Isabel Barros

In her early career, Isabel Barros worked in public relations and software development. Before joining the Fairfax Christian School in 2019, Mrs. Barros taught kindergarten in local Christian schools for eleven years. Mrs. Barros received her B.A. in Spanish from the University of Virginia and a certificate in Information Systems from George Washington University. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and traveling. Mrs. Barros and her husband, Rob, attend Reston Bible Church.

Carol Becker

Mrs. Carol Becker joined the Fairfax Christian School in 2019. She has twenty years of classroom experience, having taught first, second, third, and fourth grades. Mrs. Becker mentored student teachers and worked as a school librarian. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Clearwater Christian College and is an active member of Hatcher’s Memorial Baptist Church. She teaches Sunday School, works with Word of Life clubs, directs Vacation Bible School, and serves on the Praise Team. Her life verse is Philippians 1:20–21 – I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Her goal in all she does is to bring honor and glory to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Cindy Carroll

Mrs. Cindy Carroll began teaching Kindergarten at the Fairfax Christian School in 2019. She has been teaching Kindergarten since 1990. Mrs. Carroll has a degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University. She married her high school sweetheart Steven in 1990, and they have two grown sons. Her hobbies include hiking, camping, and playing volleyball. Mrs. Carroll attends Cornerstone Chapel. Her life verse is Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.

Elwyn Darden

Mr. Elwyn Darden joined the Fairfax Christian School faculty in January 2012. He teaches Mathematics, Physics, Government and History. He is also the faculty advisor to the FCS Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the National Math Honor Society. Mr. Darden has had an extensive career in Public Policy, having served with Army Civil Works, the U.S. Department of Education, a Senate Committee staff and a Congressional office. He served as Assistant Secretary of Natural Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as Staff Assistant to the Minority Leader of the House of Delegates. He worked for five years as a lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers and for two years as Field Director for a polling firm. He worked professionally in more than forty political campaigns. Mr. Darden has his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Virginia. He attends Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, LCMS where he participates in the Tuesday Evening Small Group and the Men’s Ministry. He served for ten years on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Society for Human Life.

Angela Etter

Mrs. Angela Etter joined Fairfax Christian School in the spring of 2019. She graduated from Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and a minor in Math. She also received an MBA from Fontbonne University. She currently serves as the Dean of Operations. She coordinates standardized testing, Dual Enrollment, and senior advising. She has a daughter who attends Fairfax Christian School. She and her husband Jeff, and their daughter reside in Loudoun and attend Grace Covenant Church.

Elinor R. Fischer

Miss Elinor Fischer has been on the faculty of the Fairfax Christian School since 2010. She is a graduate of Wheaton College, where she obtained a degree in Anthropology with a minor in Applied Music. She is also a graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Christian Education and Applied Music. She completed advanced studies in French at Université Laval in Sainte–Foy, Quebec, and has had additional French studies in Paris, France. Miss Fischer currently teaches French to students in grades K – 12 and offers piano lessons after school to interested students. Miss Fischer attends Potomac Baptist Church in Sterling.

Benjamin Garber

Benjamin Garber joined FCS in the fall of 2018 as a high school teacher. Mr. Garber teaches Algebra 1 & 2, Earth Science, ESL Grammar, P.E., Physical Science and Spanish. He is a graduate of George Mason University with a degree in Spanish. Although his degree program was Spanish, Mr. Garber's specialty is Mathematics. In addition, he has a passion for English and Philosophy. He attends Chantilly Bible Church, where he joins the Spanish–language Sunday School class and sings in the choir.

Leda Kota

Mrs. Leda Kota joined FCS in the summer of 2019, working with the summer day camps and the international camp. Prior to joining FCS, she taught at County Christian School for more than seventeen years, mainly preschool and kindergarten classes. In addition, she served as a counselor for mission camps in Albania as a Sunday school teacher, VBS leader and preschool coordinator at Christian Fellowship Church for many years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tirana, Albania, and has been certified as a teacher by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). She also attended International Bible Institute in Athens, Greece, from 1997–1998. She has been happily married for more than fifteen years and has two children attending the Fairfax Christian School. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to different places. She is fond of different cultures and languages and is proficient in English and Albanian. She also has knowledge of Greek, Spanish and Italian. Mrs. Kota and her family currently attend Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg.

Effie Koutsourais

Mrs. Effie Koutsourais, a Greek-American, was born in Athens, Greece, and moved with her family to Annandale, Virginia in 1964. She is fluent in the Greek language and is a former student of The Fairfax Christian School. Mrs. Koutsourais has 34 years of experience as an educator in public and private school settings but is a newcomer to the Fairfax Christian School as a second-grade teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. She started her career in Fairfax County in 1986 as a 4th/5th grade teacher and worked in both Fairfax and Loudoun counties as a substitute teacher and teacher’s assistant. She has worked with both the general education and special education population as a teacher and a tutor. She graduated from The Mary Washington University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a certification to teach NK-5. Having started college as an art major, she has a passion for art and has taught Art lessons privately and in an after-school program. She has three children and one grandchild and resides in Loudoun County with her husband and two youngest children. She was involved, along with her family, in the establishment of The Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Dulles, Virginia, where she taught Sunday School, initiated and directed their summer camp, Christmas Pageant, and Pre-School. One of her favorite Bible quotes is Matthew 19:23-26...” With men, this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.”

Patricia Lambert

Mrs. Patricia Lambert joined FCS in August 2019. She teaches art classes, including AP Drawing, AP 2D Art and Design and AP 3D Art and Design. She is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, where she obtained an undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Art. She also earned a Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry from Master's Divinity School in Evansville, Indiana. Her husband, Chris, attended FCS during his elementary school years when his family lived in Fairfax County. Their daughter also joined the FCS high school in 2019 as well. In addition, she enjoys sports, having officiated at the state championship level in girl's volleyball, lacrosse and softball.

David Lochbihler

Dr. David Lochbihler teaches fourth grade at the Fairfax Christian School.  After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and cum laude from the University of Texas School of Law, Dr. Lochbihler worked as a Chicago attorney for three years before becoming a teacher and coach. He also earned three Master’s degrees in Elementary Education, Biblical Studies and Applied Orthodox Theology.  His varsity basketball and soccer teams captured four NVIAC conference championships from 2002-2006.  Recently ordained, David currently serves as a Deacon at St. Patrick’s Orthodox Church in Bealeton and teaches Sunday School.

Marcella McAndrew

Mrs. Marcella McAndrew joined the Fairfax Christian School as our receptionist in 2019. She attended Fairmont State University and West Virginia State University, studying Elementary Education. She has ten years of experience working in a Christian school environment and also has a background in Human Resources. Mrs. McAndrew and her husband have 2 children. They enjoy traveling to different countries and experiencing different cultures. The McAndrews attend Reston Bible Church.

Jenny Han McCambridge

Mrs. Jenny McCambridge has been with the Fairfax Christian School since 2017, she is the Admissions Director for International non-Chinese students. Mrs. McCambridge completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Rochester, then further pursued her thirst for knowledge at the University of Miami Law School. She earned her J.D. and LL.M. from New York University School of Law.  Prior to making a career in academics, Mrs. McCambridge practiced international tax law for fifteen years. She is a native of New York City that has made her home here in northern Virginia for the past ten years. She, her husband Patrick and their four children currently live in McLean where they attend St. Luke Catholic Church.

David McElfresh

Mr. David McElfresh joined FCS in the fall of 2010. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry from George Mason University and completed his postgraduate study at the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. McElfresh teaches Science, Mathematics and Economics to middle and high school students. He was born and raised in Northern Virginia and is happily married for more than twenty years. He and his wife Allison attend Dayspring Mennonite Church where he serves as a Sunday School teacher.

Elizabeth Menard

Elizabeth Menard has been a member of the staff at Fairfax Christian School since 2011. Miss Menard received her B.A. in History from Christendom College, and her M.A. in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. She teaches Dual Enrollment English, Literature, Creative Writing, Speech and Debate, Grammar with Composition, and ESL classes. With over ten years of teaching experience. She is a transplanted native of New Jersey and attends St. Veronica Catholic Church.

Tony Pangle

Mr. Tony Pangle serves as the Dean of Students. Before Fairfax Christian, he was the former principal of Leesburg Christian School and spent nine years on staff at County Christian School in Ashburn. A graduate of Liberty University, he earned a B.S. in Pastoral Studies. He completed two years of graduate ministry courses from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Currently, He is working towards his Master of Religious Education from Patriot Bible University.

Mr. Pangle has acquired several certifications from the Association of Christian Schools International: All Level School Principal; Bible; history; Athletic Director. Mr. Pangle and his wife, Dennene, are active in their congregation at Believers Bible Church and are avid ultramarathon runners. He was also President of the Northern Virginia Independent Athletic Conference for seven years and enjoys coaching cross country and golf.

Sonia Smith

Sonia Reyes Smith is originally from El Salvador. She moved to the United States in 1989. For twenty years she worked at Falls Church Episcopal Day School for twenty as an Assistant Teacher for Kindergarten and a lead Teacher for Spanish. She is happily married with three children, and attends the Falls Church Anglican Church. My favorite Bible verse is 1 Peter 5: 6, 7. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

Fred Snowden 

Fred Snowden is married, the father of three children and has lived in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for forty-five years. During that period, he served as Headmaster for three of the area’s most successful private schools. Dr. Snowden also served as President of the National Theological Seminary and on Secretary of Education Richard Riley’s private education task force for “America Goes Back to School,” an important initiative of the Clinton Administration. 

In 2014, Dr. Snowden and his wife, Judith opened the OVO International School in Huizhou, China. The objective of this prototype school is to thoroughly prepare students for colleges and universities in the United States. The curriculum is taught by certified, North American teachers and students enjoy a unique American cultural experience in their daily activities. Dr. Snowden also serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Global Cultiva, which operates higher education initiatives throughout China, India and Africa. He is also the author of a middle school textbook, Biblical Perspectives on Western Civilization and the recently published Reconciling Genesis and Science. Two of his articles, “The Latent Romanization of the Celtic Church” and “The Impact of Climate Change on the Ancient World” are widely viewed on Academia.edu.

Joseph Sun

Mr. Joseph Sun has worked at the Fairfax Christian School since the fall of 2011. He studied at Virginia Tech and is a proud Hokie to this day. He is the International Admissions Director, primarily handling admissions from Chinese-speaking countries. He guides students and their parents through the admissions process and remains in contact with them throughout the academic year. Developing an understanding of the families’ aspirations and goals helps him to facilitate the outcome they desire for their children. Mr. Sun and his wife Rebecca have two sons attending the Fairfax Christian School since Kindergarten. The Suns are members of the Chinese Christian Church in Northern Virginia where they are all involved with the various church choir programs.

David L. Thoburn

David Thoburn is the Chief Administrator and Vice President for the Fairfax Christian School. David is also the founder of Thoburn Press which has published Christian books and Christian school curriculum. He has sold more than 500,000 copies of the McGuffey’s Readers. An alumnus of the Fairfax Christian School Class of 1973, David attended Fairfax Christian College and George Mason University. He is married to Jo Thoburn. They have seven children and three grandchildren and are members of the Reston Presbyterian Church (EPC).

Jo A. S. Thoburn

Before being selected to head the Fairfax Christian School in 2001, Mrs. Thoburn owned two businesses in northern Virginia. She also serves on the board of directors and advisory boards for several non-profit organizations in the Washington, D.C. area. She has written on education issues, American culture, and free enterprise. She has been a speaker at educational conferences and to parent and student groups in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. She is a recipient of the Global Forum for Education and Learning “Top 100 Visionaries in Education” Award and the Education 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award. A graduate of Virginia Tech, she lives in Vienna, Virginia, with her husband David. They have seven children and three grandchildren and are members of the Reston Presbyterian Church (EPC).

Aaron Thurston

Mr. Aaron Thurston joined FCS in the summer of 2009. He graduated from Lynchburg College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with minors in Secondary Education and Political Science. He currently teaches AP Human Geography, AP Computer Science, Biology, Geometry, German I, German II, and middle and high school P.E. In previous years he taught AP Government, AP US History, AP World History,  Geography, Government, US History, World History, 6th Grade: English, History, Math and Science, 5th Grade, Accounting, American Culture, American Economic Freedom, English, ESL Grammar, ESL History, ESL Reading, Media Arts (Yearbook) and Pre-Algebra. Mr. Thurston is also the coach for Boys’ Middle School Flag Football, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Soccer, and Girls’ Volleyball. He also helps out with the History Bowl Team, IT work, and bus driving. Mr. Thurston is active in Loudoun Soccer and is a Loudoun County native, an area that fostered his interest in history and teaching from a young age. One of his ancestors was featured in the AMC series Turn: Washington’s Spies and is credited with the capture of Benedict Arnold.

Coleene Wilhelm

Mrs. Wilhelm has been with Fairfax Christian School since 2005. During her time at the Fairfax Christian School, she has taught Kindergarten through the 4th grade, Business Math, 6th grade Math, ESL History, ESL Speech and Speech, and Debate. Mrs. Wilhelm moved to Virginia from California with her husband and two children in 2005. While in California she taught grades Kindergarten (four-year-olds) through the 4th grade. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from California Baptist University and continued her education through the University of Phoenix. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her children and granddaughter. She also likes to travel, go to the beach, watch basketball and play volleyball. Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm are currently attending Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg. 

Karl VanZandt

Mr. Karl VanZandt teaches mathematics, English, and science. Over the past decade, he has been associated with the school as a parent of three graduates, a spouse of an elementary teacher, and as a volunteer coach of sports and a substitute teacher. He earned his B.A. from the State University of New York at Oneonta with a dual major in mathematics and literature. For over twenty years, he co-owned and operated a private investigative and security firm, served as a director for a state-certified Department of Criminal Justice Services training school, and provided professional and certified instruction and training for both federal and contract security and protection programs. In his spare time, he enjoys creative writing and independent study of history and religion.

Oneida Yednock

Mrs. Oneida Yednock joined Fairfax Christian School in August 2019. She teaches fifth grade classes as well as middle school American Civics and AP Computer Science. Mrs. Yednock earned a Bachelor or Arts degree in Literature from the University of Tirana (Albania) and taught High School World Literature for a year overseas. The rest of her career includes twenty–three years of teaching experience at County Christian School in Ashburn, Virginia. She loves integrating technology in all the subjects she teaches. Mrs. Yednock enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach and gardening. Mr. and Mrs. Yednock attend Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg.