Faculty and Administration
2020-2021 School Year
Administration
Patti Culbreth
Head of School
M.Ed. University of Virginia
B.A. James Madison University
Professional Teaching Certification
Years teaching: 33rd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 6th year
The Reverend Jason Roberson
Interim Chaplain
Lee W. Larkin
Assistant Head of School
B.A. Hollins University
Years teaching: 29th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 14th year
Amanda Hungerford
Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
M.Ed. University of Virginia
B.A. University of Virginia
Virginia Teaching License
Years teaching: 16th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 15th year
Beth Calaman
Director of Finance and Operations
Certified Public Accountant
B.A. Old Dominion University
Years in Independent Schools: 4th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd year
Alison Kindler
Director of Extended Care & Enrichment Activities
University of Virginia - Graduate Studies
Cert. of Education - Polytechnic of North London (UK)
Years teaching: 29th year
Years teaching at Grace Episcopal School: 10th year
Mary Kate Holland
Director of Early Childhood Programs
B.A. George Mason University
Years teaching: 29th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 14th year
Julia Byrnes
Institutional Advancement Associate
B.A. Miami University of Ohio
Years teaching: 2nd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 7th year
Ashley Entwisle
Front Desk Administrative Assistant
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Dr. Rene Hackney
Psychologist
Ph.D. George Mason University
M.A. George Mason University
B.S. James Madison University
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 7th year
Early Childhood Program: Preschool & Jr. Kindergarten
Pierina Battifora
Preschool Lead Teacher
B.A. The Catholic University of America
Years teaching: 3rd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd year
Mary Kate Holland
Junior Kindergarten Lead Teacher
B.A. George Mason University
Years teaching: 29th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 14th year
Ariel Hamilton
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
A.A.S. St. Catherine University
B.S. Virginia Commonwealth University
Years teaching: 3rd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 3rd year
Susu MohammadEarly Childhood Assistant Teacher
Years teaching: 6th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd year
Thalia Orellana-Montano
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Years teaching: 2nd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd year
Kindergarten
Heather Vogus
Kindergarten Teacher
M.A. George Washington University
B.A. Elizabethtown College
Years teaching: 16th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 3rd year
Debbie Salisbury
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
B.A. George Mason University
Years teaching: 8th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Grade 1
Claire LynchGrade 1 Teacher
M.Ed. Lesley University
B.S. Miami University of Ohio
Years teaching: 5th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 3rd year
Dani Duncan
Grade 1 Assistant Teacher
B.A. Arizona State University
Years teaching: 3rd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 3rd year
Grade 2
Lyndi Cote
Grade 2 Teacher
B.A. Sweet Briar College
Virginia Teaching Certification
Years teaching: 35th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Kayla Heraud
Grades 2 & 3 Teachers' Aide
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Grade 3
Diane Johnson
Grade 3 Teacher
M. Ed. Boston University
B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University
Years teaching: 19th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 6th year
Kayla Heraud
Grades 2 & 3 Teachers' Aide
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Grade 4
Ashley Brittingham
Grade 4 Teacher
M.Ed. Curtin University in Australia
B.A. Southern Methodist University
Years teaching: 9th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 5th year
Jennifer Wokeck
Grades 4 & 5 Teachers' Aide
B.S. Information Technology
Years teaching: 4th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Grade 5
Sharon Nicholson
Grade 5 Teacher
M.Ed. Old Dominion University
B.S. Old Dominion University
Virginia Teaching License
Years teaching: 17th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 9th year
Jennifer Wokeck
Grades 4 & 5 Teachers' Aide
B.S. Information Technology
Years teaching: 4th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Art
Julia ByrnesArt Teacher
B.A. Miami University of Ohio
Years teaching: 2nd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 7th year
Elisabeth Fraley
Art Teacher
B.B.A. College of William and Mary
Years teaching: 2nd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd year
efraley@graceschoolalex.org
Computer & Library
Moira McConaghy
Computer & Library Teacher
B.A. College of William & Mary
Comptia A+ Computer Certification
Years teaching: 6th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 6th year
Music
Jennifer Mon
Music Teacher
M.M. Catholic University of America
B.M. The College of New Jersey
Years teaching: 26th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 5th year
Physical Education
Miguel Palacio
Physical Education Teacher
A.A. Allegheny College
Years coaching: 28th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 4th year
Spanish
Aida Longo Knowles
Spanish Teacher
M.Ed. Marymount University
B.A. Randolph-Macon College
Virginia Teaching License
Years Teaching: 21st year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 11th year
Religion
Dani Duncan
Grades 1 & 2 Religion
Lee W. Larkin
Grade 3 Religion
Patti Culbreth
Grade 4 Religion
Amanda Hungerford
Grade 5 Religion
Extended Care
Alison Kindler
Director of Extended Care and Enrichment Activities
Pierina Battifora
Afternoon Extended Care
Ariel Hamilton
Afternoon Extended Care
Susu Mohammad
Morning & Afternoon Extended Care
Thalia Orellana-Montano
Morning & Afternoon Extended Care
Building Management
Ben Strohl
Facilities Manager
Years in Independent Schools: 2nd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd year