A school with purpose.

Fuqua School is a PK–12 independent school in Farmville, Virginia, dedicated to cultivating character and opportunity through a rigorous education and a nurturing community.

At Fuqua, students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 are challenged academically, supported personally, and shaped by strong values. Through small class sizes, close faculty relationships, and a broad academic program, students develop the confidence and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.

An Approach Guided by Four Institutional Strengths
Academic rigor and breadth

that challenges students and prepares them for what’s next

Varied and strong extracurricular opportunities

that foster leadership, creativity, and teamwork

Personal, high-touch attention

that ensures every student is known, supported, and encouraged

Character formation

that develops integrity, empathy, and a sense of purpose

Together, these strengths define the Fuqua experience — one that prepares students not just for academic success, but for meaningful lives.

Our Mission

Fuqua School cultivates character and opportunity through a rigorous education and a nurturing community that prepares students for lives of purpose.

From Our Community
A school built on purpose and community.
Our History

A school built on purpose and community.

Fuqua School’s story is one of transformation, growth, and an unwavering commitment to students.

In the early 1990s, a transformative gift from philanthropist J.B. Fuqua opened a new chapter in our school’s story. The adoption of the Fuqua name reflected more than a new identity. It represented a renewed vision for what the school could become.

Over the years, Fuqua has continued to evolve in response to the changing needs of students and families. Through periods of challenge and renewal, the school community has remained committed to strengthening the student experience, expanding opportunities, and cultivating a culture grounded in respect, integrity, and belonging.

The dedication of students, families, faculty, alumni, and friends has helped shape the school we are today. One defined by its mission: To cultivate character and opportunity through a rigorous education and a nurturing community that prepares students for lives of purpose.

Leadership

Meet the educators, administrators, and trustees who lead Fuqua School forward.

Meet the Team

Administrative Team

Chance Reynolds
Chance Reynolds
Head of School
Marie Helene Godin
Marie Helene Godin
HR Manager and Assistant to the Head of School
Mary Quinn Ferguson
Mary Quinn Ferguson
Head of Lower School
Tory Wade
Tory Wade
Secretary & Lower School Health Coordinator
Diane Stubbins
Diane Stubbins
Head of Upper School
Teri Harris
Teri Harris
Secretary and Upper School Health Coordinator
Ginny Gills
Ginny Gills
Dean of Admissions
Jeff Metcalf
Jeff Metcalf
Director of Institutional Advancement
Tammy Frank
Tammy Frank
Assistant to the Director of Institutional Advancement
HA
Henry Austin
Director of Operations
Tyler Cristo
Tyler Cristo
Athletic Director
BL
Blake Loveday
Business Manager
Jennings Custis
Jennings Custis
Dean of Students

Building the future of Fuqua.

We are strengthening and expanding our Upper School through investments in academic spaces, student life, and campus facilities designed to support growth for students in grades 7–12.

Preparation that extends beyond the classroom and beyond college.

While many Fuqua students choose to pursue college, the value of a Fuqua education is not limited to that path.

Students graduate with the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, manage their time, and take responsibility for their work — skills that translate directly into the workforce, entrepreneurship, military service, and skilled trades.

Through academics, extracurricular involvement, and daily expectations around accountability and character, students develop habits that prepare them to contribute meaningfully in any environment.

Upper School Dean, Jennings Custis, with students at a college admissions visit.

At Fuqua, success is not defined by a single path after graduation.

It is defined by preparedness — for work, for relationships, and for a life of purpose.