Kathryn DuBray | Founder & Executive Director | Anniston Academy

Kathryn DuBray is the Founder and Executive Director of Anniston Academy, a neuro-affirming educational program serving children with diverse learning needs in Tennessee. Her work focuses on integrating evidence-based educational practices with therapeutic collaboration to support children with autism, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and other developmental differences.

Kathryn founded Anniston Academy with a commitment to transparency, individualized education, and family-centered care. She works alongside a team of licensed professionals, board members, and educators to ensure organizational compliance, ethical governance, and student-centered decision-making.

Leadership Philosophy

Kathryn’s leadership philosophy is grounded in:

Neuro-affirming educational practices
Ethical nonprofit governance
Collaborative care models
Respect for family voice and lived experience
Evidence-based programming

She believes that children with complex learning needs thrive in environments that balance structure, compassion, and clinical integrity.

Professional Experience

Kathryn DuBray has experience in behavioral health program development, nonprofit leadership, and educational systems serving children and families with complex needs. Her professional background includes work in behavioral health program management, interagency collaboration, and grant-supported service initiatives throughout the United States.

She has led multidisciplinary teams, coordinated with licensed clinical providers, and supported the development of systems designed to improve access to care for children and families. Her work centers on ethical governance, transparent operations, and sustainable program development.

Education

Kathryn DuBray holds advanced degrees in social work and education, with a professional focus on behavioral health systems, nonprofit governance, and educational leadership.

Doctor of Social Work (DSW)

University of Southern California

Master of Arts in Educatino (M.A.)

Tennessee Technological University

Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (B.S.)

Tennessee Technological University

Professional Certifications & Executive Education

Healthcare Management Certificate – Yale School of Management

Nonprofit Management & Leadership Certificate – Harvard Kennedy School

Substance Use Assessment & Case Management Training – Bellevue University

Community Commitment

Beyond her work at Anniston Academy, Kathryn is committed to advancing neurodiversity-affirming education and increasing access to high-quality services for families across Tennessee.