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Our Staff

Chaise Armstrong

Emergent Language Teacher

Teri Baugh

Elementary Teacher

Christy D'Aliso

Dean of Students, Life Skills & PE Teacher

Amy Filson

Principal, Director of Programming, Upper Level Teacher

Karen Jackson

Student Services Director

Devon Johnson

Vocational Rehab

Elizabeth LeDuc

Elementary Teacher

Mimi Lundell

Executive Director, Upper Level Teacher

Bernie Martin

Upper Level Teacher

Aliso Milo

Paraprofessional

Brianna Richards

Life Skills Teacher

Tracey Conrey

Clinical Director of Chase Therapies

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.

EMAIL: carmstrong@tcaofvolusia.org

Ms. Teri 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.

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.

EMAIL: cdaliso@tcaofvolusia.org

Ms. Amy is one of our three co-founders and has been friends with Ms. Mimi since the late 90s. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor’s degree from Stetson University. A Volusia County native, she is the daughter of a public school teacher and a Title I program director. Ms. Amy has experience working in both public and private schools, as well as at the college level. She is the creator of our CHASE model, which emphasizes short bursts of skill development, exploratory and investigative activities, and reinforcement through engaging play. In addition, Ms. Amy holds her Instructional Certification in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, allowing her to train our staff not only in best educational practices but also in conflict resolution and crisis management.

EMAIL: afilson@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.

EMAIL: kjackson@tcaofvolusia.org

Mr. Devon joined us in the winter of 2024. He works with our Upper-Level students by facilitating the Work Readiness Training Program. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Aspen University, as well as an Associate’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting from Valencia College.

EMAIL: djohnson@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.

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.

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.

EMAIL: bmartin@tcaofvolusia.org

Ms. Alisa has been with us since the 2017–2018 school year. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from Capella University. Before joining our team, she worked in both public and private schools in Volusia County. Earlier in her career, she also practiced as an audiologist in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Ms. Bri is a dedicated educator in her second year of teaching and her third year at The Chase Academy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special and Elementary Education. Before becoming a teacher, she spent three and a half years as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Passionate about making a difference, Ms. Bri is committed to providing her students with the tools they need to succeed both academically and socially.

EMAIL: brichards@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.

EMAIL: bcba@chasetherapies.com