Staff
Staff members
Sarah Diener Beachy is a full time staff member at Shenandoah Valley Community School. She graduated from the
education program at
Eastern Mennonite University in 2002 and is a teacher licensed by the state of Virginia. Sarah taught elementary special education for three years in Virginia public schools. She spent a year in college visiting democratic schools and researching learner-centered education. Sarah is a member of the
Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO). Sarah was unschooled in grades 1-12 and considers herself a product of learner-centered education.
Volunteers
We have a variety of volunteers at SVCS each week, including parents and community members. Volunteers assist with daily activities, help staff with school tasks, and teach classes at the request of students. There are always at least two adults present during school hours.
Shenandoah Valley Community School
