Faculty

M.A.T. and Ed.D., University of Virginia
Adjunct Professor at UVA School of Education for Curriculum and Instruction

Why St. Anne's-Belfield?
The St. Anne’s community is a lovely place to work as a teacher, raise your kids as a parent, and find support as a friend. Teachers are supported and encouraged to stretch by engaging in professional development, are challenged by the wealth of knowledge of their colleagues, and are energized by their students. As a teacher, this is an incredibly rewarding place to work.

I love being able to help students find their confidence in mathematics. At St. Anne’s, we believe all students are capable of being great mathematicians. When students are able to make this mind shift, they can accomplish incredible things in the math classroom and beyond!

M.S.Ed., Johns Hopkins University
Former board chair, The Enrollment Management Association (EMA)
Former board member, The Heads Network
Former board member, PAIS
Former board member, AIMS
William Bretnall Award winner, EMA


Randie Benedict, M.S.Ed. joins a long line of Saints: her aunt, paternal grandmother, and great aunt are St. Anne’s graduates, and the same great aunt taught at the School. With the independent school spirit in her DNA, over the course of her career, Mrs. Benedict has been a head of school, coach, teacher, dorm parent, advisor, and more.
Randie says being able to spend time each day with students is what she enjoys most about her job. Helping parents to consider the possibilities for their child or children is what is most compelling about creating the next St. Anne's-Belfield community each and every year. Every Saint, every day!
Fun fact: My aunt, paternal grandmother, and great aunt are St. Anne’s graduates, and the same great aunt taught here as well.

B.S., Longwood University
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Why St. Anne's-Belfield?
I love the feel of community at School.

I love getting to know the students and celebrating them, and working with students, faculty, and coaches. Athletics has played an important role in my life and I want to share my passion for athletics with others.

M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Golden Apple Award
Middle School Teaching Award
Madame Boulle's teaching techniques and projects have been featured on the local TV channel, in newspapers, and on the radio.

Why St. Anne's-Belfield?
In the words of my daughter when she was in 8th grade: "At Saint-Anne's I feel like I would learn to learn and not just to get As!"

I have the freedom to use the techniques I feel are most effective for language learning. I can teach to speak and read in a different language and not worry about standardized tests which only teach you to spot a correct answer and cannot allow you to communicate and understand another culture.
Our students understand and value the high-quality teaching they receive. They understand that they are part of the School as a student-centered experience and are therefore involved in all activities.

B.A. in Spanish, University of Mary Washington

Why St. Anne's-Belfield?
I love teaching in a school that balances high expectations with a supportive environment to encourage students to strive to reach their full potential. St. Anne’s-Belfield has that special combination, and I am thrilled to be a part of this community.

I love being a part of what I hope will be a lifelong language learning experience. Learning Spanish has enhanced my life in countless ways, and it is a privilege to be able to pass that gift along to my students.

M.Ed., University of Virginia
Virginia Teaching License

Why St. Anne's-Belfield?
The thing I like most about our School is working with the students. I love seeing their individual talents and strengths and I enjoy helping them grow in their learning. I also have just as many opportunities to learn from them as they do from me.

B.B.A. in Marketing, James Madison University
M.Ed. in Adapted Physical Education, University of Virginia
Virginia Teaching License

Why St. Anne's-Belfield?
It is a great school for continuing education and growing as a professional. I work with an incredible team!

Mr. Connors's teaching philosophy is simply: BALANCE! He loves to travel and see the world, and prior to teaching at the School, he was a faculty member of the Charleston County Public Schools, the American School of Asuncion, Paraguay, and Hong Kong International School. Mr. Connors feels the most important things he can teach students are to be kind and be active.

M.A.E., Boston University
VAEA Northern Region Art Teacher of the Year

Why St. Anne's-Belfield?
I came to St. Anne's from the Public School because I could really get to know kids--I taught in more than 3 schools and had over 1,000 students! At St. Anne's I have taught fewer students and really gotten to know them well and have even taught some of my former students' children--what an honor!

I get to do art and I get to share in the joy of creation with students! I love that I get to make art, see young people every day, work with passionate professional colleagues, and come to a beautiful place. I am able to get the supplies for Visual Arts that are needed to help make students' experiences in art meaningful and well-rounded.

M.A., Columbia University Teachers College
NYS Teaching License

Why St. Anne's-Belfield?
Of course, St. Anne's has a rich history and is known for its rigorous curriculum. However, I was drawn to St. Anne's because it is apparent that everyone - students, faculty, and staff - is continually challenged by the course content and each other. This is an environment that creates space for change, progress, and ongoing learning and reflection. Anyone who enters the building can feel the vibrancy and excitement, which are fueled by meaningful academic tasks, caring people, and incredible leadership.

B.A. in History and Political Science, Williams College
M.A. in Literature, Middlebury College Bread Loaf School of English

Why St. Anne's-Belfield?
I'm excited to be a part of a community that values both building connection and growth. I feel lucky to have found a place where students, faculty, staff, and families are all invested in the school's mission and believe in the core values.

I love teaching and working in schools because I'm most excited to be challenged, solve problems, and figure out who I am in those spaces. Whether I'm helping a player find a passion for a new sport, guiding a student through a difficult text so they can better understand themselves or others, or finding purpose through my relationships with colleagues, teaching is where I both find and create meaning.