Faculty-at-a-Glance
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Jana Allen, M.A.
Upper School History Teacher
B.S., History, United States Air Force Academy
M.A., National Security and Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School
Kate Barcley, B.A.
Upper School History Teacher
B.A., History, North Carolina State University
Ellisa Adams, M.A.T.
Teaching Assistant
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
Emma Booth, B.A.
Teaching Assistant, Extended Day Staff
B.A., Communications, Asbury 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
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
Brenda Carr, M.A.
Fourth Grade Teacher
B.A., Liberal Studies, Longwood University
M.A., Initiatives in Education, George Mason University
Simonee Carter, B.A.
Third 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
Eunha Clark, B.S.
Lower School Instructional Assistant
B.S., Psychology, Georgia State University
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
Guadalupe Cuestas, M.A.
Upper School Spanish Teacher
B.A., Script Writing, Universidad Externado, Bogota, Columbia
B.A., Social Communications and Journalism, Universidad Externado, Bogota, Colombia
M.A., Foreign Languages, George Mason 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
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
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., M.Ed.
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
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University
Jennifer Fletcher, M.A.
Enrollment Consultant
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
Terry French, M.S.
Upper School Math Teacher
B.A., Mathematics, University of Houston
M.B.A., George Mason University
M.S., Statistics, George Mason University
Yvonne Gaffin, B.A,
College Advisor
B.A., French, Calvin University
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.
Executive Function Coach
B.S., English, James Madison University
M.A., Teaching, University of Puget Sound
Sarah Garrido, M.S.
Upper School Science Teacher
B.S., 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
Cathy Harlow, B.A.
Lower School Instructional Assistant
B.A., English, Old Dominion University
Katie Hessen, B.S.
Upper School Math Teacher, Girls Cross Country Assistant Coach
B.S., Quantitative Finance, James Madison 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
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
Bianca Jackson, B.S.
Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., Education, University of North Alabama
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
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.
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., Education and Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Kathryn Klanderman, B.A.
Executive Function Coach
B.S., Psychology, George Mason University
M.Ed., Special Education, George Mason 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
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.
Fifth Grade Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, American University
Sandra Lewis, Ph.D.
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
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, 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.
Third Grade 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
Seth Nowak, B.A.
Upper School Psychology and Theater Teacher
B.A., History, Patrick Henry College
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
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.
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
Ella Preston, M.A.T.
Upper School English Teacher
B.A., English Literature, Wheaton College
M.A.T., English, University of Virginia
Sindy Quiñónez, M.A.
First Grade Teacher
B.A., Classical Liberal Arts, Patrick Henry College
M.A., Visual Communication Design, Liberty University
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.
Lower and Upper School P.E. Teacher, Civics Teacher
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
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
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
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
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
B.A., Political Science, Hofstra University
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 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
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
Gracie Yu, M.H.S.
Registrar
B.A., English, University of California
M.H.S., Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
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
Head of School Emeritus
David Vanderpoel, Ph.D.
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.
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
