Our Team
Jenny believes in the necessity of bridging gaps and giving all students opportunity for enrichment and access to enhanced learning opportunities such as Horizons. Prior to her time with Horizons at CDS, Jenny held roles in primary and secondary education - first as an educator with the Peace Corps in Kazakhstan, then in private international education in Morocco, and finally while serving as a Peace Corps Fellow with the New York Department of Education. Jenny’s professional background also includes international work with Front Line Defenders, an international human rights organization, headquartered in Ireland as well as local nonprofit program management with the YWCA of Asheville.
Ginger Huebner is a visual artist, art educator and creative facilitator who champion the transformative power of authentic connection through creativity. With a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech and a MAT in Visual Arts from The University of the Arts, Ginger brings a unique perspective to the world of art and art education. Her mixed media work uses found imagery and chalk pastel to create works that are visual translations capturing feelings and emotions that transcend expression through mere words. As the visionary behind Roots + Wings School of Art and Design, Ginger established a dynamic educational platform fostering creativity across all age groups. This endeavor reflects her commitment to cultivating authentic connections and empowering creativity in education.
Bill Hansen- Development and Communications Manager
Bill has a strong belief in and passion for positive youth development, and the power of the Horizons program philosophy and framework to positively impact the social-emotional and academic trajectory of our students. Bill is Horizons at Carolina Day School's Development and Communications Manager. He relocated to Asheville in 2021 following a career in non-profit human services in Illinois, much of which was spent serving in out-of-school time programs in Chicago’s highest need areas. Bill brings strong fund development and marketing experience with annual fund and major gift campaigns, foundation and corporate grants, and special events.
Monica Antonazzo – Grant Writer
Monica is passionate about making authentic connections with children and families in order to work together for equity and social justice. Monica Antonazzo was the founding Executive Director of Horizons at Carolina Day, served for one year as the Development Director, and has transitioned to the role of Grant Writer. She has worked at Carolina Day since 2016 in various roles, including Director of the Tutoring Connection and High School French teacher. Previously, Monica was the Director of Prevention, Education & Outreach at Our VOICE, Asheville's rape crisis center. She also taught English in France and served in the Peace Corps in South Africa 2006-2008.