Administration for PK-12
Ms. Ana Maric
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree from Ball State University
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, concentration in Finance, from Purdue University Global
Experience:
Healthcare Finance
Mr. Bryan Hair
Education:
• Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Early Childhood Education • Master's Degree in K-12 Building Leadership
Experience:
Assistant Principal, Behavioral Specialist, and Special Eduction Coordinator
Ms. Laila Person
Mr. Jeff Clark
Education:
Bachelor's - education, Master's (in progress) - education administration and supervision
Experience:
Assistant principal, school safety specialist, social studies teacher
Ms. Holly Solomon
Instruction & Instructional Support
Ms. Misty White
Education:
Dual Master's Degrees in Management & Leadership and Curriculum Instruction, WGU
Experience:
Afterschool Teacher, Inspire's I ASK Tutoring Program
Ms. Haley Miller
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies, Western Governors University
Experience:
• E-4, Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy Reserves
• Civil Air Patrol Teacher
Anderson Preparatory Academy-Anderson, IN
Mr. Scott Gorby
Education:
• West Virginia University Parkersburg, Parkersburg, WV, Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Experience
• Student teacher
• Long-term sub
• Tutor
Ms. Sarah Helber
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Christian Ministries & Elementary Education, Anderson University
• Master's Degree in Special Education from Ball State University
Experience:
Working with students who have dyslexia
Ms. Megan Byard
Ms. Megan received a fellowship at the Indiana Writing Project’s Invitational Summer Institute and presented at the Indiana Teachers of Writing Conference in 2024.
Education:
Ball State University/ Bachelor of Arts in English,
Graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors; Spanish
minor
Experience:
• High School English Teacher, Delcom Schools
• Middle and High School English Teacher, Jay School Corporation
Ms. Candice Griffin
Education:
• MA Social Work, Grand Canyon University 2024- current
• MA in Special Education, Grand Canyon University
• BA in Family Studies, Miami University
Experience:
• Adoption Recruiter, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids
• University Counselor, Grand Canyon University
• Intervention Specialist- Social Communications/ MD Room
• Early Head Start Home Visitor
Ms. Yvonne Malone
Ms. Yvonne is enthusiastic about providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
Education:
• Ball State University
• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Ed
Experience:
• Classroom teacher
• Reading interventionist
• Tutor
Ms. Riley Burrows
Education:
Ball State University, Muncie, IN - Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Education
Experience:
•Summer Advantage Teacher
•Daycare Teacher
•Substitute Teacher
Ms. Alicia Jackson
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from UNAH (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras)
Experience:
Kindergarten Teacher, Inspire
Ms. Connie Criswell
Experience: Preschool Teacher, Henry Country YMCA, beginning in 2004
Mr. Harry Pickett
Education:
Bachelors in Education with a focus in mathematics
Experience:
• TA • Volleyball, Boys/Girls basketball, and Track Coach • Taught 3rd through 5th grade • Middle school math • Math Specialist • PE and Art teacher
Ms. Jerika Clemens
Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Ball State with concentrations in Reading and State/Worldwide Connections
• Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University
Awards
2022 Inspiring Educator Award
Ms. Sidney Cain
• Western Governors University- Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology 2024
• Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana - Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education with concentrations in Reading
2017- 2019
Experience:
• Elementary teaching (5 years)
• Instructional support (1 year)
Disability Services
Ms. Heidi Elliott
Ms. Heidi is passionate about teaching students to read and enjoys spending her free time with her husband and their four daughters
Education:Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Indiana Wesleyan University
Certifications:
Trained in the Wilson Reading Program
Mr. Michael Cowherd
Mr. Cowherd is affectionately known as Mr. Max. His journey as a reading specialist began as he watched his own children's reading skills develop
Experience:• Title 1 Reading Interventionist and Literacy Coordinator for Inspire • Worked for the State of Indiana advocating for adults with physical and intellectual/ developmental disabilities
Ms. Allannah Turner
Experience: Special Education Instructional Aide since 2020
Ms. Kristin Wiggins
• Master of Science, Special Education, Ball State • Bachelor of Science, Secondary English Education, Ball State
Experience:
• Registered Behavioral Technician
• Home Health Aid
Certifications:
Registered Behavioral Technician Certification
Mr. Bruce Clark
Ms. Angela Autry
Education: • Bachelor's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Ball State University
• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University
Experience:
12 years as a school based Speech-Language Pathologist