Faculty and Staff
The Hill School of Wilmington teachers are certified through The Hill Center by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC).
They use a research-based, multisensory structured language methodology to focus on reading, written language, and math. Our program is based on the Orton-Gillingham approach.​ In addition, our 4:1 student/faculty ratio allows close student-teacher interaction.
We are also a member of:
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Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA).
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Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
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International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
Executive Director
Susan Mixon Harrell
B.A. Salem College
​Certifications:
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Exceptional Children/Learning Disabilities (NC)
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Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners
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International Dyslexia Association
Associate Director | Teacher
Nikki Peterson Snow
Tutoring Program Coordinator
Edinboro University—
M.Ed. Reading Specialist
B.S. Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education
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NC Teaching Areas of Certification:
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Elementary Education/Reading Specialist
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ALTA C.A.L.P
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Hill Mentor
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IMSLEC: Instructor of Teaching Level
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C-SLDI CERI Certified
Admissions Director & Office Mgr
Annie West Graham
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B.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington
Director of Development
Erin Payne
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B.A. Political Science and Spanish - University of North Carolina Wilmington
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M.P.A. Nonprofit Administration - University of North Carolina Wilmington
Office Assistant | Substitute | Tutor
Shelley Tuney
​B.A. Psychology - University of North Carolina Wilmington
M.A.T. Elementary Education K-6 -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
NC Teaching Areas of Certification:
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Elementary Education K-6
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LETRS Certified
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Hill Level 1 (in progress)
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IMSLEC Certification: Level 1 (in progress)
Teacher
Elizabeth Barbaro
B.S. Long Island University
M.S. Bank Street College of Education
Montclair University Special Education Certification Program
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Certifications:
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Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education
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IMSLEC Certification Level 1
Teacher
Laura Britt
B.S. UNC Pembroke: K-12 Special Education
M. Ed. UNC Pembroke: K-12 Reading Specialist
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Certifications:
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National Board Certified Birth to 21 Special Needs Teacher
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IMSLEC Certification: Level 1
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Wilson Learning Systems: Level 1
Teacher
Anna Brown
B.S. NC State University
Teacher Certification NC A&T State University
NC Teaching Areas of Certification:
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Exceptional Children, Cross Categorical K-12
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IMSLEC Certification: Level 1 (in progress)
Teacher
Julia Garner
B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Ed University of North Carolina at Wilmington
NC Teaching Areas of Certification
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Elementary Education K-6
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Reading K- 12
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IMSLEC Certification: Level 1
Teacher
Barbara Mercer
B.A. Shepherd University (WV)
M.A. Special Education West Virginia University
NC Teaching Areas of Certification
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Elementary Education K – 6
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Exceptional Children, Learning Disabilities K-12
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IMSLEC Certification: Level 1
Teacher Hill South
Mary Beth Moore
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
BA: Special Education (LD/MR) K-12
MA: Special Education (Cross Categorical) K-12
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Certifications:
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IMSLEC Certification: Level 1
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Orton Gillingham Trained: Level 1 (Comprehensive)
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Orton Gillingham Trained: Level 2 (Morphology)
Teacher
Lisa Ramsey
B.A. University of NC Wilmington
B.S. West Virginia University
NC Teaching Areas of Certification:
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Elementary Education K-6
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IMSLEC Certification: Level 1
Teacher
Heather Schild
B.S. Boston University
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NC Teaching Areas of Certification:
Special and Elementary Education
IMSLEC Certification: Level 2
School Day Tutoring
Nicki MacRae
B.A. University of North Carolina
M.A. Elementary Education Teaching Certification
Teacher
Sally Rhodes
B.A. Special Education General Curriculum K-12 - University of North Carolina Wilmington
Secondary English Language Arts Licensure (9-12)
OFFICERS
John Meehl - President
Beth Chadwick - Past President
Kay Dougherty - Vice President
Dr. Karen Kirk - Secretary
Robin Turlington - Treasurer
MEMBERS
Dr. Cathy Barlow
Julie H. Lancaster
Dr. Thomas E. Mates
Colleen Rozier
Andi Matt Van Trigt
Dr. Bruce Arné
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All members of the board are volunteers and receive
no payment for their service to the school.
2026-2027 Board of Directors
Members of the Hill School's board are volunteers and receive no payment for their service to the school.
OFFICERS
President
JOHN MEEHL
Secretary
DR. KAREN KIRK
Past President
BETH CHADWICK
Treasurer
ROBIN TURLINGTON
Vice President
KAY DOUGHERTY
MEMBERS
STEPHANIE CROOM
DR. THOMAS E. MATES
LOUISE "WESIE" SPRUNT
JULIE H. LANCASTER
COLLEEN ROZIER
DAVID SUMMERLIN
JANE MARR
SAM SCHEY
ANDI MATT VAN TRIGT