Faculty
Directory

Meet our extraordinary team of faculty and staff. Together, we are dedicated to helping Grace students grow in a nurturing environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning.  

Jane Avery

Afternoon + Evening Extended Care

  • Years Teaching: 6th Year
  • Years at Grace: 2nd Year

Beth Bradley

Director of Finance + Operations

  • B.A. Old Dominion University
  • Years in Independent Schools: 6th year
  • Years at Grace: 4th year
  • Certified Public Accountant

Ashley Brittingham

Grade 4 Teacher

  • M.Ed. Curtin University in Australia
  • B.A. Southern Methodist University
  • Years Teaching: 12th Year
  • Years at Grace: 8th Year

Julia Byrnes

Director of Admissions

  • B.A. Miami University of Ohio
  • Years Teaching: 5th Year
  • Years at Grace: 5th Year

Sue Campbell

Afternoon + Evening Extended Care

  • M.Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Years Teaching: 15th Year
  • Years at Grace: 8th Year

Lyndi Cote

Grade 2 Teacher

  • B.A. Sweet Briar College
  • Years Teaching: 38th Year
  • Years at Grace: 4th Year

Patti Culbreth

Head of School

  • M.Ed. University of Virginia
  • B.A. James Madison University
  • Professional Teaching Certification
  • Years Teaching: 39th Year
  • Years at Grace: 9th Year

Ashley Entwisle

School Office Administrative Assistant

  • Years in Independent Schools: 4th Year
  • Years at Grace: 4th Year

Claire Ernst

Grade 1 Teacher

  • M.Ed. Lesley University
  • B.S. Miami University of Ohio
  • Years Teaching: 8th Year
  • Years at Grace: 6th Year

Elisabeth Fraley

Art Teacher

  • B.B.A. College of William and Mary
  • Years Teaching:  5th Year
  • Years at Grace: 5th Year

Marie Fulda

Grade 1 Assistant Teacher

  • B.S. William & Mary
  • B.B.A. William & Mary
  • Years Teaching:1st Year
  • Years at Grace: 1st Year

Dr. Rene Hackney

School Psychologist

  • Ph.D. George Mason University
  • M.A. George Mason University
  • B.S. James Madison University
  • Years at Grace: 10th year
 

Sylvie Harris

Grade 3 Teacher

  • M.Ed. Education Leadership George Mason University
  • M.Ed. Elementary Education University of Virginia
  • B.A. University of Virginia
  • Years teaching: 8th year
  • Years at Grace: 2nd year

Mary Kate Holland

Director of Early Childhood Programs

  • Lead Jr. Kindergarten Teacher
  • B.A. George Mason University
  • Years Teaching: 32nd Year
  • Years at Grace: 17th Year

Amanda Hungerford

Assistant Head of School

  • M.Ed. University of Virginia
  • B.A. University of Virginia
  • Virginia Teaching License
  • Years Teaching: 18th Year
  • Years at Grace: 17th Year

Rabab Ibrahim

Jr. Kindergarten Assistant Teacher + Extended Care

  • Years Teaching:
  • Years at Grace: 1st Year

Diane Johnson

Librarian + Grades 2-5 STREAM Teacher

  • M.Ed. Boston University
  • B.A. Ohio Wesleyan
  • Years Teaching: 22nd Year
  • Years at Grace: 9th Year

Aida Longo Knowles

Spanish Teacher + 2nd Grade Asst. Teacher

  • B.A. Randolph Macon College
  • M.Ed. Marymount University
  • Years Teaching: 22nd Year
  • Years at Grace: 13th Year

Caroline Land

Jr. Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

  • B.S. University of Mississippi
  • Years Teaching: 2nd Year
  • Years at Grace: 1st Year

Susan Miller

Director of Development

  • B.B.A. James Madison University
  • Years in Independent Schools: 3rd Year
  • Years at Grace: 3rd Year

Cindy Mitlo

Grade 5 Teacher

  • B.A. Penn State
  • Years Teaching:15th Year
  • Years at Grace: 3rd Year

Susu Mohammad

Preschool Assistant Teacher

  • Years Teaching: 9th Year
  • Years at Grace: 5th Year

Jennifer Mon

Music Teacher

  • M.M. Catholic University of America
  • B.M. The College of New Jersey
  • Years Teaching: 29th Year
  • Years at Grace: 8th Year

Grace O’Connell

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • B.A.Ed William & Mary
  • Virginia Teaching License
  • Years Teaching: 1st Year
  • Years at Grace: 1st Year

Thalia Orellana

Afternoon Extended Care Lead Teacher

  • Years Teaching: 4th Year
  • Years at Grace: 4th Year

Miguel Palacio

Physical Education Teacher

  • A.A. Allegheny College
  • Years coaching: 31st year
  • Years at Grace: 7th year

Juan Rojas

Facility Manager

  • Years in Independent Schools: 3rd Year
  • Years at Grace: 2nd Year

Debbie Salisbury

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

  • B.A. George Mason University
  • Years Teaching: 11th Year
  • Years at Grace: 4th Year

Heather Vogus

Kindergarten Teacher

  • M.A. George Washington University
  • B.A. Elizabethtown College
  • Years Teaching: 19th Year
  • Years at Grace: 6th Year

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