Marc Sweigart grew up outside Fredericksburg, VA, and graduated from Stafford High School. He graduated from James Madison University with a BA in History and began his teaching career in 1996. He taught secondary social studies and coached basketball and soccer in different capacities throughout his 15-year teaching career. In 2011, he came to ERHS as an assistant principal before transferring to TAHS in 2013. He became the principal of ERHS in the 2021-2022 school year.

Marc Sweigart and his wife Deb live in Bridgewater. They met at JMU and have been married for 28 years. They have a son who lives and works in Va Beach and a daughter who lives and works in Harrisonburg.

Email: msweigart@rockingham.k12.va.us

Barbara Eanes grew up in Bridgewater and graduated from Turner Ashby High School. She graduated from Bridgewater College with a BA in English and began her teaching career in 1995. She taught Special Education, Alternative Education, and English during her 25-year teaching career. She most recently taught Special Education at Turner Ashby. In addition, she teaches several courses for Mary Baldwin University.

Barbara and her husband Jamie live in Rockingham County. They have 4 children who attended Rockingham County Schools.

Mrs. Eanes enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her family.

Email: beanes@rockingham.k12.va.us

Molly Smith is an Elkton native who graduated from Spotswood High School in 2010 (the last class before ERHS opened). She graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a BA in Elementary Education in 2014. She also played 4 years of college softball there. Ms. Smith graduated from James Madison University in 2023 with her Master’s in Educational Leadership.

In 2014, she began her teaching career in Madison County, VA. She later moved to Rockingham County, where she taught 4th and 5th grades for seven years. She joined the ERHS administrative team in 2023. She currently resides in Port Republic and enjoys traveling, fitness, sports, and reading.

Email: mollysmith@rockingham.k12.va.us

Brandy Strickler joined the East Rockingham High School staff in July 2014. Ms. Strickler grew up in Page County and graduated from Page County High School. She continued her education at James Madison University, where she earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Before coming to Rockingham County Public Schools, Ms. Strickler was the cheerleading coach at Page County High School from 2000-2005. She began teaching in Rockingham County Public Schools at Spotswood High School in 2005. During her time at Spotswood High School, she taught business and marketing and was the head cheerleading coach from 2005-2011. She was named the Assistant Principal at Mountain View Elementary School in 2011 where she continued until moving to East Rock in July of 2014. Mrs. Strickler resides in Page County with her husband Chris. They have two children, Kennedy and Gunnar. She greatly enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and traveling.

Email: bstrickler@rockingham.k12.va.us

Eric Phillips joined the East Rockingham High School staff in July 2010. Mr. Phillips has been in education for 30 years. Mr. Phillips grew up in Elkton and was a 1989 Spotswood High School graduate. Mr. Phillips continued his educational experience at Gardner-Webb College (North Carolina), where he played football and graduated in 1994. He began his teaching career in Williston, South Carolina, where he taught elementary physical education and assisted in coaching football, basketball, and track.

After one year, he moved back to Rockingham County and began his career at Spotswood High School as an alternative education and physical education teacher and assistant varsity football and baseball coach. He continued in this capacity until being named the head football coach for the 2005 football season. He served as the head football coach from 2005-2009. While teaching at Spotswood, Mr. Phillips received his Master of Athletic Administration degree from the United States Sports Academy.

Mr. Phillips resides in Port Republic with his wife Kim and two children, Cole and Abby. His hobbies include spending time with his family and attending various sporting events

Email: ephillips@rockingham.k12.va.us

Teaches: Alternative Education

Education: Bachelor of Science: Sports Management, Bluefield College 

Extracurricular Activities: Assistant Varsity & JV Football Coach

Teaches: Behavioral Support Assistant

Education: Spotswood High School

Extracurricular Activities: Head Coach Track & Field and Cross Country

Teaches: Real Estate, Economics, and Personal Finance

Education: Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Eastern Mennonite University

Extracurricular Activities: Head Coach Varsity Boy's Basketball

Teaches: Intro to Animal Systems, AG Fabrication, Horticulture I&II, AG Structures

Education: Bachelor of Science: Geographic Science, James Madison University; Master of Education: Environment Based Learning, Mary Baldwin University

Extracurricular Activities: FFA and Young Farmers

ERHS FFA Website

Teaches: Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Digital and Social Media Marketing, Principles of Business and Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Advanced Strategic Marketing, and Entrepreneurship

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Liberty University; Master of Business Administration: Marketing, Liberty University

Extracurricular Activities: DECA Sponsor, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

Teaches: Intro to Foods, Child Development, Individual Development

Education: Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, James Madison University; Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: FCCLA Sponsor - The Ultimate Leadership Experience!

Teaches: Technology Foundations, Engineering Explorations I, Engineering Analysis and Applications II, Construction Technology, Technology Transfer

Education: Bachelor of Arts: History and Philosophy, James Madison University; Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education, Liberty University

Extracurricular Activities: TSA Sponsor

Teaches: Economics and Personal Finance, Computer Information Systems, Advanced Computer Information Systems, and Teachers for Tomorrow

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing Information Systems, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: FBLA Sponsor, Educators Rising Sponsor

Teaches: English 9, Theater, and Creative Writing

Education: Bachelor of Arts: Theater and Writing, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: One-Act Play

Teaches: English 12 and English 12 Honors

Education: Bachelor of Arts: English, James Madison University

Teaches: English 10

Education: Bachelor of Arts: English Literature & Creative Writing, Emory & Henry College; Master of Arts: English, Radford University

Teaches: English 9 and English 11

Education: Bachelor of Arts: Music Education, Marshall University; Master of Music, Morehead State University

Teaches: AP Language & Composition, DE English, and English 9

Education: Bachelor of Arts: English Education (5-Adult), Marshall University; Master of Arts: English, Marshall University. She earned her National Board Certification in 2013.

Extracurricular Activities: Eagle Defense Club Sponsor and Ambassador for Sources of Strength

Teaches: English 10 Advanced and English 11

Education: Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Virginia

Teaches: English 11, 11 Honors, and 12 AP Lit

Education: Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies and English, Virginia Tech; Master of Science: English Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Doctorate of Education: Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University.

Teaches: Foundations of Art 1 & 2, Crafts 1 & 2, Advance Art 1 & 2, and AP Studio Art

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bridgewater College

Extracurricular Activities: SCA Co-Sponsor

Website: www.afroworx.org

Teaches: Choir and Piano

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts: Music Education, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: Musical Co-Director

Website: https://erhschoirs.weebly.com/

Teaches: Advanced Concert Band, Guitar & Advanced Guitar, Jazz & Percussion

Education: Bachelor of Arts: Performing Arts (Music), Clemson University; Master of Music Composition, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: Director of Bands (Concert Band, Marching Eagles, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble)

Website: eastrockbands.weebly.com

Teaches: Statistics (Regular/AP) & Physics (Regular/Honors/AP)

Education:  Bachelor of Science: Math Education, Clemson University; Masters of Education: Educational Leadership, Clemson University

Extracurricular Activities: Adopt-a-Highway

Teaches: Geometry, Algebra 1

Education: Bachelor of Science: Mathematics, UNC-Wilmington; Master of Science: Education Administration, Shenandoah University

Extracurricular Activities: SCA Co-Advisor, Girls Tennis Coach

Teaches: Algebra 2, Math Analysis, Computer Math, AP Computer Science

Education:  Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, James Madison University; Master of Arts in Teaching, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: E-Sports Coach

Teaches: Algebra I, Algebra II, and AFDA

Education: Bachelor of Arts: Secondary Math Education, University of Kentucky

Teaches: Algebra I

Education: Bachelor of Science: Mathematics, James Madison University; Master of Science in Education: Mathematics, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: Musical Choreographer

Teaches: Stats, DE Math Analysis, Math Analysis, Geometry

Education: Bachelor of Arts: Math Education, Rowan University; Master of Arts: Math Education, Western Governors University; Master of Science: Education, Cairn University

Teaches: Algebra 1, Algebra II Adv.

Education:  Bachelor of Science: Engineering, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities:  Scholastic Bowl Assistant Coach

Teaches: Calculus, Geometry, AFDA

Education: Master of Science in Education: Mathematics, James Madison University

Teaches: Advanced Physical Education I, 2 & 3; 10th Grade Driver Education and Physical Education 

Education: Bachelor of Science: Physical Education & Health, Bridgewater College

Extracurricular Activities: Asst. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Fishing Club

Teaches: 9th Grade Health and Physical Education & 10th Grade Drivers Education and Physical Education 

Education: Bachelor of Science: Health & Physical Education, Eastern Mennonite University.

Extracurricular Activities: Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach and Ambassador for Sources of Strength

Teaches: Drivers Ed./Health & PE

Education: Bachelor of Science: Health and Physical Education, William Carey University; Master of Science: Kinesiology, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: JV Boys Basketball Coach

Teaches: Lab School, 9th grade Health & Physical Education, Advanced PE

Education: Bachelor of Science: Health & Physical Education, Bridgewater College; Master of Science: Physical Education Teacher Education, West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences

Extracurricular Activities: JV Volleyball Head Coach, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Assistant Coach, Ambassador for Sources of Strength

Teaches: 9th grade Environmental Science in Lab School and 11th grade Chemistry

Education: Bachelor of Science: Adolescence to Young Adult specializing in Chemistry and Physics, Bowling Green State University; Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Education Innovation, University of Virginia

Extracurricular Activities: Sources of Strength

Teaches: Statistics (Regular/AP) & Physics (Regular/Honors/AP)

Education:  Bachelor of Science: Math Education, Clemson University; Masters of Education: Educational Leadership, Clemson University

Extracurricular Activities: Adopt-a-Highway

Teaches: Chemistry 1, Chemistry 1 Honors, Chemistry II Honors, AP Chemistry

Education: Bachelor of Science: Biology, minor in Chemistry and Secondary Education, EMU; Masters of Religion,

Teaches: Environmental Science, Biology

Education: Bachelor of Science: Biology, West Texas A&M University

Extracurricular Activities: Forensics Coach

Teaches: Environmental Science, Biology, AP Biology, and AP Environmental Science

Education: Bachelor of Science: Biology, Old Dominion University; Bachelor of Science: Sports/Entertainment/Event Management, Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte; Master of Science: Natural Resources, Virginia Tech

Teaches: Environmental Science, Astronomy, Geology

Education:  Bachelor of Science: Earth Science, James Madison University; Master of Education: Secondary Education, James Madison University

Teaches: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biology I, and Earth Science

Education: Bachelor of Science: Biology, Bridgewater College

Teaches: Biology I, Biology I Advanced, Biology II Survey of Life, and Environmental Science

Education: Bachelor of Science: Agriculture, Penn State University and a teaching endorsement in Biology from JMU.

Teaches: Lab School World Geography, AP World History Modern, and Psychology/Sociology

Education: Bachelor of Arts: History and Political Science, Bridgewater College; Master of Education: Teacher Leadership, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: Freshman Class Sponsor and Head Varsity Baseball Coach.

Teaches: US History, US Government, and AP Government

Education: Bachelor of Science: Social Science, James Madison University

Teaches: World History II, AP US History, and African American History

Education:  Bachelor of Science: Political Science, University of Virginia; Master of Education: Secondary Social Studies, University of Virginia

Extracurricular Activities:  Social Studies Honor Society Sponsor, Farmville Tour Guides Project Sponsor, Therapy Dog Handler

Teaches: AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, and Government

Education: Bachelor of Science: Social Sciences, Eastern Mennonite University.

Extracurricular Activities: Assistant Coach for the Scholastic Bowl Team.

Teaches: US History and Honors Government. 

Education: Bachelor of Arts: Humanities, Florida Southern College; Master of Arts: Art History and Conservation, Florida State University

Teaches: Honors US History, World Geography

Education:  Bachelor of Science: History, Radford University; Master of Education, James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: Head Football Coach

Teaches: World Geography

Education: Bachelor of Arts: History and Bachelor of Science: Economics, Presbyterian College; Master of Teaching: Social Studies (6-12), University of Virginia

Extracurricular Activities: Debate Team Coach

Teaches: Collaborative 10th-grade classes and Education for Employment 

Education: Bachelor of Science: Health Science and Bachelor of Science: Nutrition and Wellness, Bridgewater College

Extracurricular Activities: Pre-referral Chair

Teaches: 11th grade collaborative teacher

Education: Bachelor of Arts: Special Education, Lynchburg College; Master of Education: Special Education, Mary Baldwin University.

Extracurricular Activities: Care Closet

Teaches: Collaborative 12th grade classes

Education: Bachelor of Science: Education, Eastern Mennonite University; Master of Education: Administration and Supervision K-12, Old Dominion University

Teaches: Collaborative Algebra 1 and Biology and Learning Strategies

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, minor in Human Services Counseling and Special Education; Master's Degree from Old Dominion University.

Teaches:  Collaborative 9th-grade classes and a Learning Strategies Class.

Education:  Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from Old Dominion University and a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree with a concentration in Special Education from Mary Baldwin University.

Extracurricular Activities:  Assistant Baseball Coach; Assistant Strength Training Coach.

Teaches: Students with intellectual and multiple disabilities as well as students with autism. In addition, Ms. Monger is the Night School Coordinator.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Special Education from JMU.

Extracurricular Activities: Unified Basketball, Rock Stars - sponsor, BLISS!! coffee cart

Teaches: EL at EES and ERHS

Education: B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Radford University.

Licensed with the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology as well as the American Speech Hearing Association.

She has additional experience with children with augmentative and assistive technology and swallowing.

Teaches: General and Adaptive Curriculum

Education: Associate's Degree in Arts and Sciences from Blue Ridge Community College; Bachelor’s Degree in Individualized Studies with a Concentration in Special Education from James Madison University with an expected graduation date of 5/2025.

Teaches: Latin at ERHS and SHS. She is at ERHS on odd days.

Education:

Teaches: Spanish I, Spanish III, Spanish IV Honors, and Spanish V Honors

Education: Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages and Culture with a specialization in Spanish and a Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Education, 6-12,), both from JMU.

Extracurricular Activities: Musical Co-Director, Senior Class Sponsor, Junior Class Co-Sponsor, Spanish Honor Society Co-Sponsor, GSA Co-Sponsor, World Languages Department Head

Teaches: Spanish I and Spanish II

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Bridgewater College.

Extracurricular Activities: Spanish Honor Society Co-Sponsor, GSA Co-Sponsor

Teaches: French I, II, III, and French IV honors at both ERHS and SHS. She is at ERHS on even days.

Education: B. A. in French and Music Education from JMU.

Extracurricular Activities: Sponsor for the French Honor Society and French Club.