New Eagles In The Nest

Jamar Arvin      	
Position: Associate principal for class of 2026                                          
Years teaching: 19 
College/universities:  Virginia State University, University of Phoenix, and Liberty University                                                       
Fun fact: “I played alto saxophone.”

Tia Colon        	   
Position: Art II and Ceramics I, II, and III teacher 
Years teaching: First year teaching 
College/universities: Virginia Commonwealth University                                                           
Fun fact: “I’m pretty good at creating realistic portraits.” 
Tea Beerley      
Position: Exceptional Education teacher in Biology and Economics                                                              
Years teaching: First year teaching 
College/universities: Liberty University                                                      
Fun fact: “I was a competitive figure skater my whole life and coached figure skating as my first job ever!



Dave Coppage       
Position: Geometry teacher 
Years teaching: 19 
College/universities: Virginia Commonwealth University                                                                
Fun fact: When Coppage was in high school, he “rocked out” to Boston, ACDC, and Chuck Mangione in his red and white VW van. 
Katarina Dabney     
Position:  Personal Development and Algebra I teacher 
Years teaching: 4
College/universities: Reynolds Community College, Liberty University, and Mary Baldwin University   
Fun Fact: “I am obsessed with decorating my yard to the max for the holiday seasons!”   
Jillian Fitzgerald    
Position: Daily Living Skills, Vocational Emphasis, VA and US History, and World History I teacher 
Years teaching: First year teaching 
College/universities: Longwood University                                                        
Fun fact: “I can eat over 30 pieces of sushi.”  
Josh Gentry   
Position: Health and PE 9 and 10 teacher 
Years teaching: 8 
College/universities: University of Pittsburgh and Virginia Commonwealth University                                                              
Fun Fact: “I can play the harmonica, I’m learning to play the guitar, and I used to play the drums.” 
Kent Givens 
Position: Algebra II and PreCalc/Trig teacher 
Years teaching: 14 
College/universities: James Madison University                                                          
Fun Fact: “I sing, play lots of instruments, dabbled in musical endeavors, and I owned every math class I ever took.” 
Jason Golos  
Position: English 10 and English 12 teacher 
Years teaching: 28 
College/universities: University of Virginia                                                       
Fun Fact: Golos was born in Brooklyn and raised in Oceanside, New York. He has also lived in Charlottesville, San Francisco, and Richmond.    
Alex Gomez      
Position: Exceptional Education teacher 
Years teaching: 11
College/universities: Florida International University and Grand Canyon University                                                        
Fun Fact: “I like art and painting. I am also a Puerto Rican folk dancer.” 
Liz Hale 
Position: Art I and Art II teacher 
Years teaching: 12
College/universities: Longwood University and Virginia Commonwealth University                           
Fun Fact: “I’m great at cooking and baking.” 
Dalen Isom  
Position: Spanish II and IV teacher 
Years teaching: 6 
College/universities: George Mason University                                              
Fun Fact: Isom is a surfer, music producer and sound engineer, language learner, loves yoga, and has primitive survival skills.    
Theresa Katz    
Position: School Counselor 
Years teaching: 25 
College/universities: SUNY-Fredonia and University at Buffalo                                                          
Fun Fact: “When I was in high school, I was vice president of my senior class.” 
Brittany McFarlane    
Position: Algebra I and Geometry teacher 
Years teaching: 5 
College/universities: Virginia Tech                                                           
Fun Fact: McFarlane’s favorite TV show is ‘Rick and Morty.’ 
Sherry Merritte 
Position: Registrar 
College/universities: East Carolina University                                                           
Fun Fact: Merritte enjoys cooking and baking. 
Julie Rajappa    
Position: Geometry Exceptional Education teacher 
Years teaching: 10+
College/universities: University of Maryland and John Hopkins University                                                          
Fun Fact: Rajappa’s special talents include singing, dancing, and gardening.
Jacob Thomas 
Position:  Exceptional Education teacher 
Years teaching: 5 
College/universities: Virginia Tech                                                      
Fun Fact: Thomas says his special talent is being a “Connect 4 champ.”
Allison Zoldork   
Position: AFDA and Honors PreCalc teacher 
Years teaching: First year teaching 
College/universities: Christopher Newport University                                                         
Fun Fact: “My favorite TV series is One Tree Hill.” 

Additional New Staff:

Schaffranek
Davis
Smith
Bare

Not Pictured:

Sophia Dy 
Position: African American History, AP Government, and Honors Government teacher 
Years teaching: First year teaching
College/universities: Old Dominion University                                                  
Fun Fact: “When I was in high school, I had everyone believe that my last name is Gosling because I love Ryan Gosling.” 

Cathy Klosenburg 
Position: Honors Geometry teacher
Years teaching: 45 
College/universities: Ohio State University, University of Miami, and NOVA University                                                                  
Fun Fact: “I met the Beatles when they were on the ‘Ed Sullivan Show.’” 

Nora Lesko              
Position: Honors Government and World History I teacher 
College/universities: Emmanuel College                                              
Fun Fact: “I used to teach at Freeman High School and Hermitage High School.” 

Will Wood  
Position: Exceptional Education teacher 
Years teaching: First year teaching 
College/universities: James Madison University                                                        
Fun Fact: “My special talent is being able to multitask pretty well.”  


photo courtesy Walker Cosby

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