About Us

Faculty and Staff Directory

For more than three decades, a Covenant education has provided the tools for students to be curious, creative, tenacious, compassionate, and engaged. Our graduates make worthwhile contributions to their colleges, communities, and professions, and though many years have passed for some, alumni can still recall the teachers who made a significant impact on them during their time at the school.

Over 70 faculty members make up the heart of the Covenant community, serving as mentors, coaches, and advisors to the students under their care. Staff and administration support the work of the faculty and the families for which they serve.

Faculty and Staff Directory

  • Photo of Matthew Johnson
    Mr. Matt Johnson
    Fifth Grade Teacher, Lower School Chaplain
    University of Virginia - BA
    University of Virginia - MT
  • Photo of Kelly King
    Mrs. Kelly King
    Lower School Nurse
    University of Virginia - BS
  • Photo of Rose King
    Rose King
    Academic Support
  • Photo of Susan Love
    Mrs. Susan Love
    Math Specialist
    Virginia Commonwealth University - BS
  • Photo of Julie Nemeyer
    Mrs. Julie Nemeyer
    Birdwood Music Teacher, Celebrate Choir, Handbell Choir
    James Madison University - BM
    Potomac Arts Academy - Orff-Schulwerk Level III
  • Photo of Mary Pincombe
    Mrs. Mary Pincombe
    French Teacher
    University of Virginia - BA/MT
  • Photo of Sarah Schweiker
    Mrs. Sarah Schweiker
    Birdwood Campus Academic Support Coordinator
    Penn State University - BS
    University of Virginia - M Ed
  • Photo of Robert Swab
    Mr. Robby Swab
    Lower School Physical Education, Varsity Baseball Head Coach
    Presbyterian College - BS
    Presbyterian College - BA
    Averett University - MBA
  • Photo of Darin Wakatsuki
    Mr. Darin Wakatsuki
    Lower School Physical Education Teacher
  • Photo of Karen Zimmerman
    Mrs. Karen Zimmerman
    Fifth Grade Humanities
    Brown University - BA
    University of Illinois - MA

Meet the Senior Team

    • Brad Baggett

      Head of School

    • Frank Berry

      CFO & COO

    • Colin Anderson

      Dean of Faculty

    • Dannon Stock

      Head of Lower School

    • Spencer Burton

      Head of Hickory Campus, Middle School Director

    • Nikki Shrader

      Upper School Director

    • Dan Kuecker

      Director of Advancement and Community Engagement

    • Betsy Carter

      Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

    • Bryan Verbrugge

      Hickory Chaplain

    • Jerry King

      Arts Director

    • Patrick Estes

      Athletic Director

The Covenant School

Birdwood Campus | Lower School | Pre-K–Grade 5 |
1000 Birdwood Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 434.220.7309

Hickory Campus | Middle and Upper School | Grades 6–12 | 175 Hickory Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434.220.7329
Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Covenant School is a non-denominational, private, Christian day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.