Teaching & Learning

Most parents and teachers would agree that academics are important. 
But how do you engage students to make them excited to learn?
We believe that a truly excellent education integrates opportunities to explore a variety of interests while developing a strong academic base. So curiosity is encouraged at every step.

While exploring all subject areas, our students ask questions, develop their minds and spirits, and grow interests that they are encouraged to explore more fully. 

Our students create an environment where they want to challenge themselves and one another athletically, artistically … and academically.

Learn more about our balanced approach to academics at all grade levels. See our curriculum and our Pedagogical Master Plan.

Want to learn more about Teaching & Learning at FCDS? Contact our director, Dr. Michelle Klosterman, or one of the department representatives listed below.

Teaching & Learning Department Representatives

JAC Team Chairs
Language Development
Jayme Stuart
Academic Coaching
Tatum Fishel
Single Courses
Michelle Klosterman 
Speech Language
Sarah Kaplan 
Subject Tutoring 
Annie Troxell
Preschool Team Chairs 
Twos
Shelly Leighton
Threes
Janna Bean
Fours
Jenny Stauffer
Lower School Team Chairs 
English
Alie Brinegar
World Languages 
Taylor Simmons
Science 
Cara Kusnic
Creative Arts
Bruce Tippette
Kindergarten 
Rachel Boger
First Grade
Abby Hoffman
Second Grade
Rebecca Miller
Third Grade
Lauren Munoz
Fourth Grade
Kim Fowler 
Middle School Department Chairs 
English
Stabler Cochrane
History
Mike Martin
Math
Drew Holgate
World Languages 
Annie Jin
Science 
Shama Whitley
Creative Arts
Katharine Brown
Upper School Department Chairs 
English
Tamara Harrington
History
Ed McBride
Math
Bunny Bielman
World Languages 
Jacqueline Lopez
Science 
Ashton Trawinski
Creative Arts
John Kildahl
 

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Meet Our Team

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  • Dr. Michelle Klosterman

    Director of Teaching & Learning
    336-945-3151 ext. 628
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  • Dr. Yolanda McClure

    Assistant Director of Teaching & Learning
    336-945-3151 ext. 469
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Teaching & Learning In Action

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.
5501 Shallowford Road
Lewisville, NC 27023
Phone: 336-945-3151