FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY

Meet the HRA Team

At Hampton Roads Academy, we believe that our people are what make us great. From our talented teachers to our wonderful non-teaching office and facilities staff, our team brings a wealth of experience to our school. Additionally, our team is dedicated to bettering itself through continual education. We champion lifelong learning and career skill-building through our robust professional development program.

Explore our faculty and staff directory below!

Our People Are the Heart of Our School

Our dedicated faculty and team members serve as the backbone of Hampton Roads Academy. With a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds, they bring invaluable insights and knowledge to our classrooms, offices, and halls. Our educators are experts in their respective fields. We take pride in nurturing a culture of continuous learning, where professional growth is valued and supported.

Investing in Professional Development

To ensure that our faculty remains at the forefront of education, Hampton Roads Academy maintains a robust professional development program. This program includes opportunities for experts to visit our campus and for faculty members to engage in enriching experiences off-site. By fostering a culture of lifelong learning, we empower our educators to inspire and challenge our students to reach their fullest potential.

Explore Our Faculty and Staff

Please select one of the divisions below to explore the dedicated individuals who make up the Hampton Roads Academy team. Whether they are part of the Lower School, Middle School, or Upper School, you will find passionate educators committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for all of our students.

HRA Team

Amy Annette

Foundations of Sports Medicine, Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Director

BS, Roanoke College

MS, Old Dominion University

Rebecca Beal

Lower School, 3rd Grade Teacher

BA History, The University of Virginia

MEd, The University of Virginia

Emily Benham

Lower School, 2nd Grade Teacher

BA, Hood College

Tiffany Brakefield

Lower School, Science Enrichment/Computer Teacher

BA, King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

MEd, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

MEd, William & Mary

Shellie Breitbeil

Lower School, 2nd Grade Teacher

BA, Christopher Newport University

MEd, Old Dominion University

Kristen Brown

School Nurse

BSN, Western Governors University

Curtis Brown

Middle/Upper School Band Director

BM, Christopher Newport University

MEd, Christopher Newport University

Kelly Buscemi

Executive Assistant to Head of School

BS, Saint Xavier University

Melinda Calloway

Jayne Campbell

Lower School Administrative Assistant

BA, University of Tennessee

Kate Carter

Upper School French Teacher

BA, University of Mary Washington

MEd, Old Dominion University

Will Caulford

Director of Technology

Erika Caulford

Lower School, Music Teacher

BM, Christopher Newport University

Elizabeth Cavallari

Director of College Counseling

BA, Bucknell University

MEd, William & Mary

Kendra Chappell

Upper School Physical Education Teacher

BS, North Carolina State University

MA, University of South Florida

Kim Christenbury

Lower School, Kindergarten Aide

LaVena Clark

Jeremy Clover

Upper School English Teacher

BA, Winthrop University

Sharon Cole

Lower School, Art Teacher

BA, Old Dominion University

MAAE, University of Florida

Christine Contakes

Upper School Art Teacher

BA, Mercyhurst University

Michael Cunningham

Middle School Teaching Associate, Strength and Conditioning Coach

Kim Davis

Registrar & College Counseling Coordinator

Melissa DeBoer

Middle School Director of Educational Technology

BS/BA, East Carolina University

BA, Christopher Newport University

MEd, Old Dominion University

Maj. Mervyn Diaz

Director of Security

AA, East Coast Polytechnic Institute

BS, East Coast Polytechnic Institute

Emma Donavant

Lower School, Junior Kindergarten Aide

Rachel Donavant

Upper School History Teacher

BS, Radford University

MEd, Averett University

Farica Erwin

Upper School Math Teacher

BA, Trinity University

MAT, Trinity University

Justin Estreicher

Communications Specialist

BA, University of Pennsylvania

MA, William & Mary

PhD, William & Mary

Bridgitte Ferguson

Middle School Science Teacher

BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

MA, George Washington University

Theresa Foster

Reception