Humans of LCHS

Rodney Redd

Rodney Redd talks about how he enjoys working in the high school. (Emma Ryan )

“My favorite part about working here is the students, and the relationships I have with them, and the relationships that I have with the faculty, staff, and the people that work on our campus. Whether they work in the school or the department of transportation or maintenance, I really enjoy all the relationships and how everyone works hard together. I think that it's important to make sure that you do something that you enjoy for a living so that you can give it your all and never feel like you have to work a day in your life.”

Shaun Woody

Shaun Woody, pictured here in his office, reflects on his path to becoming an administrator. (Carlee Hicks)

"Initially, I began my teaching career in 2004. I was an Earth Science and Ecology teacher and coached three sports. I coached golf, basketball, and baseball. I obtained my master's degree to become an administrator because I wanted to impact more students than just the students I taught in my classroom."

"As the assistant principal of 9th and 11th grade, you can speak to and work with roughly 800 students in the building. That was my drive, in terms of transitioning from a teacher to an administrator. Having that larger impact on a school and being able to work with more students to hopefully guide them in the right direction."

"I think one of the focuses of my job here is to help students overcome obstacles that they face every day. Whether it be conflicts with other students, academic struggles, or personal struggles in life — I think that's one of the main parts of my job. When students are in my office, [I get to] talk to them about life—talk to them about overcoming their struggles and hardships, guide them, and give them advice to head down the right path. Even when that path may have been curved a little bit for that student at that time."

April Pekary

Technology Assistant April Pekary, talks about her mom. (Amara Comfort)

“My mother is the most hardworking woman. She never stops, always keeps going, and has a great attitude. She shaped not only the mother I am today, but also the person I am today.”

Gabriel Hurst

Junior Gabriel Hurst talks about track and cross country running. (Elizabeth Middlesworth)

“I went to a LaShawn Merritt camp earlier in the summer, and not only did we get to work with him, but other coaches that he had brought in. He taught me a lot about running, and how to keep yourself going out there. I mean he kept saying that learning [responsible running] is something you have to learn yourself. He gave me advice about running, but mainly for the 400m. That’s not really my race, but I took what I could from that. A piece of advice I'd give is that over the summer, to help motivate yourself, in the morning just get it over with, and run with friends, they always make runs more fun.”

Nevaeh Kegley

Neveah Kegley poses for a picture after explaining how softball has impacted her as a student, athlete, and individual. (Cheyenne Henderson)

“My biggest hobby is playing softball; I play for the school team and a travel team based out of Richmond. Softball has taught me the importance of balancing work, school and having a strong work ethic; these qualities have helped me grow as a student and an individual. My motto that I live by in my day-to-day life is to keep going, no matter what. If something's hard, you must work through it; it doesn't matter. In school, if the work is hard, you have to ask questions, you have to get help, and you have to work through it, no matter what.”

Alexander Morton

Economics and Personal Finance teacher, Alexander Morton, poses in front of two pictures taken with teachers that have supported him. (Brooklyn Nemec)

“I have taught at Louisa for one year, but I’ve been teaching for nine years total. I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a student because of previous teachers that have supported me. My seventh grade teacher, Mr. Collins, made lessons really engaging before engagement was really seen in school classes. My history teacher helped me start thinking more about becoming a teacher, and helped me throughout that process. I was also really close to a professor at Longwood that I played chess with, and he has donated lots of books to help advance my dream as a teacher.”

Katie Barnes

Ms. Barnes is at her desk editing an article from one of her students while they watch Of Mice and Men. (Elliott Moreno )

“So I was a student here, and I guess it was in Miss Weddle’s English class that I kind of got the true love for English in particular. Then I went off to college, and I really, really loved English literature. Studied that all four years. I had a really good friend in college who was doing the education program, and just kind of seeing her experience it kind of ignited an interest in me. I started doing it and then I really enjoyed it.

“I did middle school for a while and I really liked it. I know that people come and they're like, oh my gosh, middle school is so hard. I found them kind of, you know, sweet, but then I took on high school once I got hired here. And I also really, really like it here.”

Nicole Wagoner

(Audrey Ryan )

“My grandma has had a really important influence on me. She has taught me so many things about life and how to raise my little boy. She’s taught me how to cook and how to love unconditionally. I’ve learned that life is too short. Don’t hold grudges. Spend time with your loved ones. Cherish every day because it’s a gift.”

“What legacy do I want to leave behind? What you do in life, or whatever path that you choose, remember to always be kind to others and be a good person in life. When you smile, other people smile, and you may make a difference in someone else’s life by being kind.”

Cole Harkey

Senior Cole Harkey said, “Becoming a state champion in acting is probably my best success thus far. I have always wanted to be an actor, but I have been shunned away from it until I came to Louisa. It's such a positive environment and I was encouraged to pursue acting, outside of school, I like to hang out with my friends, I’m a lifeguard manager, and a model with Model Logic Incorporated.”

“I would like to set a path for up-and-coming freshmen and sophomores to show them you can do good in school and in life and still be cool and have fun.”

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