Head forensics coach

Christy shalev

Email:  christy.shalev@bedford.k12.va.us  

head debate coach         

Raymond Smith

Email: raymondasmith56@gmail.com

College: Central Virginia Community College, Associates in Education and General Studies, 2021

University of Lynchburg, B.A. History and Social Studies in Secondary Education, 2023

Mr. Smith graduated from JF in 2019. During his time at JF he was actively involved in the theater program and student congress. Mr. Smith has served in a variety of advisory positions for BCPS from COVID task forces to Superintendent’s Advisory. While obtaining his Bachelors in

Mr. Smith is currently a social studies teacher at Forest Middle School as well as a part time PA announcer for JF Sports. 

Mr. Smith was the first student to participate in student congress at JF within the last 10 years and has worked to expand the program and provide a high-quality team of competitors. He specializes in Robert’s Rules of Order, Congressional Procedure, Bill Writing, and Oratory. With his love of history, political science, debate, and performance, Mr. Smith endeavors to make each student a high caliber competitor in Student Congress, Debate, and Life.

Mr. Smith currently resides in Goode with his family. He enjoys spending his time working with local community theater organizations, traveling to historical sites, and enjoying local theater.