2022 New Teacher Profiles

   This school year, Rae Anne Evans joined the Lion Pride as the new geometry and algebra II teacher. Evans graduated high school in New Jersey, then attended Drew University, Rutgers University, and finished her studies at VCU before she started teaching.     “I wanted to help people…so I figured [teaching] would be the best way for me to contribute to society,” Evans said.    A...

This year we are welcoming several new teachers, among these is Environmental science teacher, Jennifer Foster. Prior to embarking on her journey here, Foster taught Alternative Education Science in Fluvanna. Foster describes herself as caring, active, and an enthusiastic person.  Some would say that a first impression is a lasting one. In her short time of being here, Rebecca Kazio and Cary V...

This year the English department is welcoming three new teachers. Among those is Darci Guess. “I am loving it in Louisa so far; the community here has been absolutely amazing,” said Guess. “I feel valued and supported here.”  Louisa’s school system is one that strives for excellence and that is what compelled Ms. Guess to strive to teach here.  “I have always heard good things about L...

     This year the school is offering a new and exciting course in Television and Media Productions, the class is taught by Kenneth Kilinski. Though Kilinski is new to Louisa County, he taught at Franklin County High School, in Rocky Mount, Virginia for seventeen years.    Before he started teaching, Kilinski graduated from Radford University, then worked in broadcasting for ten years. �...

   One new staff member who joined the team this year is Sarah Truslow. Truslow began teaching in Baltimore and has been teaching for over 40 years. She originally taught English and has taught different grade levels from 5th grade to high school English.     “My passion is working with students with special needs, especially on the spectrum which is called Autism.” Truslow said. [Autism] is w...

   Last year, Ashley Pullen worked behind the desk in the library. This year, Pullen became a self-contained special education teacher. She originally wasn’t planning on becoming a teacher and was actually working on her counseling degree through Grand Canyon University. But new opportunities arose.    Pullen chose to become a teacher because of the positive atmosphere that surrounded he...

   Peter LaBarr is a new math teacher to join the Lion Family and is determined to provide a good environment for students, build relationships, and inspire an appreciation for education.   While this is LaBarr’s first year teaching at LCHS, he has lived in Louisa for five years and taught for four of those years at Spotsylvania High. He has come to appreciate Louisa school’s core values even i...

   Abigail Young aspires to challenge and engage all students in and outside the art room. She wants to help students feel accepted and to be the best version of themselves possible.        Excited to share her love for art and creativity, Young wishes to inspire and help students become interested in all forms of art. Following the example set by her high school teachers, Young wants to ...

   This year, Stephanie Laub is a new addition to the school's geometry department. Although Laub is new to the high school, she is not new to the area. For several years, she taught at the middle school. But then, Laub wanted to try new things even though she still wanted to teach geometry.   “It's less stressful, I know geometry well,” Laub said.   Since she has moved up from the middle school, Laub ...

  Rebecca Ryder is a new addition to the school's special education department. Currently, she teaches self-contained US/VA and world history.    Ryder graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelors in Human Services and is enrolled at Lynchburg University to receive her Masters in Special Education. Ryder was inspired to teach special education by her mom.    “I wanted to become ...

Misty Bright is joining the lion pack this year. Coming from Henrico, Bright is enjoying her time here and is excited to teach.  “I really like it here,” Bright said. “I love the people and I love the administration. I am really encouraged to be here.” Bright loves English and is eager to share what she knows with the students. “I've loved words ever since I was little,” Bright...

   Nicole Spencer is a former nurse who switched to teaching for the new school year.    Spencer became a nurse in 2004 after earning her initial nursing degree at Allegany of Maryland, and finishing at Western Governors University. Spencer worked primarily in neurocare, helping stroke patients rehabilitate.     As Spencer ended her career as a floor nurse, she became a school nurse and...

  New art teacher, Alex LaBarr, is already receiving great praise about her classes and how she personalizes her assignments for her students' interest. After being introduced to this job opening by former art teacher Elizabeth McGinnis, LaBarr was excited to jump at the opportunity to work with high schoolers again.    LaBarr feels confident about coming to a new school thanks to her previous expe...