MLWGS - Key Persons


Alisa Shapiro

Job Titles:
  • Security

Andrea Herndon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee
  • Hanover County Schools

Aparna Harger

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator of Strategic Engagement

Barbara Marshall

Job Titles:
  • School Board Clerk

Colt Jordan

Job Titles:
  • Officer
  • Officer Colt Jordan / Facilities

Connie Hill

Job Titles:
  • Department Chair

Dan Brown

Job Titles:
  • Department Chair

Darleen Bowman

Job Titles:
  • Clinic Attendant / Attendance Technician

David Bortz - CTO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Technology Officer

Deborah Snagg


Dr. Beth Fowler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee
  • Goochland County Schools / Private School or Home School Students Should Contact Goochland Middle School

Dr. George Fohl

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee
  • Chesterfield County Schools

Dr. Joe Douglas

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee

Dr. Todd Perelli

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee

Erin Ortiz

Job Titles:
  • School Social Worker and Special Education Transition and Planning Coordinator

Jan Butterworth

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee

Jeff Hall

Job Titles:
  • Department Chair

Jennifer Conlee

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee

Jennifer Todd

Job Titles:
  • Department Chair

Jessica Harris

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee

Joy Cobb

Job Titles:
  • Co - Coordinator of School Counseling

Kara Love


Karen Hoover

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager

Kerry Sheppard

Job Titles:
  • Department Chair

Kimberly Forquer


Lisa Williams

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director

Lucas Veale

Job Titles:
  • Registrar

Lynn Pleveich

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee

Maggie L. Walker

Job Titles:
  • Governor
Maggie Walker is described by students and alumni as "inclusive," "friendly," "fostering independence," and "surprisingly non- competitive." Students balance academics with high involvement in an eclectic set of courses, clubs and broad participation in successful athletic teams. MLWGS fosters an incredibly tightly-knit community of passionate students, dedicated teachers, involved parents, and connected alumni. Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies (MLWGS) will develop life-long learners who embrace the responsibility of citizenship, the value of ethical leadership, and the richness of diverse cultures.

Melanie Barron Ficke

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee

Michael Jordan

Job Titles:
  • Head of Security

Michael White

Job Titles:
  • Department Chair

Michael ‘Max' Smith

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director

Michelle Powell

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee

Paige Hawkins

Job Titles:
  • Activities Director
  • Department Chair

Patricia Haskins

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee
  • Powhatan County Schools

Rachel Loving

Job Titles:
  • Co - Coordinator of School Counseling

Regina Farr

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee
  • City of Petersburg Schools

Robert C. Lowerre

Job Titles:
  • Director

Ross Miller

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Planning Committee

Tim Rogers

Job Titles:
  • Officer
  • Officer Colt Jordan / Facilities

Troy Mitchell

Job Titles:
  • Facility Manager

Valenta Williams

Job Titles:
  • Reception / Community Service

Warren Smith

Job Titles:
  • Sergeant

Wendy DeGroat

Job Titles:
  • Librarian

Yoko Eshita