Westminster School

Northern Virginia Private School

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    • Westminster School seeks families who are looking for an outstanding educational program and an all-around experience that will help their child grow in character, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning and for life.


  • Academics & Specials
    • ACADEMICS & SPECIALS

      • The Westminster Educational Approach
        • Lower School, Grades K-2
        • Middle School, Grades 3-5
        • Upper School, Grades 6-8
      • After-School Program
      • Arts
      • Athletics
      • STEAM Program & Makerspace
      • Westminster School Library And Resources

    • Westminster’s academic program is based on the belief that children between the ages of five and fourteen are naturally dominated by curiosity and enthusiasm for life, and want nothing so much as to understand the world around them, discover how they fit into it, and show what they can do.


  • About Us
    • ABOUT US

      • Meet the Head of School
      • Mission & Philosophy
        • Classical Education
        • School Traditions
        • School Community
        • History of Westminster
      • School Community
        • Our Staff
        • Board of Trustees
        • Alumni
      • Employment
      • Campus Tour
      • Blog

    • Westminster School is dedicated to providing a superior elementary and middle-school education whose fundamental goals for each child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit, and joy in the possibilities of life. The school community represents a diverse body of learners who are engaged in a rigorous academic program, enriched by the arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities.


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Faculty & Staff

Faculty members are carefully chosen from qualified teachers who are dedicated to academic excellence and the development of the whole child. In addition to prior experience, they are trained to implement Westminster’s program within its environment of small classes, consistent classroom management, and individual student attention. Teachers are selected on the basis of broad educational background and affinity with Westminster’s philosophy, plus training and ability in their particular subject area. All Westminster teachers have at least a Bachelor’s degree, with many also holding advanced degrees.

Westminster School is proud of its high-quality staff. In addition to professional credentials and experience, Westminster seeks individuals who are kind, loving, enthusiastic, dedicated, articulate and creative, and who can serve as outstanding personal role models for our students.

Leadership Team

Nancy Schuler
Head of School
Susan Glazier
Assistant Head of School
Dolores Nelson
Business Manager
Kathryn Jacobson
Director of Curriculum and Publications, 7th/8th Grade Team Leader and 8th Grade History Teacher
Jori Sapper
Admissions Director
Kevin Crook
Multimedia Specialist
Sara Caltrider
Human Resources Manager / Registrar / Bookkeeper
Kari Mock
Director of Camps / Extended Day Programs
Erin Van Bevers
Executive Assistant / School Receptionist
Teresa Simmons
School Accountant
Lauren Laws
Executive Assistant
Elissa Da
STEAM & Technology

Griffin Academy Preschool

Kristine Lee
Preschool Director
Julie Farrell
3-Year-Old Class
Nana Guerra
4-Year-Old Class
Laura Reynolds
3 -Year-Old Class
Kaylynn Nguyen
Preschool Assistant and After-Care
Betsy Romero
Preschool Assistant and After-Care

Lower School

Amy Bowab
Kindergarten Math/Science | K-2 Team Lead
Willette Palmer
Kindergarten Language Arts/Social Studies
Kristin North
First Grade Language Arts/Social Studies
Kay Hoyt
First Grade Math/Science
John Branum
2nd Grade Language Arts/Social Studies.
Geography Dept. Chair
Jillian Spencer
Second Grade Math/Science

Middle School Teachers

Samantha Smith
3rd/4th/5th English/Language Arts.
3rd-5th Grade Team Leader
Taryn Ellmyer
3rd/4th/5th Math
Adrianna Ellison
3rd/4th/5th Science/Geography.
Science Dept. Chair
Sylvie Peev
2nd – 5th Grade French
Language Dept. Chair
Madeleine Schuler
3rd/4th/5th History / Classical Studies

Upper School Teachers

Charlotte Foster
6th/7th/8th English/Language Arts. English Dept. Chair, 6th Grade Team Leader
Kathryn Jacobson
Director of Curriculum and Publications, 7th/8th Grade Team Leader and 8th Grade History Teacher
Robert Cecil
6th/7th/8th Science
Karl Heinlein
6th Grade Math & Resource Teacher
Caoilfhionn Machabee
6th - 8th French
Linnea Shapter
6th/7th History 7th/8th Latin
Alexa Uhrmacher
6th-8th Math,
Math Dept. Chair

Specials

Matthew Locke
Music / Specials Lead
NaKyung Ahn
Art Teacher
Maria Polchert
Librarian
Dannice Crespo
Orchestra Director
Susan Connell
P.E. / Athletic Director
Gary Sockwell
P.E. Teacher / Coach
Jordan Beasley
P.E. Teacher / Coach

Maintenance

Pavel Dasek
Head of Maintenance
Tourne Shipman
Maintenance / Bus Supervisor
Ivan Candanoza
Custodial Supervisor / Maintenance Assistant
Jamie Aguilar
Groundskeeper / Maintenance Assistant

Bus Drivers

Dudley Davidson
Bus Driver
Fernando Galindez
Bus Driver
Sharon Gaskins
Bus Driver
Rhonda Williams
Bus Driver
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Westminster School
3819 Gallows Rd,
Annandale, VA 22003
703 -256 -3620

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Westminster School
  • Admissions
    • How to Apply
    • Visit Campus
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Transportation & Extended Care
    • HS and College Attendance
    • FAQs
    • Meet the Director
  • Academics & Specials
    • The Westminster Educational Approach
      • Lower School, Grades K-2
      • Middle School, Grades 3-5
      • Upper School, Grades 6-8
    • After-School Program
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • STEAM Program & Makerspace
    • Westminster School Library And Resources
  • About Us
    • Meet the Head of School
    • Mission & Philosophy
      • Classical Education
      • School Traditions
      • School Community
      • History of Westminster
    • School Community
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Alumni
    • Employment
    • Campus Tour
    • Blog
  • Preschool
  • Contact Us