John Gordon III

We are fortunate to have with us:

• Donald Alvey-Mr. Alvey earned a Doctorate of Education from Virginia Tech. He began teaching in 1969 and has served as the Director of Secondary Education for Spotsylvania County for eight years. He will teach Mathematics.
• Rebecca Brindley-Mrs. Brindley earned a Masters of Education from the College of William and Mary. Her undergraduate degree is in Geology, and she taught for seven years in the York County/Williamsburg area. She will teach Science.
• Tamela Cole-Mrs. Cole is a cosmetologist and earned an instructional license from the Cosmetology Training Center. She has been a cosmetologist for nine years and taught cosmetology for one year. She will teach Cosmetology.
• John Duarte-Mr. Duarte earned a Masters of Education from the University of Phoenix and a B.A. in History from the University of Maryland. He is transferring from Lafayette Upper Elementary School where he was a 4th Grade teacher. He will teach Social Studies.
• Brenda Gazoo-Mrs. Gazoo earned a Masters of Education from Old Dominion University. She has taught in Stafford County Schools for nine years. She will teach Mathematics.
• Chris Mallory-Mr. Mallory earned a Bachelors of Music from Crane School of Music. He has taught for thirteen years and was the band director for Freedom High School in Woodbridge. He will be the band director for Fredericksburg City Public Schools.
• Jennifer Waterman-Mrs. Waterman earned a Masters of Counseling Education from Canisious University. She has been a school counselor in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be a counselor for students with last names beginning with the letters N-Z.

• In addition to these new faculty members, Cheryl Matthew will be the new Front Office Attendance Clerk, Rick Martin will be the new Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional, and Jo Beach will be the new Sign-In Desk Receptionist.

  In anticipation of the start of the 2008-2009 school year, please make note of the following dates and events:

  • The first draft of student schedules will be mailed home the week of August 18.
  • There will be an orientation program for all students new to James Monroe on Tuesday, August
  • 26 from 8:30-10:30 A.M. in the James Monroe Auditorium. Afterwards, a guided tour will be available for interested students and parents. Please join us if you have any questions or concerns.
  • There will be an open house for all returning students and their parents on Thursday, August 28, at 1:00 P.M. in the auditorium. Afterwards, tours will be available, and students can meet their teachers. Please plan to attend.
  • Tuesday, September 2 will be the first day of the new school year. Students will find their names on homeroom lists posted in the commons area. They will then report to their respective homerooms where each student will receive his/her official class schedule and other important information. Many of these materials will need signatures and should be returned to school as soon as possible.

  This school year you will notice a change regarding the safety and security of James Monroe

  High School. All visitors to the building will be asked to leave a picture ID at the sign in desk. This measure is to ensure the continued safe and nurturing environment at James Monroe, and your cooperation is appreciated. With your assistance, we look forward to a very rewarding school year.

  Daryl H. Chesley, Ed.D.

  Principal