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, PNFP Capital Markets, Inc.Melodie Ohaus, Board Treasurer
CPA- Retired, Bank of AmericaFrasier Ives, Board Secretary
Retired AttorneyJane B. Blount, School Co-Founder
Retired, Davidson CollegePhil Blount, School Co-Founder
President, ICONS, Inc.Becky Berolatti
Senior Vice President, Park National BankDoug Bradley
Principal, Landover DevelopmentKristin Downey
Chief Administrative Officer, Amwins GroupNicki Applefield Engel
Special Counsel, Johnston, Allison & HordJessica Giddens
Director of Operations, BWM Wealth StrategiesRaleigh Anne Gray
CEO and Founder, Forward FertilityJosh Reichard, CPA
Partner, Reichard Capital LLCDale Sarjeant
Dale’s Turn Inc., Owner/DesignerSteve Scruggs, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Bragg FinancialMatthew 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
Classroom Teacher (Davidson Campus)
The Classroom Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, individualized instruction to students with developmental disabilities. This position will deliver instruction in alignment with each student’s instructional plan within classrooms of 6 - 7 students, primarily serving students ages 13-17 at our new satellite Davidson Campus location.
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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.
