our amazing high school team

 I'm Heather Badger-Brown, Director of The Academy HS and The Academy Virtual. Students often call me Mrs. BB. I have been with The Academy Way since its inception in 2020, and with almost 30 years of teaching experience, I am passionate about our core purpose: recognizing the greatness in every student and fostering real-world, applicable skills. As a lifelong learner, I strive to instill that love of learning in my students. I live in NY State with my husband and our dachshund, Zoey, and enjoy cooking, photography, and geocaching.

 Hey, my name is Claire and I’m grateful to join The Academy HS team as a teacher.

I’m from New York and absolutely love to travel, cook, learn about history, and spend time on walks with my dog Peanut!

As a sibling to a brother severely affected by autism, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be when teaching is tailored to a student’s strengths. This has fueled my commitment to helping students thrive through personalized, student-centered teaching.

I believe learning should feel meaningful, stimulating, and most importantly, lots of fun.I’m truly excited to be part of this community, looking forward to growing and learning together!