Ms. Chaise graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Student Education. She is certified in ESE (K–12) and holds endorsements in Reading, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Before joining The Chase Academy in 2024, Ms. Chaise taught in public schools for three and a half years, where she served students in a Multi-Varying Exceptionalities (Multi-VE) setting. She brings a passion for individualized instruction, inclusive practices, and helping every student grow to their fullest potential.

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EMAIL: carmstrong@tcaofvolusia.org

This is Ms. Teri’s third school year with us. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1993 with her bachelor’s degree. Before joining our team, she worked for the Volusia County School Board for over 18 years, focusing primarily on 3rd and 4th grades, after earning her Elementary K–6 Educator Certification.

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EMAIL: tbaugh@tcaofvolusia.org

Ms. Christy has been with us since 2017. She earned her B.A. from the State University of New York at New Paltz and is currently pursuing her M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Manhattanville College. She is certified in Physical Education (K–12) and Exceptional Education (K–12), and she is also a Registered Behavior Technician. Before joining us, she spent over 20 years teaching elementary and middle school grades in Volusia County Schools. 

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EMAIL: missdaliso@tcaofvolusia.org

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EMAIL: afilson@tcaofvolusia.org

Ms. Stephanie has been with us since 2022. She holds a Florida educator certification for ages 3 through Grade 3 and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Florida. She also completed the teacher preparation program at St. Johns River State College and plans to attend Daytona State College to finish her reading endorsement this year. Before joining us, she worked for several years as a child welfare licensing counselor.

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EMAIL: sharrington@tcaofvolusia.org

Ms. Karen is Ms. Mimi’s daughter and Chase’s older sister. She has been with us since 2016, working her way up from a teacher’s assistant to her current role as Student Services Director. She earned her A.A. from Daytona State in 2015 and has since returned to pursue her bachelor’s degree in Digital Media Production. In addition to assisting the administrative team with various tasks, she also books our field trips, conducts tours for prospective students and parents, and manages student files and records. ​

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EMAIL: kjackson@tcaofvolusia.org

Ms. Elizabeth started with us in 2024 and quickly won the hearts of her students! She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. She is certified in Elementary Education for Grades 1–6. Before joining us, she spent nearly 30 years teaching in public, charter, and private schools across Seminole, Orange, and Volusia counties.

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EMAIL: eleduc@tcaofvolusia.org

Ms. Mimi is one of our three co-founders and has been with The Chase Academy since its official founding in 2006 and the opening of its first campus in 2009. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Stetson University and is certified in ESE and K–12, with an Autism Spectrum Disorders endorsement from Florida State University. Before opening the first campus, she taught various grades and subjects for Volusia County Schools for fifteen years.

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EMAIL: mtlundell@tcaofvolusia.org

Mr. Bernie has been with us for around 10 years or so! He started out teaching one science class to our Seniors, and has worked his way up to being a full-time teacher for us for several years now. He earned his bachelor's from the University of Central Florida in 2001 in General Science with an emphasis in Biology and a minor in Health Science. He also is a big animal and nature lover, and enjoys camping and hiking with his dog, Teddy.

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EMAIL: bmartin@tcaofvolusia.org

Ms. Kay has taught Art with us for seven years. She previously taught Art for over 25 years in elementary and middle schools and spent 20 years teaching in assisted living facilities and skilled nursing rehabs for elders. She also loves teaching our teens life skills such as cooking and sewing. She holds two degrees from Daytona State College, which she earned in 1983. Ms. Kay’s mission is to teach children a wide variety of art skills and to encourage them to take the bold step of using their own creativity. Her motto is, “Art makes you smart!”

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EMAIL: mknielsen@tcaofvolusia.org

Ms. Tracey has worked with our sister company, Chase Therapies, since 2024. She holds a Master’s degree from Capella University and has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2007. She has extensive experience working with children with disabilities and enjoys supporting our students.

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EMAIL: bcba@chasetherapies.com