Faculty-at-a-Glance

Faculty Emeriti

Faculty/Staff Directory

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Heather Addington, M.S.
P.E. Assistant and Seventh Grade Life Science Teacher
B.S., Kinesiology, Texas Christian University
M.S., Exercise Science and Health Promotions, California University of Pennsylvania

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

Tiffany Anderson, B.S.
Upper School Spanish Teacher
B.S., Business Management, University of Phoenix

Jenna Bailey, M.Ed.
NILD Educational Therapist
B.S., Journalism, West Virginia University
M.Ed., Special Education, George Mason University

Kate Barcley, B.A.
Upper School History Teacher
B.A., History, North Carolina State University

Marianne Booth, M.Ed.
Lower School Principal
B.S., Business Administration, California State University
M.Ed., Teaching and Learning, Liberty University

Nathan Boyette, M.Div.
Upper School Christian Studies Teacher
B.A., Philosophy, James Madison University
M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary

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

Brenda Carr, M.A.
Teaching Assistant
B.A., Liberal Studies, Longwood University
M.A., Initiatives in Education, George Mason University

Cathy Case, B.S.
Upper School Math Teacher
B.S., Psychology, Virginia Tech

Eunha Clark, B.S.
Teaching Assistant
B.S., Psychology, Georgia State University

Laura Coffey, B.S.
Instructional Assistant, First Grade
B.S. Elementary Education, Pennsylvania State University

Sherri Copeland, B.A.
Lower School Librarian
B.A., Elementary Education, Eckerd College

Zach Coyle, M.B.A.
Director of Athletics
B.S., Sport Management, Liberty University
M.B.A., Liberty University

Jen Corbet, M.S.
Upper School Science Teacher
B.S., Kinesiology, James Madison University
M.S., Physical Therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University

Kimi Crestetto, B.A.
Teaching Assistant
B.A., Music Enterprises, Valparaiso University

Sarah Cretal, B.S.
Upper School History Teacher
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberty University

Richard Crocker, D.Min.
Upper School Christian Studies 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

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

Mary Alice Domenica, D.M.A.
Upper School Choral Director
B.M., Piano Performance, Covenant College
M.M., Piano, Belmont University
D.M.A., Collaborative Piano, University of Miami

Anson Evans, B.A.
Upper School English Teacher
B.A., English, Texas A&M University

Kathyrn (Brooke) Fales, M.A.Ed.
School Counselor
B.A., Psychology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
M.A.Ed., School Counseling, Loyola University Maryland

Calvin Fellows, B.A.
Director of Student Life & Summer Programs, Girls Varsity Field Hockey Coach
B.A., English Literature, Angela Ruskin University

Lauren Fisher, J.D., M.Ed.
Upper School English Teacher, Yearbook Advisor, Varsity Girls Cross Country Coach
B.A., Music, Colorado College
J.D., University of Washington School of Law
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University

Ingrid Flores, B.A.
Upper School Math Teacher
B.A., Math, Houghton College

Jim Gaines, M.A.
Assistant LAIR Office Manager and Teaching Assistant 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.
Upper School English Teacher
B.S., English, James Madison University
M.A., Teaching, University of Puget Sound

Sarah Garrido, M.S.
Upper School Science Teacher
B.S., Marine Biology, University of West Florida
M.S., Biology, University of West Florida

Stephanie Gilbert, M.A.T.
Upper School English Teacher
B.A., Public Relations, University of Maryland
B.S., Marketing, University of Maryland
M.A.T., Secondary English, Johns Hopkins University

Blair Gilchrist, M.A.
College Advisor
B.A., Print Journalism, Washington & Lee University
M.A., English Literature, University of Alabama

Ajay Gupta, M.A.
Assistant Registrar, Upper School Math Teacher
B.A., International Relations, Duke University
M.A., International Studies, University of Washington

Analysse Hamlett, B.Ed.
Third Grade Teacher
B.Ed., Elementary Education and Middle School Mathematics, Liberty University

Cathy Harlow, B.A.
Lower School Instructional Assistant
B.A., English, Old Dominion University

Livia Heidelberger, M.A.
Upper School French Teacher
B.A., French and Sociology, Asbury University
M.A., French and Francophone Studies, University of Kentucky

Katelynne Herring, B.S.
Lower School Instructional Assistant
B.S., Criminology, Society, and Law, George Mason University

Katie Hessen, B.S.
Upper School Math Teacher, Girls Cross Country Assistant Coach
B.S., Quantitative Finance, James Madison University

Anna Gray Hester, B.A.
Instructional Assistant, Kindergarten
B.A., Social Work, Christopher Newport University

Timothy Hilliard, M.T.
Upper School Principal
B.A., English, University of Virginia
M.T., Secondary English, University of Virginia

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
M.Ed., Regent University

Bianca Jackson, B.S.
Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., Education, University of North Alabama

Gina Jeon, M.A.
Fourth Grade Teacher
B.A., Psychology, Azusa Pacific University
M.S., College Counseling and Student Development, Azusa Pacific University
M.A., Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages, Biola University

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

Lauren Kim, M.Ed.
Third Grade Teacher
B.A., Integrative Studies, George Mason University
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University

Luke Kim, B.A.
Upper School Math Teacher
B.A., Mathematics, University of Maryland

Cheryl King, B.S.
Director of Development
B.S., Management, Pennsylvania State University

Isabella Kitts, B.A., M.A.Ed. 
Lower School Music Teacher, Theater Director
B.A., Music Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S., Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Stacey Knight, B.A.
Foreign Language Department Chair, Upper School Latin Teacher, Head of House Fortitudo
B.A., Latin, University of Georgia

Rachel Kruse, B.S.
Teaching Assistant
B.S., Education, West Chester University

Jennifer Lam, M.Ed.
NILD Educational Therapist, 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.
Fourth Grade Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, American University

Christine Lillo, M.Ed.
Fifth Grade Teacher
B.A., Speech, Grand Rapids Baptist College
B.S., Education, Calvin College
M.Ed. Bilingual Multicultural Specialization, George Mason University

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, 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

Deanna Miller, M.A.
Upper School Math Teacher
B.S, Electrical Engineering, George Mason University
M.A., Secondary Education, Liberty University

Jonnie Miller, M.Ed.
Lower School Student Services Coordinator
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.Ed., Administration, University of Oklahoma

Kimberly Miller, Ed.D.
Assistant Head of School for Academics
B.S., General Studies with Elementary Licensure, Liberty University
M.Ed., Educational Psychology, University of Virginia
Ed.D., Education, Baylor University

Mike Mizak, M.A.T.
Third Grade Teacher
B.S., Communications, Radford University
M.A.T., Elementary Education, Liberty University

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

Seth Nowak, B.A.
Upper School Psychology and Theater Teacher
B.A., History, Patrick Henry College

John Nye, D.M.A.
Performing Arts Department Chair, Lower and Upper School 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

Susan Pacifico, M.Ed.
Lower School Math Specialist
B.S., Math Education, University of Maryland
M.Ed., Math Education, 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.
Reading Specialist (K - Grade 3) & Educational Therapist
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.
Second Grade Teacher
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Texas A&M University
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of North Florida

Ella Preston, M.A.T.
Upper School English Teacher
B.A., English Literature, Wheaton College
M.A.T., English, University of Virginia

Carolyn Rector, B.S.
Assistant Head of School, CFO, Upper School Finance Teacher
B.S., Accounting, Virginia Tech

Bethany Rexroth, M.S.
Lower and Upper School P.E. Teacher, Civics Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.S. Youth Development, Kansas State University

Meredith Ritchie, M.A.
Kindergarten Teacher
B.A., Early Childhood Education, Presbyterian College
M.A., Elementary Education, Converse College

Katherine Robinson, B.S.
Upper School Math Teacher
B.S., Mathematics, Furman University

Ingrid Saavedra, B.S.
Upper School Spanish Teacher
B.S., Finance and Foreign Trade
Universidad Serio Arboleda

Harwaa Salama, M.A.
Upper School Christian Studies Teacher
B.A., English Language and Literature, Birzeit University, Palestine
M.A., Biblical Studies, Reformed Theological Seminary

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

Kimberly Shaw, B.S.
Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., Elementary Education, Townson State University

Sydney Shuler, B.S.
Instructional Assistant, Kindergarten
B.S., Fashion and Interiors, Liberty 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 Librarian and Educational Technology
B.A., English Writing, Wheaton College
M.Ed., Curriculum, University of Virginia

Kristen Smith, M.A.
First Grade Teacher
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Virginia Tech
M.A., Elementary Education Pre K-6 Curriculum & Instruction, The College of William and Mary

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

Mike Steenhoek, M.Ed.
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida
M.Ed., Secondary Mathematics Education, Marymount University

Felicia Sterling, B.A.
First Grade Teacher
B.A., Family Consumer Science, Shepherd University

David Stephenson, M.Div.
Senior Director of the Office of Success, Chaplain, Varsity Baseball Head Coach
B.S., Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design, University of Tennessee
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary

Caleigh Swadener, B.S.
Lower School Science Teacher 
B.S., Elementary Education, Liberty 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, Executive Functioning Coach
B.A., Political Science, Hofstra University 

Karen Van Raaphorst, M.A.
Executive Function Coach
B.S., Christian Counseling Skills, James Madison University
M.A., Reading Curriculum & Instruction, Virginia Tech

Debbie Vargo, B.S.A.E.
Upper School Physics Teacher
B.S.A.E., Aerospace Engineering, United States Naval Academy 

Donna Waller, B.S.
Strings Director
B.S., Education, George Mason University

Heidi Washer, B.A.
Lower School Instructional Assistant
B.A., Humanities, Bob Jones 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 Assistant Principal
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

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

Angela Wolf-Ramnanan, M.A.L.A.
NILD Educational Therapist
B.A., Biblical and Historical Theology, Moody Bible Institute
M.A.L.A., Literature and Society, Georgetown University

Jennifer Yeager, M.Ed.
Fifth Grade Teacher
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.Ed., Literacy, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Gracie Yu, M.H.S.
Registrar
B.A., English, The University of California at Los Angeles
M.H.S., Public Health, Johns Hopkins University

 

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Faculty and Staff 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

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

Vicky Butler, B.S.
Second Grade Teacher Emeritus
B.S., Early Education, N-4, George Mason University

Margot Clenance, B.A.
Dean of Admission Emeritus
B.A., Social Work, Gereformeerde Sociale Academie

Ellie Cole, B.S.
Registrar Emeritus
B.S., Special Education, University of Virginia

Gayle Fuller, R.N., B.A.
Nurse Emeritus
B.A., Education and Human Services, George Washington University

Yvonne Gaffin, B.A.
College Advisor Emeritus
B.A., Secondary Education, Calvin College

Penny Gale, B.S.
Second Grade Teacher Emeritus
B.S., Early Childhood Education, K-8, James Madison University

Jenny Jones, R.N., B.S.N., N.C.S.N.
Nurse Emeritus
Nursing, Vanderbilt University

Janella Knight, B.A.
English Teacher Emeritus
B.A., English, Wagner College

Debbie Koth, M.M.
Choral Director Emeritus
B.M., Vocal Performance, James Madison University
M.M., Vocal Performance, James Madison University

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

David Vanderpoel, Ph.D.
Head of School Emeritus
B.A., History,Wheaton College
M.A., European History, Adelphi University
M.A.R., Theological Studies, Westminster Seminary
Ph.D., History of Early Modern Europe, New York University.

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