Last Name A-B - Faculty/Staff Last Name A-B

Your name: Joel Abe
Your Department?: Math
What courses do you teach?: Algebra 1
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?: Boy's Soccer and Girl's Volleyball
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2008
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): 07/22
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: I grew up in Akron, in the beautiful state of Ohio!
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: Juniata College in Central PA, followed by VCU for graduate coursework.
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: Fishing!
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Soccer, and volleyball, either.
Family? Spouse? Kids?: Nope
Where do you live?: Louisa County


	1. Name? Answer: Yvonne Agee 2. Nickname? Answer: 3. Department? *Answer: Mathematics

Your name: Susan Alberts
Your Department?: Foreign Language
What courses do you teach?: Spanish I, II and III
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 1992, 1999, 2004
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): November 29
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: 45 minutes from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in a town named Greensburg. We also lived in Pinehurst, North Carolina for almost 3 years.
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: Gannon University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I have a B.S. in Secondary Education and Spanish.
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: I LOVE to cook, read and watch football.
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Football is my favorite, but I enjoy watching soccer and baseball too.
Family? Spouse? Kids?: Husband - Mark and 3 sons - Sean, Kyle and Cole.
Where do you live?: Louisa County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: I have studied in Venezuela, Spain and Mexico and have taken students to Mexico.

Your name: Leslie Alexander
Nickname?: Nikki
Your Department?: Health & Physical Education
What courses do you teach?: Physical Education & Driver Education
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?: Girls Basketball
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 1998-99
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): September 26
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: Nelson County
Norfolk, Va, Waverly Va, & Petersburg Va
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: Norfolk State University!! Behold the Green & the Gold!! B.S.
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: Singing, Dancing, reading, and watching Westerns I love my dog Scappy!!
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Basketball, Volleyball, Track, and Softball
Family? Spouse? Kids?: My heart is my family! Mom, Dad, my brothers and my sisters
Where do you live?: Far, far away


	Name: Deanna Allison Department: CTE-Health Occupations

Your name: Sarah Amick
Your Department?: Social Studies
What courses do you teach?: World History II and US/VA History
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?:
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2004-2005
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): December 6
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: Have lived in Louisa all my life
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: Heritage Christian School (high school)
PVCC (associates in education)
Mary Baldwin College ( BA History)
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: Motorcycling
Music- listening and singing a little
reading
going to the beach!
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Football, baseball, whatever my kids play. Usually a spectator
Family? Spouse? Kids?: Married to JR
Graham and Michael are my boys
Where do you live?: Louisa County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: Purple is my FAVORITE color!

1. Name? *Answer: Acquanetta J. Anderson
2. Nickname? *Answer: None
3. Department? *Answer: Guidance/Career and Technical Education
4. What do you teach? *Answer: None
5. Coach? Club sponsor? *Answer: National CTE Honor Society
6. When did you start at LCHS? *Answer: 2001
7. Birthday? *Answer: February 1
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: West Virginia. Ohio, South Carolina
9. What school(s) did you attend? *Answer: Bluefield State College/The Ohio State University/Bachelor of Science in Social Science; Master of Arts in Education/Guidance and Counseling
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer: Native American cultural events;sewing
11. Favorite sports? Spectator or player? *Answer: USTA Tennis; NCAA Basketball
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: A wonderful family!
13. Where do you live *Answer: Richmond area
14. Anything else? *Answer:

1. Name? *Answer: Susan Barnes
2. Nickname? *Answer: Susan
3. Department? *Answer: Social Studies
4. What do you teach? *Answer: World Cultures I
5. Do you coach? Sponsor a club? *Answer:
6. How long have you been at LCHS? (or when did you start?) *Answer: 1997 (6 years)
7. Birthday? (the year is optional) *Answer: Nov. 9
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Hometown: Winchester, VA
9. What school(s) did you attend? Degrees? *Answer: VA Union University, B.A. History/Political Science
10. Any hobbies or unusual interests? *Answer:
11. What sports or recreations do you enjoy? Spectator or player? *Answer: ACC Men's basketball, CIAA tournament, spectator
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: married, 1 child
13. Where do you live? *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer: This is my second year having lunch duty in the commons area. I am a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Ferncliff. I am a teacher with Children's Church ages 4-7. I have lived in Louisa for a little over ten years. I have a fear of flying, but I managed to fly to New Orleans this past summer. I also went on my first cruise! The Disney Cruise Line with family and friends to the Bahamas was awesome!

Your name: Debra Barrett
Nickname?: Debbie
Your Department?: Social Studies
What courses do you teach?: World History I
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?:
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2007
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): September 16
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: Originally from Pittsburgh, PA
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: California University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Education and a B.A. in History
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?:
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Both! I love to go running snf play softball. But I am an avid Steelers and Penguins fan!!!
Family? Spouse? Kids?:
Where do you live?: Louisa County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: I have an awesome dog that I adopted in the Spring of 2008!!

Name? John Bass
Nickname? Señor
Department? *Answer: Foreign Language
What courses do you teach?: Spanish III and V
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?: no
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2006
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): 1-1-1949
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: Grew up in upstate New York near the border with Canada. Have live in Virginia since 1970
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: UNC-Chapel Hill - BA
UVA/Universidad de Salamanca - MA
UVA - 60 hours post MA
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: RVing and kayaking
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: golf, baseball
Family? Spouse? Kids?: 3 adult children: Matt - 30, Andy - 29, Katie - 24
Where do you live?: Fluvanna County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: Served as administrator for UVA's graduate program at the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain for 7 years.

Your name: Matthew Belk
Your Department?: Science
What courses do you teach?: Physics
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?:
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2009
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): 2/14
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: Jersey City, NJ
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: New Jersey City University (B.S.) and Virginia State University (M.S.)
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: Interior Design
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: I enjoy both watching and playing baseball.
Family? Spouse? Kids?: I am married with two children.
Where do you live?: Richmond area

Your name: Melinda Black
Your Department?: Mathematics
What courses do you teach?: None, this year.
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 1980
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): June 12
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: I grew up in Louisa County. Other than Louisa, I have lived in Charlottesville.
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: I graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (Registered Nurse) and a Master's Degree in Mathematical Education.
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: I enjoy reading, doing counted cross stitch, and knitting.
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: I enjoy all sports but only as a spectator.
Family? Spouse? Kids?: I am married to a former English teacher who is an ordained minister and we have a 23 year-old son who graduated from Hampden-Sydney College and is now the Assistant Director for Annual Giving there.
Where do you live?: Louisa County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: I am the School Testing Coordinator, data analyst, and in charge of recognizing our students' academic achievements. I am a member of Gilboa Christian Church.

Your name: David Blanchard
Nickname?: Dave
Your Department?: Social Studies
What courses do you teach?: World History II, AP European History, and AP Government
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?: I coach football. I'm the sponsor of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Senior Class.
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2003
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): October 28, 1979
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: I grew up in Midway, PA. I've lived in Grove City, PA, Bulger, PA, and Louisa, VA.
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: I have a B.A. from Grove City College and an M.Ed. from Regent University.
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: Hunting and fishing. Traditional Archery.
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Most any.
Family? Spouse? Kids?:
Where do you live?: Louisa County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: Commies aren't cool.

1. Name? Trenna Bloom
2. Nickname? *Answer: Tren
3. Department? *Answer: Career Technology (Marketing)
4. What do you teach? *Answer: Fashion Marketing & Sports and Entertainment Marketing
5. Coach? Club sponsor? *Answer: FCCLA
6. When did you start at LCHS? *Answer: 2005
7. Birthday? *Answer: January 30
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Scottsville, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Louisa Virginia
9. What school(s) did you attend? *Answer: Longwood College & Virginia Tech. Associates in Education, Bachelors in Business and Economics, and an MBA(Masters in Business)
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer: Oenology, Gardening, Yoga and Bass Fishing
11. Favorite sports? Spectator or player? *Answer: I love nearly all sports, but I have a particular fondness for Football and Fishing
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: Just a Belgian Malinois (shepherd) and two hens
13. Where do you live *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer: Like so many others here at LCHS, I am a die hard Steelers fan.

1. Name? *Answer: 1Lt. Tom Bourne
2. Nickname? *Answer: SIR!
3. Department? *Answer: CTE
4. What do you teach? *Answer: TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION
5. Coach? Club sponsor? *Answer: TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
6. When did you start at LCHS? *Answer: 2001
7. Birthday? *Answer: 1 MAY 1969
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: MONTPELIER, VA
9. What school(s) did you attend? *Answer: PATRICK HENRY HS CLASS OF 1987!!!!! 20 YRS VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE '91 CIVIL ENGINEERING OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY '92 BS IN TECH ED PARHAM UNIVERSITY 5 AS AND 2 AA DEGREES OLD DOMINION UNVERSITY MS IN TECH ED (SOON) FORT LEONARDWOOD BASIC TRAINING 2002 FORT JACKSON AIT 2003 FORT JACKSON OBC 2005 IRAQ - SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS 2007-2008
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer: I AM A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE PISTOL TEAM. I WON THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP -SERVICE MARKSMAN IN 2005, AND WAS RUNNER UP AS SERVICE SHARPSHOOTER IN 2006. I ALSO ENJOY HUNTING AND WORKING ON MY 100+ YR OLD HOUSE. I DID ENJOY RIDING AROUND IN MY "OLD MAN" CAR- A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, BUT IF YOU SAW THE NEWS YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO IT.
11. Favorite sports? Spectator or player? *Answer: HUNTING AND COMPETITIVE SHOOTING
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: WIFE AMY AND 2 BOYS PRESTON 7 AND WALKER 5
13. Where do you live *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer: I WOULD LOVE EVERYONE TO WRITE AND SEND PICTURES AND NEWS, ESPECIALLY MY STUDENTS. I REALLY WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THE WINNING SEASON THE LIONS ARE HAVING AND WILL TRY TO SEND PICTURES BACK TO YOU. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. 1LT BOURNE, THOMAS 316TH ESC HHC LSA ANACONDA APO AE 09391

1. Name? *Answer: Doug Bowman
2. Nickname? *Answer: Doug
3. Department? *Answer: Foreign Language
4. What do you teach? *Answer: Spanish III, IV, V
5. Do you coach? Sponsor a club? *Answer:
6. How long have you been at LCHS? (or when did you start?) *Answer: I started in 1998
7. Birthday? (the year is optional) *Answer: Sept. 12
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Tazewell, VA, Harrisonburg, Va (24 years)
9. What school(s) did you attend? Degrees? *Answer: Madison College B.A. James Madison University MEd.
10. Any hobbies or unusual interests? *Answer: Horticulture
11. What sports or recreations do you enjoy? Spectator or player? *Answer: Volleyball, Fishing
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer:
13. Where do you live? *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer: Taught at Fishburne Military School for 16 years. I was also a Guidance Counselor. I've also; -taught at Blue Ridge Community College -conducted Spanish language ASAP groups on Shenandoah Valley -am a certified Court Interpreter for the State of VA

1. Name? *Answer: Janice Breeden
2. Nickname? *Answer:
3. Department? *Answer: Fine Art
4. What do you teach? *Answer: Art Foundations I and II
5. Coach? Club sponsor? *Answer:
6. When did you start at LCHS? *Answer: 2002
7. Birthday? *Answer: May 18th
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Gifford, Illinois
9. What school(s) did you attend? *Answer: Mary Baldwin, with a BA in Studio Painting and Drawing
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer: Painting
11. Favorite sports? Spectator or player? *Answer:
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: My daughters are Gina and Lisa and my granddaughter is Destiny
13. Where do you live *Answer: Orange County
14. Anything else? *Answer:

Your name:: Laura Bridge
Nickname?: None
Your Department?: Mathematics
What courses do you teach?: PVCC Calculus I, PVCC Calculus II, Geometry
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?: Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2005
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): April 27
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: Fort Myers, Florida; Lancaster, VA; Williamsburg, VA; London, England; Iowa City, Iowa
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: B.A.--College of William and Mary; M.Sc.--London School of Economics and Political Science; M.A./ABD--University of Iowa; Ed.S.--Liberty University
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: If I can remember from the time before children--volleyball, cross-stitching, reading, video games
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Volleyball--Player!!
Family? Spouse? Kids?: Husband--Patrick; 3 boys, ages 7, 5, and 2
Where do you live?: Fluvanna County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: I have taught many different things at many different places. I have taught in public schools, private schools, and colleges and I have taught social studies, French, and mathematics.

Your name: Lori (Riggins) Brooks
Nickname?:
Your Department?: SPED
What courses do you teach?: Instructional Assistant
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?: Active in FCCLA
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2005
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): August 2
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: Waynesboro, Cincinnati Ohio, Louisa County
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: Cincinnati Bible College BA in Family and Consumer Science
Liberty University MA
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: I like all types of music
I play a little piano for my own pleasure
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: I like baseball and football
Family? Spouse? Kids?: Husband, 4 children and 3 grandchildren
Where do you live?: Louisa County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!:

Your name: Tammy Brown
Your Department?: CTE
What courses do you teach?: Cosmetology
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: I started teaching at Louisa in 2003
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): April 28th
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: I grew up in Lousia
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: I attended JMU, and I am currently working on my Masters at the University of phoenix,Richmond campus.
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: Traveling and taking long walks......
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Basketball, Track
Family? Spouse? Kids?: Yes.....
Where do you live?: Louisa County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!:
I enjoy teaching my student what I have learned through out my 17 year career. I also enjoy
watching the students achieve their goals and become licensed Cosmetologist.....

Name : Chad M. Bunovich
Department? : Math
What courses do you teach? : Algebra II & Trig/Prob/Stats
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club? :
What year did you start teaching at LCHS? : 2004
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!) : November 9
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? : I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Virginia in 2004.
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)? : Grove City College - BS in Mechanical Engineeering
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they? : I spend a lot of time playing with my son, Asher, and working around the house.
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player? : I like to golf and hike. I also like to watch Asher play sports - soccer & tee ball. I am a big Pittsburgh sports (Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins) fan, too.
Family? Spouse? Kids? : Wife - Kristi and Son - Asher
Where do you live? : Charlottesville area

1. Name? *Answer: Matthew S. Burton
2. Nickname? *Answer: Burton
3. Department? *Answer: Alternative Education
4. What do you teach? *Answer: Too many to list, 24 in all (so far)
5. Coach? Club sponsor? *Answer: Boy's soccer
6. When did you start at LCHS? *Answer: 2005
7. Birthday? *Answer: January 7
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: I grew up in Roanoke, VA I have also lived in Farmville, VA and Bumpass, VA.
9. What school(s) did you attend? *Answer: Longwood College - Majors: Anthropology, Fine Arts Mary Baldwin College - Major: Education Virginia Commonwealth University - I am currently working towards a masters in Administrative Leadership
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer: I play music (guitar, bass, drums, a bit of piano) I love to draw and paint.
11. Favorite sports? Spectator or player? *Answer: I like to watch football (GO SKINS!) and soccer, and I play Ultimate Frisbee.
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: I am married to the lovely and talented Heather Burton.
13. Where do you live *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer: I had never broken a bone in my life until I played rugby at Longwood. In three years as a rugby player I broke; my left shoulder, 3 ribs, my right foot, 2 toes, and 7 fingers.

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