Meet Phanstiel Hall’s resident assistants! Top Row: Judd Watson ’17, NJ Christian Sanchez ‘17, FL Justin Lee ‘17, Korea
Middle Row: Iverson Kester-Calvin ’17, VA Ricardo Paulino ’17, NY Matthew Shelton ’17, MA
Bottom Row: Luke Fogg ’17, IN Andrew Cuellar ’18, OH Trystan Gammon ’17, OH
SERVE GOD ∙ VALUE KNOWLEDGE ∙ ACCEPT A LIFE OF SERVICE
SHENANDOAH VALLEY ACADEMY, ESTABLISHED IN 1908, EXISTS TO PROVIDE A DISTINCTLY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST COLLEGE PREPARARTORY PROGRAM THROUGH EXPERIENCES TO PRODUCE DISCIPLES OF JESUS WHO ARE COMPASSIONATE CITIZENS PREPARED FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS. JULY/AUGUST 2016
We Welcome Principal Donald Short to Shenandoah! in-transition to be mentored by principal Dr. Dale Twomley, who would assume the role of principal when Twomley’s term ended after the 2015-16 school year. The Shorts entered into conversations with SVA, both parties sensing God working to bring the two together. In May 2015 Mr. Short began his career at Shenandoah as principal-intransition. On February 2, the board unanimously voted to call Mr. Short as principal, effective June 1, 2016.
“My career goal is to be where God wants me to be,” says Principal Don Short, pictured with wife Laura at the celebration of his announcement as SVA principal.
Last spring, Donald Short decided to let God lead as he and his family considered opportunities to be principal of an Adventist academy. As vice principal of Georgia Cumberland Academy for 13 years, he received numerous principal "calls,” but remained in Georgia. Short says, "My career goal is to be where God wants me to be." At the same time, Shenandoah Valley Academy (SVA) searched for a principal-
Board chairman Dr. Bill Miller personally shared the announcement of the selection of Mr. Short as principal with SVA staff. Rita Miller, assistant girls’ dean, suggested a celebration which was arranged for the next day. Short’s selection was announced; prayers of dedication were offered by Dr. Twomley, faculty and students; and everyone congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Short and enjoyed donuts in the administration building lobby. “As principal-in-transition Mr. Short's leadership has demonstrated his commitment to Jesus and to the SVA family. He
has developed strong relationships with students and solidified the faculty and staff team. We are blessed by the Short's decision to serve the people and educational ministry of SVA. We welcome them to Shenandoah!” said Dr. Twomley. Mr. Short holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Religion from Southern Adventist University, and a Masters of Arts for Teachers in American History from Indiana University. In addition to administrative experience, he has taught a range of social studies classes. Don and his wife Laura have three elementary age daughters.
2015-16 Student Association Pastor Christian Sanchez offers a prayer of dedication for Principal Short.