Meet the Staff
The greatest asset of Greenwood is the outstanding staff. Each staff member is a servant at heart with a passion for educating children and demonstrating God's love. Teachers are chosen based on educational background, prior experience, Christian maturity and professionalism.
Joanne Spangler, Principal of Greenwood Christian Academy
Joanne is a native New Yorker who moved to Williamsburg in 2003 from Long Island. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from The King's College and is pursuing her Master's Degree in Educational Administration. Joanne has served as both a preschool teacher and a kindergarten teacher at Greenwood and adds Chapel Leader to her responsibilities. Prior to GCA she worked as a medical manager and patient educator for 13 years. Joanne and her husband, Jon, have two daughters, Emma and Hannah.
Patti Adams, Assistant Principal
Patti Adams is a native of Richmond, Virginia and has lived in Williamsburg since 1997. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Richmond and a current Virginia teaching certificate. Patti is talented in the area of administration and serves the parents, teachers, and office staff. She is also a gifted teacher of chapel lessons and is the 2007 recipient of The Katherine Beatty Legendary Service Award for faithfully leading by serving others. Patti is married to Matt and the mother of Nick and Emma.
Kitty Beatty, Preschool Director
Kitty is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska and has lived in Williamsburg since 1966. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska and has served as a member of the Greenwood staff since 1971. Kitty owned and operated Greenwood Preschool from 1974 to 2001. Her own children and three grandchildren attended Greenwood. In 2001, she donated Greenwood Preschool to King's Way Church and remains on staff as Preschool Director. She is pleased to welcome a second generation of preschoolers to Greenwood. Kitty loves to visit the beach with her children and grandchildren.
Teachers
All staff members participate in on-going staff development. Preschool teachers are required to complete at least 16 hours of staff development each year, in accordance with Social Services regulations. Elementary teachers take classes toward professional recertification as required by the Virginia Department of Education.
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