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Raleigh Charter High School challenges college-bound students in a creative and supportive atmosphere to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, contributing citizens. Raleigh Charter High School challenges college-bound students in a creative and supportive atmosphere to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, contributing citizens. 1307 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27605 919-715-1155 Welcome to Raleigh Charter High School! 1 2024 RCHS Graduation-49 2024 Phoenix Fest-1 School Sign 1 2024 RCHS Graduation-49 1/7 Admissions News & Updates Donate Shop Phoenixwear Quick Links Absences Protocols Academic Enrichment Policy Admissions FAQs Canvas Login Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grievance Policy Title IX Policy McKinney-Vento Act Phoenix Fest Phoenix Parents RCHS English RCHS SeatYourself Say Something RCHS Policy on Harassment SOOTS - Sustaining Roots Music Community Project Policies on Parents Rights Parents Guide to Student Achievement for RCHS NC School Report Card Performance Grade Score Histo ry 2024-2025 Grade: A 95 2023-2024 Grade: A 95 2022-2023 Grade: A 92 2021-2022 Grade: A 95 2020-2021 Grade: N/A 2019-2020 Grade: N/A 2018-2019 Grade: A 97 2017-2018 Grade: A 96 Click to read THE 2025 PHOENIX ANNUAL NEWSLETTER Admissions for the 2026 - 2027 School Year The application window for 2026-2027 has closed and we are no longer accepting applications. Our admissions lottery was held on March 18. For more information, please visit our Admissions page . Final Exam Schedule Exams will take place beginning May 29. Review sessions will be held for the first 30 minutes of the school day followed by the exam period. School will be dismissed early on exam days. Students who take all their other exams on time do not need to come to school on June 8 and 9. The final exam schedule is below. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE EXAM TIMES Any requests for taking exams early, late, or at an alternate time, must be made to Ms. Govan. Parents should contact Ms. Govan by phone or email with an explanation of the reason why an alternate schedule is needed. Students who are sick or who have another excused absence during the week should plan to come on the make-up exam day, but any other kind of planned absence must be discussed with Ms. Govan as soon as possible. We ask that families make sure all summer travel plans begin after the end of final exams on Tuesday, June 9. Volunteers Needed for Painting Days! We will be hosting a prep day and a painting day at RCHS this summer to refresh the halls and a few classrooms. On Friday, June 26, we will prepare the building for painting by removing posters from walls, taping, and tarping (and begining to paint if there is time!). On Saturday, June 27, we will paint the hallways and common areas on both floors of the school building. Everyone is welcome to come and help out! You do not need to have prior experience to lend a hand. Sign up here. Looking for Carpool for 2026-2027? The carpool interest form is now active! Any new and returning families who wish to make new carpool arrangements for the 2026-2027 school year may submit information to our Carpool List by completing the Carpool Interest Form. More info is available on the Transportation page (under the "Students" tab) of this website. Caring Generosity, Incredible Impact Thank you to the hundreds of families and friends who have supported our Foundation Campaign! We are pleased to present the Foundation Campaign Impact Report linked below. Read the Impact Report Show Your School Spirit: Order Phoenixwear Online! Our new online store features everything from T-shirts to pajama pants to tote bags. You can even sport swag for your favorite RCHS athletics team with a large selection of items for each sport. Orders are processed “on-demand” which means the store is always open! You can choose to have your order shipped directly to your home for a fee or to school for free. Visit the Phoenix Parents page for more information and shop online here . Job Opportunities at RCHS Raleigh Charter High School is currently accepting applications for the following full-time positions: Math Teacher, Science Teacher, and English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. For information, please visit our Job Openings page.

RCHS College Counseling David Palmieri College Counselor David Palmieri holds a BA in Geography from Vassar College, an MA in Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Certificate in College Counseling from the University of California San Diego. Originally from Massachusetts, he moved to North Carolina from Colorado where he taught history and geography at Monarch High School for ten years. He has traveled extensively in Latin America and speaks Spanish in addition to English. While not teaching, he enjoys hiking and playing soccer and baseball with his family. dpalmieri [@] raleighcharterhs.org Myles Robinson College Counselor Myles Robinson earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and his MEd degree in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After several years as a patent examiner, Mr. Robinson shifted into higher education to become an academic advisor, first-year instructor, and program coordinator at universities in Washington, DC and in Raleigh. He now serves as a College Counselor at RCHS. mrobinson [@] raleighcharterhs.org

Betsy Newmark History Teacher Betsy Newmark has a BA from George Washington University with a double major in History and Russian. Her MA is from UCLA in Slavic Languages and Literatures. She comes to Raleigh Charter from teaching 8th grade Social Studies at Carnage Middle School, where she also coached the History Bowl and Quiz Bowl teams to state and national championships. Mrs. Newmark has also won the Time Warner National Teacher Award for four years in a row. She works with Student Legislative Assembly. bnewmark [@] raleighcharterhs.org Charles Montague History Teacher Charles Montague holds a BA in African, Asian and Islamic History from Washington and Lee and an MA in American History from Villanova University. Following his love of folklore and music, Charles advises the Sustaining Roots Music Community Work Day project at Raleigh Charter. Mr. Montague also advises the RCHS chapter of Amnesty International. When missing, Charles can be found fly-fishing pristine trout waters. cmontague [@] raleighcharterhs.org Hannah Page History Teacher Hannah Page holds a BA in Anthropology from Millsaps College and a MAT in History Education from Duke University, as well as a Master's degree in Public Administration and Policy from the University of Georgia. Hannah previously served as the school's community liaison. She teaches history. When not at school, she is most often at some stage in the sourdough bread baking process. hpage [@] raleighcharterhs.org Karima Radwan History Teacher Karima Radwan holds a BA in History and Classics from UNC-Chapel Hill and, after taking a gap year in France to attend cooking school, she returned to Chapel Hill for her MA in Art History. At the Hanes Art center, she specialized in 18th and 19th century European art, with a focus on Orientalism. After completing graduate school in the USA, Karima traveled to London where she received a Postgraduate Certificate in Decorative Arts at Christie's through the University of Glasgow, and then continued on in London working at Christie's Auction house in the 20th century Decorative Arts Department. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sussex. Karima taught in UK for five years prior to joining the RCHS faculty in 2023. Originally from Raleigh, Karima has lived in many different places over the past twenty-five years including England, Romania, France, Nigeria, Washington DC and Sri Lanka. She is very happy to be back home! kradwan [@] raleighcharterhs.org Owen Asplundh History Teacher Owen comes from a large family of teachers. His parents and six of his nine siblings are or were teachers, but he decided at first to become a lawyer. Owen earned a BA in English and African American Studies from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team. He earned a JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Owen practiced law for twelve years and was a partner at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice (now known as Womble Bond Dickinson) before becoming a teacher. He earned his MAT from NC State University and has been teaching ever since. Along the way, Owen has also coached lacrosse for 15 seasons. oasplundh [@] raleighcharterhs.org Petra Martignoni History Teacher Petra Martignoni received her teacher’s diploma from the State Teachers College in Bern/Switzerland. Additionally she majored in Philosophy and minored in German Literature at the University of Bern/Switzerland. Before moving to the USA, Mrs. Martignoni taught for several years and traveled extensively, mainly in Asia and Europe. pmartignoni [@] raleighcharterhs.org Shayne Klein History Teacher Shayne Klein has been a member of the RCHS faculty since its founding. She has taught AP United States History, Civics and Economics, World History, and Minority and Women's Studies. Before coming to RCHS, Ms. Klein taught at Friends' Central School outside Philadelphia and at Carrington Middle School in Durham. She holds the BA from Amherst College and the MAT from Duke University. Ms. Klein currently serves as Academic Dean. sklein [@] raleighcharterhs.org RCHS History

RCHS Support Staff Akilah Govan Director of Student Support Akilah Govan holds a B.A. in Psychology from William Peace University and a MEd in school counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before coming to RCHS, she worked as a school counselor in Harnett County. Ms. Govan joined RCHS in 2021 to serve as Director of Student Support. agovan [@] raleighcharterhs.org Bobby Lyons Athletics Director Bobby Lyons has been part of the RCHS community for over fifteen years. He is our Athletic Director. Over the years, Bobby has coached several of our athletic teams, supported special events, served as a substitute teacher, and worked in the main office. blyons [@] raleighcharterhs.org Brandon Mercado Technology Coordinator Brandon Mercado holds a BS in History, Secondary Education from Appalachian State University. Mr. Mercado taught English in Colombia and various history courses at Longleaf School of the Arts before specializing in Information Technology. He served as an IT Director for past two years before coming to RCHS in 2024. bmercado [@] raleighcharterhs.org Connie Babb Data Manager Connie Babb grew up in a one-stoplight town in Western North Carolina before heading to UNC-Greensboro for college. Thanks to the NC Teaching Fellows program she holds a BA in Spanish Education from UNCG. She taught high school Spanish for one year in Greensboro and then nine more in Wake County, working with both the GSA and Robotics team throughout her time there. In 2013 a friend asked if she would like to help open Longleaf School of the Arts where she did a little bit of everything until coming to Raleigh Charter in January 2025 as the Data Manager. She likes playing computer games, board games, and knitting/crocheting. cbabb [@] raleighcharterhs.org Cyndi Lynn Administrative Assistant Cyndi Lynn is a Raleigh native and works in the front office. She brings many years of experience in education support roles. She has worked as a teaching assistant and a one-on-one adaptive coordinator, supporting students' academic and developmental needs at both Wake County Public Schools and at Exploris Middle School. Cyndi has also been the office manager of a water treatment company and a legal assistant at a local law firm. CBlynn [@] raleighcharterhs.org Jen Yeh Community Liaison & Testing Coordinator Jen Yeh holds a Joint Degree BA in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National University of Singapore. She taught English in Singapore for a few years before returning to her hometown of Cary and worked in academic publishing prior to joining RCHS. She is a RCHS Class of 2009 alum. Jen enjoys spending time with her family, reading, baking, and crocheting. jyeh [@] raleighcharterhs.org Jessica Oehlrich Bookkeeper Jess Oehlrich holds a BA in Psychology from Muhlenberg College. Before coming to Raleigh Charter, she worked as a bookkeeper for Wake County Public Schools and taught 7th and 8th grade math in Virginia and Washington. In her free time, Jess enjoys cooking, knitting, and traveling with her family. joehlrich [@] raleighcharterhs.org Loretta Goldenberg Front Office Supervisor Loretta Goldenberg joined the Raleigh Charter High School staff in summer 2022 to serve as the Front Office Supervisor. She comes to us from Gateway Charter School K-12 in Florida where she held a position as the Front Office Supervisor and Principal’s Secretary for over 10 years. She was responsible for the overall coordination of a broad range of responsibilities that allowed the organization to operate efficiently. She loves traveling and spending time with her family. lgoldenberg [@] raleighcharterhs.org Margaret Barnett Director of Development and Communications Margaret Barnett holds a BA in Graphic Design from Loyola University New Orleans. As a 2008 RCHS graduate and proud Forever Phoenix, Margaret is honored to serve as Director of Development and Communications. She also enjoys serving as the school's alumni liaison. Prior to joining the staff at RCHS in 2017, Margaret worked as a graphic designer and marketing specialist for a local bank in Santa Cruz, California. mbarnett@raleighcharterhs.org Mimi Tomei Development & Communications Specialist Mimi Tomei holds a BA in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to joining the RCHS staff, Mimi interned at two local nonprofits and in state government, and served as a yearbook editor at both RCHS and UNC. A proud Forever Phoenix from the RCHS Class of 2016, Mimi returned to RCHS in 2020 and serves as RCHS' Development and Communications Specialist. In her spare time, Mimi enjoys reading, traveling, baking, and cheering on the Tar Heels. mtomei [@] raleighcharterhs.org Rebecca Flammia Interventionist Rebecca Flammia comes to Raleigh Charter with a B.A. and M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from NC State University. After two years teaching Spanish to college students, she came to Raleigh Charter in 2011 and spent 10 years teaching Spanish here. She is excited to transition into the role of Interventionist. Rebecca enjoys spending time with her two young boys and husband Matt, running, reading, and supporting the NC State Wolfpack and Raleigh Charter Phoenix. rhflammia [@] raleighcharterhs.org Sarita McIver Director of School Culture Sarita McIver holds a BA in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI. Participating in college basketball, soccer, and softball, Sarita found herself most passionate about fine arts and athletics. She was formerly the Athletic Director at Carmen High School of Science and Technology. After spending six years as Raleigh Charter's Athletic Director, Sarita now serves as Director of School Culture. smciver [@] raleighcharterhs.org

RCHS All Faculty RCHS Administation Lisa Huddleston Principal Lisa Huddleston is the Principal of Raleigh Charter High School. She has worked at the school since 2001 and has served at various times in the roles of the Community Liaison, a mathematics teacher, and an Academic Dean. Lisa received the B.S. in electrical engineering from Rice University and the Master's of School Administration from North Carolina State University. She has previously taught math, computer science, and physics in McKinney, Texas. lhuddleston [@] raleighcharterhs.org David Ennis Director of Operations and Technology David Ennis holds a B.S. from North Carolina State University and previously worked as a researcher in the field of Physics. Prior to coming to Raleigh Charter High School, Mr. Ennis held various educational leadership positions and taught courses in several subject areas. He serves as the Director of Operations and Technology at Raleigh Charter. dennis [@] raleighcharterhs.org Shayne Klein Academic Dean Shayne Klein has been a member of the RCHS faculty since its founding. She has taught AP United States History, Civics and Economics, World History, and Minority and Women's Studies. Before coming to RCHS, Ms. Klein taught at Friends' Central School outside Philadelphia and at Carrington Middle School in Durham. She holds the BA from Amherst College and the MAT from Duke University. Ms. Klein currently serves as Academic Dean. sklein [@] raleighcharterhs.org Caio Setubal Academic Dean Caio Setubal holds a BA in Mathematics and Anthropology from the University of Virginia. He is originally from Brazil, but has loved calling North Carolina home since 2015. Before joining the RCHS team, he worked for an education non-profit in São Paulo and taught math at High Point Central High School. csetubal [@] raleighcharterhs.org RCHS All Faculty RCHS All Faculty RCHS All Faculty RCHS All Faculty RCHS All Faculty

RCHS All Faculty Adriana Velasquez Spanish Teacher Adriana Velasquez was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Los Andes University. After specializing in Business Administration in Spain, she came to the United States with her husband and son, where she operated her own business offering bookkeeping and income tax preparation services as a Registered Tax Preparer and a IRS-Certified Agent. In 2013, she graduated from Meredith College with a Master's of Arts in Teaching and has served elementary and middle school students at Maureen Joy Charter School. avelasquez [@] raleighcharterhs.org Akilah Govan Director of Student Support Akilah Govan holds a B.A. in Psychology from William Peace University and a MEd in school counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before coming to RCHS, she worked as a school counselor in Harnett County. Ms. Govan joined RCHS in 2021 to serve as Director of Student Support. agovan [@] raleighcharterhs.org Amy Koch Science Teacher Amy Koch has been a researcher at three universities. Her degrees, the B.S. in Biology and the MAT in Science Education, are from Duke University. Prior to coming to RCHS, Amy Koch was a Biology teacher at Southeast Raleigh High School. In her spare time, Ms. Koch likes to read and spend time with her three children. akoch [@] raleighcharterhs.org Angela Kraft Math Teacher Angela Kraft has a BS in Math from Bethany Lutheran College and an MS in Math from University of Arizona. Between earning her two degrees, she also studied math for a semester in Moscow, Russia. Before coming to RCHS, Ms. Kraft taught math at the University of Arizona and BASIS Charter School. AKraft [@] raleighcharterhs.org Ashley Anderson Director of Special Programs Ashley Anderson is a Raleigh area native. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Special Education from UNC Wilmington and her master’s degree from Hunter College. Ashley has been teaching for over ten years across North Carolina, California, and New York. Outside of school, Ashley is usually chasing after her two young kids, spending time cooking with her husband, or finding a quiet moment to read a good book. asanderson [@] raleighcharterhs.org Bailey Rose Music Teacher Bailey Rose holds degrees in Instrumental Conducting (MM '21) and Music Education (BM '16) from East Carolina University. Mr. Rose is an active conductor, educator, and saxophonist in the Triangle; having previously taught bands, orchestra, and private lessons in Raleigh and Eastern North Carolina. Mr. Rose joined the faculty at RCHS in 2025. brose [@] raleighcharterhs.org Becky Schmitz English Teacher Becky Schmitz holds the BA in English from Iowa State University and the MAT from UNC-Chapel Hill. bschmitz [@] raleighcharterhs.org Betsy Newmark History Teacher Betsy Newmark has a BA from George Washington University with a double major in History and Russian. Her MA is from UCLA in Slavic Languages and Literatures. She comes to Raleigh Charter from teaching 8th grade Social Studies at Carnage Middle School, where she also coached the History Bowl and Quiz Bowl teams to state and national championships. Mrs. Newmark has also won the Time Warner National Teacher Award for four years in a row. She works with Student Legislative Assembly. bnewmark [@] raleighcharterhs.org Bill Thelen Art Teacher Bill Thelen holds degrees from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (BFA) and the UNC-Chapel Hill (MFA) and has previously taught at Mt. Olive College, UNC-Chapel Hill, St. Augustine’s College and Wake Tech. Mr. Thelen has exhibited his art both nationally and internationally. In 1996, he co founded Lump Projects in downtown Raleigh and was the founding director for over 20 years. Currently, he is the director of Drawing Room, a socially-engaged, drawing initiative. bthelen [@] raleighcharterhs.org Bobby Lyons Athletics Director Bobby Lyons has been part of the RCHS community for over fifteen years. He is our Athletic Director. Over the years, Bobby has coached several of our athletic teams, supported special events, served as a substitute teacher, and worked in the main office. blyons [@] raleighcharterhs.org Brandon Mercado Technology Coordinator Brandon Mercado holds a BS in History, Secondary Education from Appalachian State University. Mr. Mercado taught English in Colombia and various history courses at Longleaf School of the Arts before specializing in Information Technology. He served as an IT Director for past two years before coming to RCHS in 2024. bmercado [@] raleighcharterhs.org Caio Setubal Academic Dean Caio Setubal holds a BA in Mathematics and Anthropology from the University of Virginia. He is originally from Brazil, but has loved calling North Carolina home since 2015. Before joining the RCHS team, he worked for an education non-profit in São Paulo and taught math at High Point Central High School. csetubal [@] raleighcharterhs.org Cara Leigh Morris Special Programs Teacher Cara Leigh Morris is a Raleigh native and Raleigh Charter alum. After graduating from Duke University with a BA in Public Policy, she completed Teach for America. Having taught in a variety of settings, Cara Leigh is excited to return to Raleigh Charter as a teacher! cmorris [@] raleighcharterhs.org Charles Montague History Teacher Charles Montague holds a BA in African, Asian and Islamic History from Washington and Lee and an MA in American History from Villanova University. Following his love of folklore and music, Charles advises the Sustaining Roots Music Community Work Day project at Raleigh Charter. Mr. Montague also advises the RCHS chapter of Amnesty International. When missing, Charles can be found fly-fishing pristine trout waters. cmontague [@] raleighcharterhs.org Colin Russell Health Teacher Colin holds a BS in Business and Marketing from Providence College and an MA in Sport Management through the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Colin is also an experienced yoga instructor, holding a ERYT-200-hour certification through Yoga Alliance. Prior to arriving at RCHS, he owned an award-winning yoga and wellness studio for nearly 10 years in Cary, NC. Before moving to North Carolina in 2011 Colin held positions at Boston College and the University of Rhode Island working in student-athlete development. In his spare time, Colin enjoys traveling with his wife, Jessica, and their young son Fitz. crussell [@] raleighcharterhs.org Connie Babb Data Manager Connie Babb grew up in a one-stoplight town in Western North Carolina before heading to UNC-Greensboro for college. Thanks to the NC Teaching Fellows program she holds a BA in Spanish Education from UNCG. She taught high school Spanish for one year in Greensboro and then nine more in Wake County, working with both the GSA and Robotics team throughout her time there. In 2013 a friend asked if she would like to help open Longleaf School of the Arts where she did a little bit of everything until coming to Raleigh Charter in January 2025 as the Data Manager. She likes playing computer games, board games, and knitting/crocheting. cbabb [@] raleighcharterhs.org Cyndi Lynn Administrative Assistant Cyndi Lynn is a Raleigh native and works in the front office. She brings many years of experience in education support roles. She has worked as a teaching assistant and a one-on-one adaptive coordinator, supporting students' academic and developmental needs at both Wake County Public Schools and at Exploris Middle School. Cyndi has also been the office manager of a water treatment company and a legal assistant at a local law firm. CBlynn [@] raleighcharterhs.org Damien Sauzet French Teacher Damien Sauzet is a French citizen. He relocated From France in 2017. He holds a "Maîtrise de Lettres modernes" from Blaise Pascal University in Clermont-Ferrand, France. He obtained the national certification to become a teacher in 2002 in France and has since been working in public middle and high schools, mainly in his native region of Auvergne. He enjoys sharing his language and culture with RCHS students and also gives a little bit of his time to the Alliance Française of Raleigh. dsauzet [@] raleighcharterhs.org David Ennis Director of Operations and Technology David Ennis holds a B.S. from North Carolina State University and previously worked as a researcher in the field of Physics. Prior to coming to Raleigh Charter High School, Mr. Ennis held various educational leadership positions and taught courses in several subject areas. He serves as the Director of Operations and Technology at Raleigh Charter. dennis [@] raleighcharterhs.org David Kilbride Director of the Raleigh Charter String Ensemble David Kilbride , originally from Chicago, joined the North Carolina Symphony in 2007. Mr. Kilbride graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music with a BA in Violin performance in 1993. David started his career with the New World Symphony in 1993, then spent 1995-98 with the Hong Kong Philharmonic. In the early 2000s he was Assistant Concertmaster of the Stockton (CA) Symphony, and positions followed in the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Opera Pacific Orchestra, the Richmond Symphony and the Virginia Symphony. He has been Director of the Raleigh Charter String Ensemble since 2012. dkilbride [@] raleighcharterhs.org David Palmieri College Counselor David Palmieri holds a BA in Geography from Vassar College, an MA in Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Certificate in College Counseling from the University of California San Diego. Originally from Massachusetts, he moved to North Carolina from Colorado where he taught history and geography at Monarch High School for ten years. He has traveled extensively in Latin America and speaks Spanish in addition to English. While not teaching, he enjoys hiking and playing soccer and baseball with his family. dpalmieri [@] raleighcharterhs.org Eric Grunden Science Teacher Eric Grunden has taught in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. He holds a BS in Chemistry and a MEd in Secondary Science Education from the University of Florida. In 2011, he was North Carolina's finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. In 2012, he helped found Research Triangle High School, a public charter high school in Research Triangle Park. At RCHS he teaches AP Environmental Science and Honors Chemistry, and assists with the Quiz Bowl, Science Bowl, and Science Olympiad teams. egrunden [@] raleighcharterhs.org Hannah Fatool Drama Teacher Hannah Fatool holds a B.A. in Dramatic Arts and Linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is an RCHS alum from the class of 2018 and served as the Community Liaison and Testing Coordinator for three years at RCHS before teaching dramatic arts full time. Before returning to Raleigh Charter, Hannah served on the Orange County Arts Commission and acted as the Executive Director of the community theatre organization, Company Carolina. Hannah works frequently as a director and producer around the triangle. hfatool [@] raleighcharterhs.org Hannah Page History Teacher Hannah Page holds a BA in Anthropology from Millsaps College and a MAT in History Education from Duke University, as well as a Master's degree in Public Administration and Policy from the University of Georgia. Hannah previously served as the school's community liaison. She teaches history. When not at school, she is most often at some stage in the sourdough bread baking process. hpage [@] raleighcharterhs.org Hikaru Wajima Math Teacher Hikaru Wajima holds the BS in Physics and the MAT in Mathematics and Physics Education from Duke University. As an Air-Force Captain, Mr. Wajima was a Professor of Air Science at the University of Virginia. Previously, Mr. Wajima has taught with the Susami (Japan) Board of Education (2004-2006). hwajima [@] raleighcharterhs.org Jen Yeh Community Liaison & Testing Coordinator Jen Yeh holds a Joint Degree BA in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National University of Singapore. She taught English in Singapore for a few years before returning to her hometown of Cary and worked in academic publishing prior to joining RCHS. She is a RCHS Class of 2009 alum. Jen enjoys spending time with her family, reading, baking, and crocheting. jyeh [@] raleighcharterhs.org Jessica Oehlrich Bookkeeper Jess Oehlrich holds a BA in Psychology from Muhlenberg College. Before coming to Raleigh Charter, she worked as a bookkeeper for Wake County Public Schools and taught 7th and 8th grade math in Virginia and Washington. In her free time, Jess enjoys cooking, knitting, and traveling with her family. joehlrich [@] raleighcharterhs.org Joyce Felder Math Teacher Joyce Felder, is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with a BS in Physics. Before joining the Math Faculty at RCHS, she ran a tutoring program at NCSU in Physics, taught Physics at Enloe High School, consulted for Thinkin' Science Series: ZAP! a physics educational software program developed by Edmark Corporation, and raised four children. jmfelder [@] raleighcharterhs.org Karima Radwan History Teacher Karima Radwan holds a BA in History and Classics from UNC-Chapel Hill and, after taking a gap year in France to attend cooking school, she returned to Chapel Hill for her MA in Art History. At the Hanes Art center, she specialized in 18th and 19th century European art, with a focus on Orientalism. After completing graduate school in the USA, Karima traveled to London where she received a Postgraduate Certificate in Decorative Arts at Christie's through the University of Glasgow, and then continued on in London working at Christie's Auction house in the 20th century Decorative Arts Department. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sussex. Karima taught in UK for five years prior to joining the RCHS faculty in 2023. Originally from Raleigh, Karima has lived in many different places over the past twenty-five years including England, Romania, France, Nigeria, Washington DC and Sri Lanka. She is very happy to be back home! kradwan [@] raleighcharterhs.org Kendra Stenzel Spanish Teacher Kendra Stenzel attended Oregon State University where she received her BA in Spanish. During her undergraduate studies, she spent a year in Europe attending college in Segovia, Spain where she fell in love with the culture and language. In 2010, She received her Masters of Arts in Education with endorsements in Spanish and Social Studies from the University of Michigan. Upon graduation, she began her teaching career at a rural school in Oregon where she spent 14 years teaching multiple subjects as well performing other roles such as Activities Director and Graduation Coach. kstenzel [@] raleighcharterhs.org Kenny Felder Math Teacher Kenny Felder, graduated from Enloe High School, barely. He then went to UNC-Chapel Hill where, in a determined effort to avoid making up his mind, he wound up majoring in both English and Physics. After ten years in the software industry he joined RCHS in 1999, where he currently teaches math. He maintains a web page of papers on math and physics: www.felderbooks.com/papers . He has four children. kfelder [@] raleighcharterhs.org https://www.felderbooks.com/papers Kevin Yang Math Teacher Kevin Yang has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University in New Jersey. In addition to working as a tutor and teaching assistant for PreCalculus, he has interned in research at NASA. kyang [@] raleighcharterhs.org Leigh Boggs Math Teacher Leigh holds a BS in Secondary Mathematics Education and a ME in Curriculum Instruction both from The Pennsylvania State University. Leigh has been working with students in and out of the classroom most of her life. Leigh started working with students in camp settings and servant leadership roles, but has most recently been in the classroom teaching middle school and high school math in Pennsylvania. Leigh joined the RCHS faculty in 2024. lboggs [@] raleighcharterhs.org Lisa Huddleston Principal Lisa Huddleston is the Principal of Raleigh Charter High School. She has worked at the school since 2001 and has served at various times in the roles of the Community Liaison, a mathematics teacher, and an Academic Dean. Lisa received the B.S. in electrical engineering from Rice University and the Master's of School Administration from North Carolina State University. She has previously taught math, computer science, and physics in McKinney, Texas. lhuddleston [@] raleighcharterhs.org Loretta Goldenberg Front Office Supervisor Loretta Goldenberg joined the Raleigh Charter High School staff in summer 2022 to serve as the Front Office Supervisor. She comes to us from Gateway Charter School K-12 in Florida where she held a position as the Front Office Supervisor and Principal’s Secretary for over 10 years. She was responsible for the overall coordination of a broad range of responsibilities that allowed the organization to operate efficiently. She loves traveling and spending time with her family. lgoldenberg [@] raleighcharterhs.org Magdalen Crist Science Teacher Magdalen Crist holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Science Education with a concentration in Chemistry from North Carolina State University. She taught Honors Chemistry during her student teaching at four Wake County schools and has previously worked in childcare as a nanny. Outside of school she enjoys baking, ballet, and spending time with her big family. mcrist [@] raleighcharterhs.org Margaret Barnett Director of Development and Communications Margaret Barnett holds a BA in Graphic Design from Loyola University New Orleans. As a 2008 RCHS graduate and proud Forever Phoenix, Margaret is honored to serve as Director of Development and Communications. She also enjoys serving as the school's alumni liaison. Prior to joining the staff at RCHS in 2017, Margaret worked as a graphic designer and marketing specialist for a local bank in Santa Cruz, California. mbarnett@raleighcharterhs.org Mark Slattery Spanish Teacher Mark Slattery served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala from 1985 to 1987 in the fisheries program. It was there that he learned Spanish and developed an appreciation for Hispanic/Latin culture. He has traveled extensively throughout Central America. He taught in Orange county for twelve years before coming to RCHS. He received the B.A. in Journalism from Northeastern University in Boston and teaching certification in Spanish in his hometown of Framingham, MA. mslattery [@] raleighcharterhs.org Mary Molloy English Teacher Mary Molloy holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education from Buffalo State College, an MLS from East Carolina University, and National Board Certification in Adolescent Young Adult English Language Arts. Mrs. Molloy has been an educator in North Carolina since 1994. In addition to teaching English, she has been a Media Coordinator and Technology Facilitator. Her positions as a Media Coordinator and English teacher have been in Scotland County, Forsyth County, North Carolina Governor’s School and, most recently, Wake County. Mrs. Molloy joined the RCHS faculty in 2024 as an English teacher. mmolloy [@] raleighcharterhs.org Mike Rios English Teacher Mike Rios holds the BA in English from Armstrong Atlantic State University. He has taught in high schools in North Carolina and Georgia. marios [@] raleighcharterhs.org Mimi Tomei Development & Communications Specialist Mimi Tomei holds a BA in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to joining the RCHS staff, Mimi interned at two local nonprofits and in state government, and served as a yearbook editor at both RCHS and UNC. A proud Forever Phoenix from the RCHS Class of 2016, Mimi returned to RCHS in 2020 and serves as RCHS' Development and Communications Specialist. In her spare time, Mimi enjoys reading, traveling, baking, and cheering on the Tar Heels. mtomei [@] raleighcharterhs.org Mitra Norowzi English Teacher Mitra Norowzi double majored in Journalism and English at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before earning her Master's of Arts in Secondary English Education at North Carolina State University. Ms. Norowzi taught high school English courses for three years in Wake County Public Schools before joining the faculty at RCHS. mnorowzi [@] raleighcharterhs.org Myles Robinson College Counselor Myles Robinson earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and his MEd degree in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After several years as a patent examiner, Mr. Robinson shifted into higher education to become an academic advisor, first-year instructor, and program coordinator at universities in Washington, DC and in Raleigh. He now serves as a College Counselor at RCHS. mrobinson [@] raleighcharterhs.org Olivia Owens Science Teacher Olivia Owens is from Lexington, NC. She holds a BS in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Prior to joining the RCHS faculty in 2023, Olivia taught at Wake Preparatory Academy and worked with elementary school students at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. She is passionate about wildlife conservation and education. Outside of school, Olivia enjoys reading novels, making art, and birding. oowens [@] raleighcharterhs.org Owen Asplundh History Teacher Owen comes from a large family of teachers. His parents and six of his nine siblings are or were teachers, but he decided at first to become a lawyer. Owen earned a BA in English and African American Studies from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team. He earned a JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Owen practiced law for twelve years and was a partner at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice (now known as Womble Bond Dickinson) before becoming a teacher. He earned his MAT from NC State University and has been teaching ever since. Along the way, Owen has also coached lacrosse for 15 seasons. oasplundh [@] raleighcharterhs.org Petra Martignoni German Teacher Petra Martignoni received her teacher’s diploma from the State Teachers College in Bern/Switzerland. Additionally she majored in Philosophy and minored in German Literature at the University of Bern/Switzerland. Before moving to the USA, Mrs. Martignoni taught for several years and traveled extensively, mainly in Asia and Europe. pmartignoni [@] raleighcharterhs.org Rebecca Flammia Interventionist Rebecca Flammia comes to Raleigh Charter with a B.A. and M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature from NC State University. After two years teaching Spanish to college students, she came to Raleigh Charter in 2011 and spent 10 years teaching Spanish here. She is excited to transition into the role of Interventionist. Rebecca enjoys spending time with her two young boys and husband Matt, running, reading, and supporting the NC State Wolfpack and Raleigh Charter Phoenix. rhflammia [@] raleighcharterhs.org Sarika Subramanian Math Teacher - Long-Term Substitute Sarika Subramanian has a BS in Computer Science and a BA in Mathematics from Texas A&M University. She has taught high school Math in Texas and North Carolina and worked in virtual intervention support for K-12 English and Mathematics for school districts all over the country. She is thrilled to be back in a high school Math classroom! When not at school, you can likely find her at the North Carolina Courage home games, walking or meditating outside, or buried under a pile of books. sasubramanian [@] raleighcharterhs.org Sarita McIver Director of School Culture Sarita McIver holds a BA in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI. Participating in college basketball, soccer, and softball, Sarita found herself most passionate about fine arts and athletics. She was formerly the Athletic Director at Carmen High School of Science and Technology. After spending six years as Raleigh Charter's Athletic Director, Sarita now serves as Director of School Culture. smciver [@] raleighcharterhs.org Scott Caudill Science Teacher Scott Caudill earned a BS in Biology with an ecology emphasis from Baylor University and a BS in Science Education from North Carolina State University. He taught previously at Cary High School. scaudill [@] raleighcharterhs.org Sera Arcaro English Teacher Sera Arcaro holds a BA in English (summa cum laude) and the MEd degree in secondary English Education from Ohio State University. As a Peace Corps volunteer, she taught English at a rural senior secondary school in Namibia for two years. She then moved to Dalian, China where she taught English to children and adults for a year, in addition to training new teachers. She returned to the U.S. and taught English for two years before joining the faculty at RCHS, where she now serves as an English teacher. ssarcaro [@] raleighcharterhs.org Shannon Hess Spanish Teacher Shannon Hess holds a BA in Spanish from Eastern University BA and for a Masters in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca Spain. She is originally from Pennsylvania but has called Raleigh home since 2014. Ms. Hess first fell in love with Spain during a semester abroad in 2009 and decided to move there after college. She taught English in a small town in central Spain and then later decided to pursue her masters degree in Salamanca. Ms. Hess says she loves to travel and hopes to visit all Spanish speaking countries one day. She also enjoys running, reading, and baking. shess [@] raleighcharterhs.org Shayla Coleman Math Teacher Shayla Coleman holds a BA in Mathematics from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA. She also holds a PhD in Educational Research and Policy Analysis from North Carolina State University. Shayla joined the RCHS faculty in 2024. scoleman [@] raleighcharterhs.org Shayne Klein Academic Dean Shayne Klein has been a member of the RCHS faculty since its founding. She has taught AP United States History, Civics and Economics, World History, and Minority and Women's Studies. Before coming to RCHS, Ms. Klein taught at Friends' Central School outside Philadelphia and at Carrington Middle School in Durham. She holds the BA from Amherst College and the MAT from Duke University. Ms. Klein currently serves as Academic Dean. sklein [@] raleighcharterhs.org Singer Gianini English Teacher Singer Gianini holds a BA in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MA in English and American Literature from New York University. He has worked in education through companies in Raleigh and Brooklyn as an academic coach, college application advisor, and test prep tutor. He also previously worked as a TA in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UNC-CH. He is an alumnus of Raleigh Charter High School (Class of 2011). sgianini [@] raleighcharterhs.org Tom Ricci Science Teacher Tom Ricci is a native of Putnam Valley, a small town in New York’s Hudson Valley. While an undergraduate at the University at Buffalo studying chemistry, he worked as a physics lab instructor, peer mentor, and tutor to NCAA athletes. Following graduation from Buffalo, he decided to pursue a master’s degree in Adolescent Education at Hunter College in New York City. Upon completion of the degree and a teacher licensure program, he moved to Raleigh and taught at Longleaf School of the Arts for eight years before joining the faculty at RCHS. Mr. Ricci believes strongly in the merit of the Oxford comma. tricci [@] raleighcharterhs.org Troy K. Weaver Science Teacher Troy K. Weaver earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Religion from Duke University, an MAT in Science Education from UNC-Chapel Hill, and recently accomplished his Triangle-trifecta by completing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at NC State University. He has taught all areas of science, but is most passionate about Biology, Chemistry, and Forensic Science. Dr. Weaver has taught in public schools, a juvenile detention facility, at several area independent and charter schools, and joined the RCHS faculty in 2019. tkweaver [@] raleighcharterhs.org Whit Hames Science Teacher Whit Hames has taught in Moriyama, Japan, at Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, and at Southeast Raleigh High School, where he was division leader for science. He has a BS in Biology from Michigan State University and an MS in Biology from James Madison University. whames [@] raleighcharterhs.org

Becky Schmitz English Teacher Becky Schmitz holds the BA in English from Iowa State University and the MAT from UNC-Chapel Hill. bschmitz [@] raleighcharterhs.org Mary Molloy English Teacher Mary Molloy holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education from Buffalo State College, an MLS from East Carolina University, and National Board Certification in Adolescent Young Adult English Language Arts. Mrs. Molloy has been an educator in North Carolina since 1994. In addition to teaching English, she has been a Media Coordinator and Technology Facilitator. Her positions as a Media Coordinator and English teacher have been in Scotland County, Forsyth County, North Carolina Governor’s School and, most recently, Wake County. Mrs. Molloy joined the RCHS faculty in 2024 as an English teacher. mmolloy [@] raleighcharterhs.org Mike Rios English Teacher Mike Rios holds the BA in English from Armstrong Atlantic State University. He has taught in high schools in North Carolina and Georgia. marios [@] raleighcharterhs.org Mitra Norowzi English Teacher Mitra Norowzi double majored in Journalism and English at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before earning her Master's of Arts in Secondary English Education at North Carolina State University. Ms. Norowzi taught high school English courses for three years in Wake County Public Schools before joining the faculty at RCHS. mnorowzi [@] raleighcharterhs.org Sera Arcaro English Teacher Sera Arcaro holds a BA in English (summa cum laude) and the MEd degree in secondary English Education from Ohio State University. As a Peace Corps volunteer, she taught English at a rural senior secondary school in Namibia for two years. She then moved to Dalian, China where she taught English to children and adults for a year, in addition to training new teachers. She returned to the U.S. and taught English for two years before joining the faculty at RCHS, where she now serves as an English teacher. ssarcaro [@] raleighcharterhs.org Singer Gianini English Teacher Singer Gianini holds a BA in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MA in English and American Literature from New York University. He has worked in education through companies in Raleigh and Brooklyn as an academic coach, college application advisor, and test prep tutor. He also previously worked as a TA in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UNC-CH. He is an alumnus of Raleigh Charter High School (Class of 2011). sgianini [@] raleighcharterhs.org RCHS English

RCHS Fine Arts Bailey Rose Music Teacher Bailey Rose holds degrees in Instrumental Conducting (MM '21) and Music Education (BM '16) from East Carolina University. Mr. Rose is an active conductor, educator, and saxophonist in the Triangle; having previously taught bands, orchestra, and private lessons in Raleigh and Eastern North Carolina. Mr. Rose joined the faculty at RCHS in 2025. brose [@] raleighcharterhs.org Bill Thelen Art Teacher Bill Thelen holds degrees from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (BFA) and the UNC-Chapel Hill (MFA) and has previously taught at Mt. Olive College, UNC-Chapel Hill, St. Augustine’s College and Wake Tech. Mr. Thelen has exhibited his art both nationally and internationally. In 1996, he co founded Lump Projects in downtown Raleigh and was the founding director for over 20 years. Currently, he is the director of Drawing Room, a socially-engaged, drawing initiative. bthelen [@] raleighcharterhs.org David Kilbride Director of the Raleigh Charter String Ensemble David Kilbride , originally from Chicago, joined the North Carolina Symphony in 2007. Mr. Kilbride graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music with a BA in Violin performance in 1993. David started his career with the New World Symphony in 1993, then spent 1995-98 with the Hong Kong Philharmonic. In the early 2000s he was Assistant Concertmaster of the Stockton (CA) Symphony, and positions followed in the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Opera Pacific Orchestra, the Richmond Symphony and the Virginia Symphony. He has been Director of the Raleigh Charter String Ensemble since 2012. dkilbride [@] raleighcharterhs.org Hannah Fatool Drama Teacher Hannah Fatool holds a B.A. in Dramatic Arts and Linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is an RCHS alum from the class of 2018 and served as the Community Liaison and Testing Coordinator for three years at RCHS before teaching dramatic arts full time. Before returning to Raleigh Charter, Hannah served on the Orange County Arts Commission and acted as the Executive Director of the community theatre organization, Company Carolina. Hannah works frequently as a director and producer around the triangle. hfatool [@] raleighcharterhs.org

Our school welcomes visits from all colleges in order to expose our students to a variety of institutions. Please check in at the main office to receive your visitor's badge. College Reps Information Visiting Our Campus Our school welcomes visits from all colleges in order to expose our students to a variety of institutions. Please check in at the main office to receive your visitor's badge. Raleigh Charter High School uses SCOIR.com to schedule private visits to our campus. Visiting college representatives should follow the steps below to select and confirm the date and time of their fall visit to our campus. We hope this approach provides each admission officer an efficient method of arranging these visits. Thank you for taking the time to visit with our students! Step 1: Visit SCOIR.com . Step 2: Create an account. Step 3: Search for "Raleigh Charter High School." We strongly encourage visiting colleges to schedule their visits as soon as possible. In the event the date and/or times available online do not match your travel plans, please contact Myles Robinson or Dave Palmieri at (919) 715-1155 or collegecounseling@raleighcharterhs.org . For directions to our school, please click here . Raleigh Charter High School Profile and RCHS Curriculum Guide for College Representatives. Raleigh Charter has an abbreviated school day and in order to protect valuable class time, we prefer to schedule 30-minute college visits before school (8:25am), during lunch (12:30pm) – (don't worry, we won't put you in a cafeteria – all of our meetings are held in the conference room) and after school (3:00pm). However, if these times don't meet your needs, we will schedule 30 minute sessions at other times during class with the understanding that students may not be able to attend at other times as teachers must give permission to miss class time. Parking You may park on the school campus in designated visitor parking spaces near the main entrance. If visitor parking is filled, you may park along adjacent Washington Street being sure to observe posted parking regulatory signs. Click here to view a campus parking map . Visitor spaces are highlighted in green. Programs We are always considering new programming ideas and are creating a database of contacts for our programs. If you would like to be included in our database or if you would like to participate in our panel discussion during our College Night for Juniors in mid-September, please send us your contact information. We look forward to your visit!

Raleigh Charter High School counts on financial support of the Phoenix Fund and the Foundation Fund to supplement our annual state and county funding and to help us reach long-term goals. Charitable Giving Information Raleigh Charter High School and Raleigh Charter High School Foundation are two separate 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. For gifts to the Phoenix Fund, direct your donation to Raleigh Charter High School (Federal tax ID: 56-2121381) For gifts to the Foundation Fund, direct your donation to Raleigh Charter High School Foundation (Federal tax ID: 26-4266980). If you have questions, please contact the Development Office at development@raleighcharterhs.org . Giving FAQ RCHS Giving Overview Giving to Raleigh Charter High School - Frequently Asked Questions Raleigh Charter High School counts on financial support of the Phoenix Fund and the Foundation Fund to supplement our annual state and county funding and to help us reach long-term goals. Information in this Giving section of our website is offered to increase understanding of charter school economics and our fundraising needs. What is the Phoenix Fund? The Phoenix Fund is our annual appeal for operational support. It pays for today. Gifts to the Phoenix Fund support the current fiscal year by supplementing the limited annual per-pupil funds received for each student. Charter schools do not receive capital funds for their land and building. Support of the Phoenix Fund gives us the ability to: keep classes small attract and retain excellent teachers and staff expand our digital learning initiatives purchase new textbooks and classroom resources continue to expand our innovative Flex and Community Work Day programs pay for our mortgage and building maintenance Every donated dollar will be carefully used, will be greatly appreciated, and will directly benefit our students and teachers. Our 2025-2026 goal is $325,000. This goal is attainable with strong support from the RCHS community. We ask everyone to give as much as they are able. We do NOT ask our students to do fundraising through the sale of popcorn, candy, wrapping paper, etc. Those programs designate only a small percentage of your cost to our school. When we rise to the challenge together, we can reach our goal! What is the Foundation Fund? The Foundation Fund is an ongoing fundraising initiative for support of teachers and classrooms. The Foundation Campaign, a multi-year $1.5 million campaign launched in 2021, will enable us to secure the school for the future while also improving compensation for our incredible teachers. Contributions to the Foundation Campaign will make it possible for us to pay off the remaining mortgage on our building, which will free up the funds necessary to raise salaries for our dedicated faculty. How can I help the fundraising efforts? Help us reach our Phoenix Fund goal by donating today! If you can do more, please also contribute to the Foundation Fund. Encourage extended family and alumni to support RCHS. Multiply your gift with a corporate match. Charitable Giving Information Raleigh Charter High School and Raleigh Charter High School Foundation are two separate 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. For gifts to the Phoenix Fund, direct your donation to Raleigh Charter High School (Federal tax ID: 56-2121381) For gifts to the Foundation Fund, direct your donation to Raleigh Charter High School Foundation (Federal tax ID: 26-4266980). Can you just tell me what to give? We ask that every family participate in the life of the school and in financial support of the school. Every family situation is different and every family's contribution will be different. We ask all families to make a "stretch level" gift. Why does a charter school need to raise money? Raleigh Charter's revenue comes from fixed per-pupil allotments from North Carolina and varying per-pupil funds from the counties where our students reside. The average per-pupil amount received from government funding is projected to be about $10,500. These limited dollars are provided for instructional expenses; however, charter schools do not receive funds for their land or school building. Charter schools do not receive Education Lottery proceeds. We must stretch instructional funds to cover building costs which amount to about $1,600 per student per year. To manage this annual funding challenge, we ask for support of our Phoenix Fund from every family, every year. Our administrators and Board of Directors work diligently to use per-pupil funds and Phoenix Fund contributions as efficiently as possible. In addition, great savings are realized by not having a gym, cafeteria, or library. How does this funding compare locally and nationally? A quick scan of public school budgets and private school tuitions will show the true cost of a high school education. A review of national public school funding tells us even more. North Carolina, the primary source of our per-pupil allotments, is ranked 41st in the nation in K-12 per-student education funding (NEA Rankings of the States 2023 and Estimates of School Statistics 2024, published April 2024). Compared to other states, our per-pupil funding is low.

RCHS Special Programs Ashley Anderson Director of Special Programs Ashley Anderson is a Raleigh area native. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Special Education from UNC Wilmington and her master’s degree from Hunter College. Ashley has been teaching for over ten years across North Carolina, California, and New York. Outside of school, Ashley is usually chasing after her two young kids, spending time cooking with her husband, or finding a quiet moment to read a good book. asanderson [@] raleighcharterhs.org Cara Leigh Morris Special Programs Teacher Cara Leigh Morris is a Raleigh native and Raleigh Charter alum. After graduating from Duke University with a BA in Public Policy, she completed Teach for America. Having taught in a variety of settings, Cara Leigh is excited to return to Raleigh Charter as a teacher! cmorris [@] raleighcharterhs.org