Administration
Our team is made up of dedicated, caring and compassionate teachers and staff who are all licensed and trained in best practices for a substance-impacted learner. At Hope Academy, our small class sizes allow each student to receive one-on-one instruction as needed. We are committed to supporting our students and their families throughout the recovery process.
Hope Academy is currently hiring a School Nurse. More information about the position can be found here. Qualified applicants may email their resume to Deb Leser or Rachelle Gardner.
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Rachelle GardnerExecutive Director -
Linda GagyiDirector of Outreach -
Deb LeserDirector of Curriculum and Instruction/Guidance -
Jane PanyardDirector of Operations -
Jon ShapiroDirector of Fundraising and Donor Relations
School Staff
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Elisabeth SharberEnglish Teacher -
Alycia PappenheimScience Teacher -
Julie KurraschOccupational Therapist -
Aleesha Bullock, LSWRecovery/Parent Coach -
Caroline VasRecovery Team Coordinator -
Jordan MillsSocial Studies Teacher -
Sandy AustinSpecial Education -
Sarah PlattPeer Recovery Specialist -
Renee CarberrySpecial Education Teacher -
Katelyn KnollMath Teacher -
Kristen BoldenOperations Manager
Board of Directors
Hope Academy is governed by an active school board of community leaders with diverse backgrounds.
- Colleen M. Kenney, community volunteer, Chair
- Marissa Manlove, retired, Past Chair
- Amy Levander, Krieg DeVault LLP, Vice Chair
- Janine Shopp, Urology of Indiana, Treasurer
- Phyllis Land Usher, Usher Funeral Home, Secretary
- Dr. Eric Afuseh, Indiana University School of Nursing
- Darren Craig, Frost, Brown Todd LLC
- Janice Gabe, New Perspectives of Indiana
- Marlon Llewellyn, Marian University
- Leah Mannweiler, retired attorney
- Jennifer McVey, Greenwalt CPA
- Angela M. Tomlin, Ph.D., HSPP, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
- Dr. Victoria Wilburn, IUPUI School of Health and Human Sciences
October 2022 Board Meeting Agenda
