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Phoenixwear: Show your school spirit! Phoenixwear: Show Your School Spirit! Shop Online We’ve partnered with Salle Promotions to operate a new online store featuring 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. To purchase Phoenixwear: Go to https://raleighcharterhsspirit.itemorder.com/ . Make sure to click through the menu at the top of the page to view the whole array of logo options so you don’t miss anything! Please be careful to double-check your selections to make sure your items are correct before you complete your order. 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. If you select the “ship to school” option, you will receive an email when your order is ready for pick-up at the front office. If you have questions about your order, please email Salle Promotions or call (239) 691-6736 . If you have general questions about Phoenixwear or ideas for new items, please email Phoenix Parents .

Parents Overview Welcome Back, Forever Phoenix! RCHS Alumni Association The Alumni Association organized by staff and alumni volunteers who create opportunities for alumni of all ages to Connect, Serve, and Give Back . Throughout the year, alumni are invited to participate in school programs and social events at RCHS and in the local community. All alumni are automatically members of the Alumni Association; no registration or fees required! Interested in getting involved? Email alumni@raleighcharterhs.org . Our Mission: We, as knowledgeable, thoughtful, contributing citizens of the RCHS Alumni Association, will work together to provide peer-led opportunities for alumni to connect with one another, serve our school and greater community, and give back by supporting the initiatives of Raleigh Charter High School. CONNECT: We will build connections among alumni and strengthen relationships between alumni and our school. SERVE: We will volunteer together to help RCHS and the greater community. GIVE BACK: We will contribute our time and resources in support of Raleigh Charter's initiatives and to ensure the legacy of excellent education. Alumni Events Visit our Events page Giving Back to Raleigh Charter RCHS relies on generous support from our community of current and alumni families. Even though you have graduated, there are many ways you can support the school in the months and years ahead ensuring that the experiences you had at RCHS continue to be available for others. There will be many volunteer opportunities (watch the RCHS home page and alumni newsletter) and we welcome any help you can offer. Alumni are encouraged to contribute to our Foundation Fund in support of our dedicated teachers and staff. To make a gift online today, click here . To learn more, please visit our Foundation Fund page . Don't forget to check our list of matching gift companies, as many employers may offer ways to match your gift! Staying Connected We end alumni newsletters containing school and alumni news, interviews with alumni and volunteer opportunities via email. To update your contact information with the RCHS Alumni Relations Office and sign up to receive the RCHS Alumni Update newsletter, please click one of the buttons below. Update your ALUMNI contact info Update your alumni PARENT contact info The Phoenix Annual Newsletter A printed copy of our Phoenix Annual Newsletter is mailed to each current and alumni family during the holiday season. 2025 Phoenix Annual 2024 Phoenix Annual 2023 Phoenix Annual 2022 Phoenix Annual 2021 Phoenix Annual 2020 Phoenix Annual 2019 Phoenix Annual 2018 Phoenix Annual 2017 Phoenix Annual Newsletters contactupdate Interested in planning a reunion for your class? We can help! Email us at alumni@raleighcharterhs.org for more information. News, ideas, suggestions and questions for the RCHS Alumni Relations Office are welcome anytime by contacting Margaret and Mimi at alumni@raleighcharterhs.org . Margaret Barnett , Director of Development & Communications RCHS Class of 2008 Mimi Tomei , Development & Communications Specialist RCHS Class of 2016

Alumni Overview Student Life Get the 2025-2026 RCHS Student Handbook here . Links to Student Forms Pre-Approved Absence Form Course Schedule Change Request Form You can find more information on health-related forms on the Health Information page. Students have a lot to say about the atmosphere at Raleigh Charter and the educational experience it provides them. Most students like the short academic day we offer but there are other aspects that are important, such as our citizenship education, Special Days, clubs, lunches and curriculum.

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

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 is currently working on his Triangle-trifecta by completing a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision at NC State. He has taught all areas of science, but is most passionate about Biology, Chemistry, and Forensic Science. Mr. Weaver has taught in public schools, a juvenile detention center, and at several area independent schools, most recently at Cary Academy. 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

The NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse maintains academic standards regarding student-athletes in college. Any RCHS student-athlete planning on competing at the Division I or II level in college must complete the Clearinghouse registration after their junior year. Student-Athletes At the website of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (www.ncaa.org ), student-athletes can find information about colleges which offer their sports at any of the three division levels. The site also includes current athletic rankings of colleges. The NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse maintains academic standards regarding student-athletes in college. Any RCHS student-athlete planning on competing at the Division I or II level in college must complete the Clearinghouse registration after their junior year. This includes a student's basic personal and academic information along with an official Raleigh Charter transcript and a registration fee. The College Counseling Office processes these requests. See the college counselors for more specific information.

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

Your annual Phoenix Parents membership is only $25 for the whole family! Membership funds close to half of the Phoenix Parents budget so it is important to join each year! Phoenix Parents Simple Fundraisers Phoenix Parents Membership Your annual Phoenix Parents membership is only $30 for the whole family! Membership funds close to half of the Phoenix Parents budget so it is important to join each year! Shopping Rewards Programs Several stores have school rewards programs that give a percentage of your sales back to our school. Lowes Foods Fresh Rewards : Visit rewards.lowesfoods.com , then click "Enroll in Cart To Class" and search for Raleigh Charter. Harris Teeter : Link your VIC card at www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education , Raleigh Charter's code is 3678. Relinking each fall is required. Publix : Simply sign up for a Publix.com account, select RCHS, then enter your phone number at checkout. Office Depot : RCHS earns 5% back on select purchases when you use code 70062144 for online or in-store transactions. Link your purchases at www.officedepot.com/backtoschool/display.do The TeachMe Store : When checking out please mention RCHS and they will donate 10% back to future RCHS purchases. For more information, visit www.teachmestore.com/pta-support Quail Ridge Books : Purchase your student’s Book List books as QRB donates 20% of all Book List sales to RCHS. Do you know of other passive fundraisers? Please share your ideas with us! Phoenixwear: Show Your School Spirit! Learn more here. Shop Online RCHS Artwork Fundraiser We are pleased to offer prints and magnets that feature a beautiful painting of the school building created by RCHS 2019 alum Katie Liu. Phoenix Parents has partnered with Lew Wilson Art, a local art business, to present this special fundraiser benefiting RCHS. Magnets and prints are available for purchase online at LewWilsonArt.com . Simply use promo code “RCHS” at checkout and our school will receive 20% of your entire purchase (including non-RCHS artwork and items!). You can search for RCHS items by entering “charter” in the website’s search bar. Shop at LewWilsonArt.com Phoenixwear

Athletics Overview College Counseling Raleigh Charter High School is a college preparatory institution with a rigorous academic program. We are committed to providing a comprehensive college counseling program with personalized service to the students and their families. Our goal is to help students identify colleges and universities that best match their needs and abilities. Our counselors assist the students throughout the college search and admissions process. We encourage students to take advantage of the curriculum offered at RCHS and to develop interests outside the classroom by taking advantage of the many extracurricular opportunities offered here. Since our mission is to graduate citizens of the world, we also encourage students to become involved in their communities. We have two college counselors who work with students across different grade levels. Mr. Robinson works with students in advisories on the first floor, and Mr. Palmieri works with students in advisories on the second floor. Read more about our counselors below! About the Counselors David Palmieri 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 2nd Floor Advisories - All Grades Myles Robinson 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 1st Floor Advisories - All Grades

Summer Assignments Raleigh Charter High School teaches students in an active, social, and creative model of learning that involves inquiry, discovery, and integrating disciplines. The school offers courses at many ability levels: Standard, Honors, Enriched Honors and Advanced Placement. Summer Assignments Students are reminded that some classes, particularly AP (Advanced Placement) classes, have summer assignments. All students will receive their class schedules with the names of their teachers in the summer packet. Packets will be delivered in July. History AP Government & Politics Summer Assignment AP European History Summer Assignment AP United States History Summer Assignment Science AP Psychology Summer Assignment AP Environmental Science Summer Assignment AP Biology Summer Assignment AP Physics 1 Summer Assignment (this assignment is recommended, but optional) World Languages French 4/AP French Summer Assignment AP Spanish Summer Assignment AP German (all other German students who wish to keep their German vocabulary alive) Visit Deutsche Welle every few days, read a current article (Top-Thema), listen to the news (Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten), or watch a short documentary (Video-Thema). German 3 and 4 - look for levels B1 and B2. German 1 and 2 - look for levels A1 and A2. There are also some good shows German shows on Netflix.

Medications Students who have asthma, diabetes, an allergy, or a chronic condition that requires or may require medication at school must submit the completed form to the school office. The form needs to be completed and signed by a physician by the first day of school. Health Information Medications Students who have asthma, diabetes, an allergy, or a chronic condition that requires or may require medication at school must submit the completed form to the school office. The form needs to be completed and signed by a physician by the first day of school. View the Authorization for Medication Administration Form. If your student has a rescue medication (EpiPen or inhaler) that they either self-carry or need access to during the school day, please make sure that you have completed the Authorization for Student to Carry & Independently Self-Administer Emergency Medication form and turned it in in the office. Required Vaccinations North Carolina law requires all rising 12th graders to receive a meningococcal vaccine booster before starting 12th grade. Parents will need to provide a copy of their child’s immu nization record showing proof that the meningococcal vaccine has been completed prior to the first day of school. Please submit an updated copy of their immunization record to the office or email a copy to records@raleighcharterhs.org . We must have a record of the booster by t he first day of the school year. This is a 2-dose immunization. The first dose was required in the 7th grade in Wake County schools. For more information on required and recommended vaccines, please see this information from the Wake County Health Department . Chronic Health Conditions If you have any questions about managing your student's health conditions while at school, please c ontact Cyndi Lynn at cblynn@raleighcharterhs.org or 919-715-1155. Asthma Action Plan Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Plan School Seizure Action Plan Authorization for Medication Administration Form Authorization for Student to Carry & Independently Self-Administer Emergency Medication State-Required Health Information North Carolina law requires our school to inform parents and students about certain health-related issues. We have included the text of the law below to help you understand your rights and our obligations. The website links listed below will direct you to additional information. We encourage you to have discussions with your students to help them understand the law, the issues, and the information. NC General Statute 115C-218.75 Chapter 115C Article 14A Charter Schools 115C-218.75 General operating requirements. (a) Health and Safety Standards. – A charter school shall meet the same health and safety requirements required of a local school administrative unit. The Department of Public Instruction shall ensure that charter schools provide parents and guardians with information about meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their vaccines at the beginning of every school year. This information shall include the causes, symptoms, and how meningococcal meningitis and influenza are spread and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children. The Department of Public Instruction shall also ensure that charter schools provide parents and guardians with information about cervical cancer, cervical dysplasia, human papillomavirus, and the vaccines available to prevent these diseases. This information shall be provided at the beginning of the school year to parents of children entering grades five through 12. This information shall include the causes and symptoms of these diseases, how they are transmitted, how they may be prevented by vaccination, including the benefits and possible side effects of vaccination, and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children. The Department of Public Instruction shall also ensure that charter schools provide students in grades seven through 12 with information annually on the preventable risks for preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies, including induced abortion, smoking, alcohol consumption, the use of illicit drugs, and inadequate prenatal care. The Department of Public Instruction shall also ensure that charter schools provide students in grades nine through 12 with information annually on the manner in which a parent may lawfully abandon a newborn baby with a responsible person, in accordance with G.S. 7B-500. Links to Health-Related Information Meningitis NCDHHS information on Meningococcal Disease CDC Meningococcal Disease PDF Fact Sheet Influenza NCDHHS information on Influenza CDC Influenza PDF Fact Sheet Cervical cancer, cervical dysplasia, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) NCDHHS information on HPV CDC HPV PDF Fact Sheet For more information about immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases visit www.immunize.nc.gov. Preventable risks for preterm birth CDC information on Preterm Birth Safe Surrender Laws NCDHHS information on Safe Surrender (Surrender Newborns Safely)

Donate Stock Donations of stock are welcome and appreciated. Stock gifts to Raleigh Charter High School and the Raleigh Charter High School Foundation are handled through Truist Investment Services (formerly BB&T Scott and Stringfellow). Donate Stock Donations of stock are welcome and appreciated. Stock gifts to Raleigh Charter High School and the Raleigh Charter High School Foundation are handled through Truist Investment Services (formerly BB&T Scott and Stringfellow). For account information and instructions, please use the links below: Stock gifts to the Phoenix Fund (Raleigh Charter High School) Stock gifts to the Foundation Fund (Raleigh Charter High School Foundation) Please contact Margaret Barnett at development@raleighcharterhs.org with questions or for additional information. Most of all, thank you for your generous support! 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 .