• Group Photo

    Faculty and staff join together in the shape of a Cougar paw to celebrate the end of a successful school year!

  • Wellness Fair

    A wellness fair is held every year for all employees to receive health screenings, flu shots, health information and even free massages.

  • Collegiate School Coaching

    Many of our faculty and staff serve as coaches for our various cub, junior varsity and varsity teams.

  • Collegiate School Teachers

    Our faculty members bond with students in and beyond the classroom, creating an environment that nurtures the whole child.

  • Introductions

    Introductions of all new faculty and staff take place at the opening school meeting.

  • 10 year chairs ceremony

    Employees receive special chairs for 10 years of service at the opening faculty and staff meeting every year.

  • honored for 30 years of service

    Faculty and staff are honored for 30 years of service.

Fellows Program

  • Do you feel called to a career in education and want to gain hands-on experience in a  rigorous teaching environment ?
  • Are you eager to learn about pedagogy through the Fellows' Program Curriculum?
  • Do you have college or graduate-level coursework in subjects like English, math, science, history, world languages, or the arts?
  • Do you have experience coaching athletic teams or a passion for a sport?
  • Are you excited to participate in school life beyond the classroom – through advisory programs, coaching, or student activities?
The Collegiate School Fellows’ Program is a one- to two-year teaching fellowship that is designed for early-career teachers and career-switchers who plan to pursue a career in education. We welcome applicants interested in teaching any grade level from JK-12 and in coaching Grades 7-12. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a sustained interest in children; possess college- or graduate-level coursework in their subject area and a track record of academic excellence; and have demonstrable experience in co-curricular areas such as sports and clubs.

Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Fellows’ Program is to provide aspiring educators with the mentorship, classroom experience, and pedagogical background necessary to become a lead classroom teacher. In keeping with three of the School’s core values – love of learning, excellence, and community – the Program strives to foster and support each fellow’s lifelong journey in the field of education.

Program Details

The program offers a thorough introduction to a career in education. Fellows receive personalized mentorship, preparation in pedagogy and instructional design, cultural competency training, extensive professional development, and job placement assistance. Upon completion of the fellowship, each fellow will possess the skills necessary to be a lead teacher or qualified candidate in their division or department.

Each year, we hire a small cohort of fellows. Each fellow shares a classroom with a mentor teacher in their department or grade level. All fellows have regular meetings with their mentor, their department- or grade-level chair, the Fellows’ Program Director, the cohort of fellows, and the Dean of Faculty. Fellows also contribute to or participate in School activities such as advisory meetings, clubs, sports, and performances, and they attend relevant School events such as faculty meetings, assemblies, and professional development days. Fellows engage fully in the life of the School, thereby gaining experience with a school setting and insight into all aspects of a career in education, and they follow the same daily schedule as any classroom teacher in their division

Fellows receive a full-time salary and are eligible for benefits that include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; free daily lunch; classroom supplies and teaching materials; all required texts; professional development support for on-and off-campus opportunities; and additional stipends for coaching and certain extracurricular activities. The program begins in mid-August with a week of new teacher training and another week of meetings for all faculty members, and it ends in early June at the conclusion of the school year.

By the conclusion of the fellowship, participants will have created a professional dossier of job application materials, a body of work for lesson plans, and a career development plan.

To apply or inquire, please contact Dr. Leah Angell, Director of the Fellows’ Program, at leah_angell@collegiate-va.org or 804.741.9794.
“The vision for the Fellows Program is to provide aspiring teachers with the apprenticeship and experience needed to support a career in education, a passion for pedagogy, and a genuine love of young people .”

Dr. Leah Angell 
Director of the Fellows' Program
The 2024 Cohort begins its program in mid-August 2024 and ends in early- to mid-June of 2025.

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  • Fellows Curriculum

    1. Subject matter expertise
    2. Classroom management
    3. Instructional technology
    4. Pedagogical tools
    5. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    6. Academic services
    7. Theories and Methods
    8. Understanding Childhood and Adolescence (Mind-Brain Education)
    9. Social Emotional Learning
    10. Self-Knowledge
    11. Communication Skills
    12. The Job Application Process
    13. Service Learning
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