Click to schedule a PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE with Academy teachers on October 16, 2023.
Scheduled conferences can be by phone or in-person between 12:00 and 3:30 PM and are 5 minutes in duration.
Drop in conferences (no appointment necessary) are from 4 – 8 PM.
Email the teacher directly for questions and concerns about your child’s progress in class if you cannot attend conferences on October 16.
Anne has been with Central Academy since 2007, teaching almost all science courses offered to 8th and 9th graders and beyond. She received her BS from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Masters of Education from Doane College in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Gifted and Talented Endorsement from Viterbo University. Prior to joining the Academy staff, Anne taught at Crete High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, instructing Biology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics and Environmental Science. Anne serves on several district committees and is a Professional Learning Community lead and department chair for the science department.
Conceptual Physics
Accelerated Biology
Accelerated Chemistry
Karen has been supporting students for over 15 years. She brings with her a robust background in mathematics and sciences, having taught AP Calculus and AP Chemistry, among other courses. Her students have participated in the Penn State NACK Program, Science Olympiad, Mu Alpha Theta National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honors Society, and National Science Honor Society. In addition to taking part in the Horry County Schools Science Curriculum Writing and the Math Curriculum Writing teams, she has also worked with the AdvancEd STEM Accreditation and Cognia STEM Accreditation teams. Additionally, she has presented at the NCAIS Biennial Teacher Conference and the South Carolina Science Council Conference. Karen’s favorite part of teaching is learning about her students’ passions as a way of guiding them toward success.
Brad Jacobson has been with Central Academy since 2016, teaching 8th grade Conceptual Physics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, and AP Physics C: Mechanics and E&M. He received his BA in Physics from Drake University and his Masters of Arts and Teaching from Drake University. Prior to joining the Academy staff, Brad taught Chemistry, Physics, and AP Physics C: Mechanics at Johnston High School.
Conceptual Physics
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Physics C: Electro-magnetism
Jacob has been with Central Academy since 2021, teaching Environmental Science, Accelerated Chemistry and Biology, and AP Research. He received his BS from Truman State University and his Masters in Education from Simpson College. In addition to teaching at Central Academy, Jacob is a cross country and track coach at Roosevelt High School.
Environmental Science
Accelerated Biology
Accelerated Chemistry
AP Research
Kara has been with Central Academy since 2018 teaching AP Chemistry and Accelerated Chemistry and Biology. She received her BA in Chemistry from Wartburg College and her Masters of Arts in Education from UNI as well as her Gifted and Talented Endorsement from Viterbo University. Prior to joining the Academy staff, Kara taught Chemistry and several Biology classes at Roosevelt High School.
Accelerated Chemistry
Accelerated Biology
AP Chemistry
