Our People - Archway Academy

From student to staff, parent to peer group, donor to director—every single person involved with Archway is absolutely vital to our collective success, and to the culture of gratitude, humor, hope, and love that inspires real trust and real transformation.

We could not be more proud of our community, and we invite you to connect with the wonderful individuals and organizations who keep us moving forward each day.

Student Life
Faculty & Staff
Board of Directors
Alternative Peer Groups (APG)

Student Life

Archway students are brilliant and sensitive, fearless and funny as hell. They are our future. And if we expect them to succeed—they will.

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WHY WE WORK

Our intimate size allows for meaningful connection and a personalized pathway for every student.

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Episode 19 of #AWayThroughPodcast with Jonathan Rea, Clinical Director @malatytherapy ... don't miss it!! We adiscuss trauma and adolescent substance use. Link to podcast in bio.

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Collaboration is critical here at #Archway We love having individuals and organizations tour our campus and meet our students and staff.

Thank you, Michael Pontello with the Houston Galveston Institute for your commitment to making counseling available and easy to access for as many people as possible.

We are grateful for the work you do to make mental health services available to schools, teens and families.

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As the largest recovery school in the country Archway provides a structured place for teens to continue both their recovery and their education without compromising either.

Tours begin again in August. 🔗 to schedule in bio.

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We are so grateful to be part of the #houston continuum of care for adolescents. Our partnerships with area Alternative Peer Groups (APG) are critical. If you would like to learn more about Archway and APG's visit our website and click on the Our People tab at the top.
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Our mission is to provide a supportive and sober learning environment to meet the individual educational needs of adolescents in recovery.

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Episode 18 of #AWayThrough with Melanie Fint of @jemwellness_and_counseling

Listen to hear more about the importance of holding space for families as they navigate pain, trauma, and addiction.

A Way Through invites you to join in on the conversation and hear stories of triumph, self-discovery, and healing.

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We don’t believe money should ever be a barrier to restoring your child’s physical, mental, emotional and academic health.

To learn more about our student scholarship fund and needs based assistance call 713.328.0780 or visit our website www.archwayacademy.org

Faculty

Marian Kennedy-Busby

Principal

Dr. Maria Benzon

Assistant Principal

David Claunch

Math & Science

Nancy Coles

Computer Lab

Barbara Combs

Special Education

Tara Hrozek

Math & Foreign Language

Ilma Khanbabi

Science

Chris Miller

English

Roland Parsons

Physical Education

Sonny Sanborn

Social Studies & Lead Teacher

Isabelle Scott

Lab Instructor

Staff

Sasha Coles, LMFT, LPC

Executive Director

Hailey Clay

Recovery Coach

Brad Deason

Director of Advancement

Jamie Edwards

Director of Community Relations

Brooke Hudson

Senior Development Consultant

Lisa Lyerly, LCDC

Program Manager at the PaRC & Recovery Support Specialist

Jamol Matthews, SHRM-CP

Director of Finance and Human Resources

John Moring, CFRE

Director of Advancement

Cryslin Ward, LCDCI

Enrollment Coordinator/Recovery Coach

Andrew Warren, LPC-A, LCDC

Lead Recovery Coach

Board of
Directors

Jeanine Baker

Dr. Elin Berg

Chase Bice

Emilie Booth

Jennifer Burdette

Dale Burrus

Vice President

Joan Dunlap

Michelle Fredricks

Anthony Fry

President

Tracey Gerl

James Clifton Gillock IV

Secretary

Christine Odusola

Barbara Powderly

Walt Parmer

Cory Rush

Dr. Daryl Shorter

Renee Stewart

Alternative Peer Groups

Choosing the right APG for your family is an important decision. Watch the video below to learn more.

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The following four organizations work closely with Archway Academy and understand our criteria for enrollment. They provide each student with the emotional and therapeutic support they need to be successful in school.

Student Life

Archway students are brilliant and sensitive, fearless and funny as hell. They are our future. And if we expect them to succeed—they will.

Faculty

Marian Kennedy-Busby

Dr. Maria Benzon

David Claunch

Nancy Coles

Barbara Combs

Tara Hrozek

Ilma Khanbabi

Chris Miller

Roland Parsons

Sonny Sanborn

Isabelle Scott

Staff

Sasha Coles, LMFT, LPC

Hailey Clay

Brad Deason

Jamie Edwards

Brooke Hudson

Lisa Lyerly, LCDC

Jamol Matthews, SHRM-CP

John Moring, CFRE

Cryslin Ward, LCDCI

Andrew Warren, LPC-A, LCDC

Board of Directors

Jeanine Baker

Dr. Elin Berg

Chase Bice

Emilie Booth

Jennifer Burdette

Dale Burrus

Joan Dunlap

Michelle Fredricks

Anthony Fry

Tracey Gerl

James Clifton Gillock IV

Christine Odusola

Barbara Powderly

Walt Parmer

Cory Rush

Dr. Daryl Shorter

Renee Stewart

Alternative Peer Groups

Adventure Learning Program

Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP)

Unlimited Visions: Soldiers for Recovery

Teen and Family Services

Board of
Directors