St. Paul's School Staff Members

Katherine Howe Rickwald, EdD — Principal

Dr. Rickwald came to us last year after eight years of teaching at Trinity Christian School in Fairfax, and having completed her Doctorate in Education in May of 2010.  In pursuance of her EdD, she studied Christian education and ecumenism at the Centro Pro Unione in Rome and the University of Oxford in England.  Prior to her life in academia, Dr. Rickwald earned a Master's Degree in Human Services Counseling from Regent University and served as a counselor and intake coordinator at Christian Fellowship Church in Ashburn and McLean Bible Church. 

A simple but favorite Scripture verse of Dr. Rickwald’s is:  “Here I am, with the children that God has given me.”  (Hebrews 2:13b)  These words demonstrate Jesus’ unwavering acceptance of His ministerial calling and His compassion for the souls who put their trust in Him.  Dr. Rickwald strives to be conformed to this image of Christ, the Great Teacher, and hopes to always seek His guidance as she interacts with the precious little ones in her care – the children that God has given her.

Cheri Cardine — Office Manager

Mrs. Cardine brings 20 years of office experience to her work at St. Paul's. She was Administrative Assistant to the Archbishop of the Eastern and Central Province of the Charismatic Episcopal Church, held administrative posts at two major hospitals and a university, and was the Accounts Manager for a local blacksmith shop. Mrs. Cardine also spent many happy years as a nanny and a homemaker. She studied home economics at the University of Missouri.

One of the Scripture passages that is dearest to Mrs. Cardine’s heart is Psalm 100: “Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.”

Jennifer Nelson — Registrar

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."  (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Mrs. Nelson holds a degree in Early Childhood Development from the State University of New York.  Prior to joining us at St. Paul's, she studied Special Education, cared for children with severe and profound disabilities, and also served as an assistant preschool teacher.  Mrs. Nelson is active in her community and the lives of her two boys.  She was President of the Haymarket MOMS Club, Vice President for the St. Michael, MN MOMS Club, and a Committee Member for her son's swim team.

Lucy High — After Care Supervisor and Spanish Teacher

“He must become greater;  I must become less.” (John 3:30)

Mrs. High joined our faculty two years ago, having spent over five years working with preschool and elementary age students across the country.  She holds a degree from the Colegio Guadalupano in Navojoa, Sonora - Mexico.  Mrs. High serves as our After Care Supervisor and teaches Spanish to our four-year-olds, kindergarteners, and elementary students.  Mrs. High is particularly proud of her husband, an airman in the United States Air Force.