Middle School

5th - 8th Grade

Our multifaceted middle school curriculum is founded in our rigorous standards for college readiness and includes a variety of advanced academic courses and an extensive wellness curriculum.

Our advanced course sequence includes a comprehensive series of literacy classes as well as Algebra I for all 8th-grade scholars. All scholars participate in daily PE and wellness lessons where they learn how to build and maintain positive relationships, manage their emotions, and gain the skills necessary to understand and respect the perspectives of others.

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  • Reece Hartle

    Principal

    rhartle@austinachieve.org

    Reece Hartle

    Principal

    BA, Psychology, Texas State University

    Reece was inspired to begin a teaching career after becoming a 2010 Teach For America corps member in Miami-Dade, Florida, where he taught 10th and 12th-grade literature studies and led a successful basketball program. After Miami, he taught middle school students in Harlem, New York. Here at Austin Achieve he maintains a high-energy school environment, emphasizing a rigorous, high-quality, college-prep curriculum, and loves working for an organization where scholars and family come first. Along with his love for education, Reece enjoys relaxing on the river with his dog, Marley, going to hip-hop shows, and playing sports.

  • Ashcon Habibi

    Special Education Director

    ahabibi@austinachieve.org

    Ashcon Habibi

    Special Education Director

    M.Ed, Special Education, Texas State University; BA, Psychology, Texas State University

    A native Austinite, Ashcon has taught students with various disabilities at both an elementary autism unit and a functional life skills unit. He also has served as a coach in swimming, bowling and track and field for Special Olympics Texas. During his graduate studies, Ashcon developed a keen interest in applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support for at-risk students. Outside of education, he is an avid foodie who loves to try new restaurants and enjoy the beautiful outdoor activities Austin offers.

  • Joe Ten Brook

    Assistant Principal

    jtenbrook@austinachieve.org

    Joe Ten Brook

    Assistant Principal

    MAT, Secondary Education, National Louis University; BA, History, Northern Illinois University

    Joe developed his passion for education as a teaching assistant in American history at Northern Illinois University. In 2010, he pursued teaching certification, began his Masters degree and applied to Teach For America. As a corps member, he taught 8th grade social studies for two years. Joe most recently taught 5th grade writing and coached middle school track and the Youth Run NOLA team.

  • Julie Ann Clark

    Assistant Principal of Operations

    jclark@austinachieve.org

    Julie Ann Clark

    Assistant Principal of Operations

    BA, International Relations, Boston University

    Julie Ann grew up outside Philadelphia and launched her teaching career with an Urban Education Fellowship at Boston’s Match High School. She taught abroad with the Peace Corps, serving two years in sub-Saharan Africa. After her tenure abroad she spent 3 years at KIPP Austin before joining the Austin Achieve team in 2013. Julie Ann studied for a semester in Quito, Ecuador and loves speaking Spanish.

  • Marissa Marsh-Worde

    Assistant Principal

    mmarsh@austinachieve.org

    Marissa Marsh-Worde

    Assistant Principal

    BA, Secondary Education, University of New Mexico

    After 3 years in the classroom as a 6th grade Global Studies teacher here at Austin Achieve, Marissa is excited to take on her new role as the Middle School Assistant Principal. Each day she comes to work with the dual goal of ensuring scholars are provided with high-quality instruction in an engaging learning environment and helping all scholars become active participants in the school's community. Prior to joining the Austin Achieve team, Marissa attended the University of New Mexico where she received her B.A. in Education. She has since worked with Middle School scholars in different capacities for nearly a decade and looks forward to continuing this work in the years ahead.

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