Attentively meeting the needs of her students comes first and foremost to Stacy Graziosi P'25, a longtime educator at boarding schools.

Before coming to Christ School, Mrs. Graziosi was at West Nottingham Academy in Colora, Md., as Director of the Chesapeake Learning Center and Coordinator of STEM Peer Tutoring. Mrs. Graziosi is nearing her second decade of teaching in the Learning Resources Department. She has previously worked in Math, English as a Second Language (ESL), Literature and Composition, and Health.

Ms. Graziosi has also previously been an assistant athletic director, campus blood-drive coordinator, and a dorm parent. Prior to teaching, her experience was that of a health educator, administrator, program director and counselor providing education and support services to those in need.

Mrs. Graziosi earned her B.A. in Social Services from the New York’s State University and her master’s in Health Care Administration from Boston’s Simmons College.

Mrs. Graziosi has a passion for theater, music, singing, and sports. She spent many years performing community theater and was a member of the Treasure Coast and New Lyric Theater opera societies in Florida.

She and her husband, Math instructor Joseph Graziosi P'25, live on campus. They are parents to Elijah '25. 

Like many people, Jeffrey McAven found Asheville to be a place where he wanted to put down some roots. 

The Math instructor and assistant lacrosse coach moved to the mountains six years ago, even though this will be his 21st year teaching in North Carolina. 

Mr. McAven was born and raised in Michigan. He holds a B.S. in Education from Eastern Michigan University with certifications in Math and Science.

Jeffrey and his wife, Paula, live in Weaverville, N.C., and have a son, Wesley '27. Mr. McAven's hobbies include cars, woodworking, sports, and enjoying the awe-inspiring nature of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

Results matter to Hamid Najafi, an innovative professional with an excellent track record who has brought these qualities to Christ School as an Engineering instructor.

Mr. Najafi was named Teacher of the Year for the 2021-22 academic year. He is a faculty advisor for the Robotics team, which began a competitive schedule in 2023. 

Prior to coming here, Mr. Najafi taught locally as an adjunct professor at A-B Tech Community College and Blue Ridge Community College, where he won the 2019 Extra Mile Award. His professional experience in engineering and as a manager dates back to 1983. From 2002 to 2010, he worked as a real estate developer, overseeing the construction of one of the first all-inclusive executive office suites in the county. 

Mr. Najafi studied at Clemson University (MSEE), Piedmont Management Institute, and Midwestern State University. He and his wife, Cindy, have been married for more than 40 years. They have two adult children, Dani and Christian.

Math Department Chair Ken Tyburski plays disc golf professionally and can often be seen taking advantage of Christ School's 9-hole course to practice his craft. 

In addition to teaching and coaching in the Outdoor Program, Mr. Tyburski's workload for his 10th year including being a house parent in Harris House and doing public-address announcing for athletic games. 

Ken graduated from Georgia Tech in 1999 with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering – Cooperative Plan (a designation for undergraduates who worked three semesters in a professional organization while attending school). He has been involved in single-gender education since 2006. 

Mr. Tyburski turned pro in disc golf in August 2014. When he’s not busy directing tournaments, teaching clinics, and volunteering at local events, Mr. Tyburski likes to hike and camp in the Asheville area.