team

Craig and Leane Cahoon are the owners of Right Track Academy. They founded RTA based on their love of the arts, and the need for art based programs for children in our community. Leane has 2 degrees in the Arts and Education from ECU. They both give back to their community through various programs.

Mary Ann Braswell, our Director of Marketing & Administration, has been affiliated with us for several years as a parent of two who love RTA. Mary Ann brings a wealth of experience to our front office as she has been in office administration for over 12 years, but has spent the last 2 years in marketing. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Mount Olive College. Her greatest joy is spending time as a wife and mom.

Ashley Stout, our lead art teacher, comes to us from WV. She obtained a Bachelors degree of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies while attending West Virginia University. She has a wide range of experience with children including teaching spanish and volunteering for summer reading programs. Ashley is a burst of energy each and every day. She is "repeatedly amazed by the campers and the creative ideas they are able to come up with." Nothing makes her more happy than seeing the children come alive as they express themselves through art. She has a true passion for the arts and believes they "expand creative thinking." When Ashley is not inspiring campers to express themselves through art, she enjoys travel. One of her favorite memories is "walking on the bottom of the ocean floor and feeding the fish."

Anthony Braswell is our Director of Technology or as we like to say, "Director of All Things that Plug In". When he is not at RTA, he serves as the Lead Pastor of Northpark Church. He has an Elementary Education degree from ECU and is committed to building the families of our city. His greatest weakness is the "hot donut now" sign at Krispey Kreme.