Joanetta joins our team as a lead teacher in the K-2 program. She has taught in the public
school system (GCS), private school arena (Triad Christian Academy) and public charter
school system (Guilford Preparatory Academy). With 15 years’ experience as a
Kindergarten teacher and a total of 20 years’ experience in education, we are thrilled t
Joanetta joins our team as a lead teacher in the K-2 program. She has taught in the public
school system (GCS), private school arena (Triad Christian Academy) and public charter
school system (Guilford Preparatory Academy). With 15 years’ experience as a
Kindergarten teacher and a total of 20 years’ experience in education, we are thrilled to
have Joanetta anchor our faculty as a proven leader known for her kindness, excellent
academic results, and a heart for God and children.
With five years of K-2 experience at Summerfield Charter Academy, Misty brings
enthusiasm, energy and a commitment to excellence to Buffalo Academy. She will begin as
an assistant in the K-2 program and transition to a classroom teacher as we grow. Misty
has a track record of success in managing classrooms and cultivating students’ passion f
With five years of K-2 experience at Summerfield Charter Academy, Misty brings
enthusiasm, energy and a commitment to excellence to Buffalo Academy. She will begin as
an assistant in the K-2 program and transition to a classroom teacher as we grow. Misty
has a track record of success in managing classrooms and cultivating students’ passion for
learning. We are excited to see how our students respond to her joyful personality and
talent for teaching.
Debbie brings over 27 years in education, most within the classical model, and a wealth of
experience and knowledge to Buffalo Academy. As our primary academic consultant, she
has been instrumental in setting up our curriculum, resources, and classroom space as
well as training our teachers and assistants. A nursing graduate of the Universit
Debbie brings over 27 years in education, most within the classical model, and a wealth of
experience and knowledge to Buffalo Academy. As our primary academic consultant, she
has been instrumental in setting up our curriculum, resources, and classroom space as
well as training our teachers and assistants. A nursing graduate of the University of North
Carolina, Debbie holds a teaching degree from UNCG. She is the mother of two home-
schooled, independent adult children. Debbie and her husband Dan have been married for 28 years.
While not an educator, Jeff has helped to start two charter schools in Guilford County:
Gate City Charter Academy and Summit Creek Academy. A founder of both schools, Jeff
has served as board president for four years at GCCA and is currently on both boards as a
director. Jeff is on the North Carolina Rules Review Commission in Raleigh and is
While not an educator, Jeff has helped to start two charter schools in Guilford County:
Gate City Charter Academy and Summit Creek Academy. A founder of both schools, Jeff
has served as board president for four years at GCCA and is currently on both boards as a
director. Jeff is on the North Carolina Rules Review Commission in Raleigh and is a past
chairman of the Commission. He is currently president of Carolina Partnership for
Reform. Jeff works with his wife of 27 years, Natalie, in their photography business. They
have two sons, and are members of Buffalo Presbyterian Church. Jeff has a Bachelor of
Arts in History from Wake Forest College.
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