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Meet Our Faculty

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    Mrs. Melanie Nance
    Physical Education (MS)
    Director of Enrichment | Middle School Wellness
    Bio
     
    Originally from Kernersville, Melanie earned her bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in psychology and her K-6 teaching credential from Salem College. She earned her AG certification from High Point University. Prior to coming to FCDS, she taught third and fourth grade at Mocksville Elementary, where she was named Teacher of the Year for 2007-2008.

    Melanie is a youth swim instructor at the West Forsyth Family YMCA and a soccer skills coach for the Winston-Salem Twins. Melanie is married to Matthew and they have two children, Carter (FCDS 2026) and Addison (FCDS 2029).
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    Mrs. Jill Neely
    Preschool
    Preschool Lead Teacher Threes
    Bio
     
    Originally from Florida, Jill received a child development associate’s certification from Nova Southeastern University. She has been working at FCDS since 2005 and has worked in education for more than 20 years. Jill has two daughters: Jessica and Savannah.
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    Ms. Robin Neufer
    Johnson Academic Center ( US ), Johnson Academic Center ( MS )
    Learning Specialist
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    Mrs. Megan Newbauer
    Administration, Johnson Academic Center ( LS ), Johnson Academic Center ( US ), Johnson Academic Center ( MS )
    Director of the Johnson Academic Center
    Bio
     
    Megan earned her bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in marketing from High Point University. After working in the business world, she decided to return to High Point University where she received her K-6 teaching license. She taught second graders, fourth graders, and AIG at Lewisville Elementary School. In 2014, she won Teacher of the Year. Before her current position at FCDS, Megan was an academic coach and subject tutor in the JAC. Megan and her husband Jackson have two sons: Wyatt (FCDS ’30) and Hudson (FCDS ’33).
     
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    Mrs. Rhett Newton
    Middle School Administrative Assistant
    Bio
     
    Rhett grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, and attended the College of Charleston, where she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary and early childhood education and volunteered at the College of Charleston preschool. She earned a master's degree in early childhood education from the University of South Carolina.
    Rhett’s teaching career began at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, her alma mater, where she taught kindergarten. After moving to Charleston, she taught pre-kindergarten at Stiles Point Elementary School. After taking some time off to raise her children, Rhett returned to teaching at Knollwood Preschool and tutored at Summit School. In 2006, Rhett joined the FCDS community, leading classes in the preschool. When the EAP program opened, Rhett became a lead teacher in the Scholars Program. Rhett and her husband William have two children: Will (FCDS 2018) and Helen (FCDS 2023).
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    Mrs. Virginia Nichols
    Admission
    Assistant Director of Admission l Director of Financial Aid
    Bio
     
    Virginia Nichols joined the FCDS faculty in August 2006 as an Upper School math teacher. She previously taught for seven years at North Forsyth High School where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2004.Graduating from Appalachian State University in 1997 as a NC Teaching Fellow, Virginia went on to complete her master’s degree in mathematics at Wake Forest University. She has experience teaching math at all levels from pre-algebra through calculus. In 2009, Virginia received the Edith Spinks Award for the Upper School. In addition to teaching at FCDS, Virginia serves as a senior class advisor, advisor to the Junior/Senior Girls Service Club, graduation coordinator, and as an Upper School advisor.
Our faculty knows our students’ names, supports them, encourages them, and is always pulling for them. In this way, our staff continually draws out the best in each and every child, showing them how to study, advocate for themselves, and develop a solid work ethic.

Teachers, coaches, and counselors are all invested in making sure each child is valued, understood, and challenged at the right time. This individual approach – along with small class sizes – allows your child to flourish and be prepared for what's ahead.
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Forsyth Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, college preparatory, independent school for preschool through high school located in Lewisville, NC, just outside of Winston-Salem. Students benefit from a challenging academic curriculum, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Forsyth Country Day School is committed to administering all education and employment activities without discrimination based on one’s race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.