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

      • Educational Approach
        • Lower School, K-2
        • Middle School, 3-5
        • Upper School, 6-8
      • Drama Program
      • Arts
      • Athletics
      • STEAM Program
      • Library & 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.


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    • ABOUT US

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      • Mission & Philosophy
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        • Accreditation
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        • Board of Trustees
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    • 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
Kathryn Jacobson
Assistant Head of School
Charlotte Foster
Director of Curriculum and Publications
Dolores Nelson
Business Manager
Jori Sapper
Admissions Director
Kevin Crook
Multimedia Specialist
Lauren Cowles
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Sara Caltrider
Human Resources Manager / Registrar / Bookkeeper
Kari Mock
Director of Camps, Enrichment and Extended-Day Programs
Teresa Simmons
School Accountant
Erin Van Bevers
Assistant to the Head of School
Esteli Isaias
Executive Assistant

Griffin Academy Preschool

Kristine Lee
Preschool Director
Nana Guerra
4-Year-Old Class
Kari Mock
3 & 4-Year-Old Class
Laura Reynolds
3 -Year-Old Class
Betsy Romero
Preschool Assistant
Caitlin Eby
Preschool Assistant

Lower School

Amy Bowab
1st-grade Math/Science | K-2 Team Lead
Madison Armitage
1st-grade Language Arts/Social Studies
John Branum
2nd Grade Language Arts/Social Studies.
Geography Dept. Chair
Julie Farrell
2nd Grade Math/Science
Lauren Hayler
Kindergarten Math/Science
Susan Klein
K-1st French Teacher
Angie Palmer
Kindergarten Language Arts/Social Studies
Sylvie Peev
1st-4th grade French
Language Dept. Chair

Middle School Teachers

Madeleine Schuler
3rd-5th History / Classical Studies, 3rd-4th Team Lead
Samantha Smith
5th-6th English/Language Arts,
5th-6th Grade Team Lead
Taryn Ellmyer
5th-6th Math
Kay Hoyt
3rd-4th Grade Math
Esteli Isaias
5th/6th Spanish Teacher
Caoilfhionn Machabee
5th - 8th French
Kendall Nicely
3rd/4th English/Language Arts
Thomas Lippincott
3rd-8th STEAM & 5th Grade Science
Kate Ryan
3rd-4th Grade Science
Sylvie Peev
1st-4th grade French
Language Dept. Chair

Upper School Teachers

Charlotte Foster
7th/8th English Teacher, 7th/8th Team Leader, English Dept. Chair
Dr. Robert Cecil
6th-8th Science | Science Department Chair
Kathryn Jacobson
8th Grade History Teacher
Caoilfhionn Machabee
5th - 8th French
Linnea Shapter
6th/7th History 7th/8th Latin
Alexa Uhrmacher
6th-8th Math,
Math Dept. Chair

Specials

Matthew Locke
Music Teacher / Specials Team Lead
NaKyung Ahn
Art Teacher
Brice Bach
Orchestra Director
Samuel Barrett
Librarian
Jordan Beasley
P.E. Teacher / Coach
Rachelle Bernadel
P.E. Teacher / Coach
Susan Glazier
Drama and Dance Director 6-8
Susan Klein
Resource Teacher
Scott Krevit
Resource Teacher
Kristin Sawyer
Resource Teacher
Gary Sockwell
P.E. Teacher / Coach | Athletic Dept. Chair

Maintenance

Pavel Dasek
Head of Maintenance
Ivan Candanoza
Custodial Supervisor / Maintenance Assistant
Jamie Aguilar
Groundskeeper / Maintenance Assistant
Ivan Candanoza Jr.
Maintenance Assistant

Bus Drivers

Dudley Davidson
Bus Driver
Fernando Galindez
Bus Driver
Rhonda Williams
Bus Driver
Michael Kinnaly
Bus Driver
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Westminster School
3819 Gallows Rd,
Annandale, VA 22003
703 -256 -3620
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  • Admissions
    • How to Apply
    • Visit Campus
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Transportation
    • Extended Care
    • HS and College Attendance
    • Meet the Director
  • Academics & Specials
    • The Westminster Educational Approach
      • Lower School, Grades K-2
      • Middle School, Grades 3-5
      • Upper School, Grades 6-8
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • STEAM Program
    • Library & Resources
  • About Us
    • Meet the Head of School
    • Mission & Philosophy
      • Classical Education
      • School Traditions
      • History of Westminster
      • Accreditation
    • School Community
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Alumni
      • WPC
    • Employment
    • Blog
    • FAQ
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