Staff

Nancy Merriman

Nancy Merriman, Lead Teacher, has been teaching for 11 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and her Collegiate Professional Teaching License in History and Social Science from Christopher Newport University. In addition, she earned her Special Education endorsement at the University of Virginia. She has taught English and Social Studies at North Spring in Leesburg since 2002. Nancy coordinates SOL testing, DC CAS, and the Reading Support Program at North Spring.

George Frimpong

George Frimpong graduated from Baruch College in New York City with a BBA in Computer Information Systems in 2001. He has been with North Spring BHC since September of 2001. George teaches Mathematics and is licensed as a Special Education Teacher. He is also the Vocational Education Service coordinator. George is very dedicated to his students and strongly believes that every student can achieve excellence regardless of their circumstances. He takes out time to provide one on one instruction with students who need extra attention.

Tacie Jones

Tacie N. Jones is an artist and art educator. She has been working with the children at North Spring for going on four years and strongly believes that art can heal all things. Ms. Jones graduated from George Mason University in 2002 with a BFA in Studio Arts. She is currently developing LoCo Arts, a non profit for arts-based social work in Loudoun County, VA.

Kelly Bungard

Special Education Teacher

Tenure: 2008-Present

Subject Areas Taught: 6th Grade Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, Biology, and Environmental Science

Sheila Hershey

Over the years Ms. Sheila Hershey has worked as a teacher for the Head Start Program, worked in the public school system and managed a child care facility. She also has several years experience in the healthcare field. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Social Studies Education and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Special Education. Ms. Sheila teaches English for grades 6-12.

Fredricka Harris

Ms. Fredricka Harris has a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice, and comes from a Public Safety Background as a Parole Officer Assistant and a Correctional Officer for over two years. . She has worked in residential for three years. She is finishing up her Masters of Arts in Teaching Special Education LD. Teaching is her passion. Ms. Harris teaches the Elementary I class at NS.

Cat Thompson

Ms. Cat Thompson teaches Music for grades 6-12. Prior to coming to North Spring, Ms. Cat worked as a preschool teacher and in various summer camp and childcare settings. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and is working towards completing full teacher certification. She has also been involved in the performing arts throughout her life.

Amy Vassar

Ms. Amy Vassar is a Special Ed Teacher who teaches Health and Occupational Studies to middle and high school students. She also teaches a "Paws for Transition" animal vocational class on Tuesdays. In conjunction with this class some of the students have been involved with going to the Loudoun County Animal Shelter every other week to volunteer. MS. Vassar received her BA from the University of Alabama Majored in Criminal Justice, Minored in Spanish. She is currently working on her teacher's licensure with the possibility of getting a Masters in Sped.

Joshua Russell

Joshua Russell earned his A.S. in general Education from Merced Community College in Merced, CA. He earned his B.S. and M.S. in Sports Management from Virginia State University. Joshua served as mentor for children through Big Brothers and Sisters throughout college. Joshua's passion is to help the next generation succeed in the areas of fitness and education, and working to combat the rise of childhood obesity through teaching proper health and physical education. His background as an accomplished athlete and his passion for teaching are an asset to the youth at North Spring. Joshua is a certified performance trainer with Russell Fitness Sports and Wellness, and is working towards earning his teaching certification in Physical Education.