Faculty and Staff

Parent Testimonial: Like-Minded Staff, Peers, and Families
"The reasons we love ECS: a Christian environment with like-minded staff, peers and families; biblical worldview curriculum; peaceful and joyful environment. Our son is flourishing in all areas - academically, spiritually, and socially. He is very happy at ECS!" (~a current parent)

Administration

Michael Dewey
Head of School/Christian Studies Department Chair

• B.A., Philosophy, English, The University at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, NY
• M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
• M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
• PhD Candidate, Philosophy, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

Lori Byre 
Assistant Head of School/Foreign Language Department Chair/AP Microeconomics 

• B.S., Education, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
• M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
   

Sandy Dewey
Director of Library and Educational Technology Resources

• B.S., Multidisciplinary Studies, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
• M.A., Human Services: Marriage and Family, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
• M.L.S., Library Science, The University at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, NY
• M.Ed., Teaching & Learning, Educational Technologies, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
• M.A., Communications and Marketing, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Dr. Christine McCurdy
College & Career Advisor

• B.A., Mathematics, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
• Ph.D., Economics,  North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
   

Shanay Howard 
School Counselor and Dean of Curriculum & Instruction

• B.A., Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ 
• M. Ed., Counseling, Queens College, Queens, NY
• Ed.D, Curriculum & Instruction-Educational Psychology (In-Progress) Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Katrina Hadley
Admission Director

• B.A., Math, Minor in Italian, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Email: Admission@ECSLoudoun.org

Jennifer Frey
Enrollment Specialist

• B.S., Environmental Health/Biology, Salisbury State University, Salisbury, MD
• M.PH., Public Health, Health Promotion and Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
   

Jenn Mastran
Director of Development

• Loudoun County business owner, Bible teacher, and volunteer

Kris Johnson 
Athletic Director/Physical Education 

• B.S., Exercise Science, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Email: KJohnson@ECSLoudoun.org

Aaron Osborne 
Chaplain/Christian Studies

• B.S., Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
• M.Div., Capital Bible Seminary, Lanham, MD

Janet Gilroy
Special Advisor to the Head of School

• B.A., Political Science, Minor in Sociology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
• Alternate Path to Teacher Licensure, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
• M.Ed., Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, University of Texas, Arlington, TX

Madison Thompson 
Visual Content Creator, Communications

• B.S., Justice & Photography / Media, Art & Design, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Faculty

Jodi Austin
Math 

• B.A., Mathematics, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
• M.S., Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
   

Querube Barber
Spanish 

• A.A., Office Management, North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
• B.A., Spanish, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
   

Erica Batss (Photo to be posted.)
History, Christian Studies 

• BS, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Lewis Bliss 
Debate and Theater 

• Bliss Arts Academy (Homeschool), Burke, VA

 

Noah Byre 
Science 

• B.S., Environmental Biology, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
  
   

Louis Cutrona
History Department Chair

• B.S., Social Studies Education, Taylor University, Upland, IN
  
   

Suncica “Sun” Clausen
English 

• B.S., Education with an English major and Psychology minor, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
• M. Ed., Educational Leadership, Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA

Josiah Dalke 
Christian Studies

• B.A., Government, American Politics and Policy, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA

Angela Ellis 
Math 

• B.A., Mathematics, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
• M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Debora Fermino 
Spanish

• Colegio Evangelico Agnes Erskine, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

 

Kristin Gates
Digital Photography and Yearbook 

• B.A.J.M.C., Visual Communications, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Nicole Grewell
Engineering Teacher, Clubs & School Activities Director

• B.S., Biology, minor Environmental Science, Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA 
• M.S., Environmental Engineering, Minor Environmental Health and Policy, Tufts University, Medford, MA
• M.A., Art History, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Kristen Harris 
Science Department Chair

• B.S., Biology, Minor in Secondary Education, Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD
• M.S., Biomedical Science, Hood College, Frederick, MD
   

Amy Kemp 
Math Resource Specialist 

• B.A., Religious Studies and minor in Economics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 
• M.Ed., Elementary Education, Florida Atlanta University, Davie, FL 
   

Katherine Kidder
Latin/English 

• B.A., Literature, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA
  
   

Marcus Kidder 
English Department Chair

• B.A., Literature, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA 

 

Erin Maguire
Band and Strings 

• B.M., Education, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
  
   

Seth Mitchell
Psychology, Christian Studies, History 

• B.A., Classical Liberal Arts, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA
  
   

Jeff Morgan 
Math & AP Physics 

• B.S., Physics, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA
  
   

Ashley Oberg-Porter
Math Department Chair

• B.S. Mathematics, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA 

 

Kelly Park
Performing and Visual Arts Department Chair

• B.S., Music Education, Voice Major, Penn State University, State College, PA
  
   

Lauren Pipkin 
English 

• B.A., Literature, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA

 

Kristin Pushak 
History 

• B.A., History and Spanish, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA
• M.A., Global Affairs, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
   

Vanessa Shinbara
Math 

• B.S. and M.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

 

Juliana Sweeny
Volleyball Coach

• B.A., Political Science, Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA
• M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction: History, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
   

Luke Thornburgh
AP Computer Science 

• B.S., Mathematics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

 

Priscilla Walsh
Art 

• A.A.S., Interior Design, Northern Virginia Community College, Sterling, VA

Staff

Jennifer Chandler
School Nurse

• B.S.N., Nursing, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA

Anna Cislak
School Nurse

• B.A., English Language and Literature, Minor in French Language and Literature, Odessa National University, Odessa, Ukraine
• B.S.N., Nursing, George Washington University, Ashburn, VA

Kristen Chase 
Office Manager

• B.S., Physical Education/Exercise Science, North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega GA

Michelle DuFresne 
Administrative Assistant

• B.A., Finance, Franklin University, Columbus, OH

 

Stephanie Meeker
Learning Center Tutor

• M.A., University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA

 

Wiehan Peyper
Business Manager

• MCom Risk Management (with Distinction), North West University (NWU), Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
• BCom Risk Management, North West University (NWU), Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

Laura Potolsky
Human Resources Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

• A.A.S., Veterinary Technology, SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY
• B.S., Business Administration - Human Resource Management, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

 

Kristen Rhoades
Writing Lab / Learning Center

• B.S., Psychology and Speech Communication, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
  
   

Barbara Smith
Administrative Assistant

• B.A., Christian Education, Ozarks Christian College, Joplin, MO
  
  
  

Nick Early
Facilities Manager

• B.A., Christian Ministry, Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA