Chair • Math, Science, and Technology

Melissa Metelits, a faculty member since 2018, combines her passion for math, creativity, and storytelling, teaching advanced courses like AP Calculus and AP Computer Science while inspiring students to approach learning with confidence and curiosity.

Faculty • Science

Dominique Krason graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a major in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and a minor in Natural Resource Conservation. During her time there, she studied abroad in New Zealand and worked in various research labs, deepening her love for science and education.

Faculty • Math

Sargina Taliya has taught math at The Academy since Fall of 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from The University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as an Illinois teaching certificate in Secondary Education from National Louis University.

Faculty • Science

Alex Cassidy joined The Academy in 2018, and earned their Bachelors in Science Education from the University of Florida. Alex comes to The Academy from Wellsprings Friends School in Eugene, OR.