Administration

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David Altizer, Principal

Mr. Altizer has been part of the CCPS family since 2004. He taught US and World History at Thomas Dale High School for 8 years while also coaching JV and Varsity football as well as JV baseball for the Knights. Mr. Altizer began his career in administration at Bailey Bridge Middle School in 2012. After four years at BBMS, Mr. Altizer joined the admin team as the Associate Principal at Manchester High School. Two years later he became the Principal at Manchester Middle School and was the Principal there for six years. Mr. Altizer became Principal at Clover Hill High School in 2024.

Mr. Altizer received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2004 and his Master of Education degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University in 2013.

David_Altizer@ccpsnet.net

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Chris Szybisty, Associate Principal

Mr. Szybisty originally hails from the state of Michigan where he graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Mathematics; after graduation, he moved south with his wife to Chesterfield, VA.

Mr. Szybisty spent the first 7 years of his educational career as a math teacher at Matoaca High School and Clover Hill High School where he taught everything from Algebra 1 and Geometry to AP Calculus BC and Linear Algebra. From there, Mr. Szybisty went to Cosby High School where he served as Dean of Students for 2 years and Assistant Principal for 5 years. While at Cosby, he earned his master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University and began his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Virginia Tech.

Mr. Szybisty is excited to return to Clover Hill High School as Associate Principal. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, and he is an avid fan of the University of Michigan and all Detroit sports.

Education:

  • Detroit Catholic Central High School – Redford, Michigan

  • Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, Michigan – B.A. Mathematics

  • Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, Virginia – M.Ed. Administration and Supervision

  • Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, Virginia – Doctoral Candidate, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Student support alpha by last name: E – K

Christopher_Szybisty@ccpsnet..net

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Renee Green, Assistant Principal

Ms. Renee Green was born and raised just outside of Tampa, Florida and graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education. She began her teaching career at James W. Mitchell High School in New Port Richey, Florida where she taught United States History. She moved to Virginia in 2009 and became a proud Panther teaching and coaching at Hermitage High School in Henrico County. While there she taught Advanced Placement Psychology and World History I courses. She also served as the Head Softball Coach for 3 years. In 2016 Ms. Green made the move to Chesterfield County becoming a Warrior at Matoaca High School teaching World History I and Success courses. She earned her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Polytechnic and State University in 2017 and began her role as the Dean of Students at Carver College and Career Academy that same year. In 2018 she became part of the Skyhawk family being named as an assistant principal at L.C. Bird High School. Ms. Green spent 4 years proudly serving the L.C. Bird High School community and in 2022 had the opportunity to be appointed to the position as the Associate Principal of the Career and Technical Center at Hull Street. Preparing students to be both college and career ready is a passion of hers and her time at CTC@Hull reinforced her commitment to help all students regardless of their background find their path in life. In 2024 Ms. Green took the opportunity to return to her roots as a comprehensive administrator and now proudly serves the Clover Hill community as an assistant principal, Go Cavs!

Education: 

  • East Lake High School-Tarpon Springs, Florida

  • University of South Florida- Tampa, Florida - B.S. Secondary Social Science Education

  • Virginia Polytechnic and State University- Blacksburg, Virginia- M.Ed Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Student support alpha by last name: A-D

renee_green@ccpsnet.net

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Cherel White, Assistant Principal

Mrs. White has been in public education for twenty-three years. Four years in Prince George’s County, Maryland as a business teacher, one year in Petersburg, Virginia as a business teacher, and eighteen years in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Eight years as a business teacher, three years as a Dean of Students, and seven years as an Assistant Principal. This will be her sixth year at Clover Hill High School as an Assistant Principal.

Mrs. White graduated from Virginia State University with a BS in Hotel/Restaurant and Institutional Management. She received her Master’s from Strayer University in Accounting. Lastly, she completed her Education Specialist in Education Leadership through Liberty University.

Mrs. White is the proud parent of JaCory and the proud grandmother to Zuriyah. She and her husband John, reside in Dinwiddie.

Education

  • Friendly High School – Fort Washington, MD

  • Virginia State University – BS Hotel/Restaurant and Institutional Management

  • Strayer University – MBA Accounting

  • Liberty University – Educational Specialist Education Leadership, Ed.S

Student support alpha by last name: Ro-Z

Cherel_White@ccpsnet.net

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Alana Hartman-Hall, Dean of Students

Mrs. Hartman-Hall joined the Cavalier family as a special education teacher and 504 Coordinator in the Fall of 2023. Currently, she will serve as the Dean of Students for the 2024-25 school year. Prior to making her way to the Hill, she was a special education and history teacher at Meadowbrook High School. 

Mrs. Hartman-Hall graduated from Oswego State University with a BA in History. She holds two Master's, one from Brockport State University in Constitutional Law and the other from LeMoyne College, Syracuse NY in Special Education K-12 and History 7-12. Lastly, she recently completed her Administration and Supervision endorsement through Longwood University.

Mrs. Hartman-Hall and her husband, Charlie, reside in Chesterfield and have two border collies, Elizabeth Lemon and Abbey Rose. Mrs. Hartman-Hall is from Upstate NY and is a huge Syracuse fan, GO CUSE!

Education:

  • Oswego State University, Oswego, New York- Bachelor of Arts (History, American and European).

  • Brockport State University, Brockport, New York, – Master of Arts- Constitutional Law. 

  • LeMoyne College, Syracuse, New York- Master of Science for Teachers- Special Education K-12 and History 7-12.

  • Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia – Administration and Supervision Endorsement

Student support alpha by last name: L – Ri

Alana _HartmanHall@ccpsnet.net

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Nathan Henry, Math & Science High School Coordinator

Mr. Henry is excited to kick off his fifth year as Coordinator of the Math & Science Specialty Center and sixteenth year at Clover Hill High School.  The 2023-2024 school year marks his twenty-sixth year navigating the evolving nature and approaches of education.  Growing up in Maryland, Mr. Henry attended McDaniel College (formerly Western Maryland College) where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Minor in Secondary Education.  Upon graduation, he taught Special Education for three years while earning Masters of Science in Special Education from ODU.  Over the course of twenty-one years before transitioning to his current role, he taught a variety of history subjects from the self-contained setting to AP US History and Historical Research in the MathSci Specialty Center before being named its coordinator in 2019.

Mr Henry resides in Chesterfield County with his wife Christine, also a teacher in Chesterfield County, and their three sons.  Their oldest son attends Moravian University (PA), their middle son is a senior in high school, and their youngest son is an eighth grader in middle school.

Education:

  • C. Milton Wright High School – Bel Air, MD

  • McDaniel College – B.A. History

  • Old Dominion University – M.S. Special Education (ED/LD)

Nathanial_Henry@ccpsnet.net

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David Zyglocke, Activities Director

Mr. Zyglocke is beginning his seventh year as the Director of Student Activities for Clover Hill High School. He is a graduate of Monacan High School, Class of 2021, and has taught and coached in CCPS for over twenty years. He is looking forward to another great year on the Hill. 

Education:

  • Monacan High School Class of 1991

  • Virginia Tech Class of 1996 – BS Physical Education K-12

  • Grand Canyon University – Masters of Education Administration

David_Zyglocke@ccpsnet.net

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Tripp Lawson, School Counseling Coordinator

Mr. Lawson is a graduate of Clover Hill High School, class of 1996. After graduating from CHHS Mr. Lawson attended Virginia Commonwealth University where he earned a BS in Criminal Justice. In 2000, Mr. Lawson joined the Virginia Army National Guard and served until September 2008. During Mr. Lawson’s time in the National Guard he returned to VCU to earn his Master of Education/Counselor Education degree. This is Mr. Lawson’s 18th year as a school counselor in CCPS and his 12th year at CHHS serving as the School Counseling Coordinator. Both Mr. Lawson and his wife (Christine) serve as school counselors in Chesterfield County while raising two happy and healthy children.

Education:

  • Clover Hill High School, Midlothian, VA

  • Virginia Commonwealth University – B.S. Criminal Justice

  • Virginia Commonwealth University – M.Ed. Counseling Education

Tripp_Lawson@ccpsnet.net

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Kelly Shupe, Coordinator of Special Education and Transition Planning

Mrs. Shupe is a Richmond-area native, graduating from Mills Godwin High School’s Math, Science, and Technology Center in 2009. After graduating, she attended the College of William and Mary where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Kinesiology. Following her passion to support adults and children with disabilities, Mrs. Shupe earned her Master of Education degree with a speciality in Severe Disability Special Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. Before coming to Clover Hill, she worked in Henrico County for nine years as a low-incidence special education teacher. This will be her eleventh year in education and second as the coordinator of special education. She and her husband live in Henrico with their cat.

Education:

  • Mills E. Godwin High School, Henrico, VA

  • College of William and Mary – B.S. Psychology and Kinesiology

  • Virginia Commonwealth University – M.Ed. Special Education

Kelly_Shupe@ccpsnet.net