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 Renee Gagnon
    Ms. Renee Gagnon
    Teacher's Aide
  • Garton
  • Photo of James Gaston
    Mr. Jamie Gaston
  • Photo of Kali Gaston
    Mrs. Kali Gaston
    Director of Student Activities, Varsity Girls' Field Hockey
  • Photo of John Gayle
    Mr. John Gayle
    Theology 11: Christ and Reality, Interim House Coordinator
    Davidson College - BA
    Covenant Theological Seminary - MDiv
    University of Virginia - MA
  • Photo of Miriam Gildea
    Miriam Gildea
    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
    Radford University - B.A
  • Photo of Riley Gildea
    Ms. Riley Gildea
    Art Teacher
  • Photo of Shadee Gilliam
    Mr. Coach Dee Gilliam
    JV Boys' Soccer, Varsity Boys' Basketball
  • Photo of Sarah Green
    Mrs. Sarah Green
    Grove City College - BS
    University of St. Joseph - MS

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.