Local independent school graduate Christa Anderson joined the Chatham Hall community in 2022 after spending two years as an intern at her alma mater, Virginia Episcopal School (VES). While at VES she lived on dorm, coached four sports, and learned a lot about the teaching profession. Christa earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in government from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va. At Chatham Hall, she teaches English and history, works with the CAMS program, lives on dorm, and coaches. Outside of teaching and coaching, Christa enjoys singing and playing the ukulele, watching anime, and hanging out with her dog.

Mara Jarrett, who has most recently worked in South Korea where she taught ESL and history electives, returned to the U.S. in 2022 to join the Chatham Hall community. She holds a BA and MA from Arkansas State University and has a background in a wide variety of topics such as Middle Eastern and Asian studies, geography, philosophy, and ancient history. At Chatham Hall, she is a member of the duty team, coaching staff, and faculty advisors. Mara is a former rugby and softball player and loves music and theater.