Staff Directory

I fell in love with teaching during my graduate studies at the University of Kansas. After a couple years as a university professor in south Florida, I knew I wanted to shift my career to focus more on teaching, in an environment conducive to forming strong relationships among teachers and students. Community is important to me in the classroom and in my personal life, and I was also ready to be closer to my family in Mooresville and Concord. I could not be happier to be part of the PLP community! Outside of school, I enjoy being, well, OUTSIDE! I'm an avid runner, lifelong equestrian, and animal lover, with a particular soft spot for senior pups and teeny kittens.

I am originally from New York, but have lived in Mooresville since 2013 with my wife Erin. Together we have two children; Jackson and Madelyn and we look forward for them to join the Pine Lake Prep community in the near future.

I’ve taught social studies for over ten years and am passionate about helping my students develop durable skills that will help prepare them for college and careers. Outside of the classroom I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, officiating soccer, watching football, and attending concerts and plays.

As a PLP Alumni, I am so proud to be a part of such a great community! I strive to provide our students with a supportive, encouraging, and positive school experience. I am currently pursuing my Master of Arts in Teaching: Special Education through UNCC. I am a big believer in pursuing your dreams. Furthering my education and experience to help students be their best selves will always be a passion of mine. I look forward to bringing positivity and inclusivity to this wonderful community!

Dr. Hoffman has served as the Principal of the Upper School since 2016. Before assuming this position, he was a mathematics teacher and administrator. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education with a Mathematics Option from the Pennsylvania State University, his Masters in School Administration and Educational Specialist from Appalachian State University, and his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His dissertation was titled “Concept Image of Slope: Understanding Middle School Mathematics teachers’ perspective through task based interviews.” In addition, Dr. Hoffman has successfully earned and renewed his National Boards in Mathematics with a focus on Adolescence and Young Adults. He lives in Mooresville with his wife Jill (a middle school science teacher) and his children, Dylan and Lia.

My educational philosophy is that students learn best when they are actively engaged in science through activities such as reading, discussing, experimenting, and solving problems. My role is to create more experiences in which my students construct their own understanding of science and how our universe works.

I have recently relocated to Mooresville with my husband, 2 teenage sons, and the family dog we rescued, Tater.  I am excited to get to meet the students and families of the Pine Lake Prep community.  Earlier in my career, I taught Chemistry at a community college for 9 years while working as an analytical scientist in the personal care and packaging industries.  After going into the education field full time I taught many science classes and the last 5 years which have been exclusively focused on AP Chemistry and Honors Chemistry.  As a teacher, I will work to ensure the classroom will be a safe space in which to develop our abilities.  We will actively exchange ideas while developing our critical thinking skills.  In the pursuit of growth, we will overcome challenges, develop resilience, and deal with setbacks and failures productively achieving mastery through practice.  

I am originally from New Jersey and settled in Mooresville with my husband, three sons and black lab Angus a few years ago. We enjoy boating on Lake Norman, traveling to the beach or mountains, and just spending time together as a family. I am excited to be part of the Pine Lake Prep community as a staff member and also as a parent!

I have been teaching math for over ten years in Boston, Ohio, and now North Carolina. My philosophy has always been to give each and every student equitable access to a quality education. Outside of teaching I enjoy spending time with my family and being outside as much as possible. Love hiking, biking, running, and anything else that involves being active outdoors!