High School Faculty
In addition to our on-site administrative faculty, our high school programs are supported by a distinguished team of certified teachers (online courses only) and dedicated academic tutors (correspondence courses only). We promise to provide you with the close, careful guidance and personal instruction you need to maximize your understanding of each lesson and smooth your course progress.
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Megan Bowen - Online High School English
Megan Bowen teaches high school and college prep English courses. After graduating from Miami University in 1996 with a double major in English Literature and Secondary English Education, Megan taught in Ohio’s public school system before moving to Atlanta to teach in a private school. Read expanded profile.Specialties: Survey of Literature, World Literature, American Literature, British Literature, Journalism -
Nicole Burris – High School Program Manager
Nicole has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from New College of Florida. She has completed graduate level work in Child Development & Family Studies at Purdue University, and is currently working on her Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Cappella University. She oversees the curriculum development process and manages print/online course content for the high school and career programs.
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Bryan Carver - Online High School Science
Bryan Carver teaches high school science courses in both the general and college prep diploma programs. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science Education Degree from the University of Georgia. Prior to joining the faculty of Ashworth in 2005 Bryan taught for six years in the Georgia public school system in Atlanta and Savannah. Read expanded profile.
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Paula Huys – Grading Manager
Paula has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University. She oversees process of hand graded exams and manages our team of graders and subject matter experts.
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F. Milton Miller, Ed.D. – Vice President, Education
Dr. Miller earned his Ed.D. in vocational/technical education and his M.S. in administration and supervision, both from the University of Missouri. He has been a tenured college professor, and has vast experience managing curriculum development, faculty, policy implementation and planning for educational institutions. In directing the activities of Ashworth College, Dr. Miller researches and develops new courses and ensures that the highest quality of instruction is received by each and every student. Dr. Miller manages the accreditation of our courses with the Distance Education and Training Council, the Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. He also serves as the Dean of Degree Programs and the Principal of High School.
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Patricia Olano - Online High School Spanish
Patricia Olano teaches Spanish I and Spanish II at the High School level. Born and educated in Peru, she worked as an administrative assistant at the British Academy in Lima before coming to the U.S. with her husband. Patricia joined Ashworth in 2008. Read expanded profile.
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John Riser – Director of Career Programs and High School
John has a Master's Degree in Production and Operations from Georgia State University and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from Clemson University. John was awarded the Carl A. Bramlette Jr. Scholastic Achievement Award for outstanding Academic Achievement in 2006. He manages the administration and development of all high school and career programs. -
Eric Ryall – Registrar
Eric earned a B.A. from West Georgia University in 2004 and has been with Ashworth since then. He looks forward to continuing helping students get the courses they need in order to further their career goals.
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