Anna Raymer

Core Teacher

BA Biology/ Outdoor Education

Earlham College

Anna has extensive experience in backpacking with students, both with Farm and Wilderness Camp and during a study abroad trip in Tanzania.

"With my social studies classes I aim to make the content relevant to students lives. I like to spend the time to go in-depth while keeping students engaged through hands-on activities."

Areca Pennell

Garden Intern

Brad Ward

Kitchen Coordinator/ House Parent

BA History, Teaching Licensure HS Social Studies

UNC Greensboro

Brad has been a substitute teacher and a tutor in the Saxapahaw public schools and has 15 years experience in the restaurant industry. Most recently he made gourmet delights at Sandwhich in downtown Chapel Hill.

"The garden here at AMS provides us with the opportunity to have farm-to-table quality foods for every meal. Corn is picked moments before it is served. Everything tastes better and it's better for us."

Kristin Robinson

House Parent

BA History, Teaching Licensure in Social Studies

UNC Greensboro

Kristin has administrative as well as substitute teaching and tutoring experience. She is excited to be in a house parenting role and keeping her teaching skills sharp while being mom to Brad and Kristin's 2 yr old Vera.

Brian Oesch

Core Teacher

BA Wilderness Leadership/ Experiential Education

Brevard College

Bridget O'Hara

Admissions Coordinator

BS Ecology

The Evergreen State College

Bridget has been at UNC Asheville's NEMAC as the Science Communications Specialist. She is excited to put her skills to use spreading the word about what an amazing place Arthur Morgan School is. She also enjoys spinning, weaving, and knitting and looks forward to sharing these interests with students through electives.

"The students and staff that find their way to AMS are special people. I love telling others about this magical place and connecting with the exceptional people that will be the future students, parents, and staff of AMS."

James Barnes

Maintenance Intern/ Mathematics Tutor

BS Mathematics

Eckerd College