New faculty for 2015-16

Woodberry Forest School is pleased to announce the appointment of these new faculty members.

Kevin Bennert ’11 joined the faculty as assistant director of the Amici Fund and alumni relations in 2015. He holds a BA in history from Duke University. Kevin lives in the Lower Taylor Apartment.

Reed Davis ’95 began service on August 17, 2015, as Woodberry Forest School's new director of operations. He comes to Woodberry from a career in the construction industry overseas and Charlottesville, , where he worked most recently as an owner's representative. He holds a BA in English from University. Reed joins Gene Lewis, director of facilities, and David Clore, project manager, to plan and oversee physical plant projects, starting with the Walker Building renovation currently underway. Reed lives in Charlottesville with his wife, Katherine, and their son.

Paul Erb teaches English and coaches squash. He holds a BA from Amherst College, an MA and PhD from the University of Michigan, and a DEA from Universite de Paris III. He came to Woodberry in 2015 from Tandem Friends School where he served as business manager. He has also been a teacher and administrator at St. Christopher’s School, Episcopal High School, and St. Anne’s-Belfield. Dr. Erb and his wife, Nina, live in the Upper Dick Gym Apartment.

Robert Johns teaches math and coaches indoor and outdoor track and field. He came to Woodberry in 2015. Robert holds a BS in mathematics and computer science from The College of William & Mary. He lives in the Assistant Dairyman’s Cottage.

Connor Marr teaches in the fine arts department, working with the drama program. He came to Woodberry in 2015 as a Kenan-Lewis Intern. He holds a BA in English and theatre from Lehigh University. Connor lives in the Walker B-3 Apartment.

Conor O’Sullivan teaches English, coaches , and works with the drama program. He came to Woodberry in 2015 from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has also taught at Fox River Country Day School and The Roxbury Latin School. Conor holds a BA from Amherst College and an MA from the University of Chicago. He and his wife, Lindsay, who works in Woodberry’s college counseling office, live in the Lower Turner Apartment with their son.

Lindsay O’Sullivan serves as the assistant director of college counseling. She came to Woodberry in 2015 from Marymount High School in Los Angeles, where she served as director of admission and outreach. She previously worked in admissions for Occidental College, Pomona College, and the University of Chicago Law School and in communications for Rice University. Lindsay holds a BA in American Studies from Southwestern University and an MA in the Humanities (Cinema and Media Studies focus) from the University of Chicago. She and her husband, Conor, who teaches English at Woodberry, live in the Lower Turner Apartment with their son.

Spotty Robins ’04 serves as assistant director of admissions and coaches lacrosse. He came to Woodberry in 2015 from Collegiate School where he taught history and served in the athletic department. He holds a BA in American history from Washington and Lee University and an MEd in sports leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. He lives in the Duncan House Apartment.

Scott Schamberger serves as assistant headmaster for admissions and college counseling, overseeing the school’s relationship with students and their families beginning with their early interest and continuing through their admission, enrollment, and college matriculation. Scott came to the Forest in 2015 from Randolph School in Huntsville, Alabama, where he served as its director of institutional advancement. He previously worked in admissions at Emory University. He earned a BS in biology from Emory University and an MEd in educational administration and policy from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Tracy, along with their daughter, live in the Class of 2005 Faculty Residence.

Gerry Wixted teaches history and coaches soccer, , and baseball. He came to Woodberry in 2015 as a Kenan-Lewis Intern. Gerry graduated from Dickinson College with a BA in history. He was a four-year varsity basketball athlete, serving as captain and holding the distinction of being the school’s all-time leading scorer. He lives in the Assistant Dairyman’s Cottage.