Meet our team

Amy Fugate brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a career spanning over three decades in education and leadership. A proud native of Yellow Springs, Ohio, Fugate graduated from Yellow Springs High School before earning a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Kentucky and a master's degree in biology from Wright State University. Her career began in Clark County, followed by a 35-year tenure at Huber Heights City Schools. During her time there, she held various roles, including varsity girls' soccer coach and varsity girls' golf coach, and served as an academic mentor, union representative, and union president. She was also on the OEA board of directors for six years. After retiring in 2023, she was appointed to the State Board of Education, where she served until June 2025, when she accepted the principal position at Springfield Sports Academy. Fugate’s vision is to create a safe and nurturing environment where students can become leaders, emphasizing that success in sports and academics requires good grades, a positive attitude, and a strong support system. A passionate sports fan, she loves University of Kentucky basketball, Notre Dame football, and Ohio State football. She played soccer in college and enjoys watching track and field, tennis, golf, and baseball. Outside of sports, she cherishes time with her family, including her children and grandson, and lives by the motto: "God, family, and Sports."

Dr. Chad Carr is the creator of the Blitz™ Academic Model and joined ACCEL Schools in 2015 with over 27 years of experience as a K-12 educator, coach, principal, and superintendent of schools in Ohio and Kentucky. Prior to joining ACCEL Schools, Dr. Carr served as Executive Vice President of Mosaica Education, where he turned around failing charter schools in Ohio. Dr. Carr holds a Ph.D. in Education from Morehead State University and three Master’s degrees in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, and Administration from the University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University.