New Staff at Bend
Mr. Champney- English and Journalism Teacher
1. Hometown: Lindenhurst, NY
2. College: University at Albany
3. Major: English with a minor in Journalism
4. Fun fact: Plays beach volleyball and likes to paddle board
5. Came to Riverbend because of the helpful staff, friendly students, and school spirit.
Mr. Price- Theatre Arts Teacher
1. Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA
2. College: Christopher Newport University
3. Major: Double major in Communication Studies and Theatre Arts
4. Fun Fact: Is featured on a billboard in Stafford as George Washington
5. Came to Riverbend to truly help people and learn.
Mrs. Maliszewski- English Teacher
1. Hometown: Stamford, CT
2. College: Michigan State & North Carolina State
3. Major: English with a second teaching option
4. Fun Fact: Went skydiving before her wedding
5. Came to Riverbend because Riverbend has a lot to offer in professional development.
Ms. Hubbard- Special Education English Teacher
1. Hometown: Glen Allen, VA
2. College: University of Mary Washington & West Virginia University for grad school
3. Major: English
4. Fun Fact: Studied abroad in Portugal
5. Came to Riverbend for the great Special Education program.
Ms. Lohr- CGS Science Teacher
1. Hometown: Springfield, VA
2. College: Virginia Tech
3. Major: Animal Science
4. Fun Fact: Lives on a cattle farm
5. Came to Riverbend to make a real impact on students everyday.
Mr. Turner- World History Teacher
1. Hometown:Pittsburgh, PA
2. College: California University of PA
3. Major: Secondary education with a concentration in social studies
4. Fun Fact: Just got back from teaching in Taiwan
5. Came to Riverbend because of the positivity and enthusiasm at Bend.
Deputy Hawkins- School Resource Officer
1. Hometown: Richmond, VA
2. College: University of Richmond
3. Major: HR Management
4. Fun Fact: Spent a year in Afghanistan as part of an anti-terrorist mission
5. Came to Riverbend to help young people and have a positive social interaction with teenagers.
Ms. Burkholder- Nurse
1. Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
2. College: Germanna Community College
3. Major: Nursing
4. Fun Fact: Shows dogs for a premier dog show in Michigan
5. Came to Riverbend because it’s never boring and you never know what could walk through the door.
Ms. Smith- Special Education Teacher
1. Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA
2. College: Old Dominion
3. Major: Therapeutic Recreation
4. Fun Fact: Likes to longboard
5. Came to Riverbend because the teachers and kids are sweet and helpful.
Ms. Feasel- English 11 Teacher
1. Hometown: Hazlet, NJ
2. College: State University of NY at Old Westbury
3. Major: Education
4. Fun Fact: Was in the Army for 5 years and lived in Hawaii for 4 years
5. Came to Riverbend to be there for teenagers as they go through a lot.
Ms. Dotson- Earth Science Teacher
1. Hometown: Spotsylvania, VA
2. College:University of Mary Washington
3. Major: Geology
4. Fun Fact: Graduated from Riverbend in the class of 2012
5. Came to Riverbend because it already feels like home.