Lincoln Balassa brings a unique background in public health, international development, and education to FSI. His nursing experience includes providing health screenings and triage care for migrant farm workers in …

Before discovering a calling in Education, I worked as a Design Engineer tasked with manufacturing new products. Over time I developed concerns regarding the environmental impact the plastic products I helped create …

Chelsea was raised in northeastern Pennsylvania, where she discovered her passion for teaching and advocacy. She pursued studies in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Education of the Deaf and Hard …

If you need to reach Mr. Damon for BTB or Student Support counseling, please text or call 828 782 7641

Mrs. Kelli (she/her/hers) A native to San Diego, California, she received her B.A. in Sociology as well as a Masters in Special Education from California State University Fullerton.  In 2014 …

Micah is a Saint Louis native and a transplant to the Asheville area. His background is in photography and visual media, fostering communities within neighborhoods and businesses, website development, marketing …

Ron Scott, is an East Carolina University graduate in Youth and Family Support Studies. My diverse journey has centered around a shared goal: making a meaningful impact on lives. From …

This is Melissa’s first year at FSI and she is enjoying getting to know all the staff and students. Melissa moved to the area three years ago from Oregon and has …

Dr. Paula Dowd joined the FSI community during the 2022-2023 school year working as the Special Services Director and transitioned to the role of High School Principal in the 2024-2025 …