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Mr. Thomas Morgan
Phoenix Academy Drafting Instructor
Mr. Morgan teaches students the mathematics and skills needed to draft plans for new structures, designs, and ideas.
*Mr. Morgan's Drafting class is only offered during 1st Period, as he is also an instructor at East Chapel Hill High School.
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Drafting

Phone: 919-918-2300 ext 32292
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Ms. Margaret Fonge
Career Technical and Education Teacher
I am originally from Cameroon in West Africa. I had my BBA and MBA from the University of the District of Columbia in 1986 and 1989 respectively. I moved to North Carolina after that, where I raised five children. I went back to school in 2008 and completed my MAT program at NC A&T State University in 2010 and I have been working here at PAHS ever since. I am the Business Education teacher here and I teach: Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Entrepreneurship1, and Principles of Business and Finance. I was CTE Teacher of the Year in 2013, and PAHS Teacher of the Year in 2019.
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Mr. William Hales
Math Teacher
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Mr. Jeff Lang
English Language Arts Instructor

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Mr. Momo Koroma
Mathematics Teacher
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Ms. DIane Wright
History Instructor
Ms. Wright is one of our two history teachers at Phoenix Academy High School. Diane comes to us from Durham, after many years serving DPS students, most recently at Lucas Middle School.
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NC Certified History Teacher
Phone: 9199292106 x 44212
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Mr. Matthew Taylor
History Instructor
Mr. Taylor is one of our new History teachers at Phoenix Academy. He is a new teacher that comes to us from UNC-Chapel Hill--Go Heels!
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NC Certified History Teacher
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BS from Fayetteville State University MEd from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ms. Donnis Perry
SPIRE Teacher
I am a graduate of Fayetteville State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. I have a Masters' degree in education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I started teaching in 1973 and taught 30 years in the CHCCS district. After one year of retirement, I continued my teaching career and I have worn many educational hats in this system. I enjoy working in the SPIRE program at Phoenix Academy because it gives me the opportunity to help make students successful that probably would not be. They look at me as their grandma and are very respectful to me.
I love working with students because I have two daughters and two grandsons. I enjoy having fun with my family and friends. I love music and I still attempt to dance sometimes.

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Ms. Zosha Silverstein-Belden
Science Teacher
Support Staff

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Patricia Farrington

Phone: 919-918-2300 ext 32300
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Mrs. Anne E. Levin, LCSW
Mental Health Specialist

Phone: 919-918-2153 x32301
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Mr. Joshua Martin
Teacher Assistant
AA in Russian from Defense Language Institute
Phone: 919-918-2300 X32216
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Mrs. Ya Day Moo Wai
Greetings everyone,
My name is Ya Day Moo Wai and I’m so blessed to be a part of the Phoenix Academy High School’s family. My roles here are receptionist, bookkeeper, and data manager. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Phone: 919 918-2300
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Mr. Keith Raitano
EC Resource Assistant, Nutrition Assistant, Activity Bus Driver
B.S. Health Education/ Physical Education/ Recreation/ Psychology
American Red Cross
Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED
First Responder

Phone: 919-918-2300 ext. 32296
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Ms. Gloria Sanchez
School Social Worker
Gloria Sanchez is a Licensed School Social Worker who received her undergraduate degree from Florida International University and earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ms. Sanchez has worked extensively in schools most of her career. As a School Social Worker, she has worked at both the elementary and high school levels. During her tenure with CHCCS, she has worked to design and implement programming specific to the needs of at-risk populations, such as: adolescent parents, English as a Second Language Learners, refugee students, and families experiencing homelessness. Over the past 10 years, Ms. Sanchez has provided individual and group-level interventions and crisis response services. As a Registered Yoga Teacher, she has also led emotionally-focused yoga classes for school staff and students. She has worked to create a Trauma Informed Schools (TIS) at her alternative high school and has co-created and implemented a TIS district-level training program in order to empower support staff to develop and grow Trauma Informed Care practices in their own schools. Mrs. Sanchez served her school community as a Darkness to Light Trainer, Restorative Practices Trainer, and as a member of the District Activated Response Team. During her free time, she enjoys spending time exploring National Parks with her daughter.

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Mr. Steve Turner
School Counselor
Phone: 919-918-2300 ext. 32293
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Dr. Jon Dixon
Principal
Dr. Dixon is a 25-year veteran educator in North Carolina, having served as an Exceptional Children's instructor in Granville, Franklin and Durham Counties before beginning his service as a school leader.
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UNC-Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
NC State University - Master's Degree in School Administration
NC State University - Doctoral Degree in Education
NC Certified Superintendent
NC Certified Principal
NC Certified Curriculum Specialist
NC Certified Exceptional Children's Teacher
Phone: 919-949-9502
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Bachelor of Arts Theatre (Acting/Directing) Bachelor of Arts English, Single Subject English Teaching Credential, M.Ed Learning Design and Technology.