Faculty and Administration
2019-2020
Administration
Patti Culbreth
Head of School
M.Ed. University of Virginia
B.A. James Madison University
Professional Teaching Certification
Years teaching: 32nd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 5th year
The Reverend Jason Robe
Interim Chaplain
Lee W. Larkin
Assistant Head of School
B.A. Hollins University
Years teaching: 28th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 13th year
Amanda Hungerford
Director of Admissions
M.Ed. University of Virginia
B.A. University of Virginia
Virginia Teaching License
Years teaching: 15th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 14th year
Beth Calaman
Director of Finance and Operations
Certified Public Accountant
B.A. Old Dominion University
Years in Independent Schools: 3rd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Alison Kindler
Director of Extended Care and Enrichment Activities
University of Virginia - Graduate Studies
Cert. of Education - Polytechnic of North London (UK)
Years teaching: 28th year
Years teaching at Grace Episcopal School: 9th year
Mary Kate Holland
Director of Early Childhood Programs
B.A. George Mason University
Years teaching: 28th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 13th year
Julia Byrnes
Institutional Advancement Associate
B.A. Miami University of Ohio
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 6th year
Brooke Fuller
Administrative Assistant/Assistant to the Head of School
B.A. The University of the South
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd 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
Preschool
Mary Kate Holland
Preschool Teacher
B.A. George Mason University
Years teaching: 28th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 13th year
Brooke Scanlan
Preschool Associate Teacher
B.A. Northeastern State University
Years teaching: 4th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 4th year
Enjolina Campbell
Preschool Assistant Teacher
M.Ed. University of Missouri-St. Louis
B.A. California State University- Monterey Bay
Years teaching: 5th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd year
Junior Kindergarten
Heather Vogus
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
M.A. George Washington University
B.A. Elizabethtown College
Years teaching: 15th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd year
Adrienne Ashton
Junior Kindergarten Associate Teacher
M.Ed. Candidate University of Virginia
B.A. Loyola University, Maryland
Years teaching: 5th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 3rd year
Susu MohammadJunior Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Years teaching: 5th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Kindergarten
Claire Lynch
Kindergarten Teacher
M.Ed. Lesley University
B.S. Miami University of Ohio
Years teaching: 4th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd year
Dani Duncan
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
B.A. Arizona State University
Years teaching: 2nd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 2nd year
Grade One
Sarah Savoie
Grade One Teacher
B.S. Louisiana State University
Virginia Teaching License
Years Teaching: 9th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 6th year
Moira White
Grade One Assistant
Years Teaching: 1st year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Grade Two
Sarah Bennett
Grade Two Teacher
B.A. West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Virginia Teaching Certification
Years teaching: 7th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Grade Three
Diane Johnson
Grade Three Teacher
M. Ed. Boston University
B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University
Years teaching: 18th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 5th year
Grade Four
Ashley Waggener
Grade Four Teacher
M.Ed. Curtin University in Australia
B.A. Southern Methodist University
Years teaching: 8th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 4th year
Grade Five
Sharon Nicholson
Grade Five Teacher
M.Ed. Old Dominion University
B.S. Old Dominion University
Virginia Teaching License
Years teaching: 16th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 8th year
Art
Julia Byrnes
Art Teacher
B.A. Miami University of Ohio
Years teaching: 1st year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 6th year
Elisabeth Fraley
Art Teacher
B.B.A. College of William and Mary
Years teaching: 1st year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
efraley@graceschoolalex.org
Computer/Library
Moira McConaghy
Computer Teacher
B.A. College of William & Mary
Comptia A+ Computer Certification
Years teaching: 5th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 5th year
Learning Resources
Denise Madar
Learning Resource Teacher
M.Ed. The University of Virginia
B.A. The College of William and Mary
Years Teaching: 27th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 8th year
Music/Performing Arts
Jennifer Mon
Music Teacher
M.M. Catholic University of America
B.M. The College of New Jersey
Years teaching: 25th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 4th year
Physical Education
Miguel Palacio
Physical Education Teacher
A.A. Allegheny College
Years coaching: 27th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 3rd year
Spanish
Aida Longo Knowles
Spanish Teacher
M.Ed. Marymount University
B.A. Randolph-Macon College
Virginia Teaching License
Years Teaching: 20th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 10th year
Religion
Brooke Scanlan
Religion Teacher- Grades 1 and 2
B.A. Northeastern State University
Years teaching: 4th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 4th year
Lee W. Larkin
Religion Teacher - Grade 3
B.A. Hollins University
Years teaching: 28th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 13th year
Patti Culbreth
Religion Teacher - Grade 4
M.Ed. University of Virginia
B.A. James Madison University
Professional Teaching Certification
Years teaching: 32nd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 5th year
Jenni Faires
Religion Teacher - Grade 5
B.A. University of North Carolina
Years teaching: 12th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 3rd year
Extended Care & Other Staff
Alison Kindler
Director of Extended Care and Enrichment Activities
University of Virginia - Graduate Studies
Certificate of Education - Polytechnic of North London (UK)
Years teaching: 28th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 9th year
Pierina Battifora
Afternoon and Evening Extended Care
B.A. The Catholic University of America
Years teaching: 2nd year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
pbattifora@graceschoolalex.org
Sue Campbell
Afternoon and Evening Extended Care
M.Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University
Years teaching: 12th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 5th year
Theresa Darroch
Afternoon and Evening Extended Care
B.A. Immaculata University
Years teaching: 8th year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 4th year
Kelly Gable
Afternoon and Evening Extended Care
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Thalia Orellana-Montano
Afternoon and Evening Extended Care
Years teaching: 1st year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year
Ben Strohl
Facilities Manager
Years in Independent Schools: 1st year
Years at Grace Episcopal School: 1st year