Ginny Hammack, or "Nurse Ginny" as she likes to be called, has lived all over the United States, including Texas, (where she was born) Tennessee, Virginia (4 times), Mississippi, California, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, and Ohio.  She also has lived in Frankfurt, Germany.  Although she has moved more that 20 times, she’s lived in Williamsburg longer than any other place.

Nurse Ginny is a graduate of Riverside School of Professional Nursing, and completed her undergraduate work at Christopher Newport University.

She chose to work in education because she loves to teach.  Her experience as a nurse began in a step down critical care surgical unit, and has included orthopedic nursing, home health nursing, opening and managing a physical rehabilitation hospital for neurological and orthopedic disorders, and working as an expert witness for a law firm.  During this time she developed a real love for teaching people how to care for themselves.  “There is no greater pleasure than to see someone you have taught be able to care for themselves independently,” writes Nurse Ginny.

Her first school position was as an elementary school nurse, but she found the educational opportunities limited because of the age of the students. When Warhill was scheduled to open she decided to transfer and work with teens as they begin their journey toward independence and self reliance.  Nurse Ginny adds, “I developed many rewarding relationships with students.  They are bright, energetic and will meet your expectations as long as you are clear about what your expectations are.  I love to learn about what makes people tick and most students are more than happy to share what they are passionate about. I love to watch their faces light up with joy when they find someone truly interested in what they think.” 

Nurse Ginny is in a personal transition now as her children are in college and she has more time to rediscover hobbies.  She loves to cook and bake, and is working on a family cookbook.  She likes photography and is rediscovering this hobby by using the computer to chronicle photographs instead of the many photo albums used in the past.  She likes to sew, knit, and crochet and enjoys the outdoors.  She loves to read, and is a fan of murder mysteries and Jane Austen.  She also loves a good joke. Working as a school nurse allows her to devote time to her many interests and hobbies. 

“Warhill High School is a wonderful school filled with dedicated caring professionals in every department.  I am honored to work here and invite you to come to the clinic any time, but don't forget your CLINIC PASS!”

Charita Carroll serves as a teaching assistant at Warhill High School.  She was born, raised, and educated in Williamsburg-James City County.  After high school, she continued her education at Virginia Institute of Technology and Tidewater Tech.  Mrs. Carroll has been married for 23 years and is mother of two young men.  She enjoys singing, cooking, scrapbooking, making people laugh, and going on cruises. 
Mrs. Carroll states that there many benefits of being a teacher assistant. “First, it gives me the satisfaction of knowing that I contributed to the education of OUR children.  Second, being a teacher assistant gives me the hands-on experience necessary to determine if I want to further my education to become teacher.  Lastly, I am earning a paycheck while doing something that I like to do.”

Keira Jackson is from Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Hampton University with a B.A. in communicative science and disorders and a minor in psychology. Ms. Jackson chose to work in the education system, because she would like to convey her love of education to others and to “get children fired up to be life-long learners.” 

Carol Georgis is a Instructional Assistant at Warhill High School.  Ms. Georgis grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and attended college in Richmond, VA.  She worked at Virginia Commonwealth University before moving to Maryland to work at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda where she was a Grants Administrator in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. 
Ms. Georgis and her family moved to the Williamsburg area in 1997.  She had intended to retire, but after a year at home, she decided to return to the work force.  She began her new career as an Instructional Assistant in Special Education at Toano Middle School.  After nine years in middle school, she felt it was time to move on with the students she had been working with and was able to transfer to Warhill when it opened in 2007. 
Ms. Georgis says, “I love working with young people, many of whom I have known since they were in sixth grade.  Seeing them grow and develop into young adults is a reward in and of itself. The best part is when I see students some years later and they come up to give me a hug and want to sit and talk.  It’s at that point that I know I have touched some part of their lives, and that is my reward.  I can’t imagine not being a part of high school life and all that is part of it.”

Instructional Assistant,  Juan Green, is from Portsmouth, VA.  He graduated from Howard University and continued his studies at Old Dominion University, the College of William and Mary, and the University of Phoenix.  He also served in the US Army Reserves and was stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA. 
Mr. Green chose to work in education because he recognizes the needed to help students see beyond the present. “If they can identify their personal long term goals and objectives, I feel that I can help them see that they are building the foundation for their future by their activities and commitment.”  He adds, “Education is the springboard for whatever you wish to achieve in life.”
Outside of school, Mr. Green works with the Community Action Agency in the Neighborhood Basketball Program.

Bonnie Jennings is a teacher’s assistant at Warhill High School.  After serving for several years as an administrative assistant in at a different high school in the division, Ms. Jennings made the switch to Warhill.  “After years in that position, I decided I wanted to work closer with the students in the classroom.  I have been in the classroom ever since, and enjoy every minute of it,” she wrote. “Every day in the classroom is different, and I enjoy assisting every student toward their goal of being successful in their education.”
Ms. Jennings is from Chesterfield County, Virginia and graduated from Midlothian High School.  She attended Braxton Business School and obtained her certification in the Administrative/Legal Secretarial field.  She has lived in James City County for the past 14 years.

Eunice Gill is the Data Entry Operator at Warhill High School.  She was born in Williamsburg Virginia has lived here all of her life.  She graduated from Bruton High School and attended Key Business College. She began working for Williamsburg-James City Schools in 1997 at Lafayette High School and transferred to Warhill when it opened in 2007.  Mrs. Gill is married and has two sons.

Lauren Bennett is originally from Ft. Walton Beach, Florida but grew up in a military family so she traveled and lived across the United States and Europe, including Germany and Italy. She eventually made it back to Virginia where she graduated from Smithfield High School in Isle of Wight County. She attended Tidewater Community College where she received her Associates Degree. She then moved to Wasilla, Alaska and received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from The University of Alaska Anchorage. Before moving back to Virginia she worked for several years with children at a behavioral center in Alaska. Currently, she works in the Special Education Program as a Teacher’s Assistant at Warhill High School. Ms. Bennett chose to work in education because she loves children. “While I love to share my knowledge with others I also love to learn new things from my fellow teachers and from the students as well.  I have to admit, I think I am learning as much as the students do on a daily basis. There is something rewarding about being a part of the growing, changing, and learning stage of a person’s life.”  Ms. Bennett plans to go back to school very soon to get a Master’s Degree in Education.

My name is Valerie Jackson and I am from Ruthville, Virginia in Charles City, County.  I graduated from Ruthville High School and attended J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and Virginia Union University.
I have been in the school system for about seventeen years. I initially started in education because the work schedule allowed me to be home in the afternoons with my children to attend their sporting activities.   I work in the Special Education Program as a Teacher’s Assistant.  After working with these students I developed a love for them and really enjoyed my work with them. I enjoy helping students learn and assisting them with life skills that will help them function in life outside of school.  It’s rewarding to help them to be the best they can be through education.  Over the years I have taken some of the students to different work sites and I’ve witnessed them gain a sense of accomplishment. I have even seen some of them work at the sites after graduation.  I enjoy talking to students about different situations just as if they were my own children.  I find it very fulfilling when I find I have encouraged and helped them make a good decision in their life that in some cases will help them long into their future.

My name is Ethel Whyte, and I am an Administrative Assistant at Warhill High School. I was born in Williamsburg, and was very lucky to be able to travel and live in Alaska as a teenager. I graduated from Lafayette High School, and attended Thomas Nelson Community College. 

I started working with the Williamsburg – James City County School System in 1987 when Berkeley was still an elementary school. When Toano Middle School opened I transferred there until Warhill High School open and decided to move on to the High School.  I have been fortunate enough to be able to coach cheerleading and sponsor the flag squad in the Middle Schools.

I am married and have three daughters, who all graduated from Lafayette High School and one son who will graduate from Warhill High School.

I enjoy scrapbooking, beading, card making, and most other crafts. Our family enjoys tent camping and canoeing rivers.

Working with the students has brought such great joy to me, always remember that a child might not remember what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.

LIVE……….LAUGH……….LOVE……..and WATCH HOKIE FOOTBALL!!

Michael  O. Morman

Michael  O. Morman is a Superb Support Staff member at Warhill High School.  Mr. Morman, head of security, is from Williamsburg Virginia and is retired from the Air Force.  He currently attends Thomas Nelson Community College.  His hobbies are hunting and fishing, but he’s most passionate about training and showing dogs.  He also enjoys racing.  Mr. Morman has a 21 year-old son, Marcus and a three year-old daughter, Maia.  He and his fiancé Malissa have been together for 5 years.  Mr. Morman writes, “I believe that if I can make a difference in at least one child’s life, they will one day do the same.”