Faculty & Staff

Our Students See Greatness in Everyone They Meet

From our faculty to our staff, it takes a special person to be part of Fishburne. Everyone who works here has a gift for understanding and elevating our cadets through the structure of a military style education.

Our teachers are students of more than their field of study. They’re students of human nature, working hard to uncover the truth about each student. That’s why every cadet leaves here with a deeper understanding of himself—because his teachers have helped them see themselves in new and exciting ways. Likewise, our deeply caring staff are fully committed to Fishburne’s mission of military style education supporting what’s great in boys in every way possible, from subtle encouragement to creating the perfect environment for each cadet to thrive.

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    Employees at Fishburne
    49
    Each one carefully picked because they know their job—no matter what they do—also includes preparing boys for life.
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    Full-Time Faculty
    20
    With 110 cadets, that works out to 1 faculty member for every 9 boys. No wonder we know our cadets so well.
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    Teacher/Cadet Ratio
    12:1
    When you find the right place to work, you stay. Just like when you find the right place to learn and grow.

Academic Cadre

  • Director of Advancement

    Tanya Farrell

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    Artemis Wyatt

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    Academic Dean

    Adam Siler

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    Stephanie Mason

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    Alice Benson

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  • History Teacher

    CW3 Phillip Lacey (VA)

    History
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    Math Department Chair

    CPT Tom Galloway

    AP Calculus,
    Alg-2,
    Pre-Calculus Teacher,
    Math Chair
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  • Diane P. Howdyshell, with long light hair, smiles in a black jacket over a striped shirt and pearl necklace against a blue-gray background.
    English Teacher

    Mrs. Christianna Herrera

    English Teacher for 7th, 8th, and 10th Grades
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  • MAJ J.W.G. DeFabio of the USA stands in uniform, displaying medals and a space-themed patch, embodying disciplined professionalism.
    Professor of History

    MAJ J.W.G. DeFabio, USA

    U.S. History (11th Grade)
    American Studies (Middle School)
    World History (9th Grade)
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  • JROTC Instructor

    1SG David Wilcox USA (RET)

    JROTC Instructor
    Leadership Education and Training (LET) 1 & 2
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  • Science Teacher

    CPT Brennan Diehl (VA)

    Biology
    Environmental Science
    Anatomy/Physiology
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  • COL Randal E. Brown, in military dress uniform with medals, stands proudly before a Fishburne Military School backdrop in VA beside the American flag.
    President

    COL Randal E. Brown (VA)

    President
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    JROTC Senior Army Instructor

    LTC Christopher Wingate USA (RET)

    Leadership Education Training
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    Band Director

    Greg Moody

    Band Director
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  • Dean of Academics

    Dr. Victoria Evans

    Interim Dean of Academics
    Interview and admit potential FMS cadets
    Support parents and families for a smooth transition to Fishburne
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  • MAJ John Cranston stands proudly in uniform, displaying badges and a VA tie. His short gray hair complements his slight smile.
    Instructor

    MAJ John Cranston (VA)

    Physics
    Chemistry
    AP Chemistry
    Assistant swimming coach
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  • Instructor, Advisor

    CPT Robert Loveland (VA)

    Government
    World History
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  • SGT Kenneth J. Glass, USA RET, in uniform with medals and ribbons, stands against a blue background. They wear glasses and have short hair.
    IT Manager and Technology Instructor

    SGT Kenneth J. Glass USA (RET)

    IT Administration
    Computer Applications
    Tech Skills DE
    Computer Science
    3D Modeling
    Design Advanced Technology
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  • English Teacher, Yearbook Advisor

    Kristen Giles

    7th and 8th grade English
    7th and 8th grade Composition
    11th grade English
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Barracks Life Coaches

  • Commandant of Cadets and Dean of Students

    LTC Brian F Ellis III (VA) 

    Commandant of Cadets and Dean of Students
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    S/Sgt Ramsey Jennifer (USMC)

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    Jason Nelson

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    TAC Officer

    CPT Westley Love

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  • A man in a camouflage uniform stands against a plain background. The name patches read CPT James Kuchenberg and Virginia. He has short hair and a mustache.
    TAC Officer

    CPT James Kuchenberg

    Assisting in maintaining order in the barracks and the safety of the cadets.
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  • TAC Officer

    CPT Kevin Williams

    CPR, First-Aid Training.
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  • Deputy Commandant

    Major Scott May (VA)

    Serves with the safety, morale, welfare, and military training of all cadets
    Able to act as the Commandant's direct representative in his absence
    Supervisor to staff during shift
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Cadet Care Staff

  • A woman, Kathy Berrang, smiles at an outdoor event. A man in a cap is behind her, with a crowded stadium and clear blue sky in the background.
    Director of Student Services; Cadet Advocate

    Kathy Berrang

    Director of Student Services
    Parents & Faculty\Staff Liaison
    Cadet Advocate
    Key Club Advisor
    Kiwanis Club and Key Club Liaison
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Community Support Staff

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    James Shifflett

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    Executive Assistant to the President and Advancement Coordinator

    Christy Dudley

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    Director of Admissions

    Mr. Mike Payne

    Responsible for enrollment management at Fishburne.
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  • Diane P. Howdyshell, a smiling woman with glasses, is in a gray sweater over a white collared shirt against a blue background.
    Admissions Office Manager/Financial Assistant

    Diane P. Howdyshell

    Admissions Office Manager/ Students Accounts Manager
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  • Athletic Director

    Mr. Tyler Dolin

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  • Alumni Development Coordinator

    Bev Pelaccio

    Alumni Relations
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  • Registrar, Associate Admissions Director-International, Blackbaud Lead

    Joan Byrne

    Report cards
    Transcripts
    Record keeping
    Student Information System
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  • A proud man in uniform, LTC Steve Wilson, smiles warmly against a blue backdrop. His stance reflects honor and dedication from Virginia.
    Business Manager and Athletic Director

    LTC Steve Wilson (VA)

    Business Manager
    Athletic Director
    Football Assistant Coach
    Baseball Head Coach
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    Quartermaster; Director of Buildings & Grounds

    SFC (Ret) Vaden Huffman

    Order, store and maintain cadets’ uniforms
    Operate Cadet Store
    Maintain all buildings and grounds
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    Cadet Mentor; Head Wrestling Coach

    Terry Waters

    Oversee wrestling program
    Head wrestling coach
    Cadet mentor
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