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	Robert N. Smith, III I was born in Bangkok, Thailand, to missionary parents. Upon returning to the States we moved a couple times, but eventually, my family made Keene, Texas, our home. After living in Keene for most of my life, I decided I needed an adventure, and so I spent my freshman year in college at Atlantic Union College. I did, however, earn my B.A. (English/history) from Southwestern Adventist University and M.A. (history) from Andrews University. My wife Tiffany and I were married in 1997 in San Diego, California, where we both taught at San Diego Adventist Academy. In 2001, we moved to Maryland, where I became the Vice Principal at Takoma Academy. Then, in 2002, I became the Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Potomac Conference, overseeing the K-8s and K-10s in the greater Washington, D.C., area. Our daughter, Madison (Maddie) was born in 2004. Our family loves to travel and to minister for God by meeting the needs of young people and teachers. We also enjoy the sport of purebred dogs, being the proud owner of a show dog, Lily, a Tibetan terrier.
Robert Smith, Principal, 9-12 English, Spanish

Diana Tunnell Diana Tunnell has been working in public and Adventist school systems since 2002. Ms. Tunnell’s expertise is in secondary mathematics. She has taught Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and everything in between. She currently is the math/science teacher at Central Vermont Academy. Ms. Tunnell received her undergraduate degree in engineering from Lafayette College in 1995. She received a MS degree in Management of Technology from Polytechnic University and is completing a MEd in Secondary Mathematics from Plymouth State University. “Teaching has been a great opportunity for me to blend my love for science and math with my love to help people, young people especially.” In her free time she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, church activities, sewing, and gardening.
		Diana Tunnell, Vice Principal, 9-12 Science, Math

Kevin Wall

Born on Nov. 1, 1953 in Lancaster, PA. I attended SDA elementary schools through 8th grade. I graduated from Greater Boston Academy in 1972; and from ITT Institute in 1973 for Auto Mechanics. From 1975 to 1977 I attended Atlantic Union College; and in the summer of 1978 I married Sherrie L. Latimer. I graduated with an Elementary Education degree from Bridgewater State College in 1979. I taught at Cape Cod; Saco, ME; Gardner, MA; Braintree, MA; St. Johnsbury, VT; and Barre, VT SDA elementary schools. I am blessed with 2 sons. Jonathan is married and professor of Music at Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, TX. David is a case manager at Orlando Hospital, in Orlando, FL. I have been richly blessed and am humbled to realize that God has allowed me to be part of educating young people for Him for 25 years.

Kevin Wall,
3-8 Homeroom Teacher, 9-12 Social Studies

Brian Barnhurst

I was born in Peoria, IL and lived in the state for most of my life. I’ve worked many summers at Camp Akita, the summer camp in IL, and one at Camp Mohaven near Danville, OH. Two summers I was the lifeguard/swim instructor, two summers teaching canoeing, and two summers teaching rock climbing. I really enjoy almost all outdoor activities. I attended Andrews University and graduated in 2006 with a BS in Secondary Education majoring in Technology (Industrial) Education with a minor in Math. I’ve enjoyed teaching at CVA for three 3 years. The Lord has blessed me with many good experiences, a great family, awesome friends, and much personal growth.

Brian Barnhurst, 9-12 Math, science, PE, Career Exploration, 7-8 Math

Sue Kingman

I am originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I moved to Vermont in August, 2008. I have always had a passion for teaching. When I was a little girl, I would pretend to be the teacher and my stuffed animals would be the pupils. I had such a quiet and obedient class! I was baptized in 1982 and knew that God wanted me to be a teacher for Him. I attended Andrews University in Michigan and received my BS in Elementary Education as well as my Master of Art in Teaching. From there, I came back home and taught for four years, grades 1-8, at the Cape Cod SDA Elementary School. I then traveled through all 50 states before starting a family. I have two sons, Jed and James, who attend central Vermont Academy. I am thrilled to be a part of the faculty at CVA and look forward to being used by God to be a positive Christian influence in the lives of His K-2 kids. I also look forward to seeing what God is going to teach me!

Sue Kingman,
K-2 teacher, K-4 Bible

Janely Pierre

From Philadelphia, Janely Pierre has dedicated his life to the betterment of young people. While attending Atlantic Union College, he studied and received degrees in History and Religion. Being involved in both education and ministry his passion now lies in teaching and helping young people to improve their lives mentality, educationally and most important, spiritually. He now teaches Bible at Central Vermont Academy and absolutely loves it.

Janely Pierre, 9-12 Bible, 9-10 PE, 5-8 Bible, K-8 French