Our Faculty
John Potter
Founder
Headmaster Emeritus
B.S.C. Honors Biochemistry, University of Nottingham, UK
M.S. Biochemistry, University of Maryland
jpotter@newschoolva.org
Headmaster Emeritus
B.S.C. Honors Biochemistry, University of Nottingham, UK
M.S. Biochemistry, University of Maryland
jpotter@newschoolva.org
Steve Roushakes
Head of School
B.A. History, The College of William and Mary
M.A. Social Sciences, University of Chicago
sroushakes@newschoolva.org
B.A. History, The College of William and Mary
M.A. Social Sciences, University of Chicago
sroushakes@newschoolva.org
Joan Goodman
School Administrator
B.A. Sociology (Education Minor), Southern Connecticut State College
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Yale University
jgoodman@newschoolva.org
B.A. Sociology (Education Minor), Southern Connecticut State College
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Yale University
jgoodman@newschoolva.org
Noelle Andreano
Director of Development and Community Engagement
B.S. Sociology, George Mason University
MPA, Nonprofit Management, Long Island University
nandreano@newschoolva.org
B.S. Sociology, George Mason University
MPA, Nonprofit Management, Long Island University
nandreano@newschoolva.org
Valoria Boone
Senior Office Manager
vboone@newschoolva.org
vboone@newschoolva.org
Sujatha Nukala
Comptroller
snukala@newschoolva.org
snukala@newschoolva.org
Jenny Fey
Humanities Teacher and Academic Dean
B.A. English and Linguistics, University of Mary Washington
M.A. Education in Secondary English, GMU
M.A. Linguistics, GMU
jfey@newschoolva.org
B.A. English and Linguistics, University of Mary Washington
M.A. Education in Secondary English, GMU
M.A. Linguistics, GMU
jfey@newschoolva.org
Rachel Lewis
Chemistry and Math Teacher
Travel Coordinator
Athletic Director
B.S. Chemistry, Virginia Tech
rlewis@newschoolva.org
Travel Coordinator
Athletic Director
B.S. Chemistry, Virginia Tech
rlewis@newschoolva.org
Shannan Danish
Math, Computers, and Social Studies Teacher
Community Coordinator
B.A. Sociology, James Madison University
MA Candidate, Special Education, George Mason University
sdanish@newschoolva.org
Community Coordinator
B.A. Sociology, James Madison University
MA Candidate, Special Education, George Mason University
sdanish@newschoolva.org
Taryn Lonergan
English and Humanities Teacher
Internet PR Coordinator
B.A. Psychology and Literary Arts, Brown University
tlonergan@newschoolva.org
Internet PR Coordinator
B.A. Psychology and Literary Arts, Brown University
tlonergan@newschoolva.org
Alan Villarreal
Humanities Teacher
Middle School Coordinator
B.A. Liberal Arts, St. John’s College
M.A. International Policy Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies
avillarreal@newschoolva.org
Middle School Coordinator
B.A. Liberal Arts, St. John’s College
M.A. International Policy Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies
avillarreal@newschoolva.org
Carolina McLean
Humanities and ESOL Teacher
Curriculum Support Coordinator
B.A. Social Science Education, Florida State University
M.S. Social Science Education, Florida State University
cmclean@newschoolva.org
Curriculum Support Coordinator
B.A. Social Science Education, Florida State University
M.S. Social Science Education, Florida State University
cmclean@newschoolva.org
Eden Costagliola
Math and Dance Teacher
B.A. Math, Vassar College
7-12 Math Teaching Certification, NY
M.A. Pure Mathematics, George Washington University
ecostagliola@newschoolva.org
B.A. Math, Vassar College
7-12 Math Teaching Certification, NY
M.A. Pure Mathematics, George Washington University
ecostagliola@newschoolva.org
Jonathan Rushbrook
Arts and Humanities Teacher
Theatre Director
B.A. Drama and Film Studies, Anglian Ruskin University, UK
M.A. Production Design, George Washington University
jrushbrook@newschoolva.org
Theatre Director
B.A. Drama and Film Studies, Anglian Ruskin University, UK
M.A. Production Design, George Washington University
jrushbrook@newschoolva.org
Kara Jonach
Middle School and German Teacher
B.S. Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University
M.S. Anthropology, George Mason University
kjonach@newschoolva.org
B.S. Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University
M.S. Anthropology, George Mason University
kjonach@newschoolva.org
Henry Edwards
Humanities and PE Teacher
Wellbeing Coordinator
B.A. International Relations, George Washington University
M.A.P.P. Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
hedwards@newschoolva.org
Wellbeing Coordinator
B.A. International Relations, George Washington University
M.A.P.P. Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
hedwards@newschoolva.org
Clara Saa
Spanish Teacher
Psychology Advanced Degree, Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
csaa@newschoolva.org
Psychology Advanced Degree, Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
csaa@newschoolva.org
Savi Ravichandran
Math and Science Teacher
B.S. (Math, Physics, Chemistry), Osmania University, India
B.Ed. (Honors: Math, Physics, Chemistry), Osmania University, India
sravichandran@newschoolva.org
B.S. (Math, Physics, Chemistry), Osmania University, India
B.Ed. (Honors: Math, Physics, Chemistry), Osmania University, India
sravichandran@newschoolva.org
Gabbi Chwae
Middle School Math and Humanities Teacher
B.A. International Studies, Russian Studies, and Mathematics, Vassar College
gchwae@newschoolva.org
B.A. International Studies, Russian Studies, and Mathematics, Vassar College
gchwae@newschoolva.org
Diana Gibson
Science Teacher
B.S. Environmental Geology; minor Hispanic Studies, The College of William and Mary
M. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Environmental Education, Concordia University of Portland
dgibson@newschoolva.org
B.S. Environmental Geology; minor Hispanic Studies, The College of William and Mary
M. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Environmental Education, Concordia University of Portland
dgibson@newschoolva.org
Maddy Boyle
Study Skills and PE Teacher
B.S. General Science and Secondary Education, University of Oregon
mboyle@newschoolva.org
B.S. General Science and Secondary Education, University of Oregon
mboyle@newschoolva.org
Austin Bartenstein
Operations Coordinator and Teacher
B.A. English, University of Mary Washington
abartenstein@newschoolva.org
B.A. English, University of Mary Washington
abartenstein@newschoolva.org
Chethan Kenkeremath
Humanities and Study Skills Teacher
B.A. Government and International Politics, George Mason University
M.A. Political Science, George Mason University
ckenkeremath@newschoolva.org
B.A. Government and International Politics, George Mason University
M.A. Political Science, George Mason University
ckenkeremath@newschoolva.org
Billy Pasour
STEAM and Humanities Teacher
Senior Program Coordinator
Student Support Coordinator
B.A. Music Composition, Marlboro College
wpasour@newschoolva.org
Senior Program Coordinator
Student Support Coordinator
B.A. Music Composition, Marlboro College
wpasour@newschoolva.org
Claudia Rohaly
American Sign Language Teacher
B.A. Psychology and Physical Education, Gallaudet University
crohaly@newschoolva.org
B.A. Psychology and Physical Education, Gallaudet University
crohaly@newschoolva.org
Janis Trizna
International Student Liaison
Technology Director
B.S. Math, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
jtrizna@newschoolva.org
Technology Director
B.S. Math, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
jtrizna@newschoolva.org