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

Department

Grade

Mr. David Sawyer

Foreign Language Dept Chair, Spanish III and IV, Spanish III Accelerated, AP Spanish

University of Virginia - BA
Mrs. Sarah Schweiker

Birdwood Campus Academic Support Coordinator

Penn State University - BS
University of Virginia - M Ed
Mr. Carl Seelman

Varsity Golf Coach
Mrs. Nikki Shrader

Upper School Director

University of Virginia - MT
University of Virginia - BA
Cora Smith

First Grade Teacher
Mrs. Flo Spencer

Birdwood Campus Receptionist
Mr. Asher Spruill

English Department Chair, Advanced British Literature, British Literature, Rhetoric

College of William and Mary - BA
College of William and Mary - MAEd
Ms. Laura Steensma

First Grade Teacher

The University of Virginia - Bachelor of Arts With Distinction
The University of Texas at Austin - Master of Education
Dannon Stock

Head of the Lower School
Mr. Robby Swab

Lower School Physical Education, Varsity Baseball Head Coach

Presbyterian College - BS
Presbyterian College - BA
Averett University - MBA
Swartz

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

- Patrick Estes
  
  Athletic Director

- Betsy Carter
  
  Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

- Bryan Verbrugge
  
  Hickory Chaplain

- Jerry King
  
  Arts Director

- Andrew Juge
  
  Director of Advancement and Community Engagement

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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