larrym@pcsda.org

As Vice President for Education, Larry D. Marsh is responsible for the overall education program for the 23 Potomac Conference schools.   He oversees the 9-12 program at Shenandoah Valley Academy, the conference's only boarding academy, and Takoma Academy.    His over three decades of educational experience varies from first-grade physical education teacher, seventh and eighth-grade home room teacher, deaning as well as twenty years in administration.

"I have no greater joy than to hear

my children walk in truth."

III John 4

roberts@pcsda.org

Rob Smith , Associate Superintendent, represents Potomac K-12 education in northern Virginia and the Greater Washington, D. C. district of Potomac schools.    Adding to Rob's years of teaching and administration, Rob has also served as a student missionary, legislative intern, and has earned the distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher.

"In all thy ways acknowledge Him,

and He will direct thy paths."

Proverbs 3:6

evelyns@pcsda.org

Associate Superintendent Evelyn Sullivan represents Potomac K-12 education in the central and southern Virginia district.   Evelyn's wealth of experience includes teaching in both small and large schools as well as serving as an administrator.   Evelyn serves as Curriculum Coordinator for Potomac Conference.

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Philippians 4:13

loidad@mypotomac.org

Loida Cortez Doukmetzian serves the Maryland and Virginia K-8 schools of the northern district of the Potomac Conference.  Loida has taught bilingual education in public schools in California and Michigan. Her denominational experience includes serving as teacher and administrator in Canada, Michigan and Maryland.  In addition to her special education responsibilities, Loida works at John Nevins Andrews as the ESL and learning assistance teacher, and testing coordinator.

"...In repentance and rest is your salvation,in quietness and trust is your strength,..."

Isaiah 30:15

daveenw@mypotomac.org

Daveen Williams serves as Special Education Teacher for the Southern District for Potomac Conference and for Shenandoah Valley Academy Elementary School (SVAE).  Daveen graduated from La Sierra University with a Masters in Special Education and multiple subject credentials. Daveen taught her first year at a SDA High School in Belize.  Since 2003 SVAE has been blessed with her teaching talent.

"And God will wipe away every tear

from their eyes;

there shall be no more death,,

nor sorow, nor crying.

There shall be no more pain,

for the former things have passed away."

Revelation 21:4

joannieg@pcsda.org

Assistant to Evelyn Sullivan, Joannie Galbraith brings 17 years of valuable teaching experience to her position.  Most often Joannie's voice will be the first you hear when you call the educational office.  Some specialty areas covered by Joannie include contracts, ITBS and curriculum.

"I have come that they might have life,

and have it more abundantly."

John 10:10

pattym@pcsda.org

Patty Marsh serves as assistant to the Vice President for Education.   A second area of responsibility is assistant for academic and financial support covering the financial aspects of the office of education such as payroll, billing, travel expenses, professional workshops and continuing education.   Patty brings many years experience from the school setting-elementary through university.  

"I have come that they might have life,

and have it more abundantly."

John 10:10

cyndeeg@pcsda.org

Cyndee Grady offers part-time support to the office of education as assistant to Rob Smith.   Cyndee brings a wealth of experience, having served as an assistant for summer camp ministries at Camp Blue Ridge.   Areas of responsibility include opening/closing reports, laptops for teachers program, library, and professional growth.  

"For I know the plans I have for you,"

declares the LORD,

"plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11