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Lynnsey Audette
Upper School Principal
MAT, (Master of Art in Teaching), Secondary Education, Liberty University; BA, History - George Mason
Charles Brecht
Upper Science & Bible Teacher
BS, Physics & Mathematics - Eastern Nazarene College; MA, Biblical & Theological Studies - Western Seminary (in progress)
Dominique Sheller
Upper School Math Teacher
BS, Mathematics for Secondary Education - Grand Canyon University
Jaimie Daknis
Preschool Assistant Director
BS, Psychology - Bridgewater State University Masters in Social Work
Sophia Holmberg
Lower School Principal
BS, Psychology, Addiction & Recovery - Liberty University MEd, Leadership - Regent University
Carin Lambie
First Grade Teacher
BA, Liberal Studies - Azusa Pacific University
Sarah Morgenthaler
Admissions Coordinator
BA, Sociology - George Mason University; MAT, Elementary Education - Liberty University
Jessica Pelachyk
Preschool Director & Advancement Coordinator
MED, Education Leadership - George Mason
Edith Reed
Kindergarten Teacher
BS, Early Childhood Education - Liberty University
Sonya Rodelo
Third Grade Teacher
BA, English/Speech Communication - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Adam Staats
Athletic Operations Coordinator
BS, Business Management, Minor Athletic Coaching - Shepherd University
Michael Taylor
School Board President
MEd - Regent University
Brandi Thomasson
Second Grade Teacher
BS, Psychology - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Michelle Viljoen
Upper School Counselor
MEd in School Counseling - Liberty University
Elizabeth Brecht
Upper School Assistant Principal
BS, Mathematics - Liberty University; MEd, Administration & Supervision - UVA (in progress)
Jack Forest
Upper School Assistant Principal
BA, History- The University of Mary Washington
Samantha Oertly
Lower School Assistant Principal
BS, Criminology & BS, Psychology - Shenandoah University