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.

Faculty and Staff

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Mr. Todd Anderson Registrar and Middle School Science Teacher

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Mrs. Carter Bendall School Nurse

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Mrs. Leigh Berkley Middle School Band and Orchestra Director

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Mrs. Tifany Briggs Lower School Director

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Ms. Frances B. Butler Front Desk Receptionist

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Ms. Emily Campbell Business Manager

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Mrs. Meghan L. Crowther Middle School English Teacher

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Mrs. Margaret Daniel Second Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Michelle Davis Director of Development

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Mrs. Casey Eccles Middle School English Teacher, Community Service Coordinator

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Mr. Matthew Farley Director of Enrollment Management

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Ms. Ashley Felder Middle School Visual Arts

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Mrs. Amber Freeman School Counselor

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Mr. John Gillum Physical Education, Assistant Athletic Director, Cross Country & Basketball Coach, Summer Enrichment Coordinator

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Ms. Heather Guard Middle School Science Teacher

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Mrs. Laurie S. Harris Business Manager

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Mrs. Jeannie Heishman Middle School Math Teacher

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Dr. Sarah Hellewell Lower School Visual Arts

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Mrs. Nugent Koscielny Middle School French & Visual Arts Teacher

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Ms. Tatum Laing Children's Center Director

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Mrs. Carly J. Lawrence Kindergarten Teacher

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Mrs. Betsy S. Layne Reading Specialist

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Mrs. Erica Lemasters Executive Assistant to the Head of School Office and Substitute Coordinator

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Ms. Sarah K. Lesko Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations, Math Teacher

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Mrs. Jenn Lindsay Head of School

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Mrs. Michelle Lucado Kindergarten Teacher

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Mrs. Hollyday Marks First Grade Teacher

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Ms. Taylor McDonald Academic Technology Coordinator

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Ms. Miranda Mitchell Fourth Grade Teacher

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Mr. Jasper Oliver Middle School Social Studies Teacher

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Mrs. Elizabeth Owen First Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Ann F. Parker Director of Communications

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Mrs. Betsy Rhodes Media Center Coordinator and Technology Teacher

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Mrs. Kandy D. Rini Middle School Academic Support

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Ms. Morgan Robertson Performing Arts Teacher

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Mrs. Patricia Rony Third Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Ann Shenigo Third Grade

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Mrs. Abby Smith Marketing & Communications Assistant

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Mrs. Madeline Smyczek Second Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Toinette Staley Academic Support Director, Reading Teacher

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Mr. Carl Stanley Bus Driver

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Mr. Jerry Stanley Director of Buildings & Grounds

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Mrs. Regina Stone Fourth Grade Teacher

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Mrs. Rhonda Sydnor Middle School Social Studies Teacher

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Sra. Anne Taylor Spanish Teacher

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Mrs. Ashley Walker Spanish Teacher

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Mrs. Cindy Webster Middle School Math Teacher

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Ms. Melissa Wiggins Athletic Director, Physical Education Teacher

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Mr. Rob Woods K-5 PE Teacher

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Mrs. Gessi Wright Middle School Director

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