Student Services Team

Amy Wright
Director of Counseling
Students: M - Me
Mrs. Wright grew up in Webster, New York. She attended Monroe Community College,  where she earned an A.A.S; SUNY Fredonia, where she earned a B.M. Music Education; Eastman School of Music, and SUNY Brockport where she earned an   M.S.Ed. in Counselor Education.  She taught general and choral music in N.Y. before moving to Virginia.  Growing up, Mrs. Wright hoped to be a lawyer, singer, and actress. 

Erin Rittenhouse
Students: 9-11: A-Cl, N, O
12: A-Cl
Mrs. Rittenhouse grew up in Crozet, Virginia and attended Free Union County School, Henley Middle School and Western Albemarle High School. She continued her education at Mary Washington College where she earned a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in English. Upon deciding to be a School Counselor she earned her M.Ed. at the University of Virginia. Growing up, Mrs. Rittenhouse wanted to be an author. 

Emily Henry
Students  9-10: Co-G 11-12: Co-Ha
Mrs. Henry was born and raised in Fairfax, Virginia. After graduating from W.T. Woodson High School she attended James Madison University where she earned a B.A. in Sociology and an M.Ed. in School Counseling. Mrs. Henry moved to Charlottesville from Harrisonburg in 2015. Growing up, Mrs. Henry hoped to have a career as a florist. 

Olivia LeMay
Students: 9-11: He-L. Wo-Z
12: He-L
Ms. LeMay grew up as an Army brat and moved around frequently. This is currently her third time living in the Charlottesville area! She attended the University of Wilmington and earned a B.A. in Psychology and continued her education at the University of Virginia where she obtained her M.Ed. in Counselor Education. Ms. LeMay dreamed of becoming an author as a child.

Miki Salzberg

Students: 9-10: Ha,Mi-Mu, P-Se 11: Mi-Mu, P-Se 12 : Mi-Mu
Ms. Salzberg grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. She attended the University of South Carolina and then transferred to The College of William and Mary where she earned her B.A. in Psychology. She continued her learning at UVA, earning her M.Ed. in School Counseling. Growing up, Ms. Salzberg was convinced she wanted to join the circus.  Though her life led her on a different path, she can still ride a unicycle and juggle. 

Shelby Poole
    Students: 9-11: Sh-Wi
12: Sh-Z
Mrs. Poole was born in Bermuda and her family moved frequently as her father was in the Navy. She grew up in San Diego, Atsugi Japan, and Fairfax, Virginia. Mrs. Poole attended Coronado High School in California, as well as W.T. Woodson High School in Virginia. After receiving her high school diploma she attended the University of Virginia where she earned a B.A and Sciences and an M.Ed. in School Counseling. Mrs. Poole wanted to be a cowgirl and then a McDonald's manager ( for endless fries), and then a zoologist as a kid. 

Caroline Bertrand
Career Specialist
Mrs. Bertrand grew up in Thailand, Afghanistan, Algeria, and France.  She came to the US to volunteer at Innisfree Village near WAHS for a gap year after college.  The opportunity was made available because of the volunteer work she did in high school.  You never know what can change the course of your life.... 

Zoë Padrón
Talent Development Specialist
Zoë Padrón has been teaching for over 25 years and has taught grades K-12.  Originally from Boston, MA, she has a BA in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and Medieval Studies from the University of Chicago and an MAT from Boston University.  She and her husband have lived in Charlottesville for 23 years and her daughter is a senior in college at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN.  Outside of school, they travel as much as possible, enjoy time downtown, visiting museums, and spending time with family and their rescue Yorkie, Kiki. 

Alanah Horning
School Social Worker/ SEL Counselor
My name is Alanah Horning and I am the Mental Health Professional Social Worker here at WAHS. I gained my Bachelor of Social Work degree at James Madison University (go Dukes!) and then went on to become a foster care worker before transitioning into the school system as a Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor. I went back to get my Master of Social Work Degree at the small University of Edinboro before arriving at WAHS to provide mental health support services. This is my second year here and I am more than excited to start working with students and families again. 

Steve Kohrherr
Counseling Office Assistant
Mr. Kohrherr is the gatekeeper, phone answerer, pass runner, and pulse taker, tour leader, and welcoming committee of the Counseling Department. His years of performing with a touring theatre company give him the skills to "read the audience". His years of Comedy Improv allow him to engage in the moment, being present and available . And his years as a Retail Manager provide him with a personal, professional demeanor that compliments the great work of the WAHS Counseling Department.

Claudia Bendick
Registrar
Before joining the Counseling Office, Mrs. Bendick taught for almost 20 years in both high school and college, including over 12 years here at WAHS.  Growing up, Mrs. Bendick always wanted to be a teacher, a librarian, or a professional musician, so it was no surprise that she ended up with a BFA double major in music and English from SFASU.  She also has a Master of Sacred Music degree from SMU, and an MA in English (Medieval Studies) from UVa.  Mrs. Bendick lived in Dallas and in Denver before moving here to Crozet.  She enjoys cooking, hanging out in museums, and curling up with a good book, and her job in the Counseling Office indulges her love of organizing and puzzle-solving.

Lily Henderson
UVA Intern
Ms. Henderson was born in Richmond, Virginia where she attended St. Catherine's high school. She was very involved with athletics playing lacrosse and field hockey. She continued her athletic career by playing lacrosse at Randolph- Macon College while studying psychology and behavioral neuroscience. After graduating from college, she attended UVA's master's program for Counselor Education. Ms. Henderson is currently in her second year of her master's program and is loving it! She started the year as the UVA intern at WAHS, and she has now transitioned into Mrs. Henry's long- term substitute while Mrs. Henry is out on maternity leave. Growing up, Ms. Henderson wanted to be a veterinarian because of her huge love of animals!

Kristen Davis

Student Assistance Program

Region 10

Ms. Davis grew up in Arnold, Maryland. After attending Broadneck High School, she completed a year at Anne Arundel Community College and transferred to Cornell University where she earned a B.S. in Human Service Studies. Eleven years later she graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with an MSW from the School of Social Work. After many moves north and south, in 2013, Ms. she relocated to Charlottesville. Growing up, Ms. Davis hoped to someday be able to pay attention in class.