Support Staff:
The Rev. Tom Crittenden | Chaplain
Masters of Divinity degree, Church Divinity School of the Pacific |
Fr. Tom is married to Christi and, in addition to leading weekly chapel services, serves as handyman for the school. He has pursued ordained ministry in congregations for over 30 years, his longest tenure being rector of a church and school in Tallahassee where he was involved in all aspects of the school, enjoying most the weekly chapel services with the children.
Fr. Tom is available for any pastoral need of our families. |
Jasveen Sidhu | Assistant to the Director
Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities |
Jasveen lives with her husband GP and two kids in Harrisonburg since 2008. They moved from Northern Virginia to start a new business. Their daughter Eileen goes to Stuart Hall, and their son Jayven is currently at Anna’s House. Jasveen has a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities and worked as a manager in retail.
She enjoys spending time with her family, loves to travel and during her leisure time loves listening to music. |
Tracy Remington Parker | Tutor
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Tracy has over a decade of childcare experience. Her jobs as a childcare provider brought her to New Orleans when the family she nannied for moved her in with them to be a live-in nanny. She lived there for six years after she fell in love with the city, and it is still her favorite place to visit. Tracy has also worked with children professionally to assist them with their educational growth and remediation.
She and her husband Ross have two children and two dogs, Moose and Joy. Spending time with family and friends is one of their favorite things to do when they're not at work. Creating colorful and welcoming spaces is another one of Tracy's favorite things to do. She has recently turned that creative energy into a business. It is her passion and allows her to use her skills in a way that benefits others. |
Margaret Lindsay | After School Staff
Bachelor’s Degree in German Literature/History Master’s Degree in International Finance Master's of Science - Library Science |
Margaret grew up on a farm. Her first job was being a children’s librarian. Subsequently she ended up on Wall Street leading an investment team which for over thirty years, managed money overseas markets including Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Today she is back to country living and the work she loves, helping the children at Anna’s House. Margaret has one adult daughter who is currently working in Florida. |
Catherine Novak | After School Staff
Mary Baldwin Student |
Catherine (Cat) graduated high school with a certification in early childhood education, and is now a current student at Mary Baldwin University working towards an elementary education degree.
When Cat is not working with students, she enjoys her free time with the MBU equine team, and playing her standup bass. She has a cat named Figaro that she brought all the way from her home in Colorado to accompany her at school. |
Hannah Kaplan | Administrative Assistant
Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Public Health, Guilford College |
Hannah is so happy to be a part of the Anna's House team!
Hannah is a recent college graduate who moved to Virginia in September 2020. She also works as a pet sitter and program evaluation specialist for a nonprofit in Charlottesville. She is currently studying to become an herbalist. Hannah lives in Nelson County with two friends, two cats, four gerbils, and a boatload of plants! Some of Hannah's hobbies include, spending time with animals, being in nature, taking care of plants, reading, cooking, crocheting, and making herbal medicines. |
