Faculty
If you visited Veritas Collegiate Academy and strolled down the hall between classes, or if you lingered in the cafeteria during lunch, you would see teachers and students talking together. You would hear teachers and students talking not just about their classes, but about their lives and about their faith. Here at Veritas Collegiate Academy we have teachers who pray for their students and care about them personally. One of the best things about a school of our size is that the teachers can get to know every student. In our small classes, your child will never be just a number.
"Christ is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me." Colossians 1:28-29
Mr Kiffer is proud to be the 5th and 6th grade teacher at Veritas Collegiate Academy. He began his teaching career at Georgetown University while being a full-time PhD candidate in the history department (degree in progress). He later transitioned to teaching the later stages of grammar school, where he has taken great pleasure in fostering pupils’ nascent independent thinking and analytical skills while taking advantage of their natural high energy and enthusiasm for learning.
Mr Kiffer is proud to be the 5th and 6th grade teacher at Veritas Collegiate Academy. He began his teaching career at Georgetown University while being a full-time PhD candidate in the history department (degree in progress). He later transitioned to teaching the later stages of grammar school, where he has taken great pleasure in fostering pupils’ nascent independent thinking and analytical skills while taking advantage of their natural high energy and enthusiasm for learning.
Mr Kiffer is proud to be the 5th and 6th grade teacher at Veritas Collegiate Academy. He began his teaching career at Georgetown University while being a full-time PhD candidate in the history department (degree in progress). He later transitioned to teaching the later stages of grammar school, where he has taken great pleasure in fostering pupils’ nascent independent thinking and analytical skills while taking advantage of their natural high energy and enthusiasm for learning.
Mrs. Conley
Ms. Conley enjoys teaching, reading, and exploring the outdoors. She has worked with
Kindergarteners for over 10 years and has been the kindergarten teacher at Veritas for five years. She attended school at Liberty University, where she studied early childhood development and
teaching practices. She has a passion for teaching and believes the fundamentals of school behavior, academic routine and social exploration begins in kindergarten.
Mrs. Rauch
Mrs. Rauch has a Bachelors in Elementary Education and has been teaching over 20
years. She loves teaching students about Gods love and watching them grow both
academically and spiritually. In her free time, Mrs. Rauch loves to read and spend time
with family.
Mrs. Christenson
Susan Christenson holds an associate degree in Early Childhood Education from TCC
and is a dedicated second-grade teacher who brings laughter, smiles, and love to her classroom every day. Susan’s joyful spirit and caring approach help her students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, making her classroom a place where learning truly comes to life.
Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Stephanie Ford teaches third grade. She has been teaching third grade at VCA for five years. Prior to coming to VCA, Mrs. Ford taught seven years at Chesapeake Public Schools. She has a Masters of Public Administration and Bachelors of Science degree. Mrs. Ford has a love of learning and passes that love of learning on to the children she teaches.
Mrs. Wynn
Genesis Wynn is a passionate educator pursuing her Master’s in Education at George
Mason University. With a heart for helping children thrive, she brings dedication and
warmth to her teaching. Originally from Northern Virginia, she enjoys fitness, nature, and quality time with her husband and three kids while continuously learning, growing, and inspiring others.
Mrs. Secord
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Ms. Eichmann
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Mr. Cardo
Mr. Bruno Cardo, a fourth-year Latin teacher at Veritas, was born and raised in Italy before
moving to the United States in 1969. A U.S. Navy veteran and citizen since 1972, he speaks five languages. His global experience enriches his teaching. He enjoys gardening, tinkering, learning, helping others, and lives by the motto “Nunquam Chedere.”
Mrs. Fernandez
Mrs. Fernandez is a passionate and energetic Physical Education teacher who has
served at Veritas Collegiate Academy for 18 years. A mother of three, certified personal trainer, black belt in martial arts, and Boston Marathon qualifier, she brings diverse experience, enthusiasm, and balance to every class—combining fun, discipline, and a lifelong dedication to fitness and student growth.
Mr. Rush
Carissa Sumner has a bachelor's in Childhood Education from Houghton College and a master's in Literacy Education from City College New York. She taught for five years in New York City Public Schools, where her classroom was part of Columbia University's Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. The most important thing she wants to teach her students is the love of Jesus Christ.
Mr. Lotz
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Mrs. Zollos
Debbie Zollos holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and spent 12 years as a computer programmer and software designer before transitioning to education. For more than 22 years, she has taught middle and high school mathematics, inspiring students to think critically and cultivate confidence while integrating real-world applications into the classroom.
Mr. Fauste
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Mr. Newman
Dr. Kevin Newman is a retired President of a local Bible
College with a Doctor of Theology degree. He has over 30 years of teaching experience and serves as a pastor at a local church. He has a wife and four adult children and five grandchildren with another on the way. He enjoys teaching, preaching, learning and reading.
Mrs. Branch
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Mrs. Richard
Mrs. Richard enjoys teaching, traveling, reading, painting, and watching historical
movies and shows. She is originally from Florida, but now lives with her husband in
Norfolk, Virginia. She has a bachelor's degree in English literature and is a freelance researcher and uses her knowledge and passion to inspire her students every day.
Mrs. Greear
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Mr. Dundas
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Ms. Ma-Lee
Victoria Ma Lee earned her Ph.D. in English Literature in South Korea. She teaches Composition I and II, as well as High School Composition
and Rhetoric for the Upper School. With a strong background in literary studies and writing instruction, Mrs. Lee is dedicated to cultivating critical thinking, effective communication, and academic excellence in
her students.
Mr. Saxon
Mr. Saxon (Masters Computer Engineering, Bachelors in Computer Engineering and
Physics) recently retired from federal service as an internationally certified Computer Engineer. Before his federal service career, he taught at the high school and at the university level. Now that he has retired, he has returned to his first love – teaching
high school. He is married and has one son.