Terry earned his bachelor’s degree in music and his master’s degree in music education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has taught choral music for almost 30 years. Prior to his 2016 return to FCDS (Terry was originally hired by Headmaster Gordon Bingham), he taught choral music at R.J. Reynolds Arts Magnet High School since 1990. He developed an extracurricular show choir, a gospel choir, and a capella ensembles and served as stage and music director for the school’s musicals. Terry chaired the Performing Arts Department from 1993-1997 and from 2001-2007 and was a certified mentor teacher from 2005-2013. Terry is extremely active on the Winston-Salem music scene. He has been the church music director at Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church since 2014. He is a volunteer rehearsal accompanist for the Winston-Salem Mozart Club’s annual production of Handel’s Messiah and he has produced the A Capella Jam for Hope from 2005-2015 to raise funds for charities through music. During his career, Terry has received numerous accolades. He won the 2015 ECHO Award for community building from the Winston-Salem Foundation; the Yale University Distinguished Music Educator Award in 2009; and twice earned Teacher of the Year at Reynolds. He was also a finalist for the WSFCS Teacher of the Year Award.

Originally from Burlington, Vermont, Drew attended the North Carolina School of the Arts. He taught at Summit School as a fifth grade lead teacher and sixth and seventh grade math teacher for nine years.

Michelle and her husband Brad have three children: Carstyn (FCDS 2021), Chase (FCDS 2022), and Rae (FCDS 2024).

Born and raised in South Africa, Linda graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English and theater from Rhodes University. She also earned a teaching certificate and a M.Ed in teacher leadership. She taught in South Africa for ten years and has taught in WSFCS for 24 years. She and her husband Duncan have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Originally from Kernersville, Melanie earned her bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in psychology and her K-6 teaching credential from Salem College. She earned her AG certification from High Point University. Prior to coming to FCDS, she taught third and fourth grade at Mocksville Elementary, where she was named Teacher of the Year for 2007-2008.

Rhett grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, and attended the College of Charleston, where she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary and early childhood education and volunteered at the College of Charleston preschool. She earned a master's degree in early childhood education from the University of South Carolina.

Virginia Nichols joined the FCDS faculty in August 2006 as an Upper School math teacher. She previously taught for seven years at North Forsyth High School where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2004.Graduating from Appalachian State University in 1997 as a NC Teaching Fellow, Virginia went on to complete her master’s degree in mathematics at Wake Forest University. She has experience teaching math at all levels from pre-algebra through calculus. In 2009, Virginia received the Edith Spinks Award for the Upper School. In addition to teaching at FCDS, Virginia serves as a senior class advisor, advisor to the Junior/Senior Girls Service Club, graduation coordinator, and as an Upper School advisor.

Amanda grew up in Jackson, Mississippi She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from William Carey University and her master’s degree in dyslexia therapy from Mississippi College. She is a Certified Academic Language Therapist with more than ten years of experience. She has worked with students who have dyslexia or other learning differences and as a reading interventionist.

A native of Winston-Salem, J.D. earned his bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from Winston-Salem State University with concentrations in music and business management.

Marc is originally from Montclair, New Jersey. He played on his high school lacrosse team and was selected to the All-Star Garden State Lacrosse Team his senior year. He led his team to the New Jersey State Championships that season. Marc also played college lacrosse at Washington & Jefferson College. He led the W & J team in assists and was second in scoring during his freshman season. Marc went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from Winston-Salem State University. He worked for GMAC Insurance for 13 years as a telecommunications and systems technical analyst. Marc coached in the Winston-Salem Lacrosse Youth League for four years and was named “Coach of the Year 2008.” He was selected as the All Star team coach all four years; two as an assistant coach and two as the head coach. In 2009 he served as the head coach of the boys’ lacrosse team at East Forsyth High School. The team finished 8-3 in their inaugural season. In 2010, Marc joined the FCDS faculty as a physical education teacher and head varsity boys' lacrosse coach. Marc is married to Erin and they have two sons, D.J. and Jonathan, both of whom attend FCDS.