Middle School (6-8)

Mr. Zorn joined Union Academy in the summer of 2014, following nine years of service with Union County Public School System as an Assistant Principal. His career began at Walnut Creek Middle School in Pennsylvania, where he taught 8th grade math for five years before moving to North Carolina in 2005.

Mr. Zorn grew up in Angola, NY and graduated from Lake Shore Central High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Mercyhurst University in Mathematics Education and earned his Graduate degree in School Administration from Edinboro University.

Mr. Zorn loves to spend his free time with his beautiful wife, Kelley, and three amazing children, Carter, Adilyn, and Deacon. He also stays busy with his 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 11 chickens. He is passionate about volleyball and assists with Union Academy's girls' volleyball team when he can.

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Courtney Boger serves as Upper School Assistant Principal at Union Academy. She was born in Charlotte, and grew up in Mooresville, NC.
Ms. Boger earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies Education from The University of
North Carolina at Pembroke, where she was a Chancellor’s List student-athlete. In 2025, she
completed her Master’s Degree in School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Before coming to Union Academy, Courtney served as Dean of Students at a charter school in the Charlotte area. Prior to this, she taught 8th grade Social Studies.

In her free time, Ms. Boger enjoys spending time being active. Her favorite activities include
playing soccer, hiking, and weight training. She also enjoys spending time with friends, family,
and her dog, Maggie.

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Kailey Kiker serves as the Middle School Assistant Principal at Union Academy. A proud Union County native, Kailey is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and fostering strong school communities.

She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. In 2020, she completed her Master’s Degree in School Administration from Winthrop University.

Kailey began her career in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, where she spent 12 years serving in a variety of roles. Her experience includes teaching both middle and high school, as well as coordinating programs at the elementary and high school levels. In 2025, she returned to her roots in Union County to join Union Academy, bringing with her a deep commitment to student success and a heart for serving her local community.

Kailey is excited to continue supporting students, families, and staff while helping to uphold Union Academy’s mission of academic excellence, community service, and character development.

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Mr. Horne came to Union Academy in the 21-22 school year and to teach 5^th Grade Social Studies, however, he is currently serving as a Middle and High School Assistant Principal. This happens to be his second go-round in education after retiring with 30 years as a Teacher, Coach, Technology Engineer, and Administrator in 2020.

He met his wife, Shelia at Forest Hills in 1992 and they have 2 children: Gabriel, 24 (NC State, 2020) and Magdalene, 22 (UNC, 2022). Shelia also retired from teaching in 2021, Gabe is a 1^st Lt. in the US Army, and Maggie continues the education legacy teaching High School Math in Savannah at the Academy of Arts Magnet School. Mr. Horne has literally been in school over 48 years of his life.

He feels that school is where he belongs and cannot wait to see the smiling faces of students and teachers, hear the chatter of friends greeting each other in the halls and courtyard, and laughter of our future as they head to class.  When not at school, he loves spending time with his family along with golfing, tennis, yardwork, building computers, reading and gaming!

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Stacey Wease joined Union Academy in 2013 as the Attendance Officer. Since then, she has served in several roles, including Assistant PowerSchool Coordinator and Registrar. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University and previously worked with the 20th District Court Judge’s Office as well as a private law firm before transitioning to education.

Mrs. Wease takes great pride in her family. She and her husband, Chris, met in college and were married in 1999. They have three children: Hannah, a 2021 Union Academy graduate and recent graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Brackett, a 2022 UA graduate attending Appalachian State University; and Everett, a 2025 UA graduate also attending Appalachian State University.

Mrs. Wease loves traveling and spending time with her family. A passionate supporter of Union Academy, she is known for her enthusiastic involvement in school athletics and activities. Her school spirit is unmatched, and she can often be found cheering on UA teams with pride and energy.

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