Leadership + Staff

Our community of devoted faculty and staff create an environment of warmth, enthusiasm, and inspiration for our students each and every day.

To find out about current open positions, visit Careers at Terra.

Head of School

Brett Hardin, Ph.D

Academic Leadership

  • Nicole Bettis

    Director of Education, Montessori

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  • Lisanne Farach Hardin

    Dean of Faculty & Director of Partnerships

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  • Audrey Kirsch

    K-5 Learning Specialist & Curriculum Director of Grades 1-2

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  • Larisa Wilson

    Director of Education, Elementary, Middle, High School

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School Administration

  • Michael Bettis

    Director of Technology

  • Anne Dries

    Director of Finance & Business

  • Kelli Lancaster

    Director of Operations

  • Amanda Williams

    Director of Human Resources

  • Kara Nygren Adler

    Admissions & Hiring Coordinator

  • Sidney Clark

    Maintenance

Nido-Toddler Guides

  • Stephie Bell

    Nido Lead Guide

  • Teri Darnall

    Nido Lead Guide

  • Hannah Tunnell

    Nido Support Guide

  • Sasha Westcarr

    Nido Support Guide

  • Victoria Harris

    Toddler Co-Lead Guide

  • LeA'nna Smith

    Toddler Co-Lead Guide

  • Caterra Whittaker

    Toddler Lead Guide

  • Taylor Waple

    Toddler Support Guide

  • Yenice Avila

    Community Support Guide

Primary Guides

  • Lyka Abeya

    Primary Support Guide

  • Danielle Brooks

    Primary Lead Guide

  • Charlene Gonzalez

    Primary Support Guide

  • Dani Isely

    Primary Lead Guide

  • Kristin Lusk

    Primary Lead Guide

  • Susie Waple

    Primary Support Guide

  • Lysbeth Ricketts

    Community Support Guide

Elementary Educators

  • Grace Barragan

    Elementary Lead Educator, Grades 1-2

  • JoJo Hall

    Elementary Lead Educator, Grades 1-2

  • Leah Jiles

    Elementary Lead Educator, Grades 1-2

  • Lauren Ruffin

    Elementary Assistant Educator, Grades 1-2

  • Rachel Garces

    Elementary Lead Educator, Grades 3-4

  • Dane Tressler

    Elementary Lead Educator, Grades 3-4

  • Shayla Day

    Elementary Lead Educator, Grades 4-5

  • Holly Maddox

    Elementary Lead Educator, Grades 4-5

  • Rhonda Sutton, Ed.D

    Elementary Academic Support, Grades 3-5

Middle School Educators

  • Michael Fairbanks

    Middle School Humanities Educator and Studio Co-Lead

  • Danise Fields

    Middle School Science Educator and Studio Co-Lead

  • Orion Marie Hazard

    Middle School Math Educator and Studio Co-Lead

High School Educators

  • Michael Bettis

    High School Humanities Educator and Studio Co-Lead

  • Stephanie Piper

    High School STEM Educator and Studio Co-Lead

Specialists

  • Sandy Granade

    PE & Athletic Director

  • Walter Puyol

    Spanish

  • Emily Truong

    Art

  • Marika Van Brocklin

    Outdoor & Environmental Education (Primary-12th Grade)

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