Administration
Mr. Louis Goldberg 
Principal
- Graduate Certificate, Educational Leadership and Supervision, George Washington University
- M.S. Ed. Old Dominion University
- M.B.A Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- B.A., Mathematics, St. Michael’s College
- Certification: Administration and Supervision PK-12 and Mathematics grades 6-12
Dr. Lei Ann Galvez
Assistant Principal
- Ed.D. The George Washington University
- Ed.S. The George Washington University
- M.S. Old Dominion University
- B.S. Radford University
- Certification: Educational Therapist- National Institute Learning Development
- Emotional Disturbance K-12
- History and Social Science 6-12
- Administration and Supervision PreK-12
- Specific Learning Disabilities K-12
Mrs. Barbara Hawthorne
Office Manager/Director Of Enrollment
- B.A. International Studies, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Mrs. Patricia Olivar 
Assistant Office Manager
Mrs. Sara Cato Bailey
Director of Business
- University of Maryland, UC. B.A., Business Administration / Concentration: Finance
Mrs. Louise Lewis
Bookkeeper
- Bachelor of Laws and Legal Education, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
- AAS in Management, Tidewater Community College
Mrs. LaDonna Sinsabaugh
Development & Marketing Director
Ms. Malissa Lessard
Development Assistant - Marketing & Social Media
- Liberty University, Bachelor of Science: Business Administration/ Concentration: Accounting
- University of Phoenix, Associate of Arts: Information Technologies/ Concentration: Web Design
Ms. Emma Manger
Development Assistant - Matthew's Money & Spirit Shop
Ximena Castillo
Segura Advocate
Early Learners & Junior Kindergarten
Mrs. Diana Gonzalez
Early Learners Age 2
Mrs. Kathryn Werts
Early Learners Age 2 Assistant
Mrs. Debbie Roberts
Early Learners Age 3
Mrs. Olga Ferzli Elchoufani
Early Learners Age 3 Assistant
Mrs. Sharon Oliver
Junior Kindergarten Age 4 (4A)
- M.S. Education, Old Dominion University
- B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher Preparation, Old Dominion University
Ms. Brittney Hart
Junior Kindergarten Age 4 Assistant (4A)
Mrs. Cindy Fencil
Junior Kindergarten Age 4 (4B)
Mrs. Linda Ward
Junior Kindergarten Age 4 Assistant (4B)
Elementary School
Mrs. Emilie Wittenberg
Kindergarten (K1)
- B.A., Philosophy, The Catholic University of America
- M.S.B.A., Marketing Communications, Temple University
- Career Switcher Program, Old Dominion University
- Certification: Elementary Education PK-6
Mrs. Rachel Foley
Kindergarten Assistant (K1)
Mrs. Mary Kay Benish
Kindergarten (K2)
- B.S. Radford University.
- Certification: Early and Middle Education PK-8
Ms. Cynthy Brija
Kindergarten Assistant (K2)
- B.A. DePaul University
Mrs. Jennifer Gladden
Kindergarten (K3)
Mrs. Meghan Ayers
Kindergarten Assistant (K3)
Mrs. Tanya Robinson
First Grade (1A)
- BS in Elementary Education - Old Dominion University
- Certification: Early Childhood K-3 and Middle School Education 4-8
Mrs. Monica Giron
First Grade Assistant (1A)
Mrs. Ali O’Brien
1st Grade (1B)
- M.S.Ed. in Reading, Old Dominion University
- B.A. Elementary Education, Minor in Human Resource Studies, Elon University
- Certification: Virginia Teaching License PK-6, Reading Specialist K-12
Mrs. Billie Lilley
First Grade Assistant (1B)
Mrs. Michelle Powell
Second Grade (2B)
- M.S. Ed. Cambridge College
- B.A. Texas A&M University
- Certification: Elementary Education 1-6
Mrs. Karen Mihalyo
Second Grade Assistant (2B)
Mrs. Roxanne Catoire
Second Grade (2C)
- B.A. University of New Orleans
- Certification: Early Primary Education PreK-3
- Elementary Grades 3-6
- Mental Retardation K-12
Mrs. Mary Ruby
Second Grade Assistant (2C)
Mrs. Leigh Dewberry
Third Grade (3A)
- B.S. Longwood College
- Certification: Elementary Education PK-4
Mrs. Sarah Doyle
Third Grade (3B)
- M.S. Ed, Old Dominion University
- B.S., Old Dominion University
- Certification: Early Childhood Education PK-3
Mrs. Mary Callahan
Fourth Grade (4A)
Mrs. Vanessa Thomas
Fourth Grade (4B)
Mrs. Cathy Glebus
Fifth Grade (5A)
Mrs. Olivia Szpytman
Fifth Grade (5B)
Mrs. Aimee Cordero
3rd-5th Grade Assistant
Middle School
Mrs. Elizabeth Jamo
Middle School Social Studies
- M.F.A. Moscow Art Theatre School (Theatre)
- Graduate Certificate, Harvard University (Acting)
- B.A. History and B.A Theatre, Temple University
- Certification: Theatre PK-12 and Social Studies grades 6 to 12
Mr. Daniel Day
Middle School Math
- BS, History, Excelsior College
- AA, Aviation Management, Coastline CC
- Career Switcher Course, Old Dominion University
- Certification: Middle School Mathematics, Algebra 1
Mrs. Nancy Schwarz
Middle School Math
Ms. Fina Whitmore
Middle School Theology/Theology Coordinator
- B.A., Political Science, Old Dominion University
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA (2012)
College of Business and Public Administration
Paralegal Certification - VCEA Provisional Certification: Theology PK-12
Mrs. Lisa Bromley
Middle School Science
- B.A., Elementary Education, College of Notre Dame of Maryland
- Certification: Elementary Education PK-6
- Middle School Science 6-8 endorsement
Mrs. Jennifer Avis
Middle School Language Arts
- M.S. Ed. Old Dominion University
- B.A., Music, Old Dominion University
- Certification: Early Education NK-4 and Middle School English; Writing for Children and Teens, Institute Of Children’s Literature
- Published Writer for various works
Mrs. Katherine Matthews
Middle School Language Arts
- B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, Lynchburg College
- Certification: Virginia Department of Education, Grades K-6
Ms. Katherine Olivar
Technology
- M.S., Education Media Design and Technology, Full Sail University
- B.A., English, Old Dominion University
- Certification: English, Educational Technology
- Interim Assistant Principal
Mrs. Rebecca Schaar
Middle School Assistant
Ms. Shelby Burdette
Middle School Assistant
Faculty and Staff
Mrs. Cheryl Johnson
School Counselor
M.A. School & Community Counseling, Regent University, LPC-R
Ms. Jennifer Gregorio
Music
- BMME Bachelors of Music in Music Education, James Madison University
- Certifications: Pre K- 12 General Music/Choral
- MOUS Microsoft Office User Specialist
Mrs. Amanda McCormick
Band Director/SCA Advisor and Lighthouse Coordinator
- B. M., Instrumental Music Education, Old Dominion University
Mr. Michael Fencil
Physical Education
- Chowan University-Graduated May 2010
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Health K-12
Mrs. Carmen Alegria
Physical Education Assistant
Ms. Tanya Mercado
Art
- Bachelor of Science, Plymouth State University: New Hampshire
- Certification: K-12th Art
- Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School Art Teacher
- Art Department Chair
Mrs. Lauren Clark
Art Assistant
Ms. Erin Reavis
Librarian
Ms. Donna Hope
Discovery Therapist
Ms. Pilar Martinez
Spanish
- M.A.T., Spanish, University of Pittsburgh
- B.A., Psychology, Catholic University of America
- Certification: PreK-12th Spanish
- Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School Spanish Teacher
Mrs. Erika Erickson
Cafeteria Assistant
Mrs. Michelle Wicker
Cafeteria Assistant
Mr. Brian Pettee
Cafeteria Manager
Mr. Doug Thompson
Maintenance
Mrs. Teri Speri
Lead Custodian
Mrs. Tina Johnson
Bus Driver
Mrs. Maryann O’Mara
Bus Driver
Mr. Joe Bernard
Bus Driver
Mrs. Lily Lowe
Discovery Therapist
- B.S., Business Management, Old Dominion University
Mrs. Erica Nicoletti
School Nurse
Mrs. Brenna Roche
Clinical Associate
Ms. Tracy Leigh
Instructional Coach
Jeannette Slade
Search and Teach Instructor
Mrs. Kelly Liebold
Discovery Therapist/Interim Discovery Coordinator
- B.S. Old Dominion University
- Certifications:
- Professionally Certified Educational Therapist (P.C.E.T.)
- Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Mediator, Standard Level 1 and Level 2
- Health and Physical Education K-12
- Kids for Heart Challenge Coordinator
- Interim Discovery Coordinator