FSW Administration
Ethan D. Williamson -  Head of School
Ethan graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1988 with a BS in Psychology and a BA in German. He taught at New Garden Friends School in Greensboro from 1992-1998 and was Co-Director of the Teen Adventure Program for Baltimore Yearly Meeting (Quaker) from 1995-1998. He also taught French in grades K-5 in the Stanly County Schools from 1989 to 1992. He brings extensive experience to FSW, both in the development of innovative, hands-on curriculum and in guiding individuals and groups to develop the positive, proactive skills and attitudes necessary to build a strong, caring community. He accepted the position of Head of School in May of 1998. Under his Headship FSW has grown from a small middle school of 30-40 students, to a thriving program serving over 200 students ages 18 months through 8th grade on two campuses.

Mesha Batts-  Administrative Assistant
Mesha joined FSW after seven years of managing credit accounts at WWAY-TV3. She is a native of North Carolina and a graduate of Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC. She joined the FSW family in 2006.

Jennifer Breuer – Development Director
Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a BA in English and minor in Anthropology. Prior to joining FSW in September 2005, she was the Director of Communications and Alumni Relations at Oak Hall School, an independent PreK-12 in Gainesville, Florida, where she also taught 10th grade English, sponsored the Key Club and supervised Senior Projects. Her public relations and marketing experience also includes two years at North Florida Regional Medical Center and two years in the University of Florida's Registrar's Office.

Kate Cathey, Elementary/Middle School Administrative Assistant
Kate has an MFA in Metal Design from East Carolina University has taught metalsmithing and enameling to children and adults at various art centers and schools in Pennsylvania and Maine and plans to continue making her work and teaching workshops here in North Carolina and beyond! She is happy to be a part of the nurturing FSW community.

Jane Lawrence, Primary Division Head & Montessori Stepping Stones I & II Teacher
Jane received a BS in Child Development from East Carolina University in 1974. She received Montessori training at Helen Alice Higgins Montessori and through World Montessori International. She became a directress at Helen Alice Higgins Montessori in 1984 and worked with children ages 2-6 from 1984-2002. She received her Kindermusik certification in the fall of 2001.  She joined the FSW faculty in 2002.

Ann Souder – Admissions Director
Ann received a BA in Art Education from Stephen’s College in Columbia, Missouri in 1976. She taught art for 6 years at Queen Anne School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She also served on the Board of Trustees at Queen Anne School for 3 years. In addition, she was an Assistant Teacher in Pre-Kindergarten at Indian Creek School in Crownsville, MD for 3 years. She came to FSW in 2000.

Tracy Tertzagian- Director of Athletics and Enrichment Programs, PE Teacher
Tracy received her Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from High Point University in 1994.  In addition to one year’s experience as a preschool teacher, she has eight years of experience as a PE teacher. She has coached youth volleyball, soccer, golf and basketball teams (and led one team to their league’s championship!)   Tracy began teaching at FSW in 2004.

Laura Williams - Business Manager
Laura joined FSW in the spring of 2007 after serving as Business Manager at WHQR Public Radio for four years. Prior to that, Laura owned her own accounting services business following many years in the banking industry.  A student herself, Laura is working towards her degree at UNCW.