Leadership

Leadership

Partnership Team

Lisa Edgar

Chief Partnership Officer

Lisa Edgar is passionate about finding creative ways to break into traditional school constructs and find ways to bring personalized learning solutions to schools through partnership and collaboration with ASU. Her background is teaching history and has since lead teams of educators through leveraging technology to personalize learning and blend classrooms. She now leads ASU Prep Digital’s partnership team which finds innovative ways to collaborate with schools around the world.
Shannon Moberly

Executive Director of Operations

Shannon Moberly is the Executive Director of Operations at ASU Prep. Her work focuses on managing partnerships, coordinating implementations, overseeing finances, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and supporting strategic growth initiatives across the organization. Shannon has 14 years of experience in education, including over 10 years at ASU Prep. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. In her free time, she cherishes quality time with her husband, Dan, and their two children, Desmond and Fiona.
Lindsay McCammon

Director of Partnership Success

Lindsay McCammon joined ASU Prep in 2018 and serves as Director of Partnership Success, leading the account management team that supports partner schools, districts, and organizations nationally and internationally — from design and launch through implementation and long-term growth. Her work expands student access to qualified educators, a broad course catalog, and Arizona State University college credit. Lindsay began her ASU Prep career teaching online elective courses, later leading the Electives Department and earning recognition as ASU Prep Digital’s inaugural Teacher of the Year. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Applied Psychology from Angelo State University and is certified to teach in Arizona and Utah. Lindsay and her husband, Michael, spend their free time camping, cooking, and traveling with their son, Triston.

Aura Plair

Partnership Director

Before joining ASU, Aura Plair spent 17 years in public education in the state of Florida as a teacher and also as a school and district leader. Aura’s first five years of public education were spent in a middle school classroom as a mathematics teacher. In 2005, Aura was recognized as Marion County’s Teacher of the Year and had the opportunity to have lunch with then Governor Jeb Bush recognizing the finalists for Florida Teacher of the Year. Inspired to expand her influence, Aura transitioned to school leadership where she served as assistant principal in an urban middle school in Jacksonville, Florida. From there Aura transitioned to a Principal position with Florida Virtual Schools overseeing the very first graduating class of students in the full-time model. She moved into District Leadership roles as both Director and Executive Director of Instruction where she helped FLVS build and improve their Blended Learning model. Aura spent 6 years supporting school districts with their implementation with various Educational Technology companies before returning to her virtual education roots. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, both earned from The Florida State University.
Angela Zhao

Director of International Partnerships

Angela joined ASU Prep Digital as the Director of International Partnerships in 2020. She brought with more than 9 years of experiences on strategic projects management that lead to ASU’s deeper global involvement with more than 80 university partners. Previously, Angela was the marketing director for Chegg China (Beijing), managing all student engagement activities and international recruiting strategies for over 300 universities worldwide using social media and online tools. She also worked as the senior marketing manager at Alibaba and Yahoo! in Beijing, responsible for brand expansion, online user acqusition and tradeshows. Working overseas also allowed her to leverage her bicultural and bilingual background to establish large scale global partnerships. Angela has over 11 years of marketing and communication experiences in both U.S. and China.
Kate Castleman

Director of Operations

Kate began at ASU Prep as an Admissions Advisor and now serves as Director of Operations, supporting the people, systems, and programs that power ASU Prep Global. Her work supports both individual students and school partners across Arizona, the U.S., and around the world, helping expand access to high-quality learning experiences wherever students are.

Mollie Patten Carey

Partnership Account Manager

Mollie is passionate about designing scalable, student-centered programs. As one of ASU Prep Global's Partnership Account Managers, she partners with schools to design and launch new initiatives, strengthen existing systems, and deliver measurable results for students. With 15 years of experience living and teaching abroad, Mollie brings a global perspective and steady leadership to new initiatives and complex challenges. Outside of work, she loves supporting her kids in all their endeavors, spending time outdoors, and gathering friends and family around the table.
Catherine Moore

Partnership Account Manager

Catherine joined ASU Prep in 2021 and brings over 15 years of experience across K–12 and higher education, grounded in corporate systems analysis and complex project implementation. Previously, Catherine served as the Elementary Lead Learning Success Coach at ASU Prep Digital, where she strengthened systems and realigned the LSC model for greater impact. Today, as a Partnership Account Manager with ASU Prep Global, she partners with schools to design and launch initiatives that improve outcomes for students. Catherine holds a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technologies from Arizona State University. Fluent and bilingual in Spanish, Catherine brings a global perspective to her work, having traveled to more than ten countries and previous experience working with partners overseas. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her husband and their grown children.

Instructional Team

Rachel Maleski

Global Academy Principal

Rachel Maleski is a veteran educator with K-12 experience in three states as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, teacher mentor, dean of students, and administrator. As principal of the ASU Prep Global Academy, Rachel ensures that the instructional team delivers robust and personalized learning experiences for all students, and that students are equipped with the skills necessary to allow them to serve their communities locally and globally. A native of Philadelphia, PA, Rachel currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, two kids, and two pugs. When away from her work at ASU Prep, Rachel enjoys reading, baking, and exploring unique places near and far.

Lia Grebus

Learning Specialist

What do you like most about teaching?
Finding creative ways to channel my students' passions and interests into teaching is what I love the most. I love that I have the opportunity to take the time to really get to know what makes my students tick and form connections with each and every one of them!

What is something interesting about you?
I have been playing tennis for almost 30 years! It is a hobby I hope to enjoy forever!
Deeon Powell

Learning Specialist

What is the most interesting thing to you in your position and why?
The most interesting thing about my position to me are all of the different relationships I have the opportunity to build from my teammates and colleagues to teachers, students, and site administration. When I not working, you will find me spending time with my husband and three children and carving out time to spend with other family and friends. The most interesting thing about my position to me are all of the different relationships I have the opportunity to build from my teammates and colleagues to teachers, students, and site administration.

When you're not working, what will we find you doing?
When I am not working, you will find me spending time with my husband and three children and carving out time to spend with other family and friends.