Jennifer (aka JR) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional School Counselor in the state of North Carolina. She graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University with …
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Melissa Crockett
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 …
Paula Dowd
Dr. Paula Dowd comes to FSI with a wealth of knowledge and experiences in special education and school administration. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education from …
Peter Tromba
Prior to joining The Franklin School of Innovation, Peter was the principal of Spencer Butte Middle School in Eugene Oregon and the President of the Eugene Administrators Association. He and …
Matt Speed
Matt Speed joined the team in the newly formed position of Nutrition Coordinator beginning 2021. Prior to FSI worked for 12 years in Portland, Maine with young adults on the …
Martha Rutherford
Martha joined our team in August 2021 as the coordinator for our Beyond the Bell Afterschool programs and enrichments here at FSI. She also is a 7th grade Crew Leader, …
Mary Kinsey Hyche
Mary Kinsey (aka Ms. MK) graduated from the University of Louisville with a Masters in Counseling and Expressive Arts therapy. Following graduate school, Mary Kinsey worked for 5 years at …
Kara Lacey
Kara grew up in Peoria, IL and graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Psychology. Starting her career as a social worker, she brought that experience into her …
Sarah Hicks
This is Sarah’s first year at FSI, and what a wonderful addition she has been! She our new desk receptionist or momma to anyone who needs her. Sarah is a …
Jessica Potter-Bowers
JP’s wandering career path led her to FSI through her passion for mentoring others and her experience running programs in the mental health and addiction fields. She studied Spanish and …
Donna McCulloch
Born and raised in Candler, Donna graduated from WCU where she completed her BS and MSA in Education and MPA in Municipal Management. She retired in 2018 after 31 years …
Deeana Bennett
Deeana has a Master’s in Management with a concentration in Human Resources Management and has spent the last 22+ years working in management in the non-profit arena. She brings experience …
