Staff Directory

Lauren Agee has been working in the field of education for 11 years. She has both a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Special Education. The majority of the work she has led has been in special education administration and compliance. She believes behind the scenes work is equally important in supporting students through their educational journey and preparing them for success post graduation. Lauren has worked at various districts in the Dayton and Cincinnati region prior to becoming part of the AchievePoint team in 2021. Currently, she serves as the Student Program Coordinator at AchievePoint which includes Special Education, obtaining records, and maintaining compliance. Lauren is a proud parent of a daughter in college and a son getting ready to start 7th grade. She loves spending time with family, any activities outside, and traveling when time allows.

Elizabeth has been working in education since 2016. She spent nearly a decade teaching music in Ohio and Indiana, where she taught students from kindergarten through 12th grade. In these roles, she found joy in creating meaningful experiences for students and streamlining the operational side of the programs she oversaw. She began working with AchievePoint in 2026.

She received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Cincinnati and a Master’s degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago.

Elizabeth currently resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and two dogs. She has many interests and hobbies, including playing music, puzzles, video and
board games, and gardening.

Elton has been with AchievePoint since 2018 in the role of Enrollment Advisor. Elton’s favorite part of being a member of the AchievePoint family is working with our students and their families. Elton has over 15 years of working with inner city youth.

Prior to AchievePoint, as a native of Memphis, TN, Elton began his career working in Procurement. While working at one of Tennessee’s most prestigious medical institutions, he developed his love for the youth by acting as Site Director for Major League Baseball’s “RBI” program in Memphis. Elton enjoys spending time with his wife of 18 years and his two daughters, watching sports, camping, and fishing in his spare time.

Elton believes that every child deserves a fair shot at success through Education.

Ms. Greer received her Bachelor’s degree in 2004 in Interpersonal Communications from the University of Southern Indiana. Several years later she decided to go back to school to earn her Master’s degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Leadership. Prior to her coming to AchievePoint she was the Executive Director for a nonprofit that provided services and resources to children with developmental disabilities. Ms. Greer has several years of working with at-risk youth in the Cincinnati community as well. In her position as the Executive Director at Achievepoint, she wants to lead her team to assist the students in reaching their graduation goals. Her number one focus is to educate as many students as possible and give them a safe place to learn. Ms. Greer is an advocate for the students and instills in them life lessons that will prepare them for life after AchievePoint. While in this role, she aims to Empower, Inspire, and Encourage students to be their best selves no matter what the barrier is. In Ms. Greer’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her “furchild” Pepe, traveling, church, speaking, and trying new restaurants.

Andrea LaVeglia has been with Graduation Alliance for almost 2.5 years. She moved from New
York to Palm Beach Gardens Florida three years ago. While living in New York, she worked with a crisis intervention program which provided at-home services for families who had a child that was experiencing a mental health crisis. She has extensive experience with attending CSE and ESE Meetings, providing resources to families and advocating for their specific needs. She also has extensive knowledge of the family court systems. Her role prior to being a Student Success Coordinator was as a local advocate with Graduation Alliance. She supported and monitored the pace and progress of students to help them obtain their high school diploma through regular calls and messages. She has two daughters, Claire (23), who is currently in a women in surgery program at the University of South Florida and Charlotte (20) who is a freshman along with her sister at USF.

Damon Moss is a dedicated student success professional with a strong foundation in child development, having studied at Kentucky State University. His academic experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of how students grow, learn, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to his educational background, he brings valuable leadership experience as a boys basketball coach at Detroit Pershing High School—the same school where he was a two-time state champion athlete. This full-circle journey allows him to connect authentically with students, using mentorship, discipline, and motivation to help them reach their full potential. By combining his knowledge of child development and coaching experience, he is committed to supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally, while creating an environment that encourages growth, accountability, and long-term success.

Shannon Naser is an enrollment assistant at AchievePoint. Shannon’s role is to assist our Enrollment Counselor by connecting with prospective families & students to guide them through the enrollment process. She has been with AchievePoint since 2020. Prior to that, she worked as a registrar for a career college. When not at work, Shannon enjoys spending time with her family, working outside in her yard, and throwing dance parties in her kitchen.

Lauren Neri has been with AchievePoint since the beginning when the school opened in August of 2018. She received her degree in secondary education earlier that year from the University of Dayton. When she first began working here, she was on campus as the school’s English teacher. Lauren now works as the Education and Career Coordinator and the online English teacher. She works remotely and resides in the sunny state of Arizona where she enjoys running, baking, and exploring the West Coast!

Deborah O’Brien’s experience in administration has provided her with involvement in general education and specialization in serving special populations. Her role as Special Education Director and Consolidated Program Review Director has created an opportunity to develop a broad level of experience with increasing student achievement through the use of alternative programs.

Mrs. O’Brien, a licensed teacher and administrator, received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Central Washington University in June 1991 and taught in grades P-6 for eleven years. In August 1995 she completed a Master’s in Educational Administration at Eastern Washington University and has since been a school principal at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. She recently completed her Doctoral degree.

During a recent visit to Columbus, Mrs. O’Brien said: “I’m smitten with this town!”

Tiffany Patterson has been working in student support services since 2020 and joined Graduation Alliance as an Academic Coach in 2023. She brings experience as a college advisor and student coordinator, where she supported students through academic planning, goal setting, and post-secondary preparation. Tiffany is passionate about helping students navigate their educational journey and reach their full potential.

She works remotely from Raleigh, North Carolina, and enjoys spending time with her two cats, Leelyn and Matcha. In her free time, she loves reading and writing poetry, traveling, and connecting with friends. Tiffany earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University.

Courtney Tenbosch has more than 18 years of experience in educational leadership. She is passionate about serving at-risk students and has a knack for operations, compliance, and school performance. Prior to joining AchievePoint in 2018, Courtney worked for several career colleges, holding multiple roles. She has been a registrar, director of education, and campus director, leading high-performing schools ranging from 150 to 2,000 students.

Courtney resides in her native city, Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and son. She enjoys all things Cincinnati, beach vacations, shopping and spending time with her family. She earned her degree in English and journalism from the University of Cincinnati.