Administration

ASTEC Charter Schools

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Freda Deskin, Ph.D.
CEO/Founder

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Shannon Grimes, M.Ed.
Superintendent

Michael Prior, Deputy Superintendent

Michael Prior, M.Ed.
Deputy Superintendent


ASTEC Elementary School

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Heather Hale, M.Ed.
Elementary Headmaster

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Katherine Ford, M.Ed.
Dean of Instruction Upper Elementary

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Magdalena (Lena) Grifaldo, M.Ed.
Dean of Instruction Lower Elementary


ASTEC Middle School & 
ASTEC High School

Dr. Courtney Knapp, ASTEC Middle School / High School Headmaster

Courtney Knapp, Ph.D.
Middle School/High School Headmaster

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Stacey Hughes, Ph.D.
Director of Instruction

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Lisa Day, M.Ed.
Dean of Humanities

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Kristin Harris
Dean of Students

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Danny Porter
Dean of STEM Education

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Tammy Russell, M.Ed.
Dean of Student Success