Our Mission & Team

Academy of Innovation (AOI) is an accredited 501(c)(3) private school with a personalized and positive approach to teaching children in grades 1 through 12.

Our mission:

Maximize the potential of students with learning challenges and develop foundations for success.

We offer innovative approaches with proven research-based teaching methods. We individually address the needs of students facing learning barriers to unlock their hidden potential and let learning take flight.

​From specific learning challenges such as dyslexia and ADD/ADHD to students who struggle in a traditional classroom setting, Academy of Innovation strengthens our students’ learning skills so they can succeed in any learning environment.

Administration Team

  • Jennifer Kilpatrick

    Front Office Manager
    frontoffice@aoiga.com

  • Carol Henderson

    Head of School
    carol@aoiga.com

    M Ed, NGCSU
    BS ECE, Georgia State University Reading Endorsement
    Certified Wilson Practitioner
    Qualified Multi-Sensory Math Instructor

  • Deborah Grindle

    Accounts Manager
    deborah@aoiga.com

Our Faculty

  • Sandy Blankenship

    Math Teacher
    MFA, Florida State University
    Certified Wilson Practitioner
    Qualified ASDEC Multi-Sensory Math Instructor

  • Robin Borgelt

    Middle School Homeroom Teacher

    BS, Georgia Southern University

  • Connie Mayberry

    Middle School Homeroom Teacher
    BA English Education, Piedmont University
    Gifted Endorsement
    SPED Endorsement

  • Kris Mayfield

    Language Arts Teacher
    High School Homeroom Teacher
    BS Elementary Education, Liberty University
    Certified Wilson Practitioner
    Qualified ASDEC Multi-Sensory Math Instructor

  • Deana Mitchell

    Math Teacher
    Elementary School Homeroom Teacher
    BS Elementary Education, University of Georgia
    Orton-Gillingham Certified
    Qualified ASDEC Multi-Sensory Math Instructor

  • Karl Peterson

    Middle & Elementary School Science Teacher
    MA, Dallas International University
    BA, Berry College

  • Molli Stevens

    Elementary School Homeroom Teacher
    BS Early Childhood Education, University of North Georgia

  • Beth Feizet

    Middle & High School Teacher
    MA Secondary Education, Piedmont College
    BA, University of Delaware

Our Board of Directors

Ava White Founder of AOI

Anthony Dye Board Chair

Martha Megahee Board Member

Brent Hatcher Board Member

Richard Malcolm​ Board Member

Sonia Rice Board Member

Adam Blackwell Board Member

Mike Zeiler Board Member

Supporting Our Mission

Through your donations, you have the ability to forever change the trajectory of a student's life! By equipping students with the tools they need to overcome their labeled learning disabilities, these students' learning potential becomes unlimited, which gives them opportunities to fulfill dreams and become upstanding citizens in our society!