Faculty and Staff

Eric Acra
Assistant Director/Dean of Students, Upper School; History, Upper School
B.S., Washington and Lee University
M.S., Old Dominion University
M.S., Old Dominion University

Lewis Affronti
Science Department Chairman Upper School
B.A., Duke University
Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Ph.D., Old Dominion University

Kathleen Aladj
Lower School Counselor, Grades 1 -3 and Assistant Director of Lower School
B.A., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia

Michelle Alexander
Director of the Lower School
B.A., Middlebury College
M. Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
M. Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Antoinette Bailey
Head Athletic Trainer, Health & Physical Education, Middle School
B.S., Longwood University
M.S., Old Dominion University
M.S., Old Dominion University

Lakishia Biggs
Assistant Director, Lower School; Cooper Library, Research Teacher
B.A., Mount Holyoke
M.Ed, Harvard University
M.Ed, Harvard University

Garrett Bird
Co-Director, EDI Fellows; Math and Physics, Upper School
B.S., Carnegie Mellon University

E. Borum
Assistant Director, Middle School; Math Curriculum Coordinator, Middle School
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Grayson Bryant
Assistant Headmaster for Development
B.A., University of Richmond
M.A., University of Texas, Austin
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A., University of Texas, Austin
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara

Robert Call
Physics, Upper School
B.S., Utah State University
M.S., Utah State University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S., Utah State University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Robert Carroll
Science, Grades 4 & 5
M.S., College of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
B.S., Cornell University
B.S., Cornell University

Reginald Cole
Grade 5, Lower School; Asst. Dir, Breakthrough at NA
B.S., M.B.A., Walden University
M.Ed., Boston University
M.Ed., Boston University

Mike Connors
Digital News and Social Media Specialist
B.A., University of Richmond
M.A., University of Missouri
M.A., University of Missouri

Stephanie Cress
Technology Coordinator, Lower School
B.A., Virginia Wesleyan College
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Jeffrey Danielson
Orchestra, Lower School; Director, School of the Arts
B.A., Oberlin College
B.M., Oberlin Conservatory
M.M., University of Akron
B.M., Oberlin Conservatory
M.M., University of Akron

Elaine Denson
Assistant Director, Literacy Fellows; English, Middle School
B.S., East Carolina University
M.A., Old Dominion University
Ed.S., University of Virginia
M.A., Old Dominion University
Ed.S., University of Virginia

Elizabeth DiJulio
Art, Upper and Middle School
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
M.A., Vanderbilt University
M.S.Ed., The George Washington University
M.A., Vanderbilt University
M.S.Ed., The George Washington University

Esther Diskin
Director of Communications; English, Upper School
B.A., Harvard University
M.Phil., Trinity College Dublin
M.Phil., Trinity College Dublin

Susan Duquette
Lower School Counselor, Grades 4 - 6: Assistant Director of Lower School
B.A., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia

Charles Fayton
Upper School Teaching Associate
M.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., University of Tennessee
J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law
M.S., University of Tennessee
J.D., University of Tennessee College of Law

Catie Ferguson
Grade 4, Lower School
M.Ed., University of Virginia
B.S. Family and Child Sciences, Florida State University
B.S. Family and Child Sciences, Florida State University

Scott Fowler
Science, Middle School; Honor Council Advisor, Middle School
B.A., University of Delaware
M.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Pennsylvania State University

Susan Fuhs
Director of Information Technology Services
B.B.A., James Madison University
M.B.A., California State University
M.B.A., California State University

John Galler
EDI Coordinator
B.S., M.S., The College of William and Mary
Ph.D., Tulane University
Norfolk Academy
Ph.D., Tulane University
Norfolk Academy

John Gibson
Assistant Director, Batten Leadership Program; History, Middle School
B.A., Hampden-Sydney College
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
M.A., Johns Hopkins University

Steven Goldburg
Math, Physics, and Computer Science, Upper School
B.E., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

Sarah Goodson
Assistant Director, Upper School; Science, Upper School
B.S., Duke University
M.A., Duke University
M.A., Duke University

Linda Gorsline
Associate Headmaster; Director of the Upper School; Math, Upper School
B.S., University of Virginia
M.Ed., Old Dominion University
M.Ed., Old Dominion University

Gray Grandy
Lower School, Grade 1
Masters in Teaching, University of Virginia
B.A., University of Virginia
Leon High School
B.A., University of Virginia
Leon High School

Kendell Griffin
Lower School, Grade 2
B.A., The College of William and Mary
M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University
M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University

Elizabeth Guzik
English, Middle School
B.A., Cornell University
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.B.A., University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.B.A., University of Virginia, Darden School of Business

Gail Hall
Cooper Library, Research Teacher
B.A., University of Richmond
M.S., Old Dominion University
M.S., Old Dominion University

Megan Hallberg
Math, Upper School
B.A. , Middlebury College
M.A., Columbia University Teacher's College
M.A., Columbia University Teacher's College

Brad Harlan
Associate Director of College Counseling; Co-Director, Global Health Fellows
B.S., University of Michigan

Patricia Hopkins
Assistant Director, Middle School; English, Middle School
B.A., Longwood University
M.A.Ed., College of William & Mary
Ed.S., University of Virginia
M.A.Ed., College of William & Mary
Ed.S., University of Virginia

Harry Hudgins
Director of Guidance & Counseling; Psychology, Upper School
B.A., Washington and Lee University
M.A., Oglethorpe University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
D.Min., University of the South
M.A., Oglethorpe University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
D.Min., University of the South

Joe Ingraham
Athletic Trainer; Health & Physical Education, Middle School
B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.S., Virginia Commonweath University
M.S., Virginia Commonweath University

Brian Jarvis
Associate Director of Admissions (Grades 7 - 12); Math, Middle School
B.S. Business, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Amber Jenkins
English, Upper School
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
B.A., M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Norfolk Academy
M.F.A, University of Virginia
B.A., M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Norfolk Academy
M.F.A, University of Virginia

David Kidd
English, Upper School; Director, Literacy Fellows
B.A., Auburn University
M.A., University of Florida
Ph.D., The College of William and Mary
M.A., University of Florida
Ph.D., The College of William and Mary

Matthew Lilly
Assistant Director, International Programs; French, Middle and Upper School
B.A., West Virginia University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University

John Lindbeck
History Department Chairman; History, Upper School
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder
B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder

Wendy Livingston
Associate Director of College Counseling
B.A., The College of William & Mary
M.Ed., The College of William & Mary
M.Ed., The College of William & Mary

Kathleen Locke
Teaching Associate, Lower School
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., Mary Baldwin College
M.A., Mary Baldwin College

Margaret Mann
Math Department Chairman; Math, Upper School
B.S., University of Illinois
M.A., University of Colorado
M.A., University of Colorado

Margaret Marshall
English, Upper School; Latin, Upper School
B.A., University of Virginia
M.A., University of Virginia
M.A., University of Virginia

Jeffrey Martin
Assistant Headmaster for Business and Auxiliary Operations
B.S., US Naval Academy
M.S., Boston University
M.B.A., Old Dominion University
M.S., Boston University
M.B.A., Old Dominion University

Catherine McCallum
Associate Director of Athletics; Mathematics, Upper School
B.S., College of William & Mary
M.A.Ed., College of William & Mary
M.A.Ed., College of William & Mary

Lawrence McCarthy
Strength & Conditioning Coach; Health & Physical Education, Middle School
Montclair State University

Bernie McMahon
History, Upper School; Leadership Development and Community Engagement
B.A., College of the Holy Cross
M.A., London School of Economics
M.A., U.S. Army War College
M.A., London School of Economics
M.A., U.S. Army War College

Anna Meadows
Band Instructor, Upper and Middle School
B.A., University of Canterbury
M.A., Queen's College
M.A., Queen's College

Gregory Monaco
Assistant Director of Athletics; Health & Physical Education, Middle School
B.A., University of Virginia
M.S.Ed., Virginia Commonweath University
M.S.Ed., Virginia Commonweath University

Caroline Monninger
Administrative Assistant, Lower School
M.Ed., University Of Vermont
B.S., St. Lawrence University
B.S., St. Lawrence University

Stephen Monninger
Director of Fitness, Strength & Conditioning; Health & P.E., Middle School; College Counseling
B.A., Middlebury College
M.S., Peru State College
M.S., Peru State College

Maria Moore
Assistant Director of Admissions (Grades 1 - 6); Art History, Upper School
MEd, University of Virginia
B.A., Sweet Briar College
B.A., Sweet Briar College

Natasha Naujoks
Associate Director, Batten Leadership Program; History, Upper School
B.A., Fordham University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Robert Needham
Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities/Equipment Manager; Physical Education, Lower School
B.S., James Madison University
M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University
M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University

Christopher Nelson
Director, Chesapeake Bay Fellows; Director, Campus Sustainability; German, Middle and Upper School
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.Ed., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia

Richard Oberdorfer
History, Upper School
B.A., University of the South (Sewanee)
M.A., University of Florida
M.A., University of Florida

Edward Patterson
Film, Upper School and Director of Academic Technology
B.S., James Madison University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Lynn Paul
Library Director, Batten Library
B.A., Yale University
M.Ed., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
M.L.S., Florida State University
M.Ed., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
M.L.S., Florida State University

Richard Peccie
English, Upper School
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Ed., Old Dominion University
M.Ed., Old Dominion University

Rebecca Peterson
Music, Lower School
A.A., Peace College
B.M., Appalachian State University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
B.M., Appalachian State University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Michael Pfaff
Science Teacher at Norfolk Academy
MEd., Suffolk University
BS, Penn State University
B.S., Hackensack High School
BS, Penn State University
B.S., Hackensack High School

Victoria Porter
Director of the Health Clinic; Head School Nurse
B.S., Appalachian State University
B.S., Norfolk State University
B.S., Norfolk State University

Rebecca Poston
Grade 4, Lower School
B.A., University of Virginia
B.S.N., University of Virginia
M.S., Old Dominion University
Ph.D., University of Virginia
B.S.N., University of Virginia
M.S., Old Dominion University
Ph.D., University of Virginia

David Rezelman
History, Upper School
B.S., University of Florida
B.A., University of Florida
Ph.D., Temple University
B.A., University of Florida
Ph.D., Temple University

Shim Richardson
Grade 1, Lower School
B.S., Old Dominion University
M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University
M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University

Matthew Robertson
Media Specialist, Batten Library
B.A. Communications, Virginia Tech
MLIS, Florida State University
MLIS, Florida State University

Jennifer Rodgers
English, Middle School; Exec. Director, Breakthrough at Norfolk Academy
MS ED, Old Dominion University
B.A., University of Virginia
M.S. Ed., Norfolk Academy
B.A., University of Virginia
M.S. Ed., Norfolk Academy

Christopher Runzo
Math, Middle School
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Scofield
History Curriculum Coordinator, Middle School
B.S., United States Coast Guard Academy
M.A., Norwich University
M.A., Norwich University

Jennifer Scott
Director of College Counseling
B.S., University of New Hampshire
M.Ed., College of William & Mary
M.Ed., College of William & Mary

Kathryn Signorelli
Director of Purchasing/Bookstore Manager
B.S., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia

Laurie Sorabella
Science, Lower School
M.S., College of William & Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
B.A., Wesleyan University
B.A., Wesleyan University

Maureen Speers
Grade 6, Lower School
B.A., Miami University
M.S.W., The Catholic University of America
M.S.W., The Catholic University of America

Christopher Stamm
Middle School Science Teacher
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., University of Connecticut

Elizabeth Staub
English, Middle School
B.A., University of Virginia
M.Ed., Curry School of Education; University of Virginia
M.Ed., Curry School of Education; University of Virginia

Chris Stobbs
Grade 1, Lower School
B.S., Liverpool John Moores University
Graduate Diploma, Victoria University
Graduate Diploma, Victoria University

Page Sykes
Gifts Manager
B.A., University of Virginia
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Ed.S., University of Virginia
M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University
Ed.S., University of Virginia

Afek Taragan
EDI, Lower and Middle Schools
B.S., University of Minnesota
M.Ed., University of Minnesota
M.Ed., University of Minnesota

Marianne Tembe
Library Research Grades 3 & 4, Cooper Library; Before School Care
B.S., Bridgewater State University

Virginia Tysinger
Director of Advancement Services & The Academy Fund
B.A., Davidson College
M.Ed., College of William & Mary
M.Ed., College of William & Mary

Jennifer Walker
Grade 5, Lower School
B.A., Virginia Wesleyan College
M.Ed., Georgia State University
M.Ed., Georgia State University

Kimberly Warburton
Lower School Research and Reading Teacher
B.A. / M.T., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia

Warren Warsaw
World Languages Department Chairman; French, Upper School
B.A., George Washington University
M.A., George Washington University
M.A., Middlebury College
M.A., George Washington University
M.A., Middlebury College

Christopher Watson
Math, Upper School
B.S., Washington and Lee University
M.B.A., University of Virginia
M.B.A., University of Virginia

Elbert Watson
Dance Master
Principal Dancer, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Staatstheater of Kassel, Germany
The Pearl Primus Earth Theater
The Joan Miller Dance Players
The Staatstheater of Kassel, Germany
The Pearl Primus Earth Theater
The Joan Miller Dance Players

Mary Werkheiser
Physical Education, Lower School
B.S., Lock Haven University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Sean Wetmore
Director, Batten Leadership Program; History, Upper School
B.A., University of Virginia
M.T., University of Virginia
M.T., University of Virginia

Matthew Wilkens
Latin, Middle School
B.A., Randolph Macon College
M.A., University of New Mexico
M.A., Florida State University
M.A., University of New Mexico
M.A., Florida State University

Vanessa Yearick
History, Middle School
J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
B.A., University of Pennsylvania

Ari Zito
English Department Chairman; English, Upper School
B.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., Middlebury College
M.A., Middlebury College