School Leadership

I grew up in various states in the Northeast and in Texas, and I’ve called Richmond home for more than 25 years. I earned a BA in Communications from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Mary Baldwin University.

Before entering education, I held leadership roles in advertising and marketing communications in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Richmond—most notably at The Martin Agency, where I led national campaigns for clients like GEICO and Coca-Cola. I later brought those skills to the nonprofit sector, supporting foster care adoption awareness at the Children’s Home Society of Virginia.

I began my work in education in 2007 at St. Christopher’s School and spent over a decade at St. Andrew’s School in roles including classroom teacher, Director of Instructional Technology, and Director of Instruction. Most recently, I taught fourth grade at Good Shepherd, where I was reminded daily of the joy and purpose found in working closely with students.

As a lifelong Episcopalian, I believe in nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually—and in creating school communities where every child is known, loved, and challenged.

My husband and I have one son, a graduate of James Madison University who now lives and works in New York City. I enjoy reading historical fiction, trying new recipes, spending time at the beach, and watching Formula 1 racing.

With thirty years of experience working in independent school and college administration, I feel fortunate to be part of the Good Shepherd community. I earned a bachelor’s degree at Davidson College and a master’s degree in education at Wake Forest University. I began my career in communications as a work-study student at Davidson and have continued learning about the ever-changing communications industry and administration through jobs at Davidson, Dartmouth College, and several independent schools across the country.

My family is a loyal bunch. My husband, oldest daughter, son, and I graduated from Davidson College. My youngest chose a different path, graduated from Furman University, and pursued a master's degree at William & Mary. In 2024, we added a Virginia Tech Hokie and another Davidson Wildcat to our growing family! We enjoy spending time together, especially over family dinners when we can. The Forest Hill and Westover Hills communities are important to us, as my husband’s mother grew up here, and we still have family in the neighborhood.

I grew up in Staunton and moved to Richmond to attend college. I earned my bachelor of science degree in psychology with a concentration in special education from VCU and my MEd in counselor education from the University of Virginia. I began my career in Henrico County as a high school counselor and then shifted to teaching and academic advising on the college level, before returning to school counseling at The Steward School, where I was the Middle School dean of student support. I have three sons who all attended Good Shepherd during their elementary school years. I am excited to be part of the Good Shepherd community and enjoy working with students and their families.

I also love to read, take walks with friends, and visit with family on Bald Head Island.

I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia, where I completed my BA in art history and history at Emory University. I earned my MA in art history at Boston University (go Terriers!). Before joining the faculty at Good Shepherd, I spent six years teaching multiple subjects at both the elementary and middle school levels. I began my career in education as an art teacher, and I love to integrate art lessons into the classroom. When I am not at Good Shepherd, you will find me reading, drawing, running, and eating (preferably Mexican food) with my wife and two kids.

With the wild and wonderful James River Park System in the neighborhood, Good Shepherd Episcopal School is in a prime location to expose students to the wide world of the outdoors. I am proud to be working with our team to create a robust science and outdoor education program and supervising IT at GSES. In addition, I take care of maintenance needs at the school. Nothing is sweeter than a heartfelt “thank you” from a student when something gets fixed!

For 15 years, I was a chemist at a chemical company within the transportation industry. One of my primary responsibilities was to provide seminars and hands-on training to colleagues. I find sharing knowledge with and empowering others greatly satisfying and am thrilled to continue doing so with students.

Outside of school, I love being outdoors. Over the years, I have studied wilderness survival and first aid techniques, making me comfortable and confident in a variety of situations. Whether section hiking large parts of the Appalachian Trail, spending copious amounts of time riding my mountain bike in the backcountry or just goofing off in the woods; I am eager to share my love of the outdoors with students.