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Meet Our Faculty

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    Mr. Trey Lambert
    Administration, Facilities
    Director of Facilities
    Bio
     
    Trey earned his bachelor’s degree from Liberty University and, after a career as a professional baseball player pitching for the Texas Rangers, the Washington Nationals, and the Miami Marlins, he worked for three years at Research and Development Baseball Academy. He began working in residential and commercial renovations in 2016, then joined the team at Frank L. Blum in 2018. As superintendent, Trey gave presentations and proposals to potential clients, executed operational planning, recruited subcontractors, managed and reviewed budgets, worked physical construction, handled scheduling, and built and maintained relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, employees, and inspectors. Trey is married to Karen and they have three young children: Joanna, JC, and Jack.
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    Mr. Gerry Lauber
    Mathematics
    Upper School Math Teacher
    Bio
     
    Gerry earned his master’s degree in education from St. Louis University and has taught math for more than 20 years. 

    Prior to coming to FCDS, he taught AP Statistics and Honors Geometry at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, S.C. He has also taught Algebra I, Algebra II, and Introduction to Calculus. 

    Gerry and his wife, Dr. Angela Sharkey, have three adult children.
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    Mrs. Christine Lawrence
    Bookstore
    Substitute
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    Ms. Anna Leaphart
    Johnson Academic Center ( MS )
    Johnson Academic Center Academic Coach
    Bio
     
    Anna is originally from Greer, S.C. She earned her degree in elementary education from Clemson University. Anna has worked in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System for eight years. Her experience involves a year as an exceptional children’s TA and seven years teaching sixth grade. She and her husband Tyler have a daughter, Leighton.
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    Ms. Shelly Leighton
    Preschool
    Preschool Lead Teacher Twos
    Bio
     
    Shelly has been working with young children for more than 25 years. After earning her associate’s degree in early childhood education from Westbrook College in Portland, Maine, Shelly began teaching 4-year-olds at Smart Start Child Care Center. She has since served as a child care center director, as an educational technology teacher, and as a lead teacher in the 2-year-old class at New Philadelphia Moravian Preschool in Winston-Salem. From 2007 to 2015, she served as lead teacher in the toddler room at New Philadelphia.
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    Mr. James Lewis
    Transportation
    Transportation Coordinator
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    Mr. Mark Liberatore
    Technology
    Systems & Network Administrator
    Bio
     
    Originally from Midland, Pennsylvania, Mark attended Muskingum College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. After working a few years in the oil and gas industry, Mark began working in Information Technology and became a Certified Netware Engineer. He has worked in IT for The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY, State University of New York College at Oneonta, Sumter School District 17 and SCnetSolutions in Sumter, SC, The University of South Carolina Graduate School in Columbia, SC, and most recently for five years as the IT Manager for a small wood veneer distributor in High Point, NC.

    Mark and his wife Karen have three children: Heather, a Doctor of Nursing Practice; Richard, a PhD organic chemist working for the EPA and Hannah, PhD Environmental chemist working for the EPA. In his spare time, Mark loves fishing, collecting rocks, and music.
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    Ms. Sheryl Lowdermilk
    Mathematics
    Math Tutor
    Bio
     
    Originally from Eden, North Carolina, Sheryl earned her bachelor’s degree in mathematics education and a master’s degree in special education from NC State University. Sheryl was a part of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program at NC State and started her teaching career with Wake County Public Schools. Later, she earned her National Board Certification. Before coming to FCDS, Sheryl taught middle and high school students in a variety of settings and subject areas, including Regular Education (Math, Science, and Social Studies) and Special Education (Math, Language Arts, and Curriculum Assistance) for 13 years.
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    Mr. Aaron Lynch
    History
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    Mrs. Cate Lynch
    Philanthropy, Bookstore
    Assistant Director of Admission
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.