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Elaine Hofmann - Principal

Elaine Hofmann is excited to be joining the exceptional staff at Apex High School. Originally from Upstate New York, she graduated from SUNY Fredonia and relocated immediately to Raleigh, NC. She started teaching Social Studies at Millbrook High School.

Willis Brown - Assistant Principal

Willis Brown began his teaching career at Enloe High School. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Management at Shaw University, Master of Health at Strayer University, and Master of School Administration at North Carolina Central University. Mr. Brown joined the Apex family in 2021. Outside of school, Mr.

Andrew Hill - Assistant Principal

Andrew Hill began his teaching career as a Computer Skills teacher at Martin Magnet Middle School in 2005. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Education. In 2011, he completed his Master of Business Education from East Carolina University.

Jeannette Hill - Assistant Principal

Jeannette Hill joined the Apex High School staff in July 2004. Previously, she taught in Kannapolis and Charlotte. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master of School Administration degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to cheering for the Cougars, Mrs.

Alicia Stevenson - Assistant Principal

Alicia Stevenson joined Apex High School in September 2019. She began her teaching career as a high school English teacher in Guilford County. Mrs. Stevenson has spent the last sixteen years in Durham Public Schools as a teacher, instructional facilitator, and assistant principal.

David Zies - Assistant Principal

David Zies became Assistant Principal at Apex High School in 2015. He began his teaching career in Los Angeles where he worked with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In 2009 he joined Apex High School as an Autism Support Teacher. Mr.

What is Apex Academy?

APEX Academy is a competency-based school, where student skill acquisition is the priority. Here students take assessments to gauge their progress of mastering the rigorous curriculum. Review a given topic, as many times until they understand the material.

What is an independent charter school?

An independent public charter school devoted to the enrichment of our students' futures. Working everyday to engage our students to become active learners and support in developing their own unique voice. We form real and meaningful relationships with all our students, including their parents and/or guardians. This personal connection enables all our students to advance social emotionally and academically and achieve their future goals.

Why did APEX become a charter school?

The financial crisis starting in 2008 forced APEX to become an independent public charter school in order to protect our innovative competency-based and social-emotional support model, as well as retaining much needed resources.

When did Apex Academy open?

APEX Academy opened in September 2008 as an innovative competency-based school within LAUSD structured as a pilot program co-managed by LAUSD and Diploma Plus and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Where is Helen Bernstein High School?

The Helen Bernstein complex, located in the heart of Hollywood, is home to APEX Academy, Helen Bernstein High School and STEM Academy of Hollywood. Our shared community allows for our students to interact with students from the other schools, and to participate in a shared athletic program between all schools as they compete with other schools in ...