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    Mrs. Janna Bean
    Preschool
    Preschool Lead Teacher Threes
    Bio
     
    Janna earned her bachelor's degree in packaging science at Clemson University and completed coursework in Early Childhood Education at Haywood Community College in Clyde, N.C. After a career as a packaging engineer and project manager, Janna developed a passion for working with children. She was the lead 4 year old teacher at New Philadelphia Moravian Preschool in Winston-Salem for seven years, teaching preschoolers how to improve fine and gross motor skills through play, build self-confidence and respect for one another, and develop language skills and basic math and science concepts. Prior to coming to FCDS in 2016, she was an assistant preschool teacher in the 4 year old class at St. Paul's Episcopal Preschool. Janna and her husband, Ben, have four children, Rachel, Ashley (FCDS 2021), Laura (FCDS 2023), and Will (FCDS 2029). 
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    Mr. Brendan Bohon
    Physical Education (LS), Preschool
    Varsity Boys' Soccer Head Coach | Kindergarten and Preschool PE
    Bio
     
    Born and raised in Clemmons, Brendan earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Appalachian State University. Most recently, he worked at NC Fusion Soccer.

    Brendan and his wife Brittany Garcia have three children: Brooklyn, Dax, and Lou.
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    Mrs. Laurie Clark
    Preschool
    Preschool and Lower School Art Teacher
    Bio
     
    Laurie grew up in Virginia outside of Washington, D.C. She earned her bachelor’s degree in art history with a focus on multiculturalism in art from San Francisco State University and her master’s degree in children’s museum exhibition design from the Corcoran College of Art. Laurie has studied art in France, Italy, and South Africa, and her graduate thesis was the creation of a mobile children’s museum that would merge art and science to bring artistic theory to underserved communities.

    She served on the board of Sawtooth School of Visual Art for six years. Prior to coming to FCDS, she taught preschool art at Sawtooth and taught preschool at St. Paul’s Preschool.

    She and her husband Brad have two boys: Taylor ’30 and Elliott ’32.
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    Ms. Nicole Cline
    Preschool
    Preschool Assistant Teacher/Schultz
    Bio
     
    Nicole Cline earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Appalachian State. She taught in public school for one year before coming to FCDS. Prior to becoming an assistant in the preschool, she worked in the After School Program and substituted in various classrooms and age groups. 
     
    Nicole and her husband, Ray, live in Yadkinville. 
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    Ms. Brittany Corts
    Preschool
    Preschool Administrative Assistant
    Bio
     
    Originally from South Carolina, Brittany studied art with a concentration in painting at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She lives in Clemmons with her daughter, Elizabeth-Kate.
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    Ms. Ashlynn Durham
    Preschool
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    Mrs. Chelsea Eller
    Administration, Preschool
    Assistant Director of Preschool
    Bio
     
    Chelsea earned her bachelor's and master's degree in elementary education from Appalachian State University and is National Board certified in Early Childhood Education. She taught second grade for 10 years in the Ashe County School System before moving to Lewisville in 2016 and working for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system for one year before coming to FCDS. At FCDS, she taught in the three year old and transitional four year old programs before moving into her current position as Assistant Director of Preschool. She and her husband, Nick, live in Lewisville with their son, Pierce (FCDS class of 2036) and dog, Chance.  
     
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    Ms. Renee Fuller
    Administration, Preschool
    Director of Preschool
    Bio
     
    Originally from Virginia, Renée earned her bachelor’s degree from Radford University, her master’s degree in education from The College of New Jersey, and is completing her doctorate (D.Ed.Min) from Virginia Theological Seminary. She has spent the past two decades living, learning, teaching, and leading in Mexico, Indonesia, The Netherlands, Spain, and El Salvador in roles that included classroom teacher, literacy coach, Head of Early Years, and Assistant Director of Elementary at both International Baccalaureate and American schools.
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    Ms. Paige Herbach
    Preschool
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    Ms. Alexandra Hojnacki
    Counseling, Preschool, Wellness and Belonging
    Preschool Wellness & Belonging Advisor | Middle School Volleyball Coach
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    Mrs. Jill Neely
    Preschool
    Preschool Lead Teacher Threes
    Bio
     
    Originally from Florida, Jill received a child development associate’s certification from Nova Southeastern University. She has been working at FCDS since 2005 and has worked in education for more than 20 years. Jill has two daughters: Jessica and Savannah.
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    Ms. Allison Panzano
    Preschool
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    Ms. Kathia Rodriguez
    Preschool
    Preschool Assistant Teacher
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    Ms. Marisol Ruano-Vargas
    Preschool
    Preschool and Lower School Spanish Teacher
    Bio
     
    Marisol has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Winston-Salem State University. Prior to coming to FCDS, she was an instructional assistant in Davie County Schools for five years where she was named instructional assistant of the year. She lives with her partner, Alex.
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    Mrs. Heather Schultz
    Preschool
    Preschool Teacher
    Bio
     
    Heather attended Salem College in Winston-Salem, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in 2008. In 2009, Heather completed and received her NC Early Childhood Credentials for birth through kindergarten.  Heather previously served as a lead teacher for Clemmons United Methodist Preschool in their toddler program before coming to FCDS full time. She has been a member of the FCDS faculty since 2008, serving as the After School Activities Program Coordinator, an assistant teacher, the science teacher for the preschool program, and a lead teacher in the preschool 2s program. She currently serves as a lead teacher in the Preschool 3s program.  Teaching is truly her passion and she is currently completing coursework for an additional degree in Early Intervention and Special Education in Early Childhood. Heather and her husband, Morgan, have two children, Penny (FCDS class of 2030) and Teddy (FCDS class of 2033).  
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    Mr. Bruce Tippette
    Fine Arts (LS), Preschool
    Preschool and Lower School Music Teacher
    Bio
     
    Originally from Garner, N.C., Bruce earned two bachelor’s degrees in music from Appalachian State University (music education and music composition/theory). He also earned a master’s degree in music from UNC School of the Arts. 

    An NC Teaching Fellow Recipient, Bruce is a trained classical pianist, vocalist, and percussionist as well as a professional composer with more than 60 publications geared toward the world of K-12 educational music. A former high school chorus/band director, for the past nine years Bruce has taught pre-school, elementary, and middle school students in youth choirs at a downtown church and led several handbell choirs (children, middle/high school, and adults). 

    Bruce and his wife Elizabeth have a son, Liam, and a daughter, Madeline.
Our faculty knows our students’ names, supports them, encourages them, and is always pulling for them. In this way, our staff continually draws out the best in each and every child, showing them how to study, advocate for themselves, and develop a solid work ethic.

Teachers, coaches, and counselors are all invested in making sure each child is valued, understood, and challenged at the right time. This individual approach – along with small class sizes – allows your child to flourish and be prepared for what's ahead.
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Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.