Faculty-at-a-Glance
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Ellisa Adams, M.A.T.
Fourth Grade Teacher
B.A., Music Education, Columbia State University
M.A.T., Elementary Education, Liberty University
Kevin Ames, M.S.
Math Department Chair, Upper School Math Teacher, Boys Varsity Cross Country Coach, and Varsity Track Coach
B.S., Math Education, Pensacola Christian College
M.S., Educational Leadership, Bob Jones University
Jenna Bailey, M.Ed.
NILD Educational Therapist
B.S., Journalism, West Virginia University
M.Ed., Special Education, George Mason University
Scott Bergquist, Ed.S.
Upper School Principal
B.A., English Literature and Writing, George Mason University
M.Ed., Special Education, George Mason University
Ed.S., Educational Administration, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Marianne Booth, M.Ed.
Lower School Principal
B.S., Business Administration, California State University
M.Ed., Teaching and Learning, Liberty University
Alicia Bradford, M.T.S.
Teaching Assistant
B.L.A., Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland, College Park
M.T.S., Marriage and Family, John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Karyn Burke, B.S.
Second Grade Teacher
B.S., Elementary Education, Liberty University
Pamela Burns, B.M.E.D.
Lower School Music Teacher
B.M.E.D., Music Education, James Madison University
Lori Byre, M.Ed.
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, Upper School Math Teacher
B.S., Education, New Mexico State University
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University
Noah Byre, B.S.
Upper School Science Teacher, Boys JV Baseball Coach
B.S., Environmental Biology, Liberty University
Simonee Carter, B.A.
Fifth Grade Teacher
B.A., Christian Ministry, Regent University
Cathy Case, B.S.
Upper School Math Teacher
B.S., Psychology, Virginia Tech
David Case, B.S.
Upper School Christian Studies Teacher
B.A., Humanities, Pensacola Christian College
Lena Chung, B.S.
Upper School P.E. Teacher, Teaching Assistant
B.S., Exercise Science, Towson University
Michelle Chung, M.Ed.
Upper School History Teacher
B.A. History, James Madison University
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Carol Cluff, M.S.
Upper School Science Teacher, Varsity Field Hockey Assistant Coach
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Norwich University
M.S., Engineering and Environmental Management, Air Force Institute of Technology
Peggy Connor, B.S.N.
Lower School Student Services Coordinator
B.S., Biology, Grove City College
B.S.N., Nursing, George Mason University
Sherri Copeland, B.A.
Lower School Librarian
B.A., Elementary Education, Eckerd College
Jen Corbet, M.S.
Upper School Science Teacher
B.S., Kinesiology, James Madison University
M.S., Physical Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Richard Crocker, D.Min.
Upper School Science Teacher, Head of House Veritas
B.S., Mathematics and Physics, University of Nottingham, England
B.A., Theology, University of Oxford, England
D.Min., Trinity School for Ministry
Louise Darko, M.A.
First Grade Teacher
B.A., Early Childhood Education, Southwest Baptist University
M.A., Language and Literacy, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Dana Day, B.S.
Lower School Instructional Assistant, Kindergarten
B.S., Marketing, Clemson University
Deb Dayhoff, M.A.
Visual Arts Department Chair, Upper School Art Teacher
B.S., Art Education, Bob Jones University
M.A., Art Education, Corcoran College of Art and Design
Aaron de Gastyne, M.Div.
Upper School Christian Studies Teacher
B.S., Church Ministries, Liberty University
M.Div., Discipleship and Church Ministry, Liberty University
Kameron Farmer, M.Div.
Upper School Christian Studies Teacher
B.S., Health Science, California Baptist University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Calvin Fellows, B.A.
Assistant Upper School Principal, Summer Programs Director, Girls Varsity Field Hockey Coach
B.A., English Literature, Angela Ruskin University
Lauren Fisher, J.D.
Upper School English Teacher, Yearbook Advisor, Varsity Indoor Track and Field Coach, Varsity Track and Field Coach
B.A., Music, Colorado College
J.D., University of Washington School of Law
Jennifer Fletcher, M.A.
Dean of Enrollment
B.A., English, DePauw University
M.A., Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education, Ball State University
Ingrid Flores, B.A.
Upper School Math Teacher
B.A., Math, Houghton College
Jim Gaines, M.A.
Teaching Assistant and Testing Coordinator
B.S., Political Science and History, James Madison University
M.A., Military Studies, American Military University
Julie Gallagher, M.S.
Lower School P.E. Teacher, Administrative Assistant, Athletics
B.S., Kinesiology, United States Military Academy
M.S., Kinesiology, University of Illinois, Chicago
Christine Gardner, M.A.
Executive Function Coach
B.S., English, James Madison University
M.A., Teaching, University of Puget Sound
Blair Gilchrist, M.A.
College Advisor
B.A., Print Journalism, Washington & Lee University
M.A., English Literature, University of Alabama
Curtis Grover, B.S.
Upper School Math Teacher
B.S., Mathematics, Liberty University
Anna Gugliotti, B.A.
Upper School Spanish Teacher
B.A., Spanish and Italian, University of Chicago Illinois
Ajay Gupta, M.A.
Assistant Registrar, Upper School Math Teacher
B.A., International Relations, Duke University
M.A., International Studies, University of Washington
Cathy Harlow, B.A.
Lower School Instructional Assistant
B.A., English, Old Dominion University
Courtney Harstine, B.A.
Upper School French Teacher
B.A., English and Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia
Dwight Hayes, M.S.
Physical Education Department Chair, Upper School P.E. Teacher, Boys Middle Level Soccer Coach
B.A., Physical/Health Education, Cedarville University
M.S., Physical Education, University of North Georgia
Joseph Hempfling, M.A.
Upper School Christian Studies Teacher
B.A., Political Science, University of Mississippi
M.A., Theological Studies, Southeastern University
Katie Hessen, B.S.
Upper School Math Teacher, Girls Cross Country Assistant Coach
B.S., Quantitative Finance, James Madison University
Veronica Hewlett, B.S.
Lower School Instructional Assistant
B.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of North Texas
Ellen Hilliard, M.A.
Upper School Counselor, Middle Level Girls Volleyball Head Coach
B.A., American Studies, University of Mary Washington
M.A., Counseling, Wake Forest University
Timothy Hilliard, M.T.
Assistant Upper School Principal, Upper School English Teacher
B.A., English, University of Virginia
M.T., Secondary English, University of Virginia
Nancy Homm, B.A.
Search & Teach NILD Therapist
B.A., Theater, Lycoming College
Ji-hyun Hong, B.A.
Assistant Lower School Principal
B.A., Education, University of Michigan-Dearborn
Suzanne Hulbert, M.Ed., P.C.E.T.
Upper School Student Services Coordinator, Upper School Teacher
A.A., Nursing, St. Petersburg College
B.S., Business Administration, Florida Southern College
Michelle Hunt, B.S.
Upper School Science Teacher, Middle Level Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach
B.S., Mathematics Education, University of Central Florida
Brett Jeschke, M.A.T.
Christian Studies Department Chair, Upper School Christian Studies Teacher, JV Boys Soccer Head Coach
B.A., History, James Madison University
M.A., European History, George Mason University
M.A.T., Secondary Education, Liberty University
Kim Johnson, M.A.
English Department Chair, Upper School English Teacher
B.A., English and Secondary English Education, East Tennessee State University
M.A., English Literature, Southern New Hampshire University
William Kelly, B.A.
Upper School Meteorology Teacher
B.A., Communication Studies, University of California, Sacramento
Lauren Kim, M.Ed.
Third Grade Teacher
B.A., Integrative Studies, George Mason University
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University
Cheryl King, B.S.
Director of Development
B.S., Management, Pennsylvania State University
Delaney Kleiber, B.S.
Fifth Grade Teacher
B.S. Elementary Education, Auburn University
Stacey Knight, B.A.
Foreign Language Department Chair, Upper School Latin Teacher, Head of House Fortitudo
B.A., Latin, University of Georgia
Debbie Koth, M.M.
Performing Arts Department Chair, Lower and Upper School Music Teacher
B.M., Vocal Performance, James Madison University
M.M., Vocal Performance, James Madison University
Jennifer Lam, M.Ed.
NILD Educational Therapist and ESOL Coach
B.A., English, Carleton College
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, Lyndon State University
Wendy Langan, B.S.
Executive Function Coach
B.S., Communications, Ithaca College
Jeannie Lee, B.A.
Fifth Grade Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, American University
Sandra Lewis, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant
B.A., Chemistry, The College of William and Mary
M.A., Chemistry, Rice University
Ph.D., Biology, Rice University
Nancy Linton, M.A., L.P.C.
Director of Counseling
B.A., Psychology, Wake Forest University
M.A., Counseling Psychology, University of Florida
Emily Lubenec, B.A.
History Department Chair, Upper School History Teacher
B.A., Secondary Education and History/Social-Science, Wheaton College
Aaron Marshall, B.A.
Upper School History Teacher, Middle Level Boys Cross Country Head Coach, and Varsity Field Coach
B.A., History, Schreiner University
John Meeker, B.S.
Upper School English Teacher and Instructional Assistant, Boys ML Soccer Assistant Coach
B.S., Pastoral Leadership, Liberty University
Faith McLaughlin, B.F.A.
Lower School Art Teacher
B.F.A., Art and Design Education, Pratt Institute
Judith Mijares, B.S.
Upper School Art Teacher, Yearbook Advisor
B.S., Graphic Design, Buffalo State College
Jonnie Miller, M.Ed.
Lower School Science Teacher
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.Ed., Administration, University of Oklahoma
Kimberly Miller, M.Ed.
Assistant Head of School for Academics
B.S., General Studies with Elementary Licensure, Liberty University
M.Ed., Educational Psychology, University of Virginia
Tammy Moye, M.S.
Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher
B.S., Elementary Education, Southwest Baptist University
M.S., Elementary Education, University of Southern Indiana
Parker Normann, Ph.D.
Upper School Economics Teacher, Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis Assistant Coach
B.S., Marketing, Economics, Lehigh University
M.S., Economics, Murray State University
PhD, Economics, George Mason University
John Nye, D.M.A.
Band Director, Boys JV Baseball Head Coach
B.M., Music Education, James Madison University
M.M., Trumpet Performance, University of Cincinnati College, Conservatory of Music
D.M.A., Trumpet Performance, Pedagogy, and Literature, James Madison University
Kara O'Malley, B.A.
Executive Function Coach
B.A., Communications, University of Notre Dame
Charlotte Orekhov, M.A.
Upper School English Teacher
B.S., English Literature, Virginia Tech
M.A., Multicultural and ESL Education, Virginia Tech
Susan Pacifico, M.Ed.
Lower School Math Specialist
B.S., Math Education, University of Maryland
M.Ed., Math Education, George Mason University
Christine Paul, M.Ed.
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
B.A., Communication, Virginia Tech
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University
Todd Peckarsky, B.A.
Assistant Dean of Records and Registrar
B.A., English and Art History, College of William and Mary
Deborah Petzrick, M.Ed.
Lower School Language Arts/Reading Specialist
B.S., Nursing, University of Maryland
M.Ed., Reading, University of Virginia
Paul Petzrick, Jr., M.Ed.
Science Department Chair, Upper School Science Teacher
B.S., Engineering, United States Military Academy
M.S., Systems Management, University of Southern California
M.Ed., Administration, La Salle University
Renee Phillips, M.A.
Fourth Grade Teacher
B.A., Cross-Cultural Studies, Nyack College
M.A., Educational Ministries, Wheaton College
Russell Phillips, B.S.
Lower and Upper School P.E. Teacher, Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach, Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach
B.S., Travel Industry Management, Concord College
Susan Polo, M.Ed.
Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of North Florida
Sindy Quiñónez, B.A.
First Grade Teacher
B.A., Classical Liberal Arts, Patrick Henry College
Carolyn Rector, B.S., C.P.A.
Assistant Head of School, CFO, Upper School Finance Teacher
B.S., Accounting, Virginia Tech
Bethany Rexroth, M.S.
Upper School History Teacher, Girls Basketball Coach
B.A., Elementary Education, MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.S. Youth Development, Kansas State University
Jenna Rieder, M.Ed.
Kindergarten Teacher
B.A., English, George Mason University
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University
Ingrid Saavedra, B.S.
Upper School Spanish Teacher
B.S., Finance and Foreign Trade
Universidad Serio Arboleda
Laura Sanders, M.Ed.
Upper School Spanish Teacher
B.A., Spanish, Wake Forest University
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Minot State University
Fleming Saunders, B.S.
Director of Athletics
B.A., Spanish, Grove City College
B.S., Exercise Science, Grove City College
Janae Saunders, B.A.
Assistant Director of Athletics, Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach
B.A., Multi-Age Physical Education, Cedarville University
Laura Schaefer, M.A.
Upper School Librarian
B.A., English, George Mason University
M.A., Library Science, Texas Women's University
Kimberly Schiffman, M.A.
Upper School Science Teacher
B.S., Biology, Texas A&M University
M.A., Teaching, Western Governors University
Peter Schnuda, M.Ed.
Dean of Campus Life, Sixth Grade Humanities Teacher
B.A., Communication, Loyola University
M.A.T., Language Arts, George Mason University
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, George Mason University
Lynn Seitz, M.S.
Substitute Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Health Services
B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin
M.S., Therapeutic Science, University of Wisconsin
Randal Shaheen, J.D.
Upper School Introduction to Constitutional Law Teacher
B.A., Political Science and Economics, Bucknell University
J.D., Harvard Law School
Sydney Shuler, B.S.
Instructional Assistant, Kindergarten
B.S., Fashion and Interiors, Liberty University
Sandy Simmons, M.Ed.
Lower School Teaching Assistant
B.S., University Studies, Shenandoah University
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University
David Slaughter, M.Ed.
Upper School History Teacher
B.A., Government, Patrick Henry College
M.Ed., Secondary Education, Vanderbilt University
Amanda Smith, M.Ed.
Upper School English Teacher
B.A., English Writing, Wheaton College
M.Ed., Curriculum, University of Virginia
Brookye Smith, M.A.T.
Second Grade Teacher
B.A., Speech Communication, Penn State University
M.A.T., Elementary Education, Liberty University
Victoria Snare, M.Ed.
Upper School English Teacher
B.A., English and Spanish, University of Delaware
M.Ed., Secondary English, Relay Graduate School of Education
David Stephenson, M.Div.
Chaplain, Varsity Baseball Head Coach
B.S., Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design, University of Tennessee
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
Karyn Sykes, M.Ed.
Third Grade Teacher
B.A., Integrative Studies, George Mason University
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University
Bridgett Thomas, M.Ed.
Second Grade Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, Asbury University
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University
Jennifer Ubelhart, B.A.
Teaching Assistant
B.A., Political Science, Hofstra University
Tom Van Raaphorst, M.Ed.
Upper School Christian Studies Teacher
B.A., Sociology, West Virginia University
M.A., Theological Studies, Liberty University
M.Ed., Teaching and Learning, Liberty University
Katy Vanderkwaak, B.S.
Upper School History Teacher, Middle Level Girls Cross Country Head Coach
B.S., Education, The University of Alabama
David Vanderpoel, PhD
Head of School, CEO
B.A., History, Wheaton College
M.A., European History, Adelphi University
M.A.R., Theology and Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary
PhD, History: Early Modern Europe, New York University
Donna Waller, B.S.
Strings Director
B.S., Education, George Mason University
Dana Weigand, M.Ed.
College Advisor
B.A. Rhetoric and Communication Studies, University of Virginia
M.Ed., Counselor Education, University of Virginia
Joni Whitaker, B.S.
Upper School Math Teacher, Head of House Fidelis
B.S., Mathematics, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Laura Whittle, M.B.A.
Upper School Spanish Teacher
B.A., Spanish, The College of Wooster
M.B.A., Marketing, University of Michigan
Patricia Williamson, M.Ed.
Assistant Upper School Principal
B.A., Theater Education, University of Mary Washington
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision, George Mason University
Justin Winters, M.F.A.
Upper School Theater Arts Teacher
B.A., Theater, Bryan College
M.F.A., Acting, Regent University
Shannon Wise, M.A.
Lower and Upper School Science Teacher
B.A., Literature and Speech, Point Loma Nazarene University
M.A., Education: Curriculum and Instruction, Chapman College
Faculty Emeriti
Monica Abbott, M.A.
Math Teacher Emeritus
B.S., Math, Fuji Women's College
B.S., Sociology, University of Idaho
M.A., Japanese, Fuji Women's College
Karen Alexander, M.Ed.
Upper School Principal Emeritus
B.S. Ed., Middle School Education, Math/Music, University of North Dakota
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Covenant College
Elizabeth Anger, M.Ed.
Lower School Principal Emeritus
B.A., Education, Lynchburg College, West Virginia Wesleyan University
M.Ed., Reading Education, George Mason University
Vicky Butler, B.S.
Second Grade Teacher Emeritus
B.S., Early Education, N-4, George Mason University
Penny Gale, B.S.
Second Grade Teacher Emeritus
B.S., Early Childhood Education, K-8, James Madison University
Janella Knight, B.A.
English Teacher Emeritus
B.A., English, Wagner College
Marcia Malloy, B.A.
Art Teacher Emeritus
B.A., Architecture, Virginia Tech
R. Cody Phillips, M.S.
History Teacher Emeritus
B.A., History, University of Wyoming
M.A., U.S. Diplomatic History, University of Nevada
M.S., Secondary Education, Old Dominion University
Kathryn Renner, M.Ed.
Math Teacher Emeritus
B.S., Math, James Madison University
M.Ed., Education, University of Virginia
Staff Emeriti
Head of School Emeritus
James L. Beavers, M.Div.
Head of School Emeritus
B.S., Biology, College of William and Mary
M.A., Science Education, College of William and Mary
M.Div., Global Mission, Trinity School for Ministry
Assistant Head of School Emeritus
Deborah Walne, B.S.
Assistant Head of School Emeritus
B.A., Spanish, University of Texas at Austin
B.S., Political Science, University of Texas at Austin
College Advisor Emeritus
Yvonne Gaffin, B.A.
College Advisor Emeritus
B.A., Secondary Education, Calvin College
Dean of Admission Emeritus
Margot Clenance, B.A.
Dean of Admission Emeritus
B.A., Social Work, Gereformeerde Sociale Academie
Nurse Emeritus
Gayle Fuller, R.N., B.A.
Nurse Emeritus
B.A., Education and Human Services, George Washington University
Nurse Emeritus
Jenny Jones, R.N., B.S.N., N.C.S.N.
Nurse Emeritus
Nursing, Vanderbilt University
Registrar Emeritus
Ellie Cole, B.S.
Registrar Emeritus
B.S., Special Education, University of Virginia
