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The Team

We're a powerhouse squad of educators, builders, problem-solvers, and heart-driven leaders who show up every day ready to do the work that matters. From classroom magic to behind-the-scenes mastery, the Sledge Institute staff keeps it all moving—with joy, excellence, and radical collaboration.

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Dr. Chandra Sledge Mathias 

Founder/CEO/Principal

Visionary. Chief Rocka. Bold. Rooted. 

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Jared Mack

Director of Operations 

Chill. Sharp. Grounded. Unshakable.

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Eboni Maynard

Director of Exceptional Children 

Expert. Strategic. Steady. Student-Centered.

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Janay Ward

Data Manager & Testing Coordinator

Thorough. Trusted. Diligent. Relational.

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Jamese Ward

Office Coordinator & Homeless Liaison

Intuitive. Graceful. Mission-Critical. Present.

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Gregory Humphrey

Custodian

Dedicated. Gentle. Wise. Beloved.

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Christian Hawkins

Kindergarten

Joyful. Rhythmic. Nurturing. Magnetic.

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Martha Joseph

First Grade 

Compassionate. Creative. Thoughtful. Gentle.

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Catherine Humphrey

2nd Grade, Instructional Coach & Consultant

Powerhouse. Fearless. Kid-at-Heart. Exemplary. 

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Linnoya Watkins 

6th Grade Humanities

Beyonce-like. Culturally-Rich. Contextual. Generous.

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Shemar Brown

6th Grade STEM

Disciplined. Passionate. Expressive. Caring.

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Lamont Dozier

Art Teacher 

Calm. Creative. Reliable. Observant.

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Christian Salinas

Lead Teacher. CTE Teacher.

Creative. Joyful. Uplifting. Big Heart.

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Rick Willoughby

Guest Teacher

Lovable. Playful. Supportive. Highly Caffeinated. 

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Sledge Institute

1875 Gun Club Road

Henderson, NC 27537

info@sledgeinstitute.org

(252) 304-9763

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Sledge Institute is a U.S. 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. In other words, we're a charitable enterprise. 

In compliance with federal law, Sledge Institute administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

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