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TMSA Durham (Triangle Math & Science Academy)
Durham, NC · grades: K-5 (scaling to K-8) · opens: Fall 2026 · approved Sep 8, 2025
A new Durham campus of TMSA, North Carolina's highest-performing K-12 charter network (A-rated, 6,000 students, 5,000+ on waitlists). Network-backed and well-funded, so this campus will move fast and buy at both campus and network level.
Grades
K-5 (scaling to K-8)
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Secured a $5.0M Charter School Growth Fund investmentJan 15, 2026Major multi-year funding for the network's growth, including new campuses. A clear, well-funded spending window.
2026-27 enrollment portal openedJan 10, 2026The Durham campus is actively enrolling for its first year. Operations and purchasing are ramping now.
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Aiden Satici District IT Manager Ben Karaduman Superintendent Bilal Aldemir District IT/EdTech Coordinator Bryan Setser Director of Innovation & Strategic Growth Cihan Oz Director of Compliance and School Safety Eray Idil Deputy Superintendent of Academics Graziela Scalabrin District English Department Coordinator Jennifer Greene Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Accountability Maria Mills Director of Assessment and Accountability Murat Cankurt Director of Marketing Nasim Rajabov Director of Facilities and Capital Projects Okan Celiker Principal, TMSA Durham Robert Belardinelli Facilities Coordinator Salih Dede Director of College Readiness and Culture Semiha Yildiz District Science and STEAM Department Coordinator Suleyman Karaman District Math Department Coordinator Taner Ertekin Deputy Superintendent of Operations Vehbi Tandogan Chief of Staff Carlos Hernandez TMSA Board Member Dr. Terrence W. Thomas TMSA Board Member Fahrudin Mekic TMSA Board Member Mir Nugmanov TMSA Board Vice President Salih Tuncer TMSA Board Treasurer Victor Nadbitov TMSA Board Secretary Victor Ofori-Boadu TMSA Board President Where to learn more
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The facts
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| Approved | September 8, 2025 (6-5 CSRB vote)The NC Charter School Review Board voted 6-5 to approve the Durham County campus. |
| Opens | August 2026, grades K-5Starting with grades K-5 in August 2026. |
| Model | Replicates TMSA Apex K-8 STEAM model (A-rated)Replicate the school's Apex K-8 model; Apex and Triangle campuses hold A state performance grades. |
| Eventual size | ~900 studentsEventually serving about 900 students. |
| Network | TMSA, ~6,000 students, 5,000+ on waitlistsThe network now serves about 6,000 students across North Carolina, with more than 5,000 on waiting lists. |
| Funding | $5.0M Charter School Growth Fund investmentReceived formal approval for a $5.0 million multi-year investment from the Charter School Growth Fund. |
| Campus address | 312 Gregson Dr, Durham (per TMSA campuses page)Newest campus in Durham serves students in grades K-5. |
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