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Welcome New Faculty

Welcome New Faculty

As CBA continues to grow, we are fortunate to continue to attract highly-skilled faculty members to educate our uniquely-abled learners. This year we are excited to welcome five new faculty members to the community!

With the demand for educators on the rise, we are especially grateful to those who continue to support our mission of providing competitive compensation packages and professional development opportunities to our faculty members. Your contributions are invaluable in providing our students with an exceptional educational experience. THANK YOU!

Ashley Smouse

Middle School History

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Ashley Smouse

Middle School History

Ms. Smouse, originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, earned her M.A. from William & Mary and spent her summer working as a historian in Colonial Williamsburg.

“Now that I’m finished with my master’s program, I look forward to sharing my passion for history with others. I believe history is all about making connections that help us understand the world around us. I am a cultural historian, so I value studying artists, musicians, literature, marginalized histories, and other aspects of culture alongside political history. I’m also an aerial dancer and love to bring my enthusiasm for performing into my lessons. I hope I can help every student find a topic they love in history!”

Donald Ward

Physical Education

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Donald Ward

Physical Education

Mr. Ward earned his B.A. from Hampton University and has been working in education for the last 6 years. He served as a Norfolk police officer prior to joining the CBA community. Donald and his wife of 16 years, Deanna, have two beautiful daughters, one of whom is a student in the upper school at CBA!

“I really enjoy working with young people and helping them feel like they have a place in the world.”
 – Donald

Mr. Christian Hodson

Upper School Social Studies

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Mr. Christian Hodson

Upper School Social Studies

Originally from Newport News, Mr. Hodson received his B.A. in History with a concentration in Social Science for Secondary Education from Longwood University.

“Beyond my passion for history, I love to sail. For the past 9 years, I have been working as a crew member on the Alliance, a three masted sailboat, providing historic and pirate-themed sails to the public. My goals at CBA are to be a positive influence on the students and to grow as an educator.”
– Christian

Julea Glaser

5th Grade

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Julea Glaser

5th Grade

Ms. Glaser is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and received her Masters Degree from Kennesaw State University. Originally joining our community in June teaching in our Summer Enrichment program, Ms. Glaser is now a full-time 5th grade teacher! Ms. Glaser and her partner John, also a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, enjoy participating in local events that highlight Navy traditions. One of their favorites is the annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage event held aboard the USS Wisconsin.

“Each day at CBA, it is my goal to encourage students to recognize and celebrate their strengths as well as to accept and grow from their areas that need improvement.”
– Julea

Sumah Confer

Middle School Para-Educator

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Sumah Confer

Middle School Para-Educator

Originally from a small town in Connecticut, Sumah earned her B.S. in Behavior Analysis from Eastern Connecticut State University and will be serving as a teaching assistant in our middle school.

“I enjoying swimming in the morning before work, trying new restaurants with my husband, and exploring new places in Virginia! Here at CBA, I hope to support however I can in making this a great year for CBA students and families.”
– Sumah