Avondale Faculty and Staff

Vinette Dye
Principal & Grades K-2

I am a seasoned educator with a plethora of experience gathered over more than three decades. From the early age of 5, it was clear that I would be a teacher, making certain my dolls were perfectly and thoroughly versed in all matters pertaining to academics and management. Having taught in a variety of demographics, I have had opportunity to adapt to a widely diverse group of children. My philosophy of teaching is based on the Christian principle that every child is created in the image of God, well equipped with individual abilities, talents and skills. My personal goal is to inspire, motivate, and propel children to realize their highest potential. Mirroring one of my favorite authors, I believe education “has to do with the whole being…It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers.” Education 13.1, E. G. White

Akeisha James (Email)
Grades 3-8

Teacher James has always had a passion for children and teaching and knew from an early age that she wanted to be an educator. She was born in the beautiful country of Trinidad and Tobago and has lived in many states as well. She takes every opportunity to bringing her experiences to the classroom. She received her Bachelors in Elementary Education from Oakwood University. When not in the classroom, Teacher James enjoys all sports but enjoys playing basketball most of all.

Brianna Moore
Grades 3-8

Brianna Moore is the 3-5th grades’ Homeroom teacher and teaches Social Studies and Language Arts to grades 3-8 at Avondale. Ms. Moore is a recent graduate of Southern Adventist University. She has always had a love for children and is passionate about teaching. She believes in combining socioemotional learning and Biblical values into academics for a well-rounded child. She strives to live by the Bible verse, “Let your light shine before men, that. they may see your good works, and. glorify your Father which is in heaven.’ Matthew 5:16. She is excited to start the school year and share with your child.

Lydia Rose (Email)
Title 1 Instructor / Reading Interventionist

Reading interventionist, Lydia Rose, is passionate for reading mastery. She received her bachelor’s in communications from Oakwood University. Several years later, she attended and completed the undergrad requirements in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the University of TN, Knoxville. It was the latter training that prepared her for the work she does today.

Mrs. Rose is a trained and certified Dyslexia Practitioner with Wilson Language Training, qualifying her to teach Fundations®, the Wilson Reading System® and Just Words® curriculum.

When she’s not grooming fluent readers, Lydia enjoys spending as much time as possible visiting her grandchildren, road tripping, learning black history, reading, and collecting postcards.

Marisol Prieto
Office Manager / Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Janice Walwyn
Business Manager

Janice Walwyn has served as the Business Manager at ASDAS for over 12 years. She began her career in public accounting with an international firm. After leaving that company, Janice went to work in the Federal Government auditing government agencies throughout the Southeast. She later worked with a local company in the internal audit, and budget review and analysis and as the Accounts payable supervisor. Janice fulfilled her dream of opening her own business providing business services and expertise for small companies. At ASDAS she oversees the financial and general business operations along with fundraising programs. She began volunteering at ASDAS because of the excellent nurturing educational environment that her children received while they were students there.