Our Mission
Philips Academy is a private non-profit school for students in middle and high school with complex language, learning and/or cognitive disabilities. Philips Academy believes that these students thrive when given a purposeful education that prepares them for all of the benefits and responsibilities of adulthood. Our mission is to provide our students with the academic, occupational and social skills needed to be self-reliant, confident and contributing members of their communities.
Meet The Team
Board of Directors
Ed Imbrogno, Board Chair
Managing Director, FIDUS PartnersMelodie Ohaus, Board Treasurer
CPA- Retired, Bank of AmericaFrasier Ives, Board Secretary
SVP, Assistant General Counsel, Bank of AmericaJane B. Blount, School Co-Founder
Retired, Davidson CollegePhil Blount, School Co-Founder
President, ICONS, Inc.Becky Berolatti
Senior Vice President, Park National BankBrian Bonewitz, CFA
Principal Strategist, RAFA AIDoug Bradley
Principal, Landover DevelopmentNicki Applefield Engel
Special Counsel, Johnston, Allison & HordRaleigh Anne Gray
CEO and Founder, Forward FertilityJosh Reichard, CPA
Partner, Reichard Capital LLCDale Sarjeant
Dale’s Turn Inc., Owner/DesignerMatthew W. Smith
Managing Director, The Finley Group, Inc.
School History
Philips Academy was founded in 2005 by Barbara Parrish, an educator, and Phil and Jane Blount, parents of a child with learning disabilities. The Blounts were motivated to find a school that exactly met their son’s needs.
Philips was opened in 2005 with two full-time students and two staff members. In 2009, after requests from parents, we launched Bridges, a program for young adults who have graduated from high school and still need vocational training as well as comprehensive life and social skill instruction.
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Employment Opportunities
Help us improve the Charlotte community and be a part of something impactful. We're looking for passionate team members to help empower our students and grow our organization. Contact us today to find out more about employment opportunities with Philips Academy!
Current Job Openings
Substitute Teacher
Philips Academy is looking for individuals interested in working as substitute teachers for middle & high school. To apply, please send your resume to info@philipsacademync.org.
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Philips Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religious, ethnic or national origin in the administration of its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid policies, or employment practices.
