Faculty-at-a-Glance

2025-2026

Faculty Emeriti

Faculty/Staff Directory

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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

David Aust, M.A.
Chaplain
B.A., Enterprise Leadership, University of Iowa
M.A., Divinity, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Jenna Bailey, M.Ed.
Learning Engagement Specialist
B.S., Journalism, West Virginia University
M.Ed., Special Education, George Mason University

Micah Bennett, M.A.
NILD Educational Therapist
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Covenant College
M.A., Educational Therapy, Southeastern University

Sharon Bernson, B.S.
Lower and Upper School Band Director
B.S., Organizational Leadership and Management, Regent 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

Matthew Bryant, B.A.
Upper School History Teacher
B.A., Global Affairs, George Mason University

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

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

Sherrene DeLong, Ph.D.
Upper School Christian Studies Teacher
B.A., Study of Religion, University of California
M.A., Theological Studies, Westminster Seminary California
Ph.D., Higher Education, Azusa Pacific University

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

Grace Duncan, B.A.
Instructional Assistant and Administrative Assistant, Performing Arts
B.A., Music, George Mason University

Calvin Fellows, B.A.
Director of Student Life and Summer Programs
B.A., English Literature, Angela Ruskin University

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

Abigail Fleming, B.A.
Fourth Grade Teacher
B.A., English, Hillsdale College

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
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.
English Department Chair and 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

Daniel Gilchrist, M.B.A.
Assistant Head of School, CFO
B.B.A., Managerial Finance, University of Mississippi
M.B.A., Finance, Strategy, and International Business, The 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

Erin Hardester, M.B.A.
Teaching Assistant
B.S., Accounting and Business Administration, College of Charleston
M.B.A., Business Administration, Liberty University

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

Dalia Henry, B.S.
Upper School Math Teacher
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Benha University

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 and Office Manager, Office of Success
B.S., Quantitative Finance, James Madison University

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

Amanda Hollis, M.Ed.
Curriculum Designer and Editor
B.A., English Writing, Wheaton College
M.Ed., Curriculum, University of Virginia

Ji-hyun Hong, B.A.
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.
Teaching Assistant
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.
Upper School Christian Studies Teacher, Boys Middle Level Soccer Coach, Girls Middle Level Soccer Coach
B.A., History, James Madison University
M.A., European History, George Mason University
M.A.T., Secondary Education, Liberty University

Leslie Johnston, B.A.
Upper School Science Teacher
B.A., Elementary Education, Michigan State University

Esther Kim, Ph.D.
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
B.A., Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University
M.A., Educational Ministries, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Education Leadership, George Mason 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

Isabella Kitts, B.A., M.A.Ed. 
Lower School Music Teacher
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.
World Language Department Chair, Upper School Latin Teacher
B.A., Latin, University of Georgia

Rachel Kruse, B.S.
Fifth Grade Teacher
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

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.
Registrar, Upper School History Teacher 
B.A., Secondary Education and History/Social-Science, Wheaton College

Aaron Marshall, B.A.
Upper School History Teacher, Boys Middle Level Cross Country Coach
B.A., History, Schreiner University

Faith McLaughlin, B.F.A.
Lower School Art Teacher
B.F.A., Art and Design Education, Pratt Institute

John Meeker, B.S.
Upper School Christian Studies Teacher, Head of House Fortitudo
B.S., Pastoral Leadership, Liberty University

Stephanie Meeker, B.S.
Executive Function Coach
B.S., Management and Marketing, University of Massachusetts

Judith Mijares, B.S.
Upper School Art Teacher
B.S., Graphic Design, Buffalo State College

Deanna Miller, M.A.
Upper School Math Teacher and Educational Technologist
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.
Second 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, Boys Varsity Tennis Coach, Girls Varsity Tennis Coach
B.S., Marketing, Economics, Lehigh University
M.S., Economics, Murray State University
PhD, Economics, George Mason University

Seth Nowak, M.A.
Upper School History Teacher and Upper School Theater Director
B.A., History, Patrick Henry College
M.A., History, George Washington University

Kara O'Malley, B.A.
Executive Function Coach
B.A., Communications, University of Notre Dame

Susan Pacifico, M.Ed.
Lower School Assistant Principal and Math Specialist
B.S., Math Education, University of Maryland
M.Ed., Math Education, George Mason University

Todd Peckarsky, B.A.
Assistant Registrar
B.A., English and Art History, College of William and Mary

Deborah Petzrick, M.Ed.
NILD 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

Rus Phillips, , B.S.
PE Teacher, Assistant Athletic Director, Girls Varsity Soccer Co-Assistant 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

Cristina Ramos, M.Ed.
First Grade Teacher
B.A., English Literature, University of Puerto Rico
M.Ed., Reading and Education, University of Florida

Bethany Rexroth, M.S.
Upper School History Teacher, Head of House Fidelis, Girls JV Basketball Coach
B.A., Elementary Education, MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.S. Youth Development, Kansas State University

Jenna Rieder, M.Ed.
Third Grade Teacher
B.A., English, George Mason University
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University

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

James Robinson, B.A.
Lower and Upper School PE Teacher, Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach, Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
B.A., Communications, Niagara University

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

Virginia Roth, B.S.
Lower and Upper P.E. Teacher, Yearbook Advisor
B.S., Communications, Appalachian State University

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

Abigail Salazar, M.A.
School Counselor
B.S., Psychology, Chowan University
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Columbia International University

Kimberly Schiffman, M.A.
Upper School Science Teacher
B.S., Biology, Texas A&M University
M.A., Teaching, Western Governors University

Peter Schnuda, D.Ed.Min.
Director of Student Care, Sixth Grade Humanities Teacher
B.A., Communication, Loyola University
M.A.T., Language Arts, George Mason University
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, George Mason University
D.Ed.Min, Biblical Counseling, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Lynn Seitz, M.S.
Substitute Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Health Services
B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Wisconsin
M.S., Therapeutic Science, University of Wisconsin

Susan Shifflett, M.A.
Director of Development
B.S., Biology, Yale University
M.A., International Economics, Johns Hopkins University

Sydney Shuler, B.S.
Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., Fashion and Interiors, Liberty University

David Slaughter, M.Ed.
Upper School History Teacher, Head of House Veritas
B.A., Government, Patrick Henry College
M.Ed., Secondary Education, Vanderbilt University

Kimberlee Smith, B.S.
Lower School Instructional Assistant
B.S., Psychology, Old Dominion University

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 Teacher, Varsity Indoor Track Coach, Varsity Track Coach
B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida
M.Ed., Secondary Mathematics Education, Marymount University

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

Christina Tillman, B.S.
Lower School Instructional Assistant
B.S., Mass Communications, Minnesota State University Moorhead

Jennifer Ubelhart, B.A.
Executive Function Coach, Study Skills Teacher
B.A., Political Science, Hofstra University 

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

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

Grace Waggoner, B.A.
Fifth Grade Teacher
B.A., English and Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College

Donna Waller, B.S.
Lower and Upper School 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

Rachel Wennermark, B.A.
Upper School English Teacher
B.A., English and Creative Writing, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Joni Whitaker, B.S.
Assistant Upper School 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

Shannon Wise, M.A.
Sixth Grade 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.
Lower School Reading Specialist
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.Ed., Literacy, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

 

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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

Cheryl King, B.S.
Director of Athletics
B.S., Management, Pennsylvania State 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