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Meet the Team

Each staff member brings a thoughtful mix of clinical training, creativity, and genuine care for students. Together, we create an environment where girls feel supported, challenged, and encouraged in ways that are both meaningful and impactful.

Clinicians, Educators, and Mentors Committed to Each Student’s Wellbeing

Eva Carlston Academy is female-owned and operated. We believe girls thrive when they are supported by strong, compassionate role models. Our team includes accomplished women—therapists, educators, mentors, and leaders who bring depth, experience, and steady guidance to the student experience.

Our male team members offer a valuable presence as well, modeling respectful relationships and helping students build confidence in how they relate to others and the world around them.

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The Team at Eva Carlston Academy  

  • Kristi Ragsdale, MPA

    FOUNDER, CEO, EXEC. DIRECTOR OF MILIEU & ADMISSIONS

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  • Ally Jackson


    ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR

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  • Sue Johansen-Hoffman, LCSW

    EXECUTIVE CLINICAL DIRECTOR

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  • Corrie Norman, MPA

    EXEC. DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

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  • Bryn Boyer


    RESIDENTIAL DIRECTOR

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  • Kirk Simon, M.D.


    CONSULTING PSYCHIATRIST

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  • Steve DeBois, Ph.D.


    CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST

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  • Kristen Ruoti, LCSW


    THERAPIST

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    Monica Matthews, CSW, LSUDC


    THERAPIST

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  • McKenzie Fornelius, CSW

    THERAPIST

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  • Terrisha Judd, LCSW


    THERAPIST

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    Celesta Jones, LCSW


    THERAPIST

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    Samuel Hansen, LCSW

    THERAPIST

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    Savannah Domgaard, MSCMHC

    CLINICAL ASSISTANT

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  • Allison Conover, RN


    NURSE

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  • Shelly Burruss


    HEALTH & WELLNESS COORDINATOR

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  • Lex Workman


    MILIEU MANAGER

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    Lindy Johnson

    MILIEU MANAGER

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  • Smiling woman with long blonde hair and glasses, wearing a light green polka-dot blouse and sitting on a gray couch in a bright room.

    Lydia Gim

    TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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    Paul Gillory

    MATH TEACHER

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  • Praveena Vellanki, MS

    SCIENCE TEACHER

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    Joseph Robinson

    HISTORY TEACHER

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  • Ollie Wilder, M.Ed

    ART TEACHER

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  • Kristy Napoli, M.Ed

    ENGLISH TEACHER

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    Darren Petersen

    PHOTOGRAPHY TEACHER

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  • Jennifer Slade, MS

    SPECIAL EDUCATION

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    Haley Rollins

    SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

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  • Colette Levesque

    MULTIMEDIA ARTS TEACHER & ADMINISTRATIVE ASST.

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  • Becky Reynolds

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

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  • Anna Hancock

    LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

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  • Layla, a tan-and-black German shepherd, lies on a gray couch looking at the camera.

    Layla

    MEDICAL TEAM ASSISTANT

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  • Sadie, a white curly-coated dog, sits upright on a gray couch in a bright common room.

    Sadie

    STUDENT WELCOME SPECIALIST

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  • Ben, a brown-and-white rabbit, rests on a dark blue cushion with ears upright.

    Ben

    PET PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

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  • Goose, a speckled quail, stands on a person’s hand against a gray background.

    Goose

    RECREATION & LEARNING SPECIALIST

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  • JD, a small tortoise, rests on a light gray cushion facing slightly left.

    JD

    ROUTINE & REST COACH

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