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Faculty and Staff Directory

For more than three decades, a Covenant education has provided the tools for students to be curious, creative, tenacious, compassionate, and engaged. Our graduates make worthwhile contributions to their colleges, communities, and professions, and though many years have passed for some, alumni can still recall the teachers who made a significant impact on them during their time at the school.

Over 70 faculty members make up the heart of the Covenant community, serving as mentors, coaches, and advisors to the students under their care. Staff and administration support the work of the faculty and the families for which they serve.

Faculty and Staff Directory

Department

Grade

Mr. Colin Anderson

Dean of Faculty

University of Nebraska-Lincoln - BS
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - MS
Baker

Emory and Henry
James Madison University - Masters
Mrs. Kathy Ballard

Varsity Tennis Coach

George Mason University - Masters of Education
Mrs. Jennifer Ferguson

Hickory Campus Librarian, Research Skills

James Madison University - BS
George Mason University - M Ed
James Madison University - M Ed
Mr. John Gayle

Theology 11: Christ and Reality, Interim House Coordinator

Davidson College - BA
Covenant Theological Seminary - MDiv
University of Virginia - MA
Mr. Coach Dee Gilliam

JV Boys' Soccer, Varsity Boys' Basketball
Mrs. Laura Harris

Accelerated Integrated Math 3, Integrated Math 5, Math Support

Bridgewater College - BS
Mrs. Amy Huffman
Mrs. Robyn Iler

U.S. Government, Yearbook

University of Kentucky - BA
Vanderbilt University School of Law - JD
Mr. Andrew Irving

Faculty

Grove City College - BS
Mrs. Monica Kildea

MS Girls' Volleyball
Mr. Jerry King

Arts Director, A Capella, Covenant Singers, Visual Art 2, Honors Visual Art 3 - 4, Yearbook

Kenyon College - BA
Mrs. Lori Kirsch

Language Arts Coordinator

Monroe Community College - AS
SUNY Brockport - BS
Niagara University - MS
Dr. Karen Klintworth

Math Department Chair, Accelerated Integrated Math 4

Westmont College - BS
University of Virginia - MS
University of Virginia - PhD
LaRusso
Mr. Brian Lee

Physics, Honors Physics, Advanced Physics, Robotics, Science Department Chair

University of Toledo - BS
Mr. Andrew McCaskill

Biology, AP Biology

Longwood University - BS
Reformed Theological Seminary - Certificate
Mr. Ethan Mitchell

Introduction to Theater, Middle School Drama, Acting Technique 1, Rhetoric 9

Grove City College - BA
Villanova University - MA
Dr. Daniel Moore

University of Virginia - BA
University of Virginia - MA
University of Virginia - PhD
Mrs. Carole Peters

AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, STEAM, Robotics

University of Virginia - BA
Mrs. Melissa Petroski

French

State University of New York at Stony Brook - BA
California State University at Dominguez Hills - MA
Mr. Randall Pitts

Associate Athletic Director

Longwood University - BS
James Madison University - MEd
Proce
Mrs. Mae Remer

Western Civilization, Honors Western Civilization

College of William and Mary - BA
George Mason University - MA
Mr. Ceejay Renner-Thomas

Visual Art 8, Drawing

Virginia Commonwealth University - BFA
Mr. David Sawyer

Foreign Language Dept Chair, Spanish III and IV, Spanish III Accelerated, AP Spanish

University of Virginia - BA
Mr. Carl Seelman

Varsity Golf Coach
Mr. Asher Spruill

English Department Chair, Advanced British Literature, British Literature, Rhetoric

College of William and Mary - BA
College of William and Mary - MAEd
Ms. Taylor
Ms. Solenne Tourret

JV Girls' Field Hockey
Mr. Josh Travers

Varsity Wrestling
Mr. Bryan Verbrugge

Theology Dept. Chair, Chaplain 6-12, Theology 12: Christ & Humanity, Senior Thesis, Varsity Soccer

Geneva College - BA
Westminster Theological Seminary - MDiv
Mr. Dan Warren

Honors Ensemble, US Band, Drumline, A Capella, MS Bands, MS Choir, Chapel Music Team, Intro to Music

James Madison University - BMus
James Madison University - MMus
Mrs. Amy White

Hickory Campus Nurse

Meet the Senior Team

- Brad Baggett
  
  Head of School

- Frank Berry
  
  CFO & COO

- Colin Anderson
  
  Dean of Faculty

- Dannon Stock
  
  Head of Lower School

- Spencer Burton
  
  Head of Hickory Campus, Middle School Director

- Nikki Shrader
  
  Upper School Director

- Dan Kuecker
  
  Director of Advancement and Community Engagement

- Betsy Carter
  
  Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

- Bryan Verbrugge
  
  Hickory Chaplain

- Jerry King
  
  Arts Director

- Patrick Estes
  
  Athletic Director

The Covenant School

Birdwood Campus | Lower School | Pre-K–Grade 5 |
1000 Birdwood Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 434.220.7309

Hickory Campus | Middle and Upper School | Grades 6–12 | 175 Hickory Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434.220.7329

Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Covenant School is a non-denominational, private, Christian day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.

The Covenant School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, nor in the hiring of faculty or staff.

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