Last Name T-Z - Faculty/Staff Last Name T-Z


	1. Name? Answer: Howard Thompson 2. Nickname? Answer: 3. Title? *Answer: Custodian

1. Name? *Answer: Gwen S. Thurston
2. Nickname? *Answer: Gwen
3. Title? *Answer: cafeteria/car route
4. Main responsibilities? *Answer:
5. Do you also coach or sponsor a club? *Answer: no
6. How long have you been at LCHS? *Answer: car route Jan. 2002 / cafeteria Aug., 2002
7. Birthday? (year is optional) *Answer: 9/17/51
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Louisa / Hanover / Goochland / Henrico / Texas
9. Where did you go to school? Degrees? *Answer: Louisa/ Hanover
10. Any hobbies or unusual interests? *Answer: jigsaw puzzles, beanie babies
11. What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player? *Answer: football-spectator
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: husband-son-granddaughter
13. Where do you live? *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer:

Your name: Delores A. Toombs, RN
Nickname?: Dee Dee or Nurse Dee Dee
Your Department?: School Clinic
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: Started Nursing at LCHS as a Long Term Sub, Feb 13, 2006 and fell in love with my job. Then I became the permanent school nurse Aug 2006.
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): April 3rd
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: I have lived in Spotsylvania all my life. Moved to Louisa in Jan 2005.
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: I went to Courtland High School.
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: My passion is photography. I am a true Coca Cola fan. I Love Coca Cola. I collect antique Coca Cola memorabilia.
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: I like to play golf with my husband. He has alot of patience's with me. It's also time we can spend together with out kids.
Family? Spouse? Kids?: I've been married almost 10 years to my first grade sweetheart. I have a two great kids. They both go to Thomas Jefferson Elementary. I have one son, whom would have been 16 years old. He had cerebral palsy and passed away at age 8. He is the reason why I am a nurse. He was a true angel here on earth. I was very lucky to be his mom.
Where do you live?: Louisa County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: I love being the high school nurse. I love the kids here. Sometimes we have some really crazy, scarry days. But for the most part it all works out alright. I can't imagine doing anything else.

1. Name? Mrs. Connie D. Towsey
2. Nickname? Diane
3. Title? Cafeteria worker
4. Main responsibilities? Help with bread and desserts, wrap sandwiches, etc. Do register at Annex Breakfast & Lunch
5. Do you also coach? Sponsor a club? no
6. How long at LCHS? (What year did you start?) 23 years
7. Birthday? (the year is optional) August 17, 1948
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? Giles County VA
9. Where did you go to school? Giles High School, Kimballton Elementary. High School diploma
10. Any hobbies? Unusual interests? My cats
11. What sports or recreations do you enjoy? Baseball, Basketball
12. Family? Spouse? Billy Towsey; daughter Tammy Freeman
13. Where do you live now? Lake Anna area
14. Anything else?

1. Name? *Answer: Nancy C. Trice
2. Nickname? *Answer: Bug 3. What's your title? *Answer: Cafeteria Worker
4. Main responsibilities? *Answer: Cafeteria Line Server, etc.
5. Do you also coach, or sponsor a club? *Answer: No
6. How long have you been at LCHS? (or when did you start?) *Answer: 8-23-02
7. Birthday? (the year is optional) *Answer: 10-10-43
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Goochland County, Va.
9. What school(s) did you attend? Degrees? *Answer: Central High School
10. Any hobbies or unusual interests? *Answer: Collecting old stuff and walking in the bushes.
11. What sports or recreations do you enjoy? Spectator or player? *Answer: no sports, just walking in my yard.
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: Married with three children
13. Where do you live? *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer: I started last year, as a substitute for Louisa County High School, working in the cafeteria and as a custodian. Now I am a full time worker. I'm more of a home girl, I raise a garden every year. I made it to the Central Virginian Newspaper three times, I raised a very large pumpkin, and it was popularize. Also, a very tall sunflower, and at Louisa County's Spring Fling my table with my collectibles was popular.

Your name: Thomas M. Trovato
Nickname?: Tom
Your Department?: Social Studies
What courses do you teach?: World History II and World History II Honors
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: First year at LCHS -- 2009!
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): September 5
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: Grew up on Long Island, New York, but I have lived in Williamsburg, VA, Montpellier, France, Bronx, NY, New London, CT, and currently Mechanicsville, VA.
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: College of William and Mary, B.A. in History and French '99
Fordham University, M.A. in History '00
Southern Connecticut State University, Licensure in Social Studies (6-12) '05
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: I enjoy reading, sports and movies quite a bit, but mostly I love spending time with my wife, Beth, and our two children, Jared (2 yrs. old) and Elyse (2 months old!).
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: I played baseball competitively throughout high school, and I will watch about any sport you can name, but right now I mainly stick with basketball and golf.
Family? Spouse? Kids?: My fun-loving Italian family is now located in Williamsburg. My wife, Beth, and I chase our two children -- Jared (2 yrs) and Elyse (2 mths) -- around all the time.
Where do you live?: Richmond area
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: With the excellent public school education I received as a student, I have had the great fortune to: 1) live in France for an entire year and travel throughout Europe; 2) speak 3 different languages (English, French, Italian); 3) travel to India; 4) experience the job and career I have wanted to have since I was 8 years old; and 5) support the family I have always wanted with the most life-changing career choice in any profession.
I can not wait to help you guys achieve everything you ever wanted to achieve in life!
Go Lions!

Name? Teresa Tucker
Nickname? Tracy
3. Department? *Answer: Science
4. What do you teach? *Answer: Biology
5. Coach? Club sponsor? *Answer: Diving - for other high schools
6. When did you start at LCHS? *Answer: 2003
7. Birthday? *Answer: 4/5/67
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Upstate N.Y.
9. What school(s) did you attend? *Answer: Stephens College (all-women's), University of Missouri, University of Minnesota, JMU, UVA, ODU
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer: Quilting, woodworking
11. Favorite sports? Spectator or player? *Answer: Archery, jet-skis, ATV's, swimming
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: Husband and 12 year old son.
13. Where do you live *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer:

Your name: Linda Tyler

Your Department?: Special Education
What courses do you teach?: Pre-Vocational Skills and Work Coop.
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?: Co-Chair the Home,School Community Correlate.
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2004
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): Sept 26.
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I have also lived in Louisa, VA and Hampton, VA.
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: I have attended PVCC, UVA, ODU and I received a B.A. with honors from Hampton University and I also have an A.S. from PVCC.
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: Parasailing , Body Pump-where you lift weights and Conditioning. I also love to travel and shop!!
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: I am a spectator of basketball, football, tennis and golf. I like the Colts, and of course the Giants :)
Family? Spouse? Kids?: I am married and have a bonus daughter. We also have "Chico" our extremely active mixed Jack Russell Terrier.
Where do you live?: Goochland County
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: I am involved my church activities and my sorority "Alpha Kappa Alpha"..which is a service organization. I also adore the colors Salmon Pink and Apple Green.

Your name: Sharon Joy Varney-Mahieu
Your Department?: Foreign Language
What courses do you teach?: French 1, French 2, French 3, French 4, French 5AP, French 5 IS
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?:
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?:
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!):
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?:
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?:
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?:
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?:
Family? Spouse? Kids?:
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!:

1. Name? *Answer: Dennis Voorheis
2. Nickname? *Answer:
3. Department? *Answer: Vocational
4.What do you teach? *Answer: Automotive Service Technology
5. Do you coach? Sponsor a club? *Answer: V.I.C.A. Automotive (club Sponsor)
6. How long have you been at LCHS? (When did you start?) *Answer: 12 years 1990
7. Birthday? (Year is optional) *Answer: 8-23
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Watkins Glen, New York
9. Where did you go to school? Degrees? *Answer: J.M.U. T+I certification
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer: Pre- 1972 cars, hunting, fishing
11. What sports do you like? Spectator or player? *Answer: football/ riding dirt bikes with the kids
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: Married 19 years, 2 children
13. Where do you live? *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer: I graduated from Watkin's Glen High School in January of my senior year and enlisted in the Navy Seabees for five years. So, I lived in California for 5 months, Va Beach for 2 years, where I met my wife. We lived in Gulfport, Mississippi prior to my being deployed to Rota, Spain for 9 months and then Guam for 9 months. After leaving the Navy, I worked at Harvey's Chevrolet, then Long Airdox as a welder for 2 years. I taught Auto Mechanics at New River Community College for 2 years and then moved to Louisa where I've taught Auto Mechanics for the last 12 years

1. Name? *Answer: Ed Webb
2. Nickname? *Answer:
3. Department? *Answer: History!!!!
4. What do you teach? *Answer: VA/ US History & World History I
5. Coach? Club sponsor? *Answer: J.V. Football
6. When did you start at LCHS? *Answer: 2006
7. Birthday? *Answer: Feb. 4
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Grew up in Louisa County. I've lived in Lancaster Co. right along the bay, and in Southeastern Ohio.
9. What school(s) did you attend? *Answer: THE Virginia Military Insitute - B.A. History Muskingum College - Masters in Ed. Administration
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer:
11. Favorite sports? Spectator or player? *Answer: I can watch almost anything, but i love playing football and baseball
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer:
13. Where do you live *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer:


	Name? Helen Weddle Department? English

Your name: Cheryl Weidow
Nickname?:
Your Department?: Science
What courses do you teach?: BRVGS Biotechnology, PVCC Biology 101 and 102, and Chemistry
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?:
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2000
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): April 21st
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: New Jersey
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: BS in Biology from Fairfield University
PhD in Microbiology from the University of Virginia
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?:
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Running
Family? Spouse? Kids?: Married
No kids yet, just 2 puppies.
Where do you live?: Fluvanna County

1. Name? *Answer: Todd Weidow
2. Nickname? *Answer:
3. Title? *Answer: Assistant Principal
4. Main responsibilities? *Answer: Attendance / SASI / 11th and 12th Grade
5. Coach? Club sponsor? *Answer:
6. When did you start at LCHS? *Answer: 2004
7. Birthday? *Answer: 10/13/70
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Kane, PA
9. What school(s) did you attend? *Answer: United States Military Academy (West Point) BS Systems Engineering UVA M.Ed. Administration and Supervision
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer: Fishing Powerlifting
11. Favorite sports? Spectator or player? *Answer: Football / Track
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: Wife -- Cheryl
13. Where do you live *Answer: Fluvanna County
14. Anything else? *Answer:

1. Name? M. Linda Williams
2. Nickname? *Answer: Linda
3. Title? *Answer: Cafeteria Worker
4. Main responsibilities? *Answer: Cooking & Serving
5. Coach? Club sponsor? *Answer: No
6. When did you start at LCHS? *Answer: 4 yrs
7. Birthday? *Answer: 5/16/57
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Louisa
9. What school(s) did you attend? *Answer: Louisa
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer: Like to go to the flea market on weekends.
11. Favorite sports? Spectator or player? *Answer: NASCAR
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: Husband (Bruce L. Williams) and 2 daughters
13. Where do you live *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer: Been married for 29 years!

Your name: William Wills
Nickname?: Bill
Your Department?: CTE
What courses do you teach?: Computer Controls,Computer Math,Technology Foundations,Communication Systems
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?:
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2001
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): Feb. 16
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: Colonial Heights, Va
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: VCU Math B.S., VPI M.S. Engineering
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?:
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Football
Family? Spouse? Kids?: 3 Sons, 2 Grandsons
Where do you live?: Richmond area

Name? : Lisa Wingerath
Department: English
What courses do you teach?: English 11
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!): July 7, 1979
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: I grew up in the Thousand Islands region of New York. I have lived in NY, Colorado, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and Charlottesville.
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: BA in English at SUNY New Paltz and MA.Ed at William and Mary.
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: Reading, Writing, Yoga, Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Apple Picking, Cooking, Water skiing,
Theater and Exploring
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Hockey is my favorite sport to watch.
Family? Spouse? Kids?: Plants.
Where do you live?: Charlottesville area
Tell us something about yourself. Anything at all!: I enjoy alliteration, a good game of Cranium and strong coffee. My students frequently amaze me with their brilliance and creativity. They ROCK!!

1. Name? *Answer: Lindsey Woodward
2. Nickname? *Answer:
3. Department? *Answer: Science
4. What do you teach? *Answer: Chemistry
5. Coach? Club sponsor? *Answer: JV Softball
6. When did you start at LCHS? *Answer: 2006
7. Birthday? *Answer: April 12
8. Where did you grow up? Where have you lived? *Answer: Louisa County
9. What school(s) did you attend? *Answer: The College of William and Mary, majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry
10. Hobbies? Unusual interests? *Answer:
11. Favorite sports? Spectator or player? *Answer: I love playing softball and I enjoy watching college football, baseball, and softball.
12. Family? Spouse? Kids? *Answer: husband - Justin
13. Where do you live *Answer: Louisa County
14. Anything else? *Answer:

Your name: Amy Woody
Your Department?: Special Education
What courses do you teach?: Everything
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?: I'm the child study chair
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2004
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): Jan 12
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: I grew up in Lexington VA, now I live in Richmond VA
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?: Radford University, Old Dominion University and Masters from Virginia Commonwealth University
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: I ride horses
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: Play golf, lacrosse, and love the water
Family? Spouse? Kids?: Two dogs, Tank and Amber
Where do you live?: Richmond area

Your name: Barrett Wright
Nickname?: Bear
Your Department?: Special Education
What courses do you teach?: Earth Science
Coach a sport? Sponsor a club?: I coach outdoor track and I am a co-coordinator of the Kick-Off Mentor Program
What year did you start teaching at LCHS?: 2006
Birthday? (The DAY, you don't have to say the year!): June 10
Where did you grow up? Where have you lived?: I have grown up in Virginia, but was born in Alabama. I have lived in Radford, Christiansburg, Richmond, Midlothian and Birmingham, Alabama
What school(s) did you attend? What degree(s)?:
Radford University, I Majored in Biology and Minored in Chemistry
VCU, I am slowly beginning my Masters in Special Education
Hobbies? Unusual interests? What are they?: I love riding horses. I really enjoy spending time with my family too...
What sports do you enjoy? Spectator or player?: I enjoy watching and sometimes playing football...well I love all sports, I am a very competitive person
Family? Spouse? Kids?: No comment
Where do you live?: Far, far away


	1. Name?: Kathy Zeiler 2. Nickname?: 3. Department?: CTE

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