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.
The Team at Eva Carlston Academy
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Kristi Ragsdale, MPA
FOUNDER/CEO, EXEC. DIRECTOR OF MILIEU AND 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 AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
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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
THERAPIST
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McKenzie Fornelius, CSW
THERAPIST
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Terrisha Judd, LCSW
THERAPIST
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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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Bryn Boyer
MILIEU MANAGER
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Paul Gillory
MATH TEACHER
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Preveena Vellanki, MS
SCIENCE TEACHER
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Savannah Larkin
SOCIAL STUDIES 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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Jennifer Slade, MS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
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Colette Levesque
MULTIMEDIA ARTS TEACHER & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
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Lydia Gim
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
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Becky Reynolds
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Anna Hancock
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
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