Scott Dysart
Director, Process Engineering – Capital One
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees, President
Scott is an innovative manager and premier authority in streamlined process implementation. He is a balanced leader, practiced in creating sustainable results through learning, practice and discussion. He has put his considerable talents to work for Good Shepherd as Trustee, Parent, Volunteer and now Board President.
Scott has a commitment not only to the sustainable growth of GSES, but also to the personal growth of all individuals affiliated with the school. He has been an integral part of engaging professionals at The Hill School as GSES has evolved and enhanced its educational offering, modeled on the individualized approach of schools like The Hill School.
Scott earned his Batchelor of Arts degree at University of Richmond. His wife, Laura, earned her Bachelor degree in Social Work at University of Richmond and is a GSES innovator in her own right, having spearheaded the most ambitious and successful multi-faceted fundraising campaign in the modern era of the school. Scott and Laura are also proud GSES parents.
Term ends 2012 at the close of the 2011-2012 school year.
Jay Smith
Partner, Capital Results
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees, Vice President
Jay has deep expertise in the areas of strategic communications, coalition development and grassroots advocacy. His strength is using these techniques to help organizations achieve their public policy goals. Jay’s experience also includes extensive work in the political arena in the areas of communications, policy and research, having worked with a Virginia Governor and US Senate candidate.
Jay has been an integral part of the GSES evolution as we enhance our educational offering, modeled on the individualized approach of schools like The Hill School.
Jay holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master's of Public Administration (MPA) from Virginia Tech. He is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and serves as a weekly tutor for a disadvantaged student in the Richmond area. He also serves on the board of Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP).
A native of Annapolis, Maryland, Jay is a die hard Virginia Tech Hokies fan.
Term ends 2011 at the close of the 2010-2011 school year.
Rebecca Lundgren
Director of Treasury, Planning and Reporting, RWD Technologies
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees, Treasurer
Rebecca is a CPA and brings a deep skill set to the GSES board, including fiscal planning, forecasting and significant technological skills. With over 15 years accounting experience, Rebecca has provided clear financial guidance in her role as Treasurer.
Rebecca is a Richmond native, graduating from Douglas Freeman High School. She attended University of Richmond, majoring in accounting, where she earned her BS in Business Administration Cum Laude, as well as a host of honors including Dean’s List, Intermediate Honors, the Ray Hailey Memorial Scholarship and the Virginia Society of CPAs Accounting Scholarship. Her professional career involves some travel, including a recent voyage to a castle in Ireland.
She and her husband, Dave, met at University of Richmond. Following an eleven year stint in Northern Virginia, the Lundgrens moved back to Richmond, VA to be closer to family. Both Rebecca and Dave have logged countless volunteer hours at GSES, including Dave’s orchestration of the Great GSES Chili Cook Off in Spring, 2009 and Rebecca’s support of the business operations. They live in Richmond with their family.
Term ends 2011 at the close of the 2010-2011 school year.
Kim Cosby-Johnson
RFP Director, SunTrust Bank
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees, Secretary
Kim brings significant experience and skills in the areas of process organization, communication, marketing and strategic planning. A 20+ year veteran of the financial services industry, she also has a deep appreciation for sustainable fiscal policy and planning. She has spent the last eight (8) years deeply involved with financial and governance support services for nonprofit organizations.
Kim’s volunteer work at Good Shepherd has included serving as Junior Varsity Soccer parent and booster since 2006 and general GSES advocate in the community. As a GSES parent, she is deeply committed to the ongoing success of the school.
A native of Richmond, Kim earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has served as Treasurer for Unity Church of Richmond. Her husband, Bill Johnson, is an Operations Manager and Lean Process Green Belt with Weyerhauser. Kim, Bill, their son, Trey (9) and their “dogger” Lucy, live in the Forest Hill neighborhood.
Term ends in 2012 at the close of the 2011-2012 school year.
Ben Lehman
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees – Vestry Representative, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Ben is the elder statesman of the Good Shepherd community. Ben has offered immesurable assistance in role as Vestry representative and liason between our school and church communities.
Term Renews Annually
Lauren Stephens, LCSW
Crisis Clinician, Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees – PTO Representative
Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and brings both passion and patience as an involved GSES Parent and board member. She is a nine year parent veteran of Good Shepherd, and her commitment to the school has extended to serving as a teacher in the Early Education program. 2009-2010 is Lauren’s second year as PTO Representative to the Board of Trustees. She has been an active member of the PTO for the last nine (9) years.
Lauren earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History at The College of William and Mary, and her Masters in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. She and her husband, Mark, live in the Forest Hill neighborhood with their sons Ken (12) and Andrew (10), and their cat, Tux. The Stevens family are great adventurers and travelers and have recently completed an amazing journey to Germany and Italy in the Spring of 2009.
In her spare time, Lauren loves to cook, garden, paint, bike ride and play with her kids.
Term ends at the end of the 2009-2010 School Year, with option to renew if mutually agreed.
Stephen Dearsley
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees – Trustee
Stephen's affiliation with Good Shepherd began when his granddaughter attended the school. Recognizing the rich education provided at GSES, Stephen has been kind enough to lend his educational expertise to Good Shepherd for a second term.
Term ends: June, 2011
Sue Morgan
Independent Professional Tutor
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees - Trustee
Sue Morgan is a highly respected and well‐known educator in Richmond. She is a current Commonwealth of Virginia Licensed Collegiate Professional certified in elementary education, Preschool to Grade 4, and Middle School Education, as well as in History for the High School level. Many families in the Richmond area have come to Sue for both remedial and extension education services. She has also provided consulting services for University of Richmond Disability Law Clinic. Her dedication to whole child, individualized instruction has created phenomenal results for her students.
Sue is a graduate of James Madison University and has completed additional studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Virginia, the College of William and Mary and the University of Richmond. Her website, www.suemorgantutor.com, provides further insight into her background, teaching philosophy and success stories. Sue is also a long‐standing supporter
of Good Shepherd Episcopal School and a wonderful neighbor in Westover Hills.
Sue Morgan Tutoring is proud to be the only tutoring agency that has been a Partner in the Arts for the Virginia school system through the University of Richmond.
Term ends June, 2012
Brad Welles
Partner, Deloitte and Touche
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees - Trustee
Brad is a Certified Public Accountant and a long‐standing supporter of youth education and advocacy. He is a past Treasurer and a current board member of Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) and serves on the Advisory Council for the Accounting Department at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Brad graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1987. His wife, Stephanie, is an educator, teaching Spanish at the Maggie Walker Governor’s School for International Studies in Richmond, Virginia. Brad and his wife and sons live in Hanover, VA.
Term ends June, 2012
Robin McVoy
Capital One , Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees – Legal Advisor
Robin McVoy lends both her legal expertise and her deep dedication to Good Shepherd to our Board of Trustees. After completing a one year term as a Trustee, Robin has agreed to continue on the Board in an advisory capacity.
Term renews annually upon mutual agreement
Greg Laidig
Greg is a long time Richmond resident and local small business owner. He resides in Midlothian with his wife Kathy and their two sons, both GSES Students. As a graduate of Troy State University and a US Navy Veteran, Greg brings strong leadership abilities to the Board of Trustees. Currently, he also serves as PTO Treasurer and a lead Lunch Volunteer.
Janet F. Kemp, CCP, CBP, SPHR
Dominion Resources Services Company
Human Resources Consultant
Janet brings a plethora of knowledge to the GSES Board of Trustees in the area of Human Resources. Her input with respect to faculty and staff benefit packages proves to be invaluable to GSES.
She is an active member of the GSES community and has served in many volunteer roles such as: PTO classroom rep, Annual Fund Parent Committee, Auction Committee, 43rd Street Festival Volunteer, and many other vital volunteer positions during her seven years as a GSES parent.
Janet lives in the Westover Hills area with her husband Greg and her son Sam, a 5th grader at GSES.
Tom Panton, CPA, CISA
Suntrust Bank
Tom brings an extensive knowledge of modern accounting practices to GSES Board of Trustees. His assistance in the recent school audit process resulted in a successful outcome.
Currently, Tom is a sensei in GSES Cuong Nhu classes. He resides in the Museum District of Richmond with his wife Stephanie, a 3rd grade teacher at GSES and their cat Milo.
Tom Northrup
Headmaster Emeritus The Hill School, Middleburg, Virginia
Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the GSES Board of Trustees. His belief in our school community and dedication to supporting its growth are invaluable to the sucess of GSES.
Tom was born and raised in Parkersburg, WV. He graduated from The Hill School in Pottstown, PA and went on to earn his BA in American Civilization and his MSEd. from the University of Pennsylvania. He was captain of Penn’s varsity basketball team during the 1967–68 school year. From 1968 to 1981 he worked at Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia where he taught 4th grade for three years, high school history for ten years, and coached the varsity basketball and track teams. He also served as the school’s Middle School Head for nine years before becoming Headmaster of Hill School in 1981.
Tom has taken summer courses at Oxford, Cambridge, St. John’s College, and has attended many Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) and National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) workshops through the years. He has also served on the Board of Directors for both the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW) and VAIS. Tom’s interests include reading, travel, and athletics. He and his wife, Ann, live near Unison.
Advisory/ Ex Officio (Nonvoting) Positions
Michael Woodruff
Head of School, Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees – Ex Officio
Margy Gagermeier
Art Instructor, Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Richmond, VA
GSES Board of Trustees – Faculty Representative
Margy Gagermeier is a longstanding and much loved member of our faculty at GSES. Please see Margy's full professional profile here.
Annual Term