Alex Dagitz
Friday, 11 September 2015
Alex worked as an admissions counselor for Davis and Elkins College for a year after graduating. Then he worked at Alldredge Academy as a therapeutic wilderness counselor for 4 year before coming to TKS. Alex worked as a dorm counselor, support counselor, shift supervisor, and Assistant Residential Coordinator prior to his current role since joining
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Markevus Collins
Friday, 11 September 2015
Prior to joining the TKS team, Markevus worked as a Qualified Mental Health Professional providing therapeutic day treatment in alternative behavioral settings. He also served as a long-term substitute in the public school sector. “I chose to work at TKS in order to positively promote the lives of young boys as they navigate their way
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Jim Rekrut
Friday, 11 September 2015
Jim began working with children and families immediately following graduation from the University of Richmond. After one year as Lead Pre-school teacher at a Goddard School in Richmond he joined the staff at the Discovery School of Virginia, a therapeutic wilderness boarding school, where he served in many roles until the school closed at the
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Janey Davis
Friday, 11 September 2015
Before coming to Keswick School Janey worked 9 years at KinderCare Learning Center. She held many roles during this time. She worked with children of diverse ages (newborn to 12 year olds). Her positions included Preschool Teacher, Hooked on Phonics tutor, Summer Program Developer, and Activities Developer. These positions provided Janey an opportunity to grow
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Karie Williams
Friday, 11 September 2015
Although a Charlottesville native, Karie spent most of her adult life in the Northeast. She holds a M.Ed. in Special Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA with endorsements in Intellectual Impairments, Adaptive Curriculum, and most recently Trauma. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D in Educational Leadership. She is a registered certified professional practitioner with
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Mark Mellusi
Friday, 11 September 2015
Mark attended Georgetown University where he studied Physics and English, and Virginia Tech where he earned a masters degree in education. Because he loved the outdoors and the possibility of helping young people make positive changes in their lives, he began his career at New Dominion School as a residential group leader, supervisor and as
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Noah Green
Friday, 11 September 2015
Noah worked as an academic intern, residential counselor, and summer stem teacher at Keswick School while finishing his degree program at UVA. He then worked as a special education teacher at Goochland High School for four years. Noah served as a collaborative teacher in Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry classes, and then as
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Emma Hathaway
Friday, 11 September 2015
Emma attended the University of Iowa where she majored in public health with a focus in community and behavioral health. She transferred to the University of Virginia where she earned her degree in sociology with a minor in psychology. In Iowa, she worked at the Iowa Reading Research Center, working to increase literacy in Midwestern
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Matthew Powell
Thursday, 10 September 2015
Matthew went to Western Albemarle High School and graduated in 2019. After high school Matthew explored the workforce being a carpenter, restaurant waiter and working in an office. Matthew is currently is taking classes at Piedmont Virginia Community College. “I felt compelled to work at Keswick School because, I truly believe education is my calling
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Jimmy Green
Thursday, 10 September 2015
Jimmy studied evolutionary biology with a passion at the University of Virginia. After graduating, he worked on projects at UVA related to community ecology and biodiversity until enrolling in the Curry School of Education. After earning his Master’s in Teaching, he worked in Albemarle County Public Schools as a science teacher from 2007-2014, along with
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Gabriel Loader
Thursday, 10 September 2015
Gabriel went to Southern Oregon University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in History, while also running Cross Country and Track. Gabriel worked at an elementary school for two years as an educational assistant and a substitute teacher. He then went on to work at Ontrack Rehabilitation center as the Childcare Director. “I chose
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Kyle Wolfe
Thursday, 10 September 2015
After completing his degree, Kyle moved to Charlottesville to begin his career at TKS as a Residential Aide. After six months, Kyle moved into the Lead Counselor position for the Madison Dorm. Following a year stint in that position, Kyle transitioned into the Residential Support Counselor Role. After completing one year, Kyle moved to the
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Tricia Neumann
Saturday, 05 September 2015
Tricia has instructed hundreds of TKS students in horseback riding. Her commitment to our riding program goes beyond riding instruction to include caring for our horses and teaching our students horse care. Beyond TKS, Tricia also provides riding instruction throughout the Charlottesville area to help local riders prepare for competition. “Witnessing the transformation of each
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