R-MA FACULTY & STAFF MEET THE TEAM

Mary joined the Middle School faculty in August 2018, where in addition to teaching, mentoring, and coaching Cross Country and Girls Basketball, she served as the Middle School’s Director of Student Engagement for 2022-23.

She hails from upstate New York and moved to Virginia 15 years ago to coach lacrosse and teach. Since then, she has spent her time at various local private schools. In her free time, Mary enjoys spending time with friends and family, competing in long distance races, and quilting.

Mary is pursuing an EdD in Educational Leadership at Shenandoah University, and holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from Shenandoah University and a BS from Connecticut College.

Colonel Timothy J. Ott, USMC, Retired joined the Middle School faculty in October 2022, following his retirement from the Senior Executive Service of the US Department of the Treasury. He also served as an assistant coach for the R-MA Track & Field team this spring.

Tim holds an LLM from the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center of School of the US Army, a JD from Case Western Reserve School of Law, an MS from the National War College, and a BA from the University of Mount Union.

Tim has been married to his wife Penny for 31 years, and they have two adult children.

Chris joined the Middle School faculty in August 2015. In addition to his teaching and mentoring duties, he also served as Assistant Principal and coached the Boys Soccer team.

When he’s not telling stories to inspire a love of history or on the soccer field coaching, he enjoys fishing, hiking, biking, and spending time with his wife Katherine and daughters Charlotte and Maggie.

Chris holds a BS from Shenandoah University, as well as a National Advanced Goalkeeping Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and a Virginia State “E” and “F” coaching license.