Monday, July 4, 2022

Happy 4th of July to our LLCA Raptor Families!  The 4th of July is a day for Americans to celebrate our freedom, independence, and togetherness. We wish each and every one of you a safe and enjoyable 4th of July.

Let's give a warm welcome to our new staff members! Welcome to our LLCA family!

My name is Lauren Muse. I will be teaching Math 1 and Math 3 for our LLCA High School. I'm from Byron, GA, which is in the center of the state. I attended Georgia Southern University where I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in mathematics. I taught high school math for a year in Screven County, GA near my college town. Then, I got engaged and moved to Clemson, SC where I married my husband, Beck, in October and taught high school math for another year. I just finished my Master’s degree in Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University, and I am excited to use this knowledge in my classroom more and more each year. My husband and I are both at Camp Lurecrest each summer working with the summer staff and the campers that attend each week. I am super excited to be a Raptor!

My name is Jason Hutchins. I will be teaching 6th Grade ELA and 8th Grade Social Studies. I was born and raised in Rutherfordton, NC and my mom is a school teacher. I attended Trinity School, R-S Central High School, and the NC Governor's School before departing for Chapel Hill in 1995. At UNC, I studied creative writing with Doris Betts and Sarah Dessen, which allowed me to grow and develop as a writer. After graduation from UNC, I continued to study creative writing by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from UNC-Wilmington and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Queens University of Charlotte. As a lifelong learner, I completed courses in biology and chemistry while employed at UNC-Asheville.   Professionally, I have worn many hats over the years. During the past twenty years, I have served as a police officer, probation/parole officer, campus police officer, instructor, and tutor. I have spent the majority of my life in the educational system. From summer days spent helping my mom set up her classroom, to late nights in the library, and teaching my own students, I understand the importance of education.  In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I'm looking forward to teaching at Lake Lure Classical Academy.

Hi! My name is Mr. Neal and I am the 6th and 7th grade Social Studies teacher. This is my first-year teaching at Lake Lure Classical Academy, and I am very excited to be here. I moved to Lake Lure with my family after living in Hawaii for the past 20 years. I moved here with my wife and two children, who are elementary students at LLCA. I previously worked as an army instructor, teaching leadership and specialty skills to soldiers around the Pacific area. I retired from the Army in 2021 after 23 years of service. I have a BA in management and a certificate in emergency management from the American Military University (AMU). I put the emergency management cert to work sometimes, as I volunteer with the Lake Lure Fire Department. I was previously enrolled in a teacher education program at Brevard College, and currently perusing a Master's in Education/ Teaching from AMU. When I am not learning and studying different aspects of history or in a classroom, I love spending time hiking, camping, and being on the lake. I like to incorporate a lot of experiences and interactivity in my teaching style. I also like to see my students collaborate with each other, learning from their own unique experiences. It's going to be an amazing school year, and I am very excited to be a part of it!!

My name is Regina Greene and I will be teaching 7th and 8th Grade ELA. I am looking forward to teaching my love for reading and language arts as well as my passion for math with the students at LLCA! A little about me – We have owned a townhouse in Lake Lure for the past 27 years. My husband and I decided that it was time for us to finally be able to live here, so this summer we are relocating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We have been married for 35 years and have a son and a daughter. Our daughter is married, and recently blessed us with our first grandchild! We are so thrilled that they decided to relocate with us. We are so happy that our granddaughter, Ava, will grow up in such an amazing place! In my 18 years of teaching, I have taught kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. I have a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood and Gifted Education from Nova Southeastern University. I am also certified in middle school English and mathematics in grades 6 – 9. I love being a teacher. My greatest reward is when I am able to connect with a student and watch them excel. I am looking forward to teaching in such a magnificent place.

FRESHMEN ORIENTATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2026 We are looking forwarding to hosting a new freshmen orientation program this year for our incoming freshmen. The beginning of high school is a momentous occasion, and we want to set our Raptors up to SOAR high! Please plan to drop off your rising freshmen at the school on Friday, August 12th by 9:00 AM for a day of fun! Pick-up will be at 12:00.

Hickory Nut Gorge Summer Food Program Continues This Year Students may continue to receive food boxes or manna packs each week from Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach during the summer months. Please come by the Outreach office at 2556 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure to pick up your weekly food supply.

Don't forget that school is closed this week so that our twelve-month employees can enjoy the holiday week with their families. School will reopen on Monday, July 11th at 8:00 AM.

2022-2023 Calendar for the New School Year Please save a copy as you plan for the new school year!

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