Faculty & Staff
A FACULTY FOCUSED ON BOYS
One of the things that sets Blue Ridge School apart is the unique devotion of our faculty and staff. As scholars, advisors, and experts in how boys learn best, they never forget they are here to support a boy’s journey. In fact, more than 80% of our faculty live on campus so they can develop relationships with boys that bring learning to life, provide a home-away-from-home environment, be more involved in the overall experience, and serve as advisors, coaches, and role models to young men.
Leadership Team
William A. “Trip” Darrin III, P’28
Head of School, Varsity Golf Head Coach
D. Franklin Daniels, Jr. P’23
Associate Head of School for External Affairs
Tony Brown
Dean of Students, Director of Outdoor Program, Mountain Biking Head Coach
Amber Michelle Wilkins
Assistant Head of School for Instructional Programs
Hans Hermanson ’97
Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs, Dean of Character Education, Religious Studies Teacher, Outdoorsmen Leader
Jack Warren
Dean of Academics, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology Teacher. Indoor Soccer Head Coach
Cory Woods
Director of Natural Resources, Assistant Director of Outdoor Education, Outdoor Education Teacher
Michele Flint
Director of Finance and Business Operations
Wayne Peterson
Director of Technology, Robotics Team Head Coach
Jamie Bourland
Director of Facilities, Science Teacher, Assistant Director of Drama
Eric Knutson
Director of Marketing and Enrollment Communications
Parker Kirwan
Athletic Director, Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach, English & Sports Broadcasting Teacher
Faculty
Parker Kirwan
Athletic Director, Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach, English & Sports Broadcasting Teacher
Emily Boardman
Fishburne Learning Center, ELL teacher
Maman Cisse
Director of the Fishburne Learning Center, Community Service Program Lead
Hayley McLean
Math Teacher
Liam Coyle
9th and 12th grade English teacher, dorm parent, Strength and Conditioning, JV Lacrosse
Aaron Cortez
Spanish Teacher
Matthew Bennett
History Teacher, Varsity Soccer Head Coach, Indoor Soccer Head Coach
Brian Blaine
English Teacher, Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning Head Coach
Kathleen Blandford
Learning Center Specialist
Jamie Bourland
Director of Facilities, Science Teacher, Assistant Director of Drama
Forrest Burtnette
Music
Rick Cameron
Math Teacher, Varsity Football Assistant Coach, Varsity Wrestling Coach
Clay Crook
English Department Chair, Outdoors, Squire Basketball
Ali Curcio
Science Teacher, Director of Social Activities
Simon Curry
Social Studies Teacher, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Baseball Coach
Alexander Deitrich
History Teacher, Hall Parent, JV Soccer Assistant Coach, JV Basketball Assistant Coach
Dr. Dedra Demaree
Science Department Chair, Physics Teacher, Community Service Coach, Drama Coach
Danielle Gardiner
Assistant Director of the FLC
Hans Hermanson ’97
Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs, Dean of Character Education, Religious Studies Teacher, Outdoorsmen Leader
Georgia Holley
Learning Center Specialist, Assistant Director of Drama, Yearbook
Nuren Iftekhar
Chemistry Teacher, JV Soccer Assistant Coach, Varsity Tennis Assistant Coach
Cameron MacDonald
School Counselor
Brian MacDonald
Math Department Chair, Drama Director
Rich Meredith
Residence Life Director, Economics, Entrepreneurship
Dr. Matthew Richey
Spanish Department Chair, Indoor Soccer Coach, JV Soccer Coach
Jesse Schmeizer
10th Grade English, Cross Country, Track
Seth Tripp
Social Studies Department Head, Head Baseball Coach
Scott Tumperi
AP calculus, Precalculus
Jack Warren
Dean of Academics, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology Teacher. Indoor Soccer Head Coach
David Welty
Director of Visual Arts, Mountain Biking Assistant Coach, Chair of the Elective Department
Cory Woods
Director of Natural Resources, Assistant Director of Outdoor Education, Outdoor Education Teacher
Administration Team
Parker Kirwan
Athletic Director, Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach, English & Sports Broadcasting Teacher
Whitney Allen
Director of Parent Relations
Missi Agan
Staff Accountant
Johnny Atkinson
Assistant Special Programs Director, Basketball, MMA
Kathrin Darnell
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Courtney Gardner
Registrar and Academic Associate
Tyler Houston
Director of the Baron Fund
JC Ignaszewski
Senior Director of Institutional Advancement
Angela Jackson-Mapetla
Director of Admissions, International Student Coordinator
Kristie Jamrozek
Senior External Affairs Manager
Mike Jamrozek
Director of Campus Security, Student Health Supervisor, and Residence Life Duty Coordinator, MMA Head Coach
Eric Knutson
Director of Marketing and Enrollment Communications
Cade Lemcke
Varsity Basketball Head Coach, Director of Special Programs
Jamie Miller III ’94
Senior Director of Enrollment Management, JV Basketball Assistant Coach
Donny Moss
Associate Director of Admissions, Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Facilities & Support Team
Hannah Payne
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Missi Agan
Staff Accountant
Dale Anderson
Head Track Coach
Tladi Conway
Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach, Hall Parent
Kathrin Darnell
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Mike Dickerson
Facilities Specialist
Catherine Dickerson
Residence Life & Summer Programs Assistant
Brett Doe
Night Security
Jared French
Groundskeeping Specialist
Courtney Gardner
Registrar and Academic Associate
Brian McDaniel
Facilities Specialist
Gary Morris
Facilities Supervisor
Ricky Morris
Athletics Housekeeping Specialist
Megan Partin
Nurse
Diane Payne
Director of Student Health
Cameron Shifflet
Facilities Specialist
Jeanette Shifflett
Housekeeping Supervisor
Rita Shifflett
Housekeeping Specialist
Alec Yost
Athletic Trainer
