Administrators
- Dr. Charles Fuller, Executive Director
- Geoff Gorski, Grades K-2 Dean
- Xaviera Johnson, Grades 3-5 Dean
- Amanda Vick, Grades 6-8 Dean
- TaKira Murphy, Assistant Dean
Dr. Charles Fuller, Executive Director
Education
B.S. - Health and Physical Education
Appalachian State University
M.A. - School Administration
UNC - Greensboro
Ed.D - Doctor of Education
North Carolina State University
Dr. Charles Fuller, Executive Director
Dr. Fuller has been an educator for over 40 years, beginning his career in 1983 as a physical education and science teacher. Dr. Fuller was named principal of Envision Science Academy in 2015 and served in that capacity for three years. In 2018 he was named as the school’s first Executive Director. Dr. Fuller earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Appalachian State University and his Masters of School Administration from UNC-Greensboro. In 2016 he achieved the degree of Educational Doctorate in Administration and Supervision from North Carolina State University. Dr. Fuller and his wife Veronica love spending time with their family and are blessed with a son and his wife as well as a daughter and her husband and two grandsons.
cfuller@envisionscienceacademy.com
Geoff Gorski, Grades K-2 Dean
Education
B.S. - Education
Western Michigan University
M.A. - School Administration
UNC-Wilmington
Geoff Gorski, Grades K-2 Dean
Geoff Gorski was born into a family of educators, and followed in the footsteps of his parents by teaching elementary physical education, middle school math, and middle school science in southeastern North Carolina, New York City, and Raleigh. Geoff is a life-long learner who has his Master's degree in school administration from UNC-Wilmington, and Bachelors degree in Physical Education and Environmental Studies from Western Michigan University. Geoff's pride and joy are his three children.
Xaviera Johnson, Grades 3-5 Dean
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
B.A. - K-12 Special Education
Saint Paul's College
M.A. - Master of Arts in School Counseling & Urban Education
Norfolk State University
M.A. - Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education
Western Carolina University
M.A. - School Administration
East Carolina University
Ms. Johnson is currently pursuing a doctorate (EdD) in Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations.
Xaviera Johnson, Grades 3-5 Dean
Ms. Xaviera Johnson received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Special Education from Saint Paul's College. In 2010, she received her MA degree in Urban Education/Professional School Counseling from Norfolk State University and her MAT in Special Education from Western Carolina University in 2015. In 2018, Ms. Johnson received her MSA degree in School Administration/Educational Leadership from East Carolina University.
Ms. Johnson has served as a Teacher of Exceptional Children (K-12), School Counselor and the Director of Exceptional Children's Program in Durham, NC. She completed a full-time Administrative Internship at Carter Community School, Inc. and then transitioned to ESA to serve as Assistant Dean in 2018. In 2021 Ms. Johnson became a Dean at ESA. In addition to her educational positions, Ms. Johnson is the former president of the NC Council for Exceptional Children and a current doctoral student at UNC-Greensboro set to graduate in the Spring of 2025.
Amanda Vick, Grades 6-8 Dean
Education
B.A. - Elementary Education, Minor in Child Studies
East Carolina University
M.A - School Administration
East Carolina University
Amanda Vick, Grades 6-8 Dean
Amanda Vick has received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Child Studies from East Carolina University. During her first four years of teaching, Mrs. Vick served as a 4th grade and 1st grade teacher at a Title 1 school in Franklin County Schools. After having her first child, she realized that being a preschool teacher would best suit her family's needs. Five years later, she was ready to come back to the classroom and she chose Envision Science Academy to launch her teaching career again. She has been in education for 10 years. Mrs. Vick and her husband, Ryan, have been together since high school and have two beautiful daughters.
TaKira Murphy, Assistant Dean
Education
B.S. - Family and Consumer Sciences
North Carolina Central University
M.S. - Educational Studies, K-12
Capella University
M.A - School Administration
North Carolina Central University
TaKira Murphy, Assistant Dean
Ms. Murphy is an 80's Army Brat who has resided in North Carolina for the last 35+ years. She is a lover of learning, singing, dancing, cooking, and spending time with her daughter, Charlotte. This is her 10th year at ESA but her 16th year in education.
Ms. Murphy has a BS in Family and Consumer Sciences and a Master of Science in Educational Studies K-12. She achieved a Master's in School Administration from North Carolina Central University in May of 2024.
tmurphy@envisionscienceacademy.com