Karen Shomo
Head of School
Karen holds a M.Ed. in Education Administration from Boston College and a BA in English from Bowdoin College, along with ACSI Principal Certification.
Mary Beth Anderson
Upper School Principal and Guidance Counselor
Mary Beth is a graduate of Eastern Nazarene College with a BA in Social Work, and Boston University, with a Master of Social Work focusing on Children and Families. She is a licensed social worker.
Amy Good
Director of Finance
Amy is a James Madison University Duke with a MBA in Business Administration, along with a BS in Public Administration and minor in Economics.
Carolyn Paradzinski
Director of Admissions and Marketing
Carolyn is a graduate of Bridgewater College with a BA in English Education and Secondary Education and a minor in Theater and Communications.
Eric Codding
Director of Advancement and Dean of Christian Formation
Eric is a graduate of Wheaton College, with a BA in Ancient Languages and an MA in Theological Studies.
Daniel Padilla
Athletic Director
Daniel is a graduate of Emporia State University with a Masters in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, and George Mason University with a BS in Sports Management.
Eileen Heatwole
Preschool Director and Teacher
Eileen holds an Associate in Arts in Early Childhood Education and studied at Rosedale Bible College.
Joanne Forrest
Preschool Teacher
Joanne is a graduate of James Madison University with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Family Studies.
Audrey Horn
Preschool Aide
Lauren Holmes
Preschool Assistant
Lauren is a graduate of Dordt University with a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education.
Gail Puffenbarger
Preschool Aide
Teresa Cramer
Lower School Instructional Coach and Kindergarten Teacher
Teresa is a graduate of Bridgewater College with a BA in Elementary Education.
Lynette Ellis
Kindergarten Teacher and Instructional Assistant
Lynette holds a MS in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from JMU and a BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Old Dominion University. She also directed an in-home preschool for 5 years.
Lorie Turner
Kindergarten Aide
Becca Stables
First Grade Teacher
Becca is a graduate of James Madison University with a major in art and a minor in K-12 Education. Becca and her family served as missionaries in Scotland prior to her teaching at BRCS.
Ruth Ewing
Second Grade Teacher
Ruth is a graduate of Pensacola Christian College with a BS in Elementary Education and a MS in Educational Leadership.
Elisabeth Heine
Third Grade Teacher
Elisabeth is a graduate of George Mason University and holds a BA in Integrative Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education.
Carol Hilliard
Fourth Grade Teacher
Carol is a graduate of Bridgewater College with a BA in Elementary Education.
Beth Rice
Fifth and 6th Grade Math and 5th Grade Science Teacher
Beth is a graduate of Liberty University with a BS in Health and Physical Education and minor in Secondary Education.
Dawn Terrell
Fifth Grade Teacher and 6th Grade Bible
Dawn is a graduate of Bryan College with a BS in Elementary Education and a Minor in Biblical Studies.
Katie McDonald
Sixth Grade Language Arts and History Teacher
Katie is a graduate of Duquesne University with a BS in Secondary Education Social Studies and a BA in History.
Tara Hostetler
Resource Teacher
Tara is a graduate of James Madison University, with a BS in Psychology and Minor in Special Education.
Marta Podgayskiy
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Marta is a graduate of Bridgewater College with a BS in Elementary Education.
Tom Bates
Middle and High School History, Dual Enrollment and Bible Teacher
Tom is a graduate of James Madison University with a MA in History, as well as a B.A. from Montclair State University.
Pam Charette
Middle School Science and Health Teacher
Pam has a BS in Education from James Madison University, with a concentration in grades 4 to 8.
Lois Gullman
Physical Education Teacher, K-8
Lois holds a BA in Physical Education, along with a BA in teaching.
Christy Goehner
Middle School Math Teacher and Resource Director
Christy is a graduate of James Madison University with a M.Ed in Middle School Education, and a BS in Psychology.
Rachel Phaup
Middle School Math Teacher
Rachel is a graduate of Florida State University with a BS in Family and Child Science and Education.
Claire Wilkins
Middle School English Teacher
Claire is a graduate of Corban University with a BS in History and a minor in Biblical studies. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in teaching from Liberty University.
Chrissy Lopez-Containa
Middle and High School Spanish Teacher
Chrissy is a graduate of Bridgewater College with a BA in Spanish.
Sara Burrows
Middle School Instructional Aide
Sara is a graduate of James Madison University with a BS in Hospitality Management and a minor in Business.
Heather Baroch
High School English Teacher
Heather is a graduate of James Madison University with a Master's in Business Administration and a B.S. in Public Administration with a minor in English.
Paula Fulton
High School English Teacher
Paula is a graduate of Bowie State University with a BS in English and Secondary Education.
Melissa Furman
High School Science Teacher
Melissa is a graduate of Liberty University with a BS in Biology and minor in Chemistry.
John Speer
High School History Teacher
John is a graduate of Hillsdale College with a BA in history and a minor in politics. He also received his MA in history from Liberty University.
Sandy Thompson
High School Math Teacher
Sandy is a graduate of James Madison University with a BS in Mathematics and a minor in Secondary Education.
Drew Ridder
High School Bible and Lego Robotics Teacher
Drew Ridder holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech and a Master of Ministerial Studies from Nazarene Bible College.
Anne Zumbro
High School Math and Science Teacher
Anne is a graduate of the College of William and Mary, with a BA in Economics and minor in Geology, along with a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Jenn Jellum
Upper School Resource Teacher
Jen holds a M.Ed. from James Madison University in Early Childhood Education, along with a BS in Family and Child Development from Virginia Tech.
David MacMillan
Music Director, 4th-8th grade Choir, Chimes and Handbells
David is a graduate of Shenandoah University with certification as a K-12 music educator.
Jerrilyn MacDanel
Preschool to Third Grade Music Teacher
Jerrilyn holds a M.Ed. from James Madison University, along with a BA from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music.
Sandy Schaefer
Piano Instructor
Sandy holds a Master of Church Music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Bachelor of Sacred Music from Illinois Wesleyan University.
Mark Whetzel
Guitar Instructor
Mark is a James Madison University graduate and brings 26 years of experience to teaching guitar in middle and high school.
Vanessa Manson
Library Media Specialist
Vanessa is a graduate of James Madison University with a Master of Education in Library Media and a BA in Mass Communication.
Susan Brent
High School Fashion Design and Resource Teacher
Susan in a graduate of Longwood College and the National School of Dress Design. She is certified as a Technical Professional in Dress Design.
Riley Maas
Drama Teacher
Riley is an accounting major from Thomas Edison State University with a passion for teaching and the world of theater. She co-taught theater at ACE Homeschool Co-op, and performed in local productions of My Fair Lady and Newsies.
Stephanie Pellerin
Art Teacher
Stephanie is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University with a BS in Art Education.
Rachel Feldpausch
Assistant Athletic Director and Summer Program Director
Rachel is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a degree in Sports Management.
Marsha Knott
Administrative Assistant to the Head of School
Marsha has a BS is Multidisciplinary Studies with a focus on music and business, and an associate's degree in Business Administration.
Brittany Bates
Events and Volunteer Coordinator
Brittany is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University with a BA in English and double minor in Political Science and History and Social Science. She has been part of the BRCS family as a volunteer, parent, and wife for 17 years.
Missy Gilmer
Upper School Receptionist
Missy is the Administrative Assistant at the High School Campus.
Deb Swartz
Lower School Receptionist
Eric Blosser
Maintenance Director and Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
Eric is a graduate of EMU with a degree in Environmental Science and a minor in Bible and Religion.
Rebecca Sopher
Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach
Nathan Jellum
Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
Chris Goehner
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Marvin Stroop
Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
