Our People - Archway Academy

Student Life
Faculty & Staff
Board of Directors
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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

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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Aug 16

Why should I consider a recovery school for my teen?

Studies show that students who attend recovery high schools generally experience higher rates of attendance than they did at their previous school.

Last year Archway's overall attendance rate was 93%.

At Archway we promise to create a supportive and enthusiastic environment for recovery AND education. These conditions help students in their commitment to themselves and their education.

Archway Academy is the largest recovery school in the nation. To learn more or to schedule a tour visit www.archwayacademy.org | call 713.328.0780 | click link in bio.

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Aug 15

invites you to join in on the conversation to hear stories of triumph, self-discovery, and healing. In our current episode we talk to Erin Goodhart with @carontreatmentcenters to discuss
💙The TRUE stigma behind using the word "failure"
💙Keys to growing and thriving in new environments
💙Recognizing that recovery is a daily journey
💙Why letting go of the "outcomes" creates space for healing
💙Recognizing normal reactions to abnormal situations
💙Setting non-conformational, value-based boundaries

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Aug 12

Archway offers the best parts of public AND private school - which means everything that happens at a traditional public school also happens at Archway—state testing, special education services, P.E. and electives, the PSAT, college fairs, student council, and academic rigor AND we offer small class sizes and low student-teacher ratios allowing us to catch our students wherever they are and personalize a program that’s best for them!!!

To learn more
•click link in bio
•call 713.328.0780
•archwayacademy.org

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Aug 11

2022 Admissions Are Open | Schedule a Tour Today 713.328.0780

#Archway offers students and worried families in the throes of teenage substance use a viable option and support system for restoring their child’s physical, mental, emotional, and academic health with care, compassion, respect and rigor.

Instead of returning students to the same environments in which they’re most at risk for relapse—or where it’s nearly impossible to catch back up academically after treatment—we provide a structured place for teens to continue both their recovery and their education without compromising either.

To learn more or to speak with a counselor call 713.328.0780 or visit www.archwayacademy.org (link in bio)

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Aug 10

Episode 22 of #AWayThroughPodcast features Erin Goodhart with Caron Treatment Centers (Link to full episode can be found in bio.)

Erin is the Executive Director of Core Programming at Caron in Pennsylvania. She is passionate about helping people with substance use disorder and families to overcome the stigma, shame, and barriers that keep them from seeking treatment and engaging in an active recovery program.

A Way Through invites you to join in on the conversation and hear stories of triumph, self-discovery, and healing. Be sure to subscribe to A Way Through to stay updated on each new episode and leave a review of the show!

#WeAreArchway #whereeducationmeetsrecovery #soberpodcast #recoveryhighschool #recoveryhighschoolhtx

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Aug 9

Recovery High Schools (RHS) were developed in response to exceedingly high relapse rates among students who left treatment and immediately returned to their previous high school settings. These programs focus on state recognized learning goals and continued sobriety.

RHS (also known as “sober schools”) are designed for students recovering from drug and alcohol addiction or co-occurring disorders.

Archway Academy is the largest recovery school in the nation. To learn more or schedule a tour visit www.archwayacademy.org or call 713.328.0780 or click link in bio

#WeAreArchway #WhereEducationMeetsRecovery #RecoveryHigh

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Aug 6

Next weeks episode drops on Tuesday, 8.9.22

Tune in to hear our conversation with Erin Goodhart who oversees core services for teens at Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania

Each episode of #AWayThroughPodcast reminds you that though you may not see it now, something different is possible; Recovery is possible!

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Aug 4

I Am Archway Because...

Archway isn’t just a place for recovery where you might also scoop a few easy credits. With papers and projects, quizzes and class changes, students go through a normal school day like any other high schooler, with the exception of daily check-in sessions, closer supervision, and easy access to recovery support as needed.

To learn more or schedule a tour call 713.328.0780 or visit link in bio.

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Aug 4

3rd Archway Alumni Gathering was FANTASTIC!!! Alums, teachers, staff, and board members were all in attendance. If you missed this one, join us in December. We gather twice a year, Summer and Winter.

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Aug 3

Our most recent podcast episode features Dr. Jeff Temple, UTMB Professor, Psychologist, and Founding Director of the Center for Violence Prevention. (Link to full episode in bio)

We talk about teen dating violence and the importance of teaching healthy relationship skills to adolescents.

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Aug 2

Successful recovery is less likely for youth who enter or return to an environment or peer culture in which substance use is the norm (White et al. 2009, p. 26).

At Archway we provide a structured place for teens to continue both their recovery and their education without compromising either.

To learn more contact us at 713.328.0780 or click website link in bio

#WeAreArchway #WhereEducationMeetsRecovery

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Jul 30

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Temple, a Professor, Licensed Psychologist, and Founding Director of the Center for Violence Prevention at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Dr. Temple recently co-edited a book on adolescent dating violence and recently co-chaired the Texas Task Force on Domestic Violence.

In this episode we discuss

💙The truth behind teen sexting and adolescence dating violence
💙How to prevent victimization in teen dating
💙Helping adolescence learn how to handle stress in a healthy way
💙Learning to trust yourself as a parent
💙Why modeling positive, healthy relationships is essential for teens

#AWayThroughPodcast #ArchwayAcademy #RecoveryPodcast #AddictionPodcast #WeAreArchway #StudentPodcast #RecoveryPod

Faculty

Marian Kennedy-Busby

Principal

Marian Kennedy-Busby

Principal

Dr. Maria Benzon

Assistant Principal

Dr. Maria Benzon

Assistant Principal

David Claunch

Math & Science

David Claunch

Math & Science

Nancy Coles

Computer Lab

Nancy Coles

Computer Lab

Barbara Combs

Special Education

Barbara Combs

Special Education

Tara Hrozek

Math & Foreign Language

Tara Hrozek

Math & Foreign Language

Ilma Khanbabi

Science

Ilma Khanbabi

Science

Chris Miller

English

Chris Miller

English

Roland Parsons

Physical Education

Roland Parsons

Physical Education

Sonny Sanborn

Social Studies & Lead Teacher

Sonny Sanborn

Social Studies & Lead Teacher

Isabelle Scott

Lab Instructor

Isabelle Scott

Lab Instructor

Staff

Sasha Coles, LMFT, LPC

Executive Director

Sasha Coles, LMFT, LPC

Executive Director

Hailey Clay

Recovery Coach

Hailey Clay

Recovery Coach

Brad Deason

Director of Advancement

Brad Deason

Director of Advancement

Jamie Edwards

Director of Community Relations

Jamie Edwards

Director of Community Relations

Brooke Hudson

Senior Development Consultant

Brooke Hudson

Senior Development Consultant

Lisa Lyerly, LCDC

Program Manager at the PaRC & Recovery Support Specialist

Lisa Lyerly, LCDC

Program Manager at the PaRC & Recovery Support Specialist

Jamol Matthews, SHRM-CP

Director of Finance and Human Resources

Jamol Matthews, SHRM-CP

Director of Finance and Human Resources

John Moring, CFRE

Director of Advancement

John Moring, CFRE

Director of Advancement

Cryslin Ward, LCDCI

Enrollment Coordinator/Recovery Coach

Cryslin Ward, LCDCI

Enrollment Coordinator/Recovery Coach

Andrew Warren, LPC-A, LCDC

Lead 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

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