I am a WNC native living with my three cats. I have a background in dance and music. I’m fluent in ASL and have worked in special needs for 14 …

Prior to joining FSI, Michael was working part time for Asheville City Schools teaching exceptional children in all grade levels. He had retired from teaching in 2018. He has worked …

Dennis Berndt is a graduate from Appalachian State University (2002) where he majored in Recreation Management and minored in Studio Art. Dennis has previously worked at Asheville High School and …

Molly is originally from Wilmette, Illinois. She moved to Burlington, Vermont to attend The University of Vermont to study Middle Level Grades 5-9 and Special Education K-12. Molly has had …

Kelsey has been a special education teacher in Asheville for 7 years. She is excited to be at FSI this year and to start the Occupational Course of Study for high …

Greg has taken an unorthodox path to becoming an educator. After graduating from Peru State College in Peru, NE, he spent time as a political activist, drafter/designer, railroad worker, food …

Gretchen has lived all over the United States including Kansas, Washington, Montana, DC, and Texas. Before settling into a career in education, Gretchen worked as a naturalist at the CIty …

New to the area from Robeson County, I have been teaching Exceptional Children for 6 years. My family is from Western New York and Pennsylvania. My husband and I will …

Meaghann Denkenberger, MAT, is a dedicated educator with 16 years of experience in promoting equity and inclusion. She is passionate about helping communities develop inclusive classrooms that meet the needs of all learners. …

Paul is originally from White Lake, New York but spent most of his childhood growing up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated  from Scranton High School in 2001, and spent time …

My life path has led me through four countries, bringing me here to Asheville in 1995 to finally dig in my roots, and I am so grateful. I was born …