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.  

Jackie Bailey

Kindergarten Associate Teacher

  • M.Ed. George Mason University
  • B.S. University of Delaware
  • Years Teaching: 28th Year
  • Years at Grace: 2nd Year

Renee Barras

Grade 3 Teacher

  • B.A. University of New Orleans
  • Years Teaching: 11th Year
  • Years at Grace: 3rd Year

Beth Bradley

Director of Finance & Operations

  • B.A. Old Dominion University
  • Years in Independent Schools: 9th year
  • Years at Grace: 7th year
  • Certified Public Accountant

Mother Emma Brice

School Chaplain & Religion Teacher

  • M.Div. Yale University
  • B.A. Duke University
  • Years Teaching: 4th Year
  • Years at Grace: 4th Year

Ashley Brittingham

Director of Elementary Programs

  • M.Ed. Curtin University in Australia
  • B.A. Southern Methodist University
  • Years Teaching: 15th Year
  • Years at Grace: 11th Year

Julia Byrnes

Director of Advancement

  • B.A. Miami University of Ohio
  • Years Teaching: 8th Year
  • Years at Grace: 10th Year

Sue Campbell

Afternoon & Evening Extended Care

  • M.Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Years Teaching: 18th Year
  • Years at Grace: 11th Year

Dolores Collins

Afternoon Extended Care

  • Years Teaching: 3rd Year
  • Years at Grace: 3rd Year

Kim Dykes

Grade 1 Lead Teacher

  • B.A. University of West Florida
  • Years Teaching: 26th Year
  • Years at Grace: 3rd Year

Ashley Entwisle

Assistant to the Head of School & Advancement Assistant

  • Years in Independent Schools: 8th year
  • Years at Grace: 8th year

Claire Ernst

Director of Curriculum & Learning

  • M.Ed. Lesley University
  • B.S. Miami University of Ohio
  • Years Teaching: 11th Year
  • Years at Grace: 9th Year

Marie Fulda

Music Teacher & Advancement Assistant

  • B.S. William & Mary
  • B.B.A. William & Mary
  • Years Teaching: 4th Year
  • Years at Grace: 4th Year

Rebecca Funes

Afternoon Extended Care Staff

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

Shane Grant

Afternoon Extended Care Staff

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

Valerie Guzman

Afternoon Extended Care Staff

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

Mary Kate Holland

Director of Early Childhood Programs

  • Lead Jr. Kindergarten Teacher
  • B.A. George Mason University
  • Years Teaching: 35th Year
  • Years at Grace: 20th Year

Amanda Hungerford

Head of School

  • M.Ed. University of Virginia
  • B.A. University of Virginia
  • Virginia Teaching License
  • Years Teaching: 22nd Year
  • Years at Grace: 21st Year

Diane Johnson

Librarian & Grades 2-5 STREAM Teacher

  • M.Ed. Boston University
  • B.A. Ohio Wesleyan
  • Years Teaching: 25th Year
  • Years at Grace: 12th Year

Caroline Land

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • B.S. University of Mississippi
  • Years Teaching: 5th Year
  • Years at Grace: 4th Year

Paige Medley

Jr. Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

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

Ellen Middleton

Grade 1 Assistant Teacher

Cindy Mitlo

Grade 5 Teacher

  • B.A. Penn State
  • Years Teaching:18th Year
  • Years at Grace: 6th Year

Susu Mohammad

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

  • Years Teaching: 12th Year
  • Years at Grace: 8th Year

Liz O’Leary

Grade 2 Teacher

Thalia Orellana

Grace365 Coordinator

  • Years Teaching: 8th Year
  • Years at Grace: 8th Year

Miguel Palacio

Physical Education Teacher

  • A.A. Allegheny College
  • Years coaching: 34th year
  • Years at Grace: 10th year

Keeley Rae Prestwich

Art Teacher

Juan Rojas

Facility Manager

  • Years in Independent Schools: 6th year
  • Years at Grace: 5th year

Debbie Salisbury

Grade 4 Teacher

  • B.A. George Mason University
  • Years teaching: 14th year
  • Years at Grace: 7th year

Lucia Villarraga

Spanish Teacher

Heather Vogus

Kindergarten Teacher

  • M.A. George Washington University
  • B.A. Elizabethtown College
  • Years Teaching: 22nd Year
  • Years at Grace: 9th Year

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