Geoff Gorski, Grades K-3 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.

ggorski@envisionscienceacademy.com

Amanda Vick, Grades 4-8 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.

avick@envisionscienceacademy.com

TaKira Murphy-Waldon, Assistant Dean Grades 4-8

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 18th 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

Tamara Scherrer Assistant Dean Grades K-3

Born and raised in New York, Tamara Scherrer began her career in education in 2010. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Binghamton University (2002), a Master of Science in Education and Mathematics from Dowling College (2010), and a Master of School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2026). After beginning her teaching career in New York, she relocated to North Carolina in 2011, where she served students in Durham Public Schools and Wake County Public School System before joining Envision Science Academy in 2017. Throughout her career, she has taught middle and high school mathematics, helping students build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her loving husband and their three children. Mrs. Scherrer feels privileged to serve the Envision Science Academy community.

tscherrer@envisionscienceacademy.com