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Ryan McGaha
Academic Support Teacher
BS, Chemistry - Fresno State University; Master of Theology (ThM) - Dallas Theological Seminary; PhD (In Progress)

Allison Harding
Third Grade Teacher
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; Bachelor's in progress


Emily Emery
College and Career Counselor
MEd, Counseling and Development - George Mason University

David Dotson
Upper School Bible Teacher
Bachelors in Psychology and Christian Counseling (in progress)

Tanya Cobbs
Fifth Grade Teacher
BA, Business Administration - Campbell University


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

Janelle Ward
Academic Support Teacher
BS, Communication - George Mason University

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

Lexi Alvarado
Preschool Assistant Director
BEd, Elementary Education - Liberty University (in progress)

Jessica Metallo
Upper School Performing Arts Teacher
BS, Global Studies Bachelors - Liberty University



Kellie Tuten
Curriculum and Instruction Director
MEd, Curriculum - University of Virginia

Micah Tuten
Campus Pastor
BS, Religious Studies - Liberty University; Ordained Minister; MDiv (Masters of Divinity) (in progress)

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

Jack Forest
High School Assistant Principal
BA, History- The University of Mary Washington

Elizabeth Brecht
Middle School Assistant Principal
MEd, Administration & Supervision - UVA; BS, Mathematics - Liberty University
