Dedicated Professionals Working to Restore Families

Born in New England, Mary moved around the country as a kid and ended up finding her long-term home in the Suburbs of Chicago.  Mary attended Illinois State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in History, Political Science, Psychology Education. She continued her passion for education by earning a Master’s in Teaching and a second Master’s in Education Leadership. She has taught and coached for twenty-two years in the suburbs of Chicago as well as Western North Carolina. 

Mary and her husband Kevin have two college aged girls. They stay highly active and are always found either on the water, skiing, or in the mountains skiing and hiking.    

After completing her bachelors and masters degrees in Criminal Justice at St. Joseph’s University, Robin joined the Lake House Academy team in the summer of 2013. While working as a Residential Coach, she quickly came to realize that being a part of the growth process for Lake House’s girls and families is her life’s passion. In early 2014 she became a Lead Residential Coach and joined the Program Management team in the Fall of 2015. Robin enjoys creating strong bonds with students, focusing on a “jump in the mud” attitude to role model success. Her favorite activities include celebrating holidays with our students, planning fun activities and playing in local bowling and volleyball leagues.

The student’s favorite fun fact about Robin: she used to work as a clown and can make amazing balloon animals!

Carla graduated from UNC-Asheville with a degree in Literature and Academic Licensure. She experiences great happiness watching when a student understands a concept and in turn experiences their own joy. When not teaching, Carla enjoys reading, walking her dachshunds, traveling, cooking, baking, crocheting, volunteering in the community, and enjoying time with family.

Carlee is a native of Asheville, North Carolina. She grew up in nature and loved all things science. She attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville where Carlee obtained a BS in Biology. Carlee is also a former North Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitator and has over 6 years of experience tending to both domestic and wildlife animal species. In her free time, Carlee enjoys spending time with her husband and new puppy, Lucca. She also reads, swims and volunteers with a local wildlife organization. 

Noel is a native of Greensboro, NC but comes to Lake House after teaching in New Bern, NC for 5 years. She has taught students from preschool to adult, but her specialty is in History and English with secondary schools students.  Noel is also a visual artist and has sold her paintings everywhere from NC to Australia! She has two daughters with whom she loves to spend her time. She loves animals, the arts, and gardening. In her free time, you will find her reading, hiking or playing with her kitties.

Tama earned her Master of Art in Teaching from Queens College. She taught 1st and 3rd grade in Bronx, NY prior to moving to the Asheville area after her family fell in love with the mountains and decided to make it their home. Her favorite part of Lake House is being part of the students’ growing experience. In her spare time, Tama enjoys cooking, reading books, listen to country music, and spending time with her cats.