Athletics

List of 2 members.

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  Mary Semler 

  Director of Athletics; Coach

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  Mary Semler came to Chatham Hall in 2023 as the director of athletics after more than 30 years in education as a teacher and coach. Most recently, she served as the physical education department chair and a field hockey coach at North Cross School in Roanoke, Va. Mary holds a B.A. from Randolph-Macon College and M.Ed. from Hollins University. In high school and college, she played soccer, fastpitch softball, and swam. In her free time, Mary likes to spend time with family, hike, watch sports, read, and travel.
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  Jackie Kisthardt 

  Assistant Director of Athletics; Transportation Coordinator; Coach; Dorm Advisor

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  After numerous years in independent and collegiate athletics, Jackie Kisthardt came to Chatham Hall in 2022. She most recently worked as the athletic operations assistant and coach at Ransom Everglades School in Florida, where she led her team to a district championship and was recognized as the 2021 Miami-Dade Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year. Jackie coached at Washington & Jefferson College after playing Division I lacrosse for Kennesaw State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sports management. She went on to receive an M.S. in athletic administration from Ohio University. In addition to coaching and living on dorm, Jackie spends time watching both collegiate and professional sports and spending time with family and her dorm dog Cooper.