Sandra Maddox, Principal

Teaches Grades/Subjects: 9-12 English
Other Duties: Senior Class Sponsor, S.A. Co-sponsor, Cultural Trips Sponsor
Degree: M. Ed. in Language Arts from Miami University and a B.A. in English from Atlantic Union College
Awards: Zappara Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Master Teacher Award from the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Started Teaching: 1979
Started Teaching at RA: 1992
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, flea market shopping and antiquing
E-mail: Sandra.Maddox@rasda.org

Bill Friday, Vice Principal

Teaches Grades/Subjects: 7-8, 9-10 Biology, P.E.
Other Duties: 8th Grade Class Sponsor
Degree: M.S. Ed. JMV Professional Certification
Special Certifications: English, Biology, History, P.E.
Started Teaching: 1979
Started Teaching at RA: 2001
E-mail: Bill.Friday@rasda.org

Elaine Chrissikos, 1-2 Grade Teacher

Teaches Grades/Subjects: 1-2, All Subjects
Other Duties:
Degree: M.S. in Early Childhood Education from University of Richmond
Awards: 1997 Zappara Award for Excellence in Teaching from the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Started Teaching: 1975
Started Teaching at RA: 1985
E-mail: Elaine.Chrissikos@rasda.org

Tonya Hurt

Teaches Grades/Subjects: 7 Math, 7-8 Art, 9-12 History
Other Duties: Registrar, Technology Coordinator, Guidance Counselor, Asst. Gymnastics Coach, Asst. Drama Coach
Degree: M.S. Ed. in Administration & Supervision from Quincy University and B.S. in Elementary Education
Awards: Who’s Who of Professional Educators 2006, International Who's Who of Professional Educators 2002
Started Teaching: 1990
Started Teaching at RA: 2003
Hobbies: Bird watching and genealogy
E-mail: Tonya.Hurt@rasda.org

Edgar Keplinger

Teaches Grades/Subjects: Science, PE & Bible
Other Duties:
Degree: B.A. in Biology
Started Teaching: 1988
Started Teaching at RA: 2007
Hobbies: Outdoor sports, photography, book worming, humorous literature, art and singing.
E-mail: Edgar.Keplinger@rasda.org

April Mayers, Kindergarten Teacher

Teaches Grades/Subjects: Kindergarten
Other Duties: Asst. Coach Tumbleweeds Gymnastics
Degree: Currently enrolled at Mary Baldwin University
Started Teaching: 2004
Started Teaching at RA: 2005
E-mail: April.Mayers@rasda.org

Angela Morton, 5-6 Grade Teacher

Teaches Grades/Subjects: 5-6, All Subjects
Other Duties: Gymnastics Team & Tumbleweeds Head Coach
Degree: B.S. in Education from Southern College
Awards: Service Award from Desmond T. Doss Junior Academy
Started Teaching: 1992
Started Teaching at RA: 2002
Hobbies: Antiques, sports and reading
E-mail: Angela.Morton@rasda.org

Rachel Simons, 3-4 Grade Teacher

Teaches Grades/Subjects: 3-4, All Subjects
Other Duties: Art Club, 3-6 Grade Sponsor
Degree: M.A.T. from Andrews University, B.A. in English from Southern College
Started Teaching: 1999
Started Teaching at RA: 2001
Hobbies: Shopping, traveling, reading, visiting with friends and eating chocolate
E-mail: Rachel Simons@rasda.org