Administrative Team
Tammy Finch
Director of Education and Curriculum
Tammy Finch’s dream of having a school where students encounter authentic learning experiences continues! Mrs. Finch is a National Board Certified Teacher with over twenty years experience in education. She holds a Master’s in Teaching. She is trained in the Responsive Classroom methodology and Charter School Leadership and holds current NC teacher certification in Elementary Education, English and Gifted Education. The rare moments when she is not working tirelessly for the school, she enjoys hiking and exploring the natural world. Mrs. Finch lives in Mebane with her husband David and their two sons Brian and Brandon.
Melissa Quimby
Dean of Students
Currently beginning her 21st year in education, Melissa Quimby has a passion for helping others and fostering community to ensure that all students always have someone to help guide them through the ups and downs of life. With a love for extracurricular activities, Melissa also will be working with the school community to grow and thrive our clubs and athletics at TES. Melissa has 12 years experience in Charter Schools, and 8 in Alamance Burlington School System. She has a bachelor's degree from Elon University in Elementary Education, with a minor in Psychology, and an add on licensure in Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG). When she is not working, she enjoys spending time traveling with her husband, Adam, and three children, Makayla (17), Savannah (15) and Madison (13).
Kendall Cook
Director of Business and Operations
Kendall is new to TES in 2023. She earned her B.S. in Mathematics from UNC-Chapel Hill. Kendall has spent the last 11 years working in operations in the chemical manufacturing industry. She is excited for this new adventure working in the education sector. Kendall resides in Durham surrounded with lots of family.
Julie McCauley
Julie McCauley is excited to be in her 5th year at TES as the EC Director/ Teacher. She comes from UNC where she was an educational consultant on an Autism project, coaching teams around the state on implementing evidence- based practices for students on the Autism Spectrum. She has 14 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher and Behavioral Interventionist/ Counselor in grades Pre-K through 8th grade. Julie is National Board Certified, got her Bachelor’s from Coastal Carolina University, and her Master’s in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. She lives in Mebane with her husband and their three children. She is committed to working closely with the staff, students, and their families, in order to collaboratively support student growth in all areas. Please contact Mrs. McCauley with any questions related to special education services and processes.juliemccauley@