FACULTY & STAFF BIOS

Cary Hammonds Humanities Teacher

Cary Hammonds has worked with students who represent a wide variety of ages, privileges, and cultures in Florida, Texas, the Czech Republic, Spain, and South Korea. In each environment, her goal is always to instill empathy and build equity. Cary believes that the study of humanities—of history, of literature—plays a strong role by offering students windows into the past, mirrors to who we are today, and opportunities to dream of better futures. She holds a degree in English from Rollins College and state certifications, and she has served a previous school as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair. Cary can be reached at chammonds@beaconacademy.org.

Who was your favorite teacher?

I have three, and they are all history teachers, even though I was an English major. They all LOVE what they teach, have a sarcastic humor, and are incredibly knowledgeable.

Rebekah Lin Finance Coordinator

Rebekah was born and raised in Guangzhou, China. In 2016, she came to the US for undergraduate studies at Biola University in Los Angeles majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Financial Planning. She moved to Boston in August 2021 and began pursuing her master’s degree in Financial Analysis at Gordon College. Besides the spreadsheets and numbers, she loves to explore new things and has a variety of interests such as paddle boarding, traveling, and hiking. Having a family ritual of visiting undeveloped villages in China, Rebekah witnessed how education can be such a help and a turning point for children. These experiences fascinated Rebekah and brought her to believe that education is not simply a knowledge provider but a life changer. Rebekah is excited to join Beacon and apply her skills to contribute to a team that makes a life-changing impact on its students. Rebekah can be reached at rlin@beaconacademy.org.

What are your hobbies outside of work/school?

Paddle board, tennis, volleyball, and hiking with my dog!