Staff Members
School DirectorDr. Raul Saldana
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Dr. Raul Saldana is a native of El Paso, Texas. He has spent his entire professional career dedicated to serving children and helping them to reach their full academic potential – regardless of race or socioeconomic status.
He is an accomplished teacher, instructional coach, and school leader. In 2017-2018, he worked as the Founding Assistant Principal of Operations for IDEA Public Schools – a thriving charter school network in the state of Texas. He was instrumental in securing over 2000 student applications. Most recently, he has worked as the Assistant Principal of Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Dr. Saldana comes to Asheville PEAK Academy highly recommended for his commitment to students and their families. The Asheville PEAK Academy School Board selected Dr. Saldana over the course of a two-month hiring process. Over 60 candidates applied. More about Dr. Saldana can by found by clicking here |
Administrative AssistantMeredith Foulke
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Meredith Foulke comes to Asheville PEAK Academy with years of experience in supporting schools through grant writing and data analysis. A graduate of Davidson College in North Carolina, she is passionate about communication and building relationships between schools and families.
As a deep believer in the necessity of equity in education, Ms. Foulke is thrilled to have the opportunity to support Asheville PEAK Academy in its urgently important work to close the achievement gap for Asheville students. |