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Meet Our Faculty

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    Ms. Rachel Warner
    Johnson Academic Center ( US )
    JAC Academic Coach | Department Chair | Peer Tutoring Center Coordinator
    Bio
     
    Originally from Winston-Salem, Rachel earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from UNC-Charlotte and her master’s degree in counseling from Wake Forest University.

    Prior to coming to FCDS, Rachel was an academic coach at Wake Forest for two years during her graduate program, where she supported studies by helping students with study plans, time management strategies, and academic stress.
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    Mrs. Amanda Watson-Worley
    Homeroom
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    Mr. Tom Westmoreland
    Facilities
    Director of Facilities for Athletics
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    Mr. Kevin Westwood
    Administration, Athletics
    Associate Athletic Director | Head Athletic Trainer
    Bio
     
    A native of Pennsylvania, Kevin received a bachelor's degree in athletic training from East Stroudsburg University. He received his master's degree in sports medicine from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. While at UNC-G, he co-authored a published refereed journal article comparing the EMG activity of muscles under different exercise stresses, which helps justify exercise time frames in the rehabilitation process. Kevin began working at FCDS in June 2000. While at FCDS, he has participated in additional research into adolescent concussion in conjunction with the Wake Forest Sports Medicine and Neurology departments. Kevin and his wife Sarah live in Winston-Salem.
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    Mr. Will Wham
    Instructional Assistant | Middle School Boys' Soccer Coach
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    Dr. Megan White
    Science
    Upper School Science Teacher
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    Originally from the Florida panhandle, Dr. White earned her bachelor’s degree from Judson College, where she majored in biology and minored in chemistry and psychology. She earned her master’s degree in environmental analysis and management from Troy University and her doctorate in biology from Wake Forest University. Her graduate research focused on freshwater mussels and employed a variety of techniques, including water chemistry analyses, molecular assays, and field surveys.

    Dr. White is passionate about teaching and learning and has 15 years of experience as a science educator working with students of various ages. She was the program coordinator for Project SEARCH Academy, a five-day summer curriculum of inquiry-based labs promoting health careers for middle school and high school students. She taught chemistry online through Kaplan University and taught biology and anatomy and physiology at Guilford Technical Community College. Prior to joining the FCDS community, she taught biology, ecology, and invertebrate zoology at Guilford College for nine years. 

    Dr. White lives in Lewisville with her husband and son.
     
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    Mrs. Shama Whitley
    Science
    Middle School Science Teacher
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    An independent school graduate originally from Silver Spring, Maryland, Shama earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in secondary science education from the George Washington University. She holds a North Carolina teaching license in secondary science education and middle grades science and has completed training to teach AP Chemistry. She has 10 years of experience teaching in the Guilford County and Maryland public school systems. While at the University of Maryland, Shama spent two years as a chemical lab educational specialist, for which she earned the Albertus Magnus Award from the chemistry department for being the outstanding teaching assisant in chemistry. Her related professional experience includes significant involvement in classroom technology integration and curriculum alignment and development. Following graduate school, Shama worked in the Montgomery County Public School system for seven years where, in addition to several departmental leadership duties, she served as a cooperating teacher for multiple student interns from the M.Ed. program at the George Washington University. Prior to moving the Middle School, Shama taught Chemistry Foundations, Anatomy/Physiology, and Astronomy/Cosmology in the Upper School at FCDS. Shama and her husband Matt have two children, Charlie and Annie.
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    Ms. Kennedi Williams
    Preschool
    Preschool Afternoon Teacher
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    Mr. Marc Winbush
    Academic Technology, Technology
    Middle School Technology Integrator | Varsity Boys' Lacrosse Coach
    Bio
     
    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.
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    Mrs. Carla Winter
    Mathematics
    Middle School Math Teacher
    Bio
     
    Originally from Texas, Carla earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas and her teaching certification from University of St Thomas in Houston.  

    Carla began her teaching career at McCullough Junior High in the Woodlands, Texas, where she taught seventh grade science for five years. She also coached volleyball, basketball, track, and swimming at the middle school level. 

    For the past few years, Carla has volunteered as a tutor to help struggling kids and has been a substitute teacher at FCDS in the Lower School and Middle School

    Carla and her husband Brad have three children: Addison FCDS ’25, Hudson FCDS ’27, and Mason, FCDS ’29.
     
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    Ms. Natarshia Wolfe
    Transportation
    Transportation
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    Mr. Keith Wood
    Technology, Administration
    Director of Information Technology
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    Keith is the director of information technology at FCDS. Formerly, he worked at FirmLogic, LLC, where he was the systems and support manager for six years. Before working for FirmLogic, Keith worked as a systems support specialist for Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Keith has two children, Farrahn and Avery.
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    Mrs. Rachel Wrenn
    World Languages
    Upper School Spanish Teacher
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    Rachel earned her bachelor’s degree in Hispanic studies education from Eastern Carolina University and her master’s degree in Spanish language education from Middlebury College. Rachel has taught Spanish for six years at the high school level, most recently at Western Guilford High School, where she served as World Language Department Head for two years. She taught seven different Spanish classes ranging from Spanish I to AP Spanish Language & Culture. In addition to earning her master’s degree while studying at Middlebury in Madrid, Spain, Rachel took part in the ISEP Reciprocal Exchange at the Universidad de Malaga while earning her bachelor’s degree. She attended AP Spanish Language & Culture training in 2012 at the College of William and Mary and in 2013 at Wake Forest University. She is the author of the paper “El uso de palabras/expresiones malsonantes y eufemismos en el habla de Madrid”, which was published in the Gaceta hispanica de Madrid in 2010.
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    Mrs. Jenni Wright
    Homeroom
    Third Grade Teacher
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    Jenni earned her master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the State University of New York at Cortland after earning her bachelor's degree magna cum laude in arts for children from the State University of New York at Brockport. Jenni also earned a membership in the Alpha Chi National Honor Society. She holds K-6 teaching certificates in both New York and North Carolina. While attending SUNY Cortland, Jenni substituted for three school districts in K-12. During that time she also spent six years working at a garden nursery. In 1999, Jenni came to FCDS as a pre-k assistant and ASAP II teacher, then moved to third grade one year later. Jenni and he husband Mark have a daughter, Alexis, who attends FCDS.
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.