New faces join Tunstall

Although a new face here at Tunstall, the new principal Mr. Boles is a familiar, friendly face to Pittsylvania County. “This is my fourteenth year,” he commented. Boles has spent seven years as a special education teacher in Danville and six past years as the assistant principal at Dan River. Boles began his career by receiving his Bachelor’s in Biology at Georgia Southern University, his...

Ms. Brown, of room E102, and A116, and E100, and E104, and E103, is a first year teacher here at Tunstall. Many may not know that Ms. Brown herself graduated with "Tunstall" written on her diploma, only later to have it written across her faculty name tag. Ms. Brown says that her going to Tunstall played a role in her return as a tenth grade biology teacher and an eleventh and twelfth grade environmental...

New English 9 and English 11 teacher, Mrs. Morgan Stowe brings 10 years of teaching experience at George Washington High School with her to the faculty.  Mrs. Stowe is already well known and loved by her students. With a Bachelors of Arts in English, with a concentration in secondary education from Radford University and a Master's Degree in curriculum and instruction from Averett University....

Coach Matt Shelton is one of many new teachers joining the faculty. Many students already know him from elementary school at Twin Springs. Throughout the 2015-16 year M. Shelton will teach ninth grade gym/health class. After, graduating from Tunstall in 2002, Shelton attended Averett University. Coach Shelton has had many years of experience as a teacher but not so much a high school teacher....

Ms. Shanice Hardy serves as the new college advisor at Tunstall. She attended the University of Virginia and majored in women, gender, and sexuality. During her time at UVA, she served as a mentor for a ninth grader and became interested in helping students through this experience. She found Tunstall through various sites online and learned that there was a high need for assistance in this area...

With the brand new school year, Tunstall High School has gained many new teachers. Ms. Olivia McCraw is one of the newest additions to the science wing. McCraw teaches tenth grade biology and AP biology for juniors and seniors. After graduating from Tunstall High School in 2012, McCraw attended Virginia Tech where she studied biological sciences.  She continues to be an avid Virginia Tech support...

Mr. Ethan Brown is one of Tunstall High School's new science teachers. The subject he teaches is chemistry. After two of his own children attended Tunstall, he saw becoming a Trojan as an opportunity to grow after working in industry for 25 years. "So far, both the students and faculty seem really great. I haven't run across a bad part," Brown states seeming to enjoy his time at Tunstall so far. As...

Ms. Deanna Edmonds is new to the staff at Tunstall High School. She teaches agriculture and this is her first year teaching. "I enjoy teaching the students my biggest passion and watching them grow and learn about their surroundings, where their food comes from and the importance of agriculture," says Edmonds. Ms. Edmonds studied at Ferrum College, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in agriculture....

Ms. Jessica Jones is Tunstall’s new Agriculture teacher this year. This semester she is teaching Introduction to Plant Systems, Introduction to Animal Systems, and Small Engine Repair. Ms. Jones has her Master’s degree in Agricultural Education and Interdisciplinary Education from Lynchburg College and spent her undergraduate years at Virginia Tech. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate degree...

Mrs. Cindy Mills is the new Information Technology Instructor serving Tunstall High School. She graduated from Averett University and taught business courses at Chatham for sixteen years before coming to this position. She splits her time as an ITRT between Tunstall and Dan River Middle and High Schools.  Her favorite part of working at Tunstall is that she enjoys helping people. When...

Mrs. Lorrie Moore is a new Special Education Teacher Aide that works with support classes and relieve ISS here at Tunstall. Moore worked for three years in Mathews County as a teacher's assistant. She worked as a one-on-one special education teacher for a year. She has experience working with teens outside of the educational setting including helping coach baseball. In June of 2015, Moore and...

Mr. Richardson is only one of the new faces at Tunstall this year. He graduated from Elon University and has since been teaching for 25 years. Richardson has taught at Tunstall before, but he retired and is back once more to teach technology to ninth through twelfth graders Richardson's goal for his time at Tunstall is to prepare students for the job marquee in order for them to get good jobs....

Mr. Christopher Gee is one of the newest science teachers at Tunstall. He had previously taught at Dan River High School for six years. Gee teaches earth science for freshman and environmental science for upperclassmen. Gee attended Averett University and graduated in 2005 with a biology major. When asked about coming to Tunstall, Gee said it was a easy option to choose. "Its my school! I grew...

Ms. Casey Williams has joined the Tunstall staff in as a teacher's aide. This is Ms. Williams' first time being employed by the school system and, although she didn't exactly choose Tunstall, the students and staff here at school are still thankful for her daily presence. While Ms. Williams says that the students here at Tunstall are her favorite part of her job, she has two other children who...