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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

Department

Grade

Mr. Brad Baggett

Head Of School

West Point - BS
Southwestern Theological Seminary - MDiv
Baker

Emory and Henry
James Madison University - Masters
Mrs. Kathy Ballard

Varsity Tennis Coach

George Mason University - Masters of Education
Mr. Frank Berry

Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer

University of Virginia - BS
University of North Carolina - MBA
Mrs. Rachel Besecker

Reading Specialist

Piedmont Virginia Community College - AA
University of Virginia - BA
University of Virginia-Curry School - M Ed
Mr. Andrew Bessell

Fifth Grade Teacher

University of Southampton - BA
Mary Baldwin University - MAT
Mrs. Penney Blair-Smieciuch

Upper School Receptionist

University of Hawaii/ U.S Library of Congress - Certification
Mr. Jed Bowden

IT Support Specialist
Mr. Matthew Bradley

Science 6, Edison Lab

University of Richmond - BA
George Mason University - MS
Brooks
Ms. Amanda Brown

Lower School Admissions Director

Liberty University - BS
Mrs. Allie Bullivant

University of Oxford - Masters
Mrs. Brooke Burgess

Kindergarten Teacher

Liberty University - Bachelor of Science
Mrs. Deb Burton

Library Aide, Front Desk Assistant, Study Hall Supervisor

Columbia International University - BA
Mr. Spencer Burton

Head of Middle School, Civil War

James Madison University - Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
James Madison University - Masters in Education

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.

The Covenant School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, nor in the hiring of faculty or staff.

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