Broadwater Educators are featured speakers at Virginia Education Conference

Independent schools remain an important choice for families in all communities. Ms. Terry and Mr.

Ryan were invited to speak to education leaders from around the commonwealth about pathways in

leadership development supporting independent schools. Ms. Terry has served Broadwater Academy

in different capacities for the last seven years. She has taught in schools throughout Virginia and

North Carolina. She is currently the Assistant Head of School. Mr. Ryan is in his sixth year as Head of

School.

Broadwater is fully accredited with strong commendations by the Virginia Association of Independent

Schools (VAIS) and has most recently been recognized by Virginia Living as the best independent

school in Eastern Virginia. 42% of the students received tuition assistance as Broadwater seeks to

partner with families of diverse needs and talents from up and down the Eastern Shore. The

leadership expertise that Ms. Terry and Mr. Ryan shared focused on their experience strengthening

Broadwater’s position in the Eastern Shore community and the independent school community across

the region.

Also participating in the professional learning conference were Middle School Teachers Courtney

Bundick and Middle School Director, Kathy Custis, Librarian, Andrea Misener and Lower School

Director, Erica Johnson.

Broadwater Academy is the premier learning community on the Eastern Shore of Virginia for pre-K-12

education. With a challenging curriculum, talented instructors, and a diverse student body,

Broadwater develops the next generation of respectful, civic-minded leaders and productive citizens.