Teaching & Learning

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

Johnson Academic Center Team Chairs
Language Development
Jayme Stuart
Academic Coaching
Rachel Warner
Subject Tutoring
Tatum Fishel
Preschool Team Chairs 
Twos
Jasmin Porter 
Threes
Heather Schultz 
Fours
Kaitlin Huyler 
Lower School Team Chairs 
World Languages 
Alejandra Paulino-Malloy 
Science 
Cara Kusnic
Creative Arts
Bruce Tippette
Wellness
Julie McCann
Kindergarten 
Allison Blamer
First Grade
Abby Hoffman
Second Grade
Tonya Moss
Third Grade
Lauren Munoz
Fourth Grade
Kim Fowler 
Middle School Department Chairs 
English
Stabler Cochrane
History
Mike Martin
Math
Jasmine Vadgama 
World Languages 
Sunny Cordray
Science 
Shama Whitley
Creative Arts
Katharine Brown
Upper School Department Chairs 
English
Robin French
History
Ed McBride
Math
Bunny Bielman
World Languages 
Thomas Streblow 
Science 
Ashton Trawinski
Creative Arts
John Kildahl

Additional Members: Michelle Klosterman, Yolanda McClure, Kelly Eisenbraun, Leah Hoffman, Mark Snow, Renee Fuller, Ann Parke Muller, Robin Snow, Laura Clay, and Megan Newbauer 
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Meet Our Team

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  • Dr. Michelle Klosterman

    Associate Head of School for Teaching & Learning
    336-945-3151 ext. 628
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  • Dr. Yolanda McClure

    Director of Teaching & Learning
    336-945-3151 ext. 469
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Did You Know?

FCDS faculty and staff reported completing more than 10,000 hours of professional development since 2018. We are a community of learners!

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.