Faculty/Staff Info

Mrs. Armstrong is committed to supporting curricular needs of all faculty and students and providing a solid research base for the FUMA community. She energetically endeavors to connect library users with the information they need and works to instill a love for reading and learning, as well as a respect for differing beliefs and viewpoints.

Coach Fletcher Arritt has dedicated his life to Fork Union Military Academy as an athlete, teacher and coach. He came as a postgraduate player in 1958 to FUMA and earned a scholarship to UVA. He has led the PG basketball team to victory over 75% of his time at the Academy and led more than 150 Division I basketball players to the NBA. He heads up the Summer Basketball Camp in Fork Union each year and has become a legend among his students and players.

CPT Brett Balhoff teaches 6th and 8th grade science. He is the head coach of the Middle School soccer team and one of the Academy’s swim team coaches. CPT Balhoff is currently in the graduate program at the University of Virginia, working toward a Master's degree in Education. CPT Balhoff and his wife, Mindy, reside in Fork Union.

Prior to being named Upper School Chaplain,CPT Benson taught Spanish in the Middle School while serving as pastor of a church in Buckingham County. He also has a background in computer work and is fluent in Spanish. CPT Benson resides in Fork Union with his wife and two children.

LTC Billingsley was a member of the 1977 Post Graduate class at FUMA. As TAC Officer he works directly with cadets on a day-to-day basis in matters of military training, discipline and preparation for life. LTC Billingsley also was an assistant varsity football coach for first his 13 years at FUMA and coached on the collegiate level from 1981 until 1989.

MAJ William Blanchetti was a History teacher at the Middle School prior to his position as Commandant. He also taught previously at the Blue Ridge School. He and his wife, Terri, live within walking distance to the Middle School. They have six children. His son, Will, is a graduate of FUMA.

Coach Bocci came to FUMA after the completion of the new Acquatics Center in 2005. Since that time he has managed to create a powerhouse swim team at FUMA. He also is the Head Coach of FUAC (Fork Union Acquatics Club) that competes on the US Swimming team level. He lives with his wife, Kerrie, and son, Sergio, on the FUMA campus.

Prior to teaching at FUMA, Mrs. Bocci worked in public schools in Virginia, Texas, Pennsylvania and Ohio for 5 years teaching sciences in grades 7 to 12. She has coached soccer and swimming for numerous years, been an advisor and currently serves on the crisis management team. She is married to FUMA's Aquatics Director, Jim Bocci, and they have one son, Sergio.

CPT Bodine resides in Scottsville, Virginia with his wife of 21 years Gail, son Russell, FUMA Class of 2010, and daughter Kaitlyn. In his spare time he enjoys farming, hunting and fishing.

COL Brown currently teaches AP English, Senior Writing, Creative Writing and English 4 but has taught all grade levels. He is the National Honor Society advisor; serves on Instructional Council and Hearing Tribunal; and has coached basketball and tennis. His wife, Susan, teaches in the Fluvanna County school system. They have two daughters. He spends summers in Wisconsin at his cottage on Eagle Lake.

Coach Brown has been the Track Coach since he came to FUMA. He has taught in the Middle School and now teaches in the Upper School. He directs the FUMA Cross Country Invitational and the Gus Lacy Track Classic. He has been named Coach of the Year and led the outdoor track title 11 times; indoor state title 2 times; and the cross country title 3 times. Prior to coming to FUMA, Coach Brown taught in the Portsmouth public school system.

CPT Aaron Butt is a graduate of the University of Virginia, where he majored in English and minored in Religious Studies. While at UVA, he was active in the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He has experience in business management and in teaching English as a second language. CPT Butt and his wife, Nicole, are very active in their church. He has led mission trips through his church to Honduras and to England. They reside in Fork Union.

Prior to his employment at FUMA, CPT Carter owned his own construction company. He also taught Health and Physical Education for two years in the local public middle school. CPT Carter lives in Kents Store with his wife, Bridgett, and their 6 children. Charlie and Beau are students in the Middle School.

Mrs. Childress came to FUMA after retiring with 32 years of service at General Motors, first with Chevrolet Motor Division and then GMAC. As the President's Secretary, she works closely with FUMA's Board of Trustees and manages the day-to-day tasks and schedules of Lt.General Jackson. She and her husband live in nearby Buckingham County.

Mrs. Clarke teaches CPR to staff and faculty. She is also an Evaluator of Nursing skills for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

LTC Cobb graduated from FUMA in 1971. He joined the Academy in 1979 and has held a variety of positions including Commandant, teacher and coach. In 1995 he became the Executive Director of Development. He supervises all aspects of fundraising and recently led the school in a $29 million capital campaign. He works closely with donors, parents, alumni, volunteers, trustees and friends in support of development efforts. He lives with his wife, Henri, in Fork Union. They have 3 daughters and 6 grandchildren.

Mrs. Cobb works closely with all of the coaches in the Athletic Department and is in charge of atheletic schedule changes, administrative duties assigned to athletic events and games, and general communication between staff, coaches and parents during the course of year. She has lived in Fork Union with her husband, Bobby, a FUMA alumnus and Director of Development, since 1979. They have three children and 6 grandchildren.

Mrs. Cox hails from Asheville, NC. Prior to working at the Academy, she was an instructional aide in the local public middle school. She also worked previously as an education coordinator of a museum in Asheville. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Education at UVA. She lives with her husband, Wes, in Fork Union.

CPT Wesley Cox came from Hudson, NC. He currently attends the University of Virginia where he is working toward a Master's degree in Math Education. CPT Cox teaches 6th & 7th grade Math, 7th grade Pre-Algebra, and 7th grade Science. He and his wife, Kathryn, live in Fork Union.

Ms. Davis joined our FUMA family September 2008 as an accounting clerk. She handles parent inquires and assists cadets as needed.

Prior to assuming the role in the quartermaster's office as the UPS clerk, Ms. Davis also worked in dining services and maintenance. She lives in Buckingham with her son.

Mrs. Delman serves as the Academy's barber. She lives in Palmyra with her husband and two daughters. In addition to working with FUMA cadets on a daily basis, she assists at the local gymnastics center and teaches dance classes in Gordonsville, VA.

MAJ Devault works with cadets as advisor in the Guidance Department. He is also the Director of Summer School. He previously taught in the Fluvanna County Public School system before coming to FUMA to teach in the Middle School. He is pursuing his Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision from UVA. He and his wife, Heather, have two sons and live in Fork Union.

Coach Donahue assists the Athletic Director in scheduling and coordination of athletic events at FUMA. He teaches Driver's Education. He lives in Fork Union.

CPT Donohue graduated from Longwood University in 2002. He teaches English and coaches basketball and assists Coach Arritt with PG Basketball. He lives in Fork Union.

LTC Feathers grew up in Fork Union and attended the Academy as a day student from the 5th grade through his senior year. He holds teaching certification in psychology and in middle school counseling. LTC Feathers lives in Fork Union with his wife, Karen, and his five children: Daniel, Dylan, Kyle, Erin, and Diana. Daniel and Dylan are both graduates of the Academy and Kyle is in the upper school.

Coach Fender serves as athletic facilities Director. He is a FUMA graduate. He and his wife Lynn have two college age children, Lauren and Lindsay. They live in Fork Union.

The Middle School maintains a team of Housemothers to provide an overnight adult presence in the barracks. They are available to assist cadets as surrogate "Moms on Campus." Mrs. Jeni Fick's duties extend from Saturday afternoon through Tuesday morning. She works as an associate broker for a real estate agency in the county. Mrs. Fick is active with the Fluvanna County Habitat for Humanity. She and her husband, Thomas, have 5 children. She has 7 grandchildren.

The Middle School maintains a team of Housemothers to provide an overnight adult presence in the barracks. They are available to assist cadets as surrogate "Moms on Campus." Mrs. Annie Finley has also assisted as a barracks supervisor for the Academy's summer school program. Her duties extend from Tuesday evening through Saturday morning. She has one other daughter and 5 grandchildren.

CSM Garcia retired from the US Army in 2001, after serving 24 years, primarily as a criminal investigator. She has completed extended overseas tours of duty; traveling throughout Europe and portions of Asia, and has traveled extensively throughout the Continental US, Alaska, and Hawaii. CSM Garcia teaches freshman English, elective art, coaches JV soccer, and manages the Quadrille Club. CSM Garcia resides in Fork Union, VA with her husband.

CPT Brian Garriss maintains the Middle School website and assists in trouble-shooting faculty computer problems. Prior to coming to FUMA, he worked as a team leader for Sperry-Marine’s IT department and as a computer instructor for an adult education program. He is a resident of Fork Union.

The Middle School maintains a team of Housemothers to provide an overnight adult presence in the barracks. Her duties extend from Tuesday evening through Saturday morning. She has four children. Her sons, Jeremy and Caleb, are both graduates of the Academy. Ms. Gilmer also has 4 grandchildren.

LTC Giszack lives on campus with his wife Katherine and two sons, Micah and Jared. Prior to joining the Academy’s administrative team, he spent seven years teaching Chemistry and Biology in the Upper School, and coaching cross country and track. His current responsibilities include administering the Academy’s need-based tuition assistance program, overseeing the facilities support staff, and other administrative responsibilities.

Dr. Grant completed a 30 year career in the public schools of Virginia prior to becoming Guidance Director at FUMA in 2002. His previous positions include: Middle and High School Counselor, Director of the International Baccalaureate Program, Norfolk VA Public Schools; Coordinator of SOL testing for the City of Norfolk and both Middle and High School Principal. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He resides in Fork Union with his wife and younger son Alexander, FUMA, Class of 2004.

After completing 30 years of teaching mathematics in Virginia public schools, Mrs. Grant now serves as the Academy's Quartermaster. She is married to MAJr Bob Grant, Director of Guidance. They have two sons (one a FUMA graduate) and reside in Fork Union.

Mrs. Pam Haislip's duties are many and varied, including maintaining student academic and discipline records, managing the student allowance program, and directing all office traffic. She is a crucial link between faculty, parents, and cadets. Mrs. Haislip and her husband, Jerry, live in Scottsville. They have two children, Billy and Julie, and three grandchildren.

CPT Haney worked in Tennessee for about 10 years in the food business, and a couple of years in North Carolina. He returned to Fluvanna County in 1997 and sold insurance for the first several years. He has taught math in the public school He has two sons, Jeremy, graduated from FUMA in 2008 and now attends the Naval Academy. Caleb is a senior this year at FUMA. His wife is a teacher in Fluvanna County and he has a daughter attending public school.

Mrs. Hanlin has held many positions at the Academy as Secretary to the Treasurer (6 years); Secretary to the Headmaster and Commandant of Middle School (12 Years); Secretary to the Upper School Dean (8 years); and has held her current position as Registrar since 1996. She offers a wealth of knowledge to cadets, faculty, staff and families. Her son was a FUMA cadet - Jon Austin, Class of 1985. She also serves as the Community Service Sponsor and oversees a variety of activities for facutly, staff and cadets to become involved in the local community.

LTC Hardy's courses include English 3, Honors English 3, English 4, and English 5. He has coached track and cross country since coming to FUMA, and served as head coach for many seasons and as an assistant in recent years. His outside interests include reading, writing, fishing, hunting, and hiking/camping.

MAJ Henthorne has taught all levels of high school English during his tenure at FUMA with the exceptions of Honors English I, regular English II, and AP English. He also has taught the PVCC dual enrollment English courses since their inception at FUMA in 1993. He also serves as the yearbook sponsor.

Mrs. Higginbotham is the Chief Financial Officer for the Academy and works closely with the President and Board of Trustees in overseeing the financial aspects of the Academy. Prior to joining the FUMA family, Mrs. Higginbotham was in the banking industry for 20 years. She and her husband live in Kents Store and have 2 children.

Mrs. Hitchcock working part-time in Admissions in 1980, moved to the President’s Office full-time to work with Colonel Pulliam (then Interim President) in 1990 and served as the President's Secretary until taking a position in Development at the University of Virginia. She returned in 2004 during FUMA’s capital campaign to help oversee fundraising and donor contact. She lives with her husband, Bill, in Fork Union. They have two daughters and one grandchild.

LTC Hitchcock came to Fork Union in 1974 as a teacher in the Social Studies Department and football coach. He has enjoyed working with generations of cadets and stays in touch with many of his former students. He teaches government, political science (including a dual enrollment course which offers college credit), and AP government.

MAJ Hooper was born in Maryland and raised in the Tidewater area of North Carolina and Virginia. He graduated from Isle of Wight Academy in 1973 and attended Brigham Young University before serving a church mission to Guatemala from 1976 to 1978. Upon returning, he once again attended Brigham Young University before transferring to Christopher Newport College where he received his B.A. in Spanish in 1982. He worked on a Masters in Statistics at Brigham Young University before accepting a job teaching mathematics and Spanish at Albemarle Academy for the academic year of 1984-1985. At the end of the academic year he returned to Brigham Young to finish his masters, but teaching and coaching was now in his blood. He also coached three sports, including the 1986 VAAC baseball champions who finished with a 15-0 record. He has coached football, baseball and other sports as needed. He also assist with SAT prep classes. He is an avid reader who enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

Ms. Hudgins directs incoming calls to the proper department at the Academy. She assists faculty and staff in administrative duties such as making copies, overseeing the mailroom responsibilities and directing visitors to the FUMA campus.

Ms. Huff serves in the Admissions Department as an assistant. She is also an Aquatic Instructor and works in the FUMA barbershop. Ms. Huff chaperones many activities for the Upper and Middle School.

Prior to assuming the role of Director of Perkins Technology Center MAJ Hunter was the Networking Specialist. MAJ Hunter resides in Albemarle County, VA with his wife.

Prior to assuming the role of Commandant, LTC Ivens served as Commandant of the Middle School, Alpha Company TAC Officer and Lacrosse coach in the Upper School. LTC Ivens served in the United States Marine Corps, is an Ordained Baptist Minister and pastored Antioch Baptist Church in Scottsville, VA, for 10 years. LTC Ivens has three children and one grandson and resides on campus with his wife, Betsy.

Prior to assuming duties in the Commandant's Department, Mrs. Ivens taught art in the middle school and served as Middle School Librarian and Housemother. Mrs. Ivens served as Vice President and CEO of Caviar American, Inc. with offices in Charleston, SC and Coral Gables, FL. She and LTC Ivens have three children and live on campus during the school year. As Commandant's Secretary she is the main point of contact in the department with parents.

Lt.Gen. John E. Jackson, Jr., USAF (Ret.) has an extensive resume. His military service includes serving as an air liaison officer, forward air controller, flying the 0-1 Birddog in 398 combat missions over Vietnam. He was selected for duty as an instructor pilot, followed by professional military education and Pentagon staff assignments. He served thirty-one years in the Air Force. His military awards include the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster; Distinguished Flying Cross; Bronze Star Medal; Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Air Medal with 14 oak leaf clusters; Air Force Commendation Medal; Vietnamese Air Medal of Honor; and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. He serves on the Boards of the Christian Embassy, Washington, DC, The Virginia Association of Independent Schools, and The Covenant School, Charlottesville, VA. He serves VAIS on the Board of Directors as President and has served on the Membership, Governance, and Legislative Committees. He has served as President of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States, and is a Governor of Alderson-Broaddus College. He is a 32nd degree Mason. He assumed the position as 9th President of the Academy at a critical juncture in its history, leading the Academy’s 100th Anniversary celebration and working to insure its premier place among private educational institutions into the twenty-first century.

Mrs. Jones works as Seamstress for the Academy. She and her husband Melvin have a home in Buckingham County where they have lived for 42 years. They have two children and three grandchildren.

CPT Keating teaches 6th and 8th grade History. Along with his teaching responsibilities, he is an assistant Middle School football coach and the Academy's head wrestling coach. While attending college, he coached wrestling at Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA. CPT Keating resides in Fork Union.

CPT Darren Keithley is the Middle School's Resource Teacher. In addition to his bachelor's degree, he also has an Associate of Science Degree and an Associate of Arts Degree from Okaloosa-Walton Community in Niceville, FL. He has taught and coached in the Seminole County School System in Sanford, FL and at the PACE Brantley Hall School in Longwood, FL. CPT Keithley taught several subjects at PACE, a private school for students with learning disabilities, including Life Management Skills class.

Prior to coming to FUMA, Miss Kilpatrick worked full time as a truama nurse for the University of Virginia Emergency Department. Currently, she works at UVA part-time to maintain certifications in Trauma, Cardiac Care, CPR Instruction and Oncology. Her responsibilities at FUMA include teaching CPR to cadets and nursing care. She loves cheering on the teams, and chaperoning cadet trips. She lives in Fluvanna County with her family and many animals. She has two sons attending FUMA.

CPT Fritz Knapp is an experienced teacher and coach, as well as an accomplished author (The Book of Sports Virtues: Portraits from the Field of Play). He has held leadership positions in government, education, business, and non-profit agencies and is the founder of a non-profit organization, the Blue Sky Fund, which has sent over 500 inner-city children into the “great outdoors”. CPT Knapp will be teaching 6th grade English, 6th grade science, and 7th grade science and will be coaching Middle School wrestling and lacrosse. CPT Knapp and his wife, Lee, live in nearby Louisa County. They have 3 sons.

Mrs. Christy Krammes worked at St. Anne's Belfield in Charlottesville, and before that taught Spanish to 4th graders in a nearby public school. She lives with her husband, Chris (FUMA class of '96), and her son, Nathan, in Palmyra.

Mrs. Kritzer started out as the Allowance Officer, moving to Accounting and now handles the Accounts Payable Department and Workers’ Compensation. She and her husband and children live in Fluvanna County.

Mrs. Lamb moved into the Business Office from Admissions in the Fall of 2008. She holds a degree from JMU in Political Science and Paralegal Studies. After working for 15 years in the law field she held a position with Jostens for several years. She is currently secretary for the Fluvanna Education Foundation. She lives in Keswick with her husband and two children.

Mrs. Liles assists in the day to day operations of the communications and development departments responsible for marketing and fundraising for the Academy. She coordinates external communications for the Academy as related to printed materials, website updates, and advertising. She has lived in Fluvanna County since 1989.

Prior to assuming the role of Director of Admissions, LTC Macek taught science in the middle and upper schools, served as Middle School Commandant and coached basketball, soccer and baseball. LTC Macek resides in Goochland, VA with his wife and 2 children.

Mr. Mavrick’s classes cover such topics as organization, learning strategies, reading comprehension, and time management. Mr. Mavrick is also an assistant football coach for Fork Union’s Post-Graduate football program. He also has taught geometry during FUMA’s summer terms. He resides on campus with his wife, Danielle, their son Job and their dogs, Eddie and Clark.

Besides teaching and coaching, CPT. McCoy provides extra tutoring for students and athletes during Call to Quarters. He also is an assistant director for a sports summer camp, Camp Timberlane, in Northern Wisconsin during the summer. He enjoys mountain biking and running.

Mrs. McIlnay assists in coordinating and managing the Admissions Department operations by creating organizational tools to manage applications and file status. Ms. McIlnay also helps handle all international student admissions correspondence, including I-20’s.

Mr. McIlnay served in the U.S. Air Force 1968-1973 before pursuing his degrees. Besides the normal duties of Food Service Director and overseeing the Cadet Store, Mr. McIlnay is an Upper School Advisor. He participates in and procures rewards for the Renaissance Program for zero demerit Upper School Cadets. In 2004 Mr. McIlnay initiated the FUMA Bucks program to reward cadets for outstanding behavior above and beyond what is required of them on a daily basis.

Mrs. Melton has held several positions in the Business Office with the most recent being the Allowance Officer for the Upper School cadets. She is a life-long resident of Fluvanna County. She and her husband, Pete have two grown sons.

CPT Brent Miller is the 6th/7th Grade English and 7th Grade History Teacher. He and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Fork Union.

COL Bob Miller, Academic Dean, is responsible for all academic programs and support of other FUMA programs and departments. Prior to coming to FUMA he was employed at Fishburne Military School, including ten years as president. His interests include sports, boating, reading and travel. He lives in Fork Union with wife, Mary Scott, and daughter.

LTC Moore has taught French, Latin and Spanish at FUMA. He initiated the Latin program in 2007. LTC Moore previously taught at the United States Military Academy and Fishburne Military School. LTC Moore spent 22 years in the U.S. Army as an Air Defense Artillery Officer. He was also a Foreign Area Officer (Middle East), and an interpreter/translator in French. He and his wife Susan live in Palmyra, Virginia, have six children, two of whom were born in Spain. They have seven grandchildren.

CPT Mostrag is head soccer coach. Prior to that, he was an assistant coach. In college he ran track and represented VCU in the NCAA championships. He was named Division-I All-East region in the 800-meter race. Coach Mostrag has state and regional coaching certifications from NSCAA. In addition, he is also a Level one certified coach in Track & Field. CPT Mostrag is a native of Krasnik, Poland, and lives in Fork Union with his wife, Elizabeth.

MAJ Muench has taught math classes ranging from Algebra I to Calculus, and has also taught Physics and Biology. He sponsors the school’s IDEA club which investigates the hypothesis of Intelligent Design in nature.

Ms. Lindsay Nolting is a well-known artist in the area. She has a wealth of educational experiences, including years of study in France. Prior to coming to FUMA, Ms. Nolting taught art in nearby school systems, both public and private. She also taught art workshops through the Virginia Museum Touring Program and served as a guide at Monticello. Ms. Nolting lives in nearby Columbia.

In addition to teaching higher mathematics, LTC Nothnagle sponsors a woodworking club, Chess team, and the International club. Fishing and Table tennis are also activities he brings to the Cadets. LTC Nothnagle is an active supporter of Church Missions and lends his woodworking skills to the school, Church, and faculty. He lives in Fork Union.

CPT Paris came to FUMA in 1999 after graduation and taught for two years. After leaving, Fork Union he continued to teach at another military school for 5 years before returning to the Academy. He now teaches Physics, Chemistry, and Algebra 2. He lives on campus with his wife and two children.

CW2 Patterson is responsible for the band, choir and bagpipe band. Additionally, he is responsible for the pep band, jazz band and the cadet praise band. He is nearing completion of a MS in Worship leading through Liberty University. In addition to his duties at FUMA, he is the Executive Officer of the 380th Army Band in Richmond, Virginia. He, his wife, Sonya, and three children live in Fork Union.

CPT Pavlansky is an alumnus of Fork Union Military Academy (1993). CPT Pavlansky served in the U.S. Army Airborne Infantry for four years. He returned to FUMA as a Night TAC in 2000 and has since moved up to TAC Officer in charge of Echo Company. He lives in Richmond with his wife and three children.

Brock Pittman (FUMA Class of 1999) teaches English and helps coach the Prep Football team. HE has served as Assistant Director of Corporate Marketing and as assistant football coach at teh University of Richmond. In 2006 and 2007 he was an assistant football coach at VMI. His hometown is Richmond, VA.

Along with teaching, LTC Ransone coaches pole vaulting, helps with cross country, judges for the debate team, and is the planetarium director. He helped start Comedy Sportz at FUMA. With his loving wife, Ellen, farmer Ransone lives on his great grandfather’s home place in northern Fluvanna County.

CPT Rooney previously taught German and Spanish in public schools in Pennsylvania and Delaware at the middle school and high school levels. At FUMA he also teaches SAT Verbal preparation classes, in addition to his coaching responsibilities and faculty position in the Foreign Language Department.

Prior to coming to FUMA, Mrs. Sadler worked in banking for many years then traveled with her husband working as secretary and payroll clerk on industrial construction sites. She has a daughter and four grandchildren and currently resides in Buckingham County in a log home nestled in the woods overlooking Lake Eula.

Mrs. Scott's previous experience prior to FUMA includes working the Pediatric floor, Critical Care areas, and the Emergency Room. Since coming to FUMA, she has watched the everyday challenges and successes of the young men here as a Staff Nurse in the Infirmary. She, and her husband Jim are Lake residents, and have two sons, Clay and Cole, who graduated as honor students from FUMA.

Mrs. Shaver has worked in banking and mortgage lending for many years and later as a realtor for 8 years. She and her husband live in Palmyra on a small horse farm with their two college age children.

Mrs. Beth Sherk heads the Middle School Drama program. She has extensive community theater experience as a write, actor and director. She also taught drama classes prior to employment at FUMA. She enjoys writing scripts for student performances. She and her husband, Grant, live in Fork Union and have two children, Kaileen and Corey.

CSM Sidwell served in the U.S. Army. He came to Fork Union Military Academy in 1989 and has been in the Commandant's Department as the Command Sergeant Major. He is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the cadets. He resides in Fork Union with his family.

MAJ Sidwell first came to FUMA as a cadet and graduated in 1993. He serves as the TAC Officer in Band & Retan and as advisor for Middle School and day students. He helps coach golf and also helps head up the Rifle Team with CPT Pavlansky.

Mrs. Simmons' duties include teaching English 10, 11 and 12 and serving as the Assistant Athletic Trainer. She lives in Fork Union with her husband. She has a daughter and her son is a FUMA alumnus, Class of 2000.

Mrs. Smith comes to FUMA with eight years of teaching experience in Madison and Fluvanna counties. She was teh World Language Department Chair at Fluvanna County High School and has coached basketball and soccer. She has served throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia as interpreter and translator for Federal Public Defense Attorneys and worked as consultant and parent educator for United Way and The City of Richmond's Early Childhood initiatie. She lives in Palmyra with her husband and two children.

CPT Snead was born and raised in Fluvanna County. His great grandfather was one of the original guarantors of the Academy and his family has continued to have a long standing relationship with the school. Prior to coming to FUMA, he owned and operated Harris Tire Company in Tidewater, VA. He and his wife live in Palmyra. They have four children.

CPT Sparks teaches AP Psychology and Spanish. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology; after completion of his Master's degree, he plans to pursue a doctoral degree in Psychology, as well. CPT Sparks' previous employment included teaching Spanish at a private, Christian day school for five years and served as an at-risk youth counselor for two and a half years. In the realm of the extracurricular, CPT Sparks hosts a guitar club, serves as fine arts assistant, and assists with the prep basketball team. He thoroughly enjoys playing his guitar, playing basketball, reading, the fine arts, Porsche sports cars, and art house cinema.

MAJ Strickland teaches a variety of courses from Algebra I up through both sections of AP Calculus (AB & BC). He also assists in coaching Track, primarily working with the High Jumpers. He lives with his family in Fork Union.

LTC Sullivan is the Athletic Director, as well as the head Prep football coach and assistant indoor and outdoor track coach. He serves as the Director of the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Football Association as well as the Director of the Virginia Prep League. He first came to FUMA as a cadet and graduated in 1966 (PG, 1967).

Mrs. Taddei provides general human resources administration, including employee benefits and payroll services to FUMA’s faculty and staff, assists with Cadet customer service in the Business Office, and helps with allowance distribution. Mrs. Taddei sponsors the FUMA Catholic Cadet Association with her husband, Rich, who is FUMA’s Athletic Trainer. They have two sons.

CPT Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to the Communications and Development departments at FUMA. He serves as webmaster, photographer, editor of the Call to Quarters, and producer of the Academy radio shows "In the Paint" and "Shuman Says." He designs the advertising materials and other marketing pieces used in Admissions and fundraising. He lives in Fork Union and has two children.

Mrs. Vaughan-Shields began working at FUMA as a receptionist. She moved into Development during a crucial time to assist with fundraising and donor contact. She works closely with the Executive Director of Development, Alumni Affairs, Advancement Office and Communications Department in many admsinistrative capacities. She coordinates the Silent Auction in the Spring, processes all donations to the Academy, and serves as a liaison with the Parents Association. She lives in Fluvanna County with her husband and has two daughters.

LTC Washington has taught sixth, seventh, and eighth grade general math and currently teaches Algebra and Pre-algebra. He is the contact person for the middle school leave program. He retired from the US Naval Reserve in 1994 after 26 years of service. He has two children, two grandchildren and lives with his wife in Scottsville.

Ms. Welch teaches students enrolled in the Resource /Learning Skills Program and is coach of the Forensics and Debate team. She enjoys spending time outdoors walking and gardening.

Besides holding the position of Coordinator for the Guidance Department, Mrs. White schedules and oversees SAT Prep Courses, and supervises SAT and ACT administrations for FUMA. She also works very closely with the psychologist for the school, and files all SSD paperwork for the cadets. She attends the College Board Forum each year, and has completed an extensive Leadership Training Class through Virginia Tech, and since then has been chosen to join the steering committee. Mrs. White, her husband, and daughter reside in Fork Union.

Prior to assuming the role of Assistant Director of Admissions, MAJ Williams taught history in the Upper School, and served as an assistant coach for the postgraduate football team. Before arriving at FUMA, he coached football at the University of Richmond for two years. MAJ Williams resides in Fork Union with his wife and two sons.

Prior to the appointment as Deputy Commandant of the Upper School, Major Williamson was TAC Officer for Charlie Company and Alpha Company respectively, and assistant to the Choir Director. Major Williamson retired from the United States Army after twenty years of meritorious service in Virginia, Hawaii, Missouri, and Germany. He is single and has a son who resides in Charlottesville, VA, a daughter in Richmond, VA, and three grandchildren.

CPT Winslow, a 2003 graduate of Fork Union, teaches Geometry, Algebra 2, and Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry in the Upper School. He also serves as an assistant coach for our highly decorated Cross Country and Track teams.

A mother of three children, Ms. Yonce has been a nurse at Fork Union Military Academy since 1990. She is a staunch supporter in the mission of the school and was a FUMA parent for 10 years while her two sons attended. Ms. Yonce also is the pianist for all of the Academy chapel services. Presently pursuing her Masters D