MEET THE STAFF
Sandra Maddox
Position: Principal/Teacher Grades 5-8
Certifications
BA in English with minor in Secondary Education – Atlantic Union College
M.Ed. Elementary Language Arts – Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Profession History
Teacher and Principal for over 30 years. Some of her years of teaching include:
11 years at Spring Valley Academy, Centerville, Ohio
- Grades 6,8, and 12
- Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator K-12
19 years at Richmond Academy, Richmond, VA
- Principal 11 years
- Added K and 11-12 during her tenure at RA
Biography
Married with 2 children and 3 grandchildren (the loves of her life). Loves traveling and has been able to enjoy many trips to Europe, the Caribbean, and South America. An artist who creates flowers, faces, and more from tearing small bits of paper. She was featured in the Vierra Art Gallery and has sold privately, accepts commissions, and has a store on Etsy at www/esty.com/shop/flwdesign.
Patti Hall
Position: Writing Grades 5-8
Natalia Mendez
Position: K-2 Teacher
Certifications
BA in Elementary Education – Southern Adventist University
Profession History
Teacher and Interim Principal for 7 years. Range of experience includes:
- English Language classes in South Korea
- Preschool and Kindergarten
- Multigrade 3 rd -8 th Grade
- Multigrade 2 nd -4 th Grade
Biography
Excels at envisioning and coordinating enrichment programs such as Robotics, Cooking, and Gardening.
Feels happiest when working and collaborating in a team.
Believes in empathy and compassion.
Personal record is having visited most of the continents, except for Australia and Antarctica, yet.
June Tallent
Position: Music Teacher
Pete COCHRAN
Position: Custodial
Rhoni Smith
Position: Morning/Aftercare Director
Mr. Maddox
Position: Volunteer
Travis Walker
Position: Pastor
