Our Team
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Elizabeth Korab, Committee Chair
Calvin, Robinson, and Mallory's Mom. Principal in Charlottesville City Schools. Youth sports advocate.
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Ernest Chambers
Educator for 32 years, currently at Burnley-Moran Elementary. Coach and official at the middle school and high school level, including basketball, softball, volleyball, and golf. Taught Calvin, Robinson, and Mallory.
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Andrew Cullinan
Student athlete at CHS, participating in golf and baseball. Former Central Little League player and coach. Close friend of the Korab+Ness family.
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Ben Donovan
Buford Middle School Language Arts teacher and baseball coach.
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Spencer Douglas
Charlottesville High School Alumnus. Former Little League Coach/Umpire. Dad to CHS student athlete.
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Heather Hill
Mom to three CCS student athletes across elementary, middle, and high school. Sponsorship Coordinator for Black Knights Athletic Club. Active in Walker Buford United and BME PTOs. Close friend of the Korab+Ness family.
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Mary Johnston
CCS educator for 18 years. Mom to current CHS student athlete. Believer that the lessons offered in sports (teamwork, drive, resilience) help students perform better in all facets of life. Friend and teacher of the Korab+Ness family.
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Leigh Hughes
Former Coach and Board Member at Central Little League. Father of two CCS students. Friend to, and admirer of, the Korab+Ness family.
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Abe Jaspen
Baseball student athlete at CHS. One of Calvin’s best friends.
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Andy Jones
Director of Student Activities at CHS, which includes athletics and clubs. Previously an instructional coach and athletic director at Buford Middle School. Parent to middle and high school student athletes.
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Janel Kasparson
Background in IT serving in the hospitality, NPO, and manufacturing industries. Currently at Free Union Country School providing operations support. Long time admirer and friend of Elizabeth, Jason, Calvin, Robinson, and Mallory.
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Sarah Scavone
Elementary teacher for CCS. Responsive Classroom Consulting Teacher. Previous lacrosse coach. Mom to two AHS student athletes. Close family friend to the Korab+Ness family.
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Price Thomas
City of Promise Executive Director. Interested in where sports, culture, and education connect to support and sustain more equitable communities.
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Brandi Wagner
Math teacher and JV volleyball coach at Charlottesville High School. Former athletic coordinator at Buford Middle School. Worked with Calvin on Algebra while at Buford Middle School. 9th year in education; 8th year coaching.
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