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Jaimie Daknis
Academic Support Teacher
BS, Psychology - Bridgewater State University Masters in Social Work

Sophia Holmberg
Elementary School Principal
MEd, Leadership - Regent University; BS, Psychology, Addiction & Recovery - Liberty University

Carin Lambie
First Grade Teacher
BA, Liberal Studies - Azusa Pacific University

Edith Reed
Kindergarten Teacher
BS, Early Childhood Education - Liberty University

Sonya Rodelo
Third Grade Teacher
BA, English/Speech Communication - Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Brandi Thomasson
Second Grade Teacher
BS, Psychology - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Samantha Mills
Elementary School Assistant Principal
BS, Criminology & BS, Psychology - Shenandoah University


Cathleen Bramblett-Johnson
Fourth Grade Teacher
Bachelors of Business Administration & Bachelor of Sociology - Roanoke College



Ashlie Vickers
Fifth Grade Teacher
BFA, Speech Communications/Public Relations - Valdosta State University

Nisha Balladarsch
Lower School PE Teacher
BS, Health Promotion - Lynchburg College

Allison Savage
Elementary Music Teacher
BA, Music Education - Westminster College

Hannah Park-Hunter
Computer Teacher
MEd, Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education - Biology


Amanda Mullen
First Grade Teacher
MEd, Reading Instruction - University of Virginia


Emily Nakagawa
Second Grade Teacher
BSEd, Early Childhood Education for Diverse Young Learners - George Mason University

