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

• BA, Philosophy, English, The University at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, NY
• MEd, Educational Leadership, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
• MDiv, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
• ThM, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
• PhD, Christian Philosophy, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

Lori Byre 
Assistant Head of School/AP Statistics

• BS, Education, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
• MEd, Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
   

Sandy Dewey
Director of Library and Educational Technology Resources

• BS, Multidisciplinary Studies (History/Psychology), Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
• MA, Human Services: Marriage and Family, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
• MLS, Library Science, The University at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, NY
• MEd, Teaching & Learning, Educational Technologies, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
• MA, Communications and Marketing, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Dr. Christine McCurdy
College & Career Advisor

• BA, Mathematics, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
• PhD, Economics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
   

Shanay Howard 
School Counselor and Dean of Curriculum & Instruction

• BA, Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ 
• MEd, Counseling, Queens College, Queens, NY
• EdS, Curriculum & Instruction-Educational Psychology, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Dr. Lesli Nichols
Dean of Students / Drama Teacher 

• BS, Secondary Education, English and Home Economics, Maranatha Baptist University
• MA, Christian Ministry, Biblical Counseling, Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary, Lansdale, PA
• EdD, Educational Leadership, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Katrina Hadley
Director of Admission

• BA, Math, Minor in Italian, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Email: Admission@ECSLoudoun.org

Jenn Mastran
Director of Development

• BA, Marymount University, Arlington, VA
• Loudoun County business owner, Bible teacher, and volunteer

Email: Donate@ECSLoudoun.org

Kris Johnson 
Athletic Director/Physical Education 

• BS, Exercise Science, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Email: KJohnson@ECSLoudoun.org

Janet Gilroy
Foreign Language Department Chair 

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

Jasmine Smith 
Visual Content & Graphics Creator 

• BA, Communications-Public Relations, Minor: Electronic Journalism, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Madison Thompson 
Visual Content Creator / Digital Photography

• BS, Justice & Photography / Media, Art & Design, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Faculty

Jodi Austin
Math 

• BA, Mathematics, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
• MS, Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
   

Erica Bates 
History

• BS, Social Sciences, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

 

Noah Byre 
Science 

• BS, Environmental Biology, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
   

Anthony Clendenen
Christian Studies Teacher  

• BA, Classical Liberal Arts, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville VA
• MDiv, in progress since 2025, Reformed Theological Seminary, Vienna VA

Louis Cutrona
History Department Chair

• BS, Social Studies Education, Taylor University, Upland, IN
• MA, History, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 
   

Suncica “Sun” Clausen
English 

• BS, Education with an English major and Psychology minor, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
• MEd, Educational Leadership, Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA

Debora Fermino 
Spanish

• Colegio Evangelico Agnes Erskine, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Diana Fox
Spanish

• BA, Elementary and Middle School Education, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia
• MT, Spanish as a Second Language, Universidad Internacional de La Rioja España, Logroño, Spain
   

Greg Gibson
Chaplain

• BA, Biblical Studies, Boyce College, Louisville, KY
• MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
• ThM, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
• Dmin (present), Grimke Seminary, Richmond, VA

Kristen Harris 
Science Department Chair

• BS, Biology, Minor in Secondary Education, Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD
• MS, Biomedical Science, Hood College, Frederick, MD
   

Amy Kemp 
Math Resource Specialist 

• BA, Religious Studies and minor in Economics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 
• MEd, Elementary Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 
   

Katherine Kidder
Christian Studies

• BA, Literature, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA
  
   

Marcus Kidder 
English Department Chair

• BA, Literature, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA 

Dr. Jill Durot
Science Teacher

• BS, Biology, Baylor University, Waco, TX
• PhD, Biomedical Sciences (Molecular Biology, minor in Immunology), Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA 

Erin Maguire
Band and Strings 

• BM, Education, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Victoria Meeker 
English

• BA, English, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Seth Mitchell
Psychology / History 

• BA, Classical Liberal Arts, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA
• MS, Psychology, Divine Mercy University, Sterling, VA
   

Jeff Morgan 
Science, AP Physics 

• BS, Physics, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA
• MEd, Education, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
   

Ashleigh Oberg-Porter
Math Department Chair

• BS, Mathematics, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA 

Kelly Park
Performing and Visual Arts Department Chair

• BS, Music Education, Voice Major, Penn State University, State College, PA
  
   

Lauren Pipkin 
English 

• BA, Literature, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, VA
  
   

Kristin Pushak 
History 

• BA, History and Spanish, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA
• MA, Global Affairs, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
   

Courtney Stine
Math

• BA, Mathematics, Malone College, Canton, OH
• MEd, Technology in Education, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
  
  

Luke Thornburgh
Math, AP Computer Science 

• BS, Mathematics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Staff

Sarah Bergeaux
Human Resources Coordinator

• BA, Communications, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA

Jennifer Chandler
School Nurse

• BSN, Nursing, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA

Heather Smith 
Nurse

• BSN, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
• MSN, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Kristen Chase 
Director of Operations

• BS, Physical Education/Exercise Science, North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega GA

Michele DuFresne 
Office Manager

• BA, Finance, Franklin University, Columbus, OH

Chiara Early 
Administrative Assistant

• BS, Sports and Recreation Management, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

 

Denise Mazan
Alumni Coordinator

• BS, Business Administration, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA

Wiehan Peyper
Director of Finance

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

Kristen Rhoades
Writing Lab / Learning Center

• BS, Psychology and Speech Communication, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
  
   

Barbara Smith
After-School Facilities Monitor

• BA, Christian Education, Ozarks Christian College, Joplin, MO
  
  
  

Nick Early
Facilities Manager

• BA, Christian Ministry, Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA