Academy Staff 
2011 Church Hill Academy Staff
The Church Hill Academy staff believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Following Christ’s example, we seek to build loving relationships with each other and our students. As teachers, we hold ourselves and our students to the highest academic standards.
Continue ReadingThe Reverend Gina Maio – Head of School
Union Presbyterian Seminary, Master of Divinity, 2009 George Mason University, Master of Arts in International Transactions, 1996 Virginia Tech, B.S. double major, Marketing Education and Marketing Management, 1988 Gina has eleven years teaching experience in Fairfax County Public Schools where she developed and taught Virginia’s first International Trade and Marketing course. She is an ordained Minister…
Continue ReadingRhonda Dunbar – Assistant Principal for Academics, Teacher
Union Presbyterian Seminary, Master of Arts in Christian Education, 2010 Truman State University, Master of Arts in Education, Special Education, 2003 Truman State University, B.A., English, 2002 Rhonda worked for four years with at-risk youth teaching English and reading classes for St. Louis County Schools in Missouri and for Lake County Schools in Illinois. She also…
Continue ReadingDoug Clementson – Assistant Principal for Character Development, History Teacher
Old Dominion University, B.A. Major: History, Minor: Sociology, 2009 Doug considers it an honor to help students learn to love reading history and writing. With boundless energy and enthusiasm, he is teaching all our Social Science classes and Physical Education this year. Doug will also work with students school wide to develop the interpersonal skills they need to become leaders. He…
Continue ReadingKathryn Myers – School Counselor
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Master of Science in Art Therapy, 2008 James Madison University, B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Art and Russian Studies, 2004 Kathryn works with students to create career and academic goals, believing students need direction to sustain motivation in the classroom. She uses art to help students create a vision and establish practical,…
Continue ReadingDan Fisher – Founding Staff, Math Teacher
University of Richmond, B.A., Sociology, 2007, and Chemistry, expected December 2010 “Fish” is a founding staff member of Church Hill Academy. Besides teaching 10th grade Geometry, Fish is also completing the undergraduate requirements for a Chemistry degree. Fish grew up in upstate New York and has lived in Church Hill on Oakwood Avenue since 2007….
Continue ReadingGordon Meader – English Teacher
University of Richmond, B.A. English, 2008 Gordon grew up in Marshfield, Massachusetts. He participated in CHAT’s summer internship program in 2007 and has lived in Church Hill since 2008. This school year he is excited to learn with students as they engage the literature of the world around them, and to watch as they create their…
Continue ReadingSara Perkins – French Teacher
University of Richmond, B.A., Major: Studio art; Minors: Art History and French, 2009 Sara will be teaching French I and II. She will also be leading CHAT’s Wacky Wednesday Art class and tutoring at Little Tykes on Mondays and Tuesdays (which meets in her home!). Sara grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut and is now living…
Continue ReadingAmy Callaway – Art Teacher
Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, 2008 Amy will be teaching art classes this year as well as tutoring at the Twenty Spot on Mondays and Tuesdays . She was raised overseas and has a desire to be a part of foreign missions in the future with her husband. Amy and her husband live…
Continue ReadingSophonie Jean – Science Teacher
Virginia Commonwealth University, PhD Integrative Life Sciences (expected 2012) University of Richmond, B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Minor: French, 2009 Sophonie volunteered with CHAT for two years as a tutor, a L.O.V.E. group leader, and a CHA mentor. Working in partnership with VCU, she will be completing her doctoral study requirements as well as…
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