Faculty and Staff

Mr. Anderson earned his B.S. from Lynchburg College. Todd joined James River's faculty in 1999.

Mrs. Bendall was hired in January 2022 as our school nurse. She earned her B.S.N. from the University of Lynchburg.

Mrs. Berkley earned a B.A. from Virginia Tech and a Master's of Music Ed. from the University of Maryland-College Park. She joined James River's faculty in 2010.

Mrs. Briggs received a B.A.S. in Elementary Ed. from the University of Minnesota and an M.S. in Special Ed. from St. Cloud State. She joined the faculty of JRDS in 2023.

Mrs. Butler joined the staff of JRDS in January 2022.

Ms. Campbell studied finance at Randolph-Macon Woman's College. She joined the staff of JRDS in October 2024.

Mrs. Cary earned a B.S. in Education from the University of Georgia and a Master's of Human Services from Liberty University. She joined the JRDS faculty in 2025.

Mrs. Cecil earned a B.A. from Concordia University. She joined the JRDS faculty in 2025.

Mrs. Crowther has a B.A. from Clemson University and an M.A. from Hollins University. Meghan joined James River's faculty in 2014.

Mrs. Davis earned her B.S. and M.S. from West Virginia University. Michelle joined the administrative staff in 2019.

Mrs. Dodson earned a B.A. in English and a Master's in Teaching from the University of Virginia. She joined James River's faculty in 2025.

Mrs. Eccles earned her B.A. at Lynchburg College & her M.F.A. at Bennington College. She joined James River's faculty in 2022.

Mr. Farley earned a Bachelor's of Music Ed. from the University of Cincinnati and an M.Ed. from the University of Virginia. He joined our administrative staff in 2023.

Ms. Felder earned her B.F.A. from Winthrop University and her M.F.A. from Clemson. Ashley joined James River's faculty in 2023.

Mr. Gillum earned a B.S. from the College of Charleston and an M.S. from Minnesota State-Mankato. He joined our faculty in 2012.

Ms. Guard has a B.S. from Towson University, an M.A. from George Mason, and an M.Ed. in Science Ed. from Lynchburg College. She joined our faculty in 2013.