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. 

Andrew Davis
Students: 9-12: A-Cl

10th-12th: A-Cl, N,O
Mr. Davis grew up in Spokane, WA and moved to Virginia through his service in the Navy in 2006. He then attended Tidewater Community College followed by Old Dominion University, earning a B.S. in Human Services. After taking some time away from his education to travel the world, Mr. Davis attended the University of Virginia where he lived on the Range and completed his M.Ed. in Counselor Education. Growing up, Mr. Davis dreamed of being a wide receiver or an astronaut. 

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: N-O, Sh-Wi
10-12: Sh-Wi
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. 

Erin Rittenhouse
Career Specialist
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.  

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
Mental Health Support Specialist
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.

Emily Turner
SEL Counselor
Ms. Turner grew up in beautiful Nelson County, VA surrounded by the mountains on a mini farm.  She attended Nelson County High School and continued her education at Mary Baldwin College where she earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree.  In her free time, she loves to travel and spends as much time at the beach as she can.  She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family (especially her nieces).  Growing up, Ms. Turner wanted to be a veterinarian.    

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.

Holly McArthur
UVA Intern

Ms. McArthur grew up in Clarkston, Michigan. She attended Hope College, where she earned a B.A. in Psychology. She currently attends the University of Virginia, where she is working towards obtaining her M.Ed in counselor education. Growing up, Ms. McArthur wanted to be a veterinarian. 

Piper
WAHS Therapy Dog

Piper is a 4 year old Cavapoo. She has been a certified therapy dog with Love on a Leash for 2.5 years. Piper was born near Nashville and loves music. This is her second year at WAHS. She is thrilled to be at WAHS once a week during the Warrior period on Thursdays. Piper loves everyone, especially adolescents. She can do about 10 tricks and enjoys an audience.  She loves to be rewarded with “belly rubs”. Piper especially enjoys playing ball and going for long walks around Old Trail. She also volunteers as a “Paws to Read” Dog at Crozet Library and UVA Medical Center. Piper’s owner and team partner (Karen Noffsinger) is a state certified mediator and often brings Piper to mediation sessions to bring a calming presence during dispute resolution sessions. Piper is loving, funny , energetic and an all-around “Good Girl”! 

Jimmy
WAHS Therapy Dog

Jimmy is a 5 yrs old Maltipoo. He loves to take walks and play with other dogs. He loves to eat salmon and chopped meat.