Meet our Team
Special Education Services
Ms. Darlene Baxley
Teaching Assistant
My name is Darlene Baxley and I am a Special Needs Teacher Assistant. I received my BA in Elementary Education and Special Education from Coker College in Hartsville, SC. I have taught Special Needs students for 20 plus years. I retired as a classroom teacher, but decided I wanted to continue to work with the children I love.
ms. Tuni Chimbwanda
Teacher
I'm Mrs Tuni, one of the special education teachers at Riverwalk Academy. My bachelors degree is in English Literature and Linguistics. I received my special education teacher certification at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte where I'm currently completing my Masters degree in special education. I have worked in special education for 9 years and I truly believe it's my calling! My husband and I have 4 wonderful kids. I enjoy spending time with family, traveling and cooking. I'm honored to be part of the Riverwalk Academy family.
Mr. Michael Graham
Teaching Assistant
ms. Tiffany Hudson
Coordinator
From the beginning of grade school, I either wanted to join the Air Force like my dad or become a teacher. Over the years, my teachers created some of the greatest impacts in my life, becoming my security and home away from home. As I continued through school, I held onto my aspirations of becoming a teacher and being a beacon of hope and inspiration for my future students. In 2009, I graduated from Winthrop University with my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Since then, I have taught at two charter schools, with a 5 year span as a stay at home mom. Even during my time as a stay at home mom, teaching continued to be a passion for me: I assisted, taught or substituted with pre-school through high school. While at Riverwalk, I have been blessed to teach both 3rd and 4th grade. I am currently working towards an Add On Certification for Learning Disabilities. As I grow professionally, I will continue to embrace my goal of being an advocate for our students.
ms. Laterra Johnson
Teaching Assistant
Hi, my name is Laterra Johnson. I've worked in education for about 4 years now and I love it! Working with children has always been a passion of mine. Last year I came to Riverwalk as a substitute; this year I'm excited to jump on board as a Student Service Assistant.
Ms. donna Mitchell
Teacher
Ms. Elizabeth Slifer
Teacher
My name is Elizabeth Slifer and I am the middle school Special Education teacher. I am a North Carolina native. I graduated from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in May with my Bachelor's in Special Education K-12. I have worked in the area of in-home skill building for the past two years and I am very excited to start my teaching career here at Riverwalk Academy.