Our Mission & Team

Academy of Innovation (AOI) is an accredited 501(c)(3) private school with a personalized and positive approach to teaching children in grades 1 through 12.

Our mission:

Maximize the potential of students with learning challenges and develop foundations for success.

We offer innovative approaches with proven research-based teaching methods. We individually address the needs of students facing learning barriers to unlock their hidden potential and let learning take flight.

​From specific learning challenges such as dyslexia and ADD/ADHD to students who struggle in a traditional classroom setting, Academy of Innovation strengthens our students’ learning skills so they can succeed in any learning environment.

Administration Team

  • Carol Henderson

    Head of School
    carol@aoiga.com

    M Ed, NGCSU
    BS ECE, Georgia State University Reading Endorsement
    Certified Wilson Practitioner
    Qualified Multi-Sensory Math Instructor

  • Jennifer Kilpatrick

    Front Office Manager
    frontoffice@aoiga.com

  • Eve Reeves

    Accounts Manager
    frontoffice@aoiga.com

Our Faculty

  • Sandy Blankenship

    Math Teacher
    MFA, Florida State University
    Certified Wilson Practitioner
    Qualified ASDEC Multi-Sensory Math Instructor

  • Kristin Johnson

    Wilson Teacher
    Middle School Homeroom Teacher
    BS SPED, Anderson University
    Certified Wilson Practitioner
    Qualified ASDEC Multi-Sensory Math Instructor

  • Kris Mayfield

    Language Arts Teacher
    High School Homeroom Teacher
    BS Elementary Education, Liberty University
    Certified Wilson Practitioner
    Qualified ASDEC Multi-Sensory Math Instructor

  • Deana Mitchell

    Math Teacher

    Elementary School Homeroom Teacher
    BS Elementary Education, University of Georgia
    Orton-Gillingham Certified
    Qualified ASDEC Multi-Sensory Math Instructor

  • Lynn Strehle

    Math Teacher
    BS Mathematics, NGCSU
    GaPSC Educator License
    Qualified ASDEC Multi-Sensory Math Instructor

  • Maggy Lindler

    Wilson Teacher
    Elementary Homeroom Teacher
    BS ECE, Transylvania State University
    Certified Wilson Practitioner

  • Connie Mayberry

    Language Arts Teacher
    Middle School Homeroom Teacher
    BA Education, NGCSU
    SPED Endorsement

Our Board of Directors

Ava White Founder of AOI

Anthony Dye Board Chair

Martha Megahee Board Member

Brent Hatcher Board Member

Richard Malcolm​ Board Member

Sonia Rice Board Member

Adam Blackwell Board Member

Mike Zeiler Board Member

Supporting Our Mission

Through your donations, you have the ability to forever change the trajectory of a student's life! By equipping students with the tools they need to overcome their labeled learning disabilities, these students' learning potential becomes unlimited, which gives them opportunities to fulfill dreams and become upstanding citizens in our society!