Libby White joined the staff at CFA in 1989. For the first two years, she was the Second Grade Teacher, before becoming the Lower School Director. Prior to coming to CFA, Mrs. White taught in Alabama, South Carolina, and Chapel Hill, NC.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mrs. White also has a master's degree in Education from Livingston University.

She has four adult children and seven grandchildren. On the weekends, Mrs. White enjoys reading, canoeing, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Laurie Bernard has enjoyed working at Cape Fear Academy since 1989. Her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are from UNC-Chapel Hill. She and her husband Phil have one daughter, Caroline, who graduated from CFA. Mrs. Bernard enjoys playing and singing medieval music in her free time.  Lately, she is learning to appreciate jazz.

Kelly Borton has worked at CFA since 1999.  She grew up in Ohio and spent several years in California before moving to Wilmington.  She enjoys working in the front office and getting to know all the families at CFA.

Mrs. Borton and her husband, Mike, enjoy spending time on the beach.  She also loves trying new recipes, reading, and walking her two dogs.  She is a coach for Girls on the Run. 

Lori Dugan joins CFA as the Lower School Counselor. Originally from Ellicott City, Maryland, Mrs. Dugan attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her B.A. in Sociology and was an All-American lacrosse player for the Tarheels.  She received her Master's in Social Work at the University of Maryland and has her LCSW-C. 

Outside of school, Mrs. Dugan enjoys beach walks with her husband Mike and their three children, Tully, Tripp, and Arley.  She also enjoys yoga and good Italian food!!!