Meet the Teachers

Kaitlin Clark

Hi Families!! My name is Kaitlin Clark. I am so excited to be in Kindergarten this year. Before coming to TJES, I worked in Pre-K for 6 years in Charlottesville while earning my degree in Elementary Education through Mary Baldwin University! I have taught 5th grade for 1 year and then worked my way to where my heart is in Kindergarten.

I am a mom of two blessings, Eliza (4) and Maverick (2). I am married to my best friend and currently reside in my hometown of Fluvanna County. I have three dogs and one cat. I enjoy working on fixer upper projects, designing on my cricut, and spending time with my family. I am so thankful to be working with your kiddos this year. I can't wait to explore and learn as we adventure through Kindergarten!

Amy Davis

Hello! My name is Amy Davis! I am a kindergarten teacher at Thomas Jefferson. I have taught for 20 years for Louisa County. I am also a product of Louisa schools. I taught preschool for 15 years and this will be my 6th year teaching kindergarten. I received my bachelor’s degree from Virginia Union University and my master’s from Walden University. I am the mother of 7 children and grandmother of 1. I am an active member of my church and I love my job. I don’t take it lightly that you are trusting me to educate and love your child while they are in my care.

Megan Madison

Hello! I'm Mrs. Madison! This is my 8th year teaching with Louisa County Public Schools but my 4th year with Kindergarten and I am ecstatic for the school year to begin! I've taught 2nd grade at Thomas Jefferson, Functional Skills Special Education at Louisa County High School, as well as Collaborative Biology, Ecology, and Earth Science. I've also worked directly with special education students at Trevilians Elementary while coaching our Louisa Lions Volleyball team.

I earned my degree at California University of Pennsylvania, a small teaching college in southern Pennsylvania, close to where my family is from. I have lived in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania before planting my roots in Louisa.

My husband and I have a daughter who will be three in October as well as baby number 2 on the way and due this coming November. My hobbies include reading, cooking, and crafting.

Marcy Pennella

Hello, I am Marcy Pennella! I have been teaching for 21 years. I've taught 2nd, 3rd, and Kindergarten. I have my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Administration/Supervision/Leadership. I am a mother of two girls who also attend LCPS schools; Shelby a Senior and Brooke a 7th grader. I have traveled to 48 out of the 50 states just left are Alaska, Vermont, and New Mexico. I enjoy being with my family, running, traveling, shopping, reading, and watching movies.

Whitney Smith

Hello, I am Mrs. Smith! This year will be the start of my 11th year of teaching and my 7th year teaching Kindergarten!

I am proud to say that I am a graduate of Louisa County High School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary. After graduating from LCHS I attended James Madison University (Go Dukes). I now reside in Louisa County with my husband, 8 year old and 4 year old sons, and our many animals (2 dogs, 1 cat and TOO MANY chickens). In my spare time I enjoy playing with my sons, traveling, crafting, baking, antiquing and party planning.

I am so excited to spend the year with your child! We are going to have year full of fun and learning and exploration!