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The Haile Academy of Higher Learning
Futuristic Learning
Tayden Haile
Principal/ CEO
Tayden Hale is the principal and CEO of the Haile Academy. He is a Navy veteran, father of seven children, a pastor, and a community leader. He has an AS in Nursing, a BS in Criminal Justice, and is finishing up his Master’s of Divinity. He has a passion for education and loves to see his students grow and excel beyond their prescribed capabilities. He believes every child is teachable, and each one desires the opportunity to receive a quality education.
Channy Anderson
Executive Assistant
Ms. Channy is a classically trained performing vocalist who has studied multiple styles and instruments. They graduated from Bethune Cookeman University with a Bachelor's in Music with a concentration in music education, vocal performance, and psychology. She is an anime nerd and enjoys traveling and experiencing other cultures.
Jay Brown
Drum Line
Mr. Jay Brown's specialty is the drum set with an emphasis on working with special needs students. He studied music at Florida A & M University and FSCJ, where he studied jazz. He directs an amazing drumline of talented young people. We are so happy to have him on our team.
Ms. Artevious "Tay" Curry
Head Teacher
Ms. Tay Curry is a Florida native graduating high school in Live Oak, FL. She joined the US Navy after high school, where she found herself to be a lover of knowledge. While in the Navy, she specialized in leadership and technical training as an Information Systems Technician. She served 20 years of honorable service, toured many countries, and enjoyed submerging in a melting pot of cultures, awareness, and observations. She is a certified Master Training Specialist, Certified Technical Trainer, a Microsoft Certified System Administrator, and a Christian Youth Educator. She has an associate degree in Information Systems Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Her love for knowledge has always drawn her to share more with our youth. In her ventures as an entrepreneur, she owns an ice cream truck and is an event coordinator. She is a foodie at heart who loves the color purple! She looks forward to serving you and your youth.
Kisha Nguyen-Brookins
Culinary Arts
Ms. Kisha is a proud single mother of 3! She was a surgical technician for 10+ years before pursuing her passion and love for food and cooking, which she now shares with her social media following! Despite suffering a stroke in 2021, she continues to defy all odds! She also owns a mobile beauty business and line of food products as well as being a spiritual mentor in the community. Above all, her biggest accomplishment is guiding her children to be happy, fruitful, and self- sufficient! She wants to share her desire and passion for culinary with her students to become functional, independent, and driven young adults with a positive outlook on life and to know that nothing is impossible. "If you can dream it... you can achieve it!"