Upper School Faculty

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Aston, Kim '88 -- Dean of Students -- B.S.,Old Dominion University - Physical Education

Babb, Sandra '81 -- Social Studies -- B.A., M.A.., James Madison University -
US History | Ancient World History
Barnhill, Lovie '76 -- Library Assistant, B.S.,Old Dominion University
Beatty, Virginia -- Computer Department Chair -- B.S.,Carson-Newman College - Newspaper Writing | Media
Birdsong, Miriam - Photograhpy -- B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute - Photography I | Photography II
Birmingham, Don -- English/Co-Director of College Counseling -- B.A., Amherst College, M.S., University of Massachussetts - English I | Course Outline

Capron, Diane -- Journalism -- B.A., The College of William and Mary - Yearbook
Copeland, Rudy '93 -- Science -- B.S., Christopher Newport University - Environmental Science | General Science
Cotturone, Toni -- Music -- B.S., Malone College, MS., Old Dominion University - Chorus
Crigger, Terry -- Physical Education Department Chair -- B.S., Elon College - Physical Education
Cross, Kate Reeves -- Social Science -- B.A. Washington and Lee University - AP MEH | Description

Davis, Jr.,C. Randolph -- Social Studies-- B.S., Virginia Wesleyan College, M.S. Western Kentucky U. - Government | Modern World History
Davis, Tim - Assistant Athletic Director/Math -- B.A., Lafayette College, M.B.A., New York University - Physical Education - Algebra I
Dickens, Deidre W. -- B.A., Armstrong Atlantic University, M.S., Old Dominion University- Guidance
Dobrin, Laura '87 -- English/Drama -- B.A., Christopher Newport University,M.A. University of Tennessee, M.S., University of Tennessee - English III | Honors English III | Fairy Tales, Folklore and Legends
Dusenberry, Andy - Math -- B.S., West Virginia University, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University - Algebra I | Geometry | PreCalculus

Edwards, Megan -- Math -- B.S., Lafayette College, M.Ed., Old Dominion University - Geometry | Honors Geometry | Honors Precalculus

Foster, Polly -- Learning Resource Specialist -- University of Wisconsin Extension

Gach-Sanin, Kristine -- Student Council Advisor/Foreign Language -- B.A., Christopher Newport University -- Spanish III | Honors Spanish III
George, Laura -- Science/Health Coordinator -- B.S., College of William and Mary -- Honors Biology | AP Environmental Science
Goldberg, Kay -- History -- Mary Washington College, M.Ed., Old Dominion University -- Ancient World History

Hawks, Claudia -- B.A., Mary Washington College, M.Ed., University of Virginia - AP Literature
Henderson, Mary Kemple -- English -- B.A., Meredith - English I
Hillard, Kollette -- English/Co-Director of College Counseling -- B.A., James Madison University, M.ed. - Old Dominion University - AP Language

Johnson, Lisa L.-- RN BSN, Head School Nurse - Radford University

Kincaid, Brenda -- Assistant Headmaster, Math -- B.G.S., Rollins College, M.Ed., Old Donminion University - AP Calculus BC | Geometry
Kurpe, Kristen D. -- B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University - English II | English IV

Lambdin, Judy -- Science -- B.S., Longwood College, M.Ed, Old Dominion University - Honors Biology | Honors Biology Vocabulary | AP Biology
Ligler, Diana -- Foreign Language-- B.S., Furman University - Spanish II | Course Outline
Lopez, Carmen Fernandez -- B.A., University of Cadez - Spanish IV | Spanish V | AP Spanish

Mason, Kim '80 -- Art -- B.S., East Carolina University, M.Ed., Old Dominion University - Art I | Art II | Experimental Art
Maurno, Martha -- B.A., Barnard College, M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University - English V | Honors English V | AP English Literature | Web Site
Mayer, Carolyn - Foreign Language -- B.A.,Wittenberg University - Spanish I
Muldoon, Patrick -- Math -- B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, M. Ed., Old
Dominion University - Algebra II | Algebra II/Trig | PreCalculus

Nash, Candy -- Foreign Language Department Chair-- B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed., Old Dominion University -French I | French II | French III | French IV | French V
Newman, Sybil -- Health/ Physical Education -- B.S., Averett University - 8th Grade Health | 9th Grade Health | Physical Education
Norcross, Cleta -- Fine Arts, Department Chair -- B.S., Iowa State University, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University - Art II | Advanced and AP Art | AP Summer Assignments
Norman, Karen -- Math, Physical Education-- B.S., Christopher Newport University - Algebraic Connections | Algebra II

Oberdorfer, Wanda -- English -- B.A. University of Florida, M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University -- English II | Theatre | Stage Craft | PSAT Mastery Syllabus
O'Berry, Barbara -- Librarian, -- B.S., Longwood College, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Percefull, Richard -- B.S., Old Dominion University - AP Chemistry | Honors Chemistry | Big Dawgs | Moles
Pittman, April -- Mathematics, Department Chair -- B.A., Old Dominion University, M.A. Ed. College of William and Mary - Honors Algebra II/Trig | AP Calculus AB | AP Statistics
Pritchard, Brian -- Science -- B.S., M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState University - AP Physics | Physics

Rector, Wanda -- Science Department Chair -- B.S. Longwood College, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University - Science Seminar | Biology | Environmental Science
Rowzie, Dave -- Social Studies -- B.A., Mary Washington College - World Geography | Honors Government
Riddick, Betty Jean '72 -- Athletic Director, B.S., Elon College, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Sanford, William B -- Math & Science -- B.S., Northwestern University, M.S. Ed. Old Dominion University - General Science | Great Stuff | Physics | Honors Physics
Snow, Christine -- 10th -12th Grade Guidance Counselor - B.A., M.A. University of New Mexico
Starkey, Richard '98 -- Network Administrator -- B.S., Mary Washington College
Starkey, Sue - Social Studies -- B.S., Ed., University of Akron - Psychology | Modern World History
Stello, Elizabeth Earll -- English/Assistant College Counselor -- B.A., Franklin and Marshall College, M.Ed., Old Donminion University -College Counseling and Honors English III
Stewart, Dick -- Science -- B.S. University of New Mexico - Chemistry
Swatsworth-Estes, Carrie -- Band -- B.S., Pennsylvania State University, M.M.E., Old Dominion University - Band

Tomlin III, William '94 -- Math -- B.A., University of Virginia - Algebra I | Trig/Algebra III
Truesdell, Art -- Social Studies -- B.A., Kutztown University, M.A., Villanova University - AP US History | AP Syllabus | AP Review Questions | Economics

Wade, Don -- Foreign Language -- B.S. M.A., Doctoral, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Latin I | Latin II | Latin III | Latin IV | AP Latin
Williams, Mary -- Social Studies -- B.A., Mary Washington College - World Geography | AP Government
Wilson, Dale - Computer -- A.A.., Chowan College, B.S., Appalachian State University - Computer Literacy II
Wood, Kara --English Department Chairman/English -- B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington - English II | Honors English IV

Lower School Faculty

Cheri Babler -- Lower School Learning Resource Specialist -- M.A., Western Michigan University
Connie Baggett -- Kindergarten -- B.S., James Madison University
Jeanette Baker -- Teaching Assistant
Sonya Barbeau -- Grade 4 Teaching Assistant
Sheryl Blalock -- Teaching Assistant, 3rd Grade
Wendy Blausey '89 -- Grade 6 Math -- B.S., Mary Washington College, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
Michele Bossick -- Computer Instructor -- B.A., Western Maryland College

Sybil Cale -- Keyboarding - AAS., Paul D. Camp Community College

Debbie Chappell '72 -- Extended Care

Marcia Coooper -- Extended Care

Toni Cotturone -- School Music/Chorus -- B.S., Malone College, M.S. Old Dominion University
Kimberly Cowen -- Reading, Grade 5, B.A. Liberal Studies, California State University – Sacaramento
Terri Crumpler '79 -- Grades 7 Social Studies -- B.A., Mary Washington College
Michael Curry '98 -- Lower School Physical Education -- B.A., Marshall University

Sofia Dakos -- Lower School Art -- B.A.,University of Massachusetts
Teresa Copeland Daniel '77 -- Early School Assistant
Ann Davies -- Grade 2 -- B.S., James Madison University
Mary Davies '79 -- Grade 6 Science-- B.S. East Carolina University, M.A., Old Dominion University
Mary Dewing -- Early School 3, B.S. Elementary Education, Longwood University
Gayle Duplain -- Lower School Library Assistant, Supervised Study

Ruth Emmons -- Grade 6, Language Arts News, Reading -- B.S., Mary Washington College, M.S.Ed. Old Dominion University
Julie Erwin -- Grade 4 -- B.S., McKendree College

Regina Forehand -- Grade 4 -- B.S., Old Dominion University
Anne Fowler -- Grade 1 -- B.S. Mary Washington College, M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University

Kelli Garcia -- Spanish -- The University of West Georgia
Lynne Garner -- Early School Assistant -- Tidewater Community College
Carol Garrett -- Grade 5 -- A.B., Phiffer College, M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University
Shari Grandy -- Library Teacher -- B.S., Elon University
Dianne Gwaltney -- Teaching Assistant – ES3, B.S. UNC - Greensboro

Regina H. Hobson -- Grade 7 -- B.S., M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
Anita Holland -- Extended Care
Hannah Holland - Art -- B.A., Elon University
Michelle Horton '89 -- Lower School Dean of Students -- B.S., East Carolina University, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Iobst, Karen -- Grade 7 Teaching Assistant -- A.S., Walnut Hill College

Carol Johnson -- K-4 Guidance -- B.A., Westhampton College, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
Johnson, Lisa L.-- RN BSN, Head School Nurse - Radford University
Mary Johnson -- Kindergarten Assistant
Paula Johnson -- Grade 1 Assistant -- Paul. D. Camp Community College, Tidewater Community College

Perry Leggett -- Physical Education (part-time) -- B.S., Elon College
Paulette LeGrande -- Grade 3 | Homework -- B.S., Longwood College
Locke, Karen -- Grade 5 Math -- B.A., California State University, Hayward, M.Ed., University of Maryland
Ann Lovell -- Extended Care, Director of Extended Care and Summer Camp -- Tidewater Community College

Stephanaie Lovell -- Extended Care and Early School Assistant -- Middle Tennessee State University, Paul D. Camp College

Meg Mahoney -- Language Arts- Seventh Grade, B.A. Kenyon College,
M.Ed. Lesley University
Charlotte Mansfield -- Grade 5 -- B.S., Longwood College -- Fifth Grade Notes
Jean Mauck -- Lower School Assistant Headmaster
Susan McConkey -- Grade 5 Teaching Assistant -- B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts
Beverly McGahee -- Early Childhood Specialist -- B.S., Longwood College, M.Ed., Old Dominion University
Cindy Mears -- Lower School Science/Health Coordinator -- B.S., James Madison University, M.S., Old Dominion University
Ginger Medrano -- Grade 2 Teaching Assistant -- B.S., Pembroke University
Georgie Morgan -- Library Teacher -- B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University., M.S., Radford College

Linda Nash -- Early School -- B.S., Elon University
Naismith, Mary Hunter '01 -- Grade 1 -- B.S.,Virginia Tech, M.A., William and Mary
Beverly Nuckles -- Grade 1 Teaching Assistant

Teri Oberg -- Grade 2 -- B.S., University of South Carolina., M.S., Columbia College, National Board Certified Teacher, Early Childhood Generalist
Barbara Ourlian - Grade 6 Assistant -- B.S., University of Hartford

Ann Parker -- Kindergarten -- B.S., Old Dominion University, M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University
Stella Payne -- Grade 3 -- Certificate of Teaching, Bingley College.
Colleen Perry -- Grade 2 -- B.A., Christopher Newport University
Diane Potts -- Kindergarten Teaching Assistant -- B.S., Old Dominion University
Susan Powell -- Kindergarten -- B.S., Lynchburg College
Ardie Prillaman -- Grade 4 Teaching Assistant

Theresa Ramirez -- Grade 1 Assistamt
Mary Anne Riddick -- Math Resource -- B.S., Elon College, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
Ellen Rountree -- Reading Specialist -- B.A. Bridgewater College, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Diane Saunders -- Grade 6, Social Studies -- B.S., East Carolina University
Doris Schompert -- Grade 3 -- B.S., Appalachian State University, M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
Ann Spanagel -- Music -- A.BUAD, Tidewater Community College, B.S., Old Dominion Unviersity, M.S.Ed, Old Dominion Unviersity
Richard Starkey -- Network Administrator -- BS, Mary Washington College
Rita Stephenson -- Grade 4 -- B.S. Ed., Georgia Southern University
Sharon Suttle '77 -- Early School Assistant
Carrie Swatsworth-Estes -- Band -- B.S., Pennsylvania State University -- Band

Patty Travison -- Kindergarten Teaching Assistant -- Tidewater Community College

Jill Van Guilder '96 -- Health and Physical Education -- B.S., Old Dominion University

Kim Wade -- Assistant

Kim Wagner -- Grade 1 -- State University of New York at Genesco -- B.S. in Elementary Education
Debbie Weatherford -- Grade 2 Teaching Assistant -- Radford College
LaVerne Weaver - Extended Care -- AA, Paul D. Camp Community College

Jennifer Webb -- Nurse
Mindy Webb '96 -- Director of Early School, Early School 4 -- B.S.,Virginia Polytechnic Institute, M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Nancy B. Webb -- Lower School Headmaster -- B.A. Mary Washington College, M.S. Old Dominion University
Anne Cabell Wentz '81 -- Early School Teaching Assistant -- B.S., Mary Baldwin College
Pamela Wentz -- Early School 4 -- B.A., Hollins University
Susan White -- Grades 3-7 Spanish -- B.A., College of Willaim and Mary, M.A., Old Dominion University
Nicole Williams -- Grade 7 Science -- B.S., Old Dominion University, M.S., Old Dominion University
Ann Woleben -- Head of Lower School Library -- B.A., Westhampton College
Terri Wright -- Grade 6 -- B.A., Indiana University
Ashley Wroton -- Language Arts – Seventh Grade, B.S., M. S. Ed. Old Dominion University