Our Team
Collaboration allows teachers to capture each other’s fund of collective intelligence.
Benhaven Academy’s richest resource is the competencies, knowledge and experiences of the professional staff.
- Linda Grimm, Director: Certified Elementary Education Teacher, Certified Special Education Teacher and Administrator, PhD in Leadership; more than 35 years’ experience in the field
- Christa Jachym, Clinical Coordinator: Certified Special Education Teacher and Administrator. A Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst; more than 25 years supporting students in home and school settings.
- Five certified special education teachers:
- Certified subject area teachers provide academic classes for middle school and high school age students:
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- Steven Antonelli - Science
- Kyle Naples - Physical Education & Health
- Jon-Erik Newell - History
- Danielle Payne - Math
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- Jaida Hart: Certified, licensed speech/language pathologists
- Geoffrey Canales: Certified school social worker and licensed MSW
- Chris Abildgaard: Contracted school psychologist
- OT/PT, art therapy, karate are contracted as determined appropriate for a student
- Well-trained, dedicated instructional assistants
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
- Melissa Soybel: Student Service Facilitator & Family Liaison, Title IX Coordinator
- Theonne Lampros: Administrative Assistant & Information Technology Specialist
SUPPORT STAFF
- Danielle Castro: Registered Practical Nurse (RN)