Amelia graduated from Salem Academy in 2010 and attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville where she obtained a B.A. in psychology and attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduating with a master’s degree in social work. Amelia started her social work career as a mental health therapist but quickly realized that as a member of the disability community, her true passion was supporting the disability population. This led to work as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of North Carolina where she assisted people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive, gainful employment. Currently, Amelia works as a Senior Physical Accessibility Specialist for Truist Bank. In this role, she acts as a subject matter expert on accessibility across the bank to ensure all products and services are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Abigail Wucherer (A’19) embodies excellence across academics, leadership, and compassion. Her insatiable curiosity fuels her academic prowess, while her compassionate leadership enriches our community. Abigail’s dedication inspires us all to push boundaries and make a positive impact.

Abrea Armstrong (A’09) views her experience at Salem Academy as transformational. She is grateful that the Academy is so purposeful about finding each student’s unique talents and helping them grow those talents. Abrea has risen to the role of Executive Director of the Triad Cultural Arts and CEO of a marketing company as well, and she’s seen similar remarkable growths in her former classmates as well.

Sylvia graduated from Salem Academy in the 90s and returned to Canada to do her first bachelor’s in economics and finance at the University of Western Ontario. She had a brief stint at Microsoft, then at Credit Suisse, before she attended Cambridge for a law degree and continues to work as a barrister, a type of lawyer in common law jurisdictions, in Hong Kong since she graduated. In addition to her work as a barrister, she currently serves as the Chairman of Mensa Hong Kong.

From growing up in Brooklyn, where she experienced many different cultures and experiences, and from her time at Salem Academy, Kaitlyn Gyamfi (A’23) believes both adequately prepared her for a rigorous college life.

After Salem Academy, Erin Leger A’05 graduated from Duke University with a civil engineering degree with a specialization in architectural engineering. However, driven by her passion for dance, she eventually transitioned into full-time professional salsa dancing. After her performing career came to a close, Erin returned to Duke University to pursue her clinical doctorate in physical therapy.

After Salem Academy, Amanda Loosemore (A’06) attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and majored in Information Science. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, she pursued her Master of Business Administration at North Carolina State University. Today, Amanda is a Project Management Office (PMO) Program Manager for JAGGAER, a digital procurement software company. For Amanda, Salem Academy wasn’t just a school; it was a journey packed with lifelong friendships, growth spurts, and memories she’ll cherish forever.

For Alex Byers, Salem is a way of life. From growing up in Winston-Salem to attending both Salem Academy and College, Salem’s impact on Byers’s life is one she’ll always remember. Since 2016, she has embarked on an incredible journey at Salem that’s taught her to think critically, be a fearless leader, and build lasting friendships that will endure the test of time.

Meet Dr. Elise Leger, a 2003 Salem Academy graduate and obstetrics and gynecologist at Physicians for Women of Greensboro. After Salem Academy, Dr. Leger graduated with a biology degree and a minor in Spanish from Wake Forest University and attended medical school at the University of Chapel Hill and completed her residency at Northwestern University in Chicago. She attributes much of her success to Salem because of the academic and life skills she learned while at the Academy.

Ashley Peake (A’19) grew up in Winston-Salem and attended a relatively small middle school. When she and her family were considering high schools, Salem Academy immediately stood out because of its small class sizes and close connections among students and teachers.

After graduating from Salem Academy in 2004, Caitlin attended the University of Virginia where she received a joint Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Teaching in Elementary Education during a five-year program. Caitlin taught for nine years in public schools, where many students were on free and reduced lunch, and in private schools where she worked with students in the school’s animation lab. Her journey has continued to be impactful from there and she’s grateful for the foundation that Salem Academy provided.

When Miracle Etim-Andy (A’19) and her family were touring high schools, they were in search of a challenging and nourishing place; and they found it at Salem Academy.

Catherine Ward (A’14) grew up in New Bern, North Carolina, and as she was finishing middle school, she began investigating academic opportunities beyond her eastern NC hometown.  When she was 13, Catherine toured Salem Academy and recalls being impressed by the students she met.

Hannah Goldfarb A’17 spent time in Brazil after Salem Academy where she lived for a year as a Rotary Youth Exchange student on a scholarship. After her time in Brazil, Hannah worked on campaigns ranging from city council to the U.S. Senate. Today, she works as a campaign manager for a candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina.

Rynne Ambrose Hankins (A’08, C’12) is a Salem supporter through and through, having gone to both the Academy and College before earning her Ph.D. in chemistry from Wake Forest University. She cherishes her time at both Salem institutions, truly valuing the unique experiences they afforded her.

Kaitlin graduated from Salem Academy in 2008 and attended the University of Pennsylvania where she majored in digital media design, a specialized program for computer graphics within the computer science department. After graduation, Kaitlin started her career as a technical director at DreamWorks Animation where she’s been ever since. Today, as a lead technical director, Kaitlin uses her technical skills to build tools and fix problems for the artists on an animated film production.

Molly Mae Potter (A’03) grew up on a llama and alpaca ranch in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, about 30 minutes north of Salem Academy’s campus. Molly said her parents—both of whom were nurses—always put education first and worked incredibly hard to send Molly and her brother to the best schools they could afford.

After graduating from Salem Academy in 2017, Maddy attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and majored in History. She graduated from UNCG Summa Cum Laude in 2021 and soon started law school at Campbell University School of Law. Maddy graduated from law school in May of 2024 and is now currently studying to take the bar examination to become a licensed attorney in the U.S. Maddy is forever thankful for the relationships she developed at Salem Academy, the experiences she had, and the confidence she gained that carried her through three challenging years of law school.

Jess graduated from Salem Academy in 2007 and attended the NYU Tisch School of the Arts where she majored in Film & Television. Currently, Jess is a writer, director, and producer, and owns a commercial production company in NYC.

Kasey graduated from Salem Academy in 2003 and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she graduated with a B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science. Today, Kasey works at the Bank of America as the Vice President; Commercial Associate III – Business Banking. Kasey loved her Salem Academy experience so much that she would do the entire experience all over again. She believes the Academy helped her become the woman she is today.