Hickory Day School
 
 

Faculty/Staff 2011 – 2012

Mrs. Dollar Mrs. Dollar is in her sixth year as Head of School at HDS. She holds a Master of Arts degree from East Tennessee State University and a BS/BA from Appalachian State University. In addition to her responsibilities as head of curriculum and instruction, she also serves as Director of the IB Program.
Mrs. Whitener Mrs. Whitener is in her ninth year in administration at HDS and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida.
Mrs. Tompkins Aktari (TK/K). Mrs. Tompkins is in her second year at HDS. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Ms. Beasley Aktari (TK/K), Gurukul (1st/2nd). Ms. Beasley is in her first year at HDS. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Mrs. Beach Aktari (TK/K) Associate Teacher. Mrs. Beach is entering her ninth year at HDS. Mrs. Beach earned her Associate in Arts degree for early childhood from Catawba Valley Community College and is currently pursuing her Bachelors degree.
Mrs. Petiwala Gurukul (1st/2nd). Mrs. Petiwala is entering her fourth year teaching at HDS. She is a graduate of B.A. University of Pune – India.
Mrs. Frenier Teaching Assistant. Mrs. Frenier is entering her twelfth year at HDS in assisting our lower school students.
Mr. Smith Chavura (3rd/4th). Mr. Smith is entering his second year at HDS. He holds a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Early and Elementary Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Masters of Teaching in Early and Elementary Education from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Mrs. Cutshaw Chavura (3rd/4th). Mrs. Cutshaw is returning to HDS this year and holds a Masters of Education from the University of Massachusetts – Boston and a Bachelor of Arts from UNC – Chapel Hill. She also has her license in special education from Northeastern University.
Mrs. Farr Zebranie (5th/6th). Mrs. Farr is in her fourteenth year at HDS. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina – Asheville. Mrs. Farr is the coordinator for the HDS Primary Years Programme.
Mrs. King Mathematics/Humanities Teacher – Vundervisa (7th/8th). Mrs. King is in her thirteenth year at HDS. She earned her Bachelors degree from North Carolina State University. Mrs. King served as Chairman of the Math and Computer Science department at Providence Day School as well as math teacher at Durham Academy.
Mrs. Thompson Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher – Vundervisa (7th/8th/9th). Mrs. Thompson returns to education after many years of experience in marketing and corporate communications. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Wake Forest University.
Mrs. Braun Science (7th/8th/9th). Mrs. Braun is new to HDS this year and holds a Master of Education from Augusta State University and a Bachelor of Arts from Western Illinois University.
Mr. Rojas Foreign Language Teacher. Mr. Rojas is entering his thirteenth year at HDS. He earned a B.A. from the University of Veracruz, Mexico.
Mrs. Christian Media Center Specialist/PYP Classroom Associate. Mrs. Christian enters her seventh year as the HDS librarian and music instructor. She earned her Master of Educational Media from Appalachian State University and earned her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Mars Hill College.
Mrs. Schramm Visual Arts Teacher/PYP Classroom Associate. Mrs. Schramm is entering her seventh year of teaching at HDS. Mrs. Schramm earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida.

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