About
About

Learn more about James River Day School, our mission, and our educational philosophy. Our school, our faculty and staff, our Board, and our community are dedicated to constantly and consistently building a school program where we cherish and challenge our students in an environment of academic excellence.
Admissions
Admissions

Learn more about the difference James River will make in your child's education. Visit these pages and make arrangements to visit the school; there's no better way to see for yourself the impact of a James River education.
Programs
Programs

The advantages of the K-8 model provide an incomparable foundation for learners and the entirety of our programming is built around a single question -- "What is best for the child?" Children flourish at James River because they are supported as students and as persons. They are given the tools for lifelong learning and the tools of good character to function well in society, leaving it better than they found it.
Giving
Giving

James River Day School has relied on the support of our community since its founding. Partnerships with parents, grandparents, trustees, faculty and staff, alumni families, alumni, friends, and corporations have made it possible to provide our students with an unparalleled educational experience. Gifts to the Cardinal Annual Fund provide valuable operating support for all our programs.
Community
Community

James River Day School is a vital community of lifelong learners of all ages. Parents, students, alumni, and alumni families can find lots of information in this section.
Summer
Summer

James River Day School provides enriching opportunities for students, both inside and outside of our community. The athletic, the artistic, the junior engineers-the child with boundless curiosity-will all find something fun among our various offerings.

Faculty and Staff

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Mr. Todd Anderson Registrar and Middle School Science Teacher

Lynchburg College, B.S.
Mrs. Carter Bendall School Nurse

University of Lynchburg, B.S.N.
Mrs. Leigh Berkley Band & Orchestra Director

Virginia Tech, B.A.; University of Maryland-College Park, M.A.
Mrs. Tifany Briggs Lower School Director

University of Minnesota, B.A.; St. Cloud State, M.S.
Ms. Frances Butler Front Desk Receptionist
Mrs. Georgianna Cary Fourth Grade Teacher

University of Georgia, B.S.; Liberty University, M.A.
Mrs. Samantha Cecil Third Grade Teacher

Concordia University, B.A.
Mrs. Meghan Crowther Middle School English Teacher

Clemson University, B.A.; Hollins University, M.A.
Mrs. Michelle Davis Director of Development

West Virginia University, B.S.; West Virginia University, M.S.
Mrs. Casey Eccles Middle School English Teacher, Community Service Coordinator

Lynchburg College, B.A.; Bennington College, M.F.A.
Mr. Matthew Farley Director of Enrollment Management

University of Cincinnati, B.A.; University of Virginia, M.Ed.
Ms. Ashley Felder Middle School Visual Arts Teacher

Winthrop University, B.F.A.; Clemson University, M.F.A.
Mr. John Gillum Athletic Director, Physical Education Teacher

College of Charleston, B.S.; Minnesota State-Mankato, M.S.
Ms. Heather Guard Middle School Science Teacher

Towson University, B.S.; George Mason University, M.A.; Lynchburg College, M.Ed.
Mrs. Jeannie Heishman Middle School Math Teacher

Columbia International University, B.S.
Dr. Sarah Hellewell Lower School Visual Arts Teacher

University of Virginia, B.A.; Medical College of Virginia, M.D.
Mrs. Julia Kerstetter General Music and Choir Teacher

Liberty University, B.M.E.; Liberty University, M.A.
Mrs. Sarah Knapp Second Grade Teacher

Virginia Tech, B.S.; Virginia Tech, M.Ed.
Mrs. Nugent Koscielny Middle School Visual Arts & English Teacher

Virginia Commonwealth University, B.A.; University of Lynchburg, M.Ed.; Maryland Institute of Art, M.F.A.
Ms. Tatum Laing Children's Center Director

Concord University, B.S.
Mrs. Carly J. Lawrence Kindergarten Teacher

Ferrum College, B.S.
Mrs. Betsy S. Layne K-2 Reading Specialist

Elon College, B.A.; University of Virginia, M.A.
Ms. Hannah Leffel First Grade Teacher

Lynchburg College, B.S.
Ms. Sarah K. Lesko Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations

University of Virginia, B.A.
Mrs. Jenn Lindsay Head of School

University of Florida, B.A.; University of South Florida, M.A.
Mrs. Michelle Lucado Kindergarten Teacher

Hollins University, B.S.
Mrs. Hollyday Marks Second Grade Teacher

Gettysburg College, B.S.; University of Phoenix, M.S
Ms. Doris Martin Bookkeeper & Benefits Coordinator

Randolph-Macon Women’s College, B.S.
Mrs. Katie Mason-Loy Director of Communications

University of Lynchburg, B.S.; University of Virginia, M.Ed.
Ms. Taylor McDonald Academic Technology Coordinator

Liberty University, B.S.; American College of Education, M.Ed.
Mr. Jasper Oliver Middle School Social Studies Teacher

College of Wooster (Ohio), B.A.
Mrs. Elizabeth Owen First Grade Teacher

Mary Baldwin College, B.A.; Mary Baldwin College, M.A.T.
Mrs. Betsy Rhodes Media Center Coordinator and Technology Teacher

Salem College (N.C.), B.A.
Mrs. Kandy D. Rini Middle School Academic Support

University of Lynchburg, B.A.
Mrs. Ann Shenigo Third Grade Teacher & Theatre Director

Sacred Heart University, B.A.
Mrs. Abby Smith Executive Assistant to the Head of School & Substitute Coordinator

University of Lynchburg, B.A.; Virginia Commonwealth University, M.Ed.
Mrs. Toinette Staley Academic Support Director

Appalachian State University, B.S.; The Citadel, M.Ed.
Mr. Carl Stanley Bus Driver
Mrs. Rhonda Sydnor Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Randolph-Macon Woman's College, B.A.; Sweet Briar College, M.Ed.
Sra. Anne Taylor Middle School Spanish Teacher

Lynchburg College, B.A.
Sra. Ashley Walker Spanish Teacher

George Mason University, B.S.; Longwood University, M.Ed.
Mrs. Cindy Webster Middle School Math Teacher

George Mason University, B.S.
Mr. Rob Woods Physical Education Teacher

University of Wales, B.A.
Mrs. Gessi Wright Middle School Director & Math Teacher

Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, B.A.; University of Lynchburg, M.Ed.