Mrs. Hannah Brudwick
Art & Art History
Mrs. Brudwick is a talented artist in her own right with a degree from Christopher Newport University. Her past experience includes teaching art, providing childcare for the children of Redeemer teachers and serving as a substitute teacher. Additionally, she has hosted an after school art club at Redeemer that was enjoyed by many.
Mrs. Kendra Matter
Art & Scholars Studio
Mrs. Kendra Matter first discovered a passion for history, literature, and culture through studying art in high school and college. She went on to graduate from James Madison University with a degree in Art and a minor in Art History. Kendra has been involved in classical and Christian education for 20 years, in capacities from teaching fourth grade at Redeemer, to homeschooling her three children. Outside the classroom you might find her talking with friends on the front porch, listening to music in New Orleans, or rediscovering the joys of oil painting in her studio.
Mrs. Grace Swanson
Music & After School Program
Mrs. Grace Swanson graduated in 2023 from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies. Mrs. Swanson has a particular focus on music education for students with disabilities, and she loves learning more about accessible music-making every day. Outside of school, she enjoys working with students in private lessons, singing with friends, and hiking in Shenandoah National Park. Mrs. Swanson is thrilled to be teaching in the Redeemer community and making a joyful noise unto the Lord with her students.
Mrs. Ashley Hormel
Grammar School Physical Education & Athletic Director
Mrs. Ashley Hormel graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Social Work. She worked professionally in children's health and wellness prior to joining Redeemer. Ashley is thankful for the opportunity to teach children to glorify God in both their work and play, and by caring for the bodies He has given us. She enjoys teaching sportsmanship to the grammar school children while they learn new, traditional, and unique ways to be physically fit. Ashley enjoys being active herself and can often be found out on a long run or hiking or playing games with her four children and husband.
Mrs. Grace Weniger
Rhetoric School Health & Physical Education
Mrs. Grace Weniger graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. She then received a Master’s of Education from the University of Virginia in Sports Medicine. For six years, she worked as an athletic trainer at James Madison University while also teaching in the undergraduate program and serving on the eating disorders team on campus. After starting a family she continued to teach part-time at JMU for several years until their third child was born. She enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and reading a good book. Grace lives in Harrisonburg with her husband and three children, who attend Redeemer. She’s thankful to be part of the Redeemer community and to teach students a biblical perspective on how to care for their bodies and minds.
Mrs. Sarah Hughes
Physical Education & 6th Study Skills
Mrs. Sarah Hughes graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Art History. She worked as a paralegal for several years before staying at home with her first born. Her daughter began attending kindergarten at Redeemer in 2013. With the addition of another daughter attending Redeemer in 2016, there were more opportunities to help in the classroom and around the school. Her third daughter joined her sisters at Redeemer in 2019. Sarah is thankful for the opportunity to work alongside her children and to be a part of a loving school community.