Falcon Fresh Faces of 2020

From America to Africa and back again! FHS alum, Martha Fuechsel, returns after three years of working with kids with intellectual disabilities in Lusaka, a city in Zambia, Africa. “Zambia was amazing. The people in Zambia are welcoming and accepting people. They love to dance, sing and are a very vibrant culture,” said Fuechsel. She was born in Germany and lived there until she was six. After...

“Teacher, teacher, can you help me?” Don't worry Kelly Pauley is on the rescue! She has been in the education field for 27 years, teaching kindergarten and preschool. She is now embarking on the new journey of working with high schoolers! Pauley started her career as a Special Education teacher at a daycare center and then became a preschool teacher. After this, she spent 12 years working as an...

This teacher can be found anywhere near a garden due to his love for horticulture, landscaping and agriculture. Guess who it is, yet? That’s right, Stephen Potucek. Although he may be a fresh face to some, Potucek has been in the Fauquier community for about 25 years. He attended Virginia Tech for a degree in horticulture, landscaping and agriculture and worked in that field for 30 years. He is...

From legal assistant, to dental assistant, and now teacher, Tahirah Grace is ready to bring her experience to the classroom. This year she will be teaching Special Education (SPED). “I was so inspired when I first started teaching because I was reaching the minds of the future. One student can change the world,” said Grace. She grew up in New Jersey, and majored in political science, and minored...

Ever since graduating FHS in 2013, Marissa Martin has pursued her love of science. Inspired by her own teachers during her time as a student, Martin attended Virginia Tech University for four years to earn her teaching degree. After she graduated, she began her teaching career at Warrenton Middle School (WMS) as a science teacher. Her fondest memories from her time teaching at WMS are the spirit weeks...

Jamie Frowen’s love for numbers has brought her to her next endeavor, teaching at FHS. Frowen has lived in Warrenton for the past six years. She decided to become a teacher after working at an office for eight years and starting her own family. “I love working with numbers, but I also want to work with kids and help them learn,” said Frowen. She worked as a Special Education (SPED) Instructional...

Say “hallo!” to new German teacher Cindy Faulconer. Faulconer loves learning new languages, but German is her favorite. She has visited Germany multiple times. “I love the scenery and beautiful old buildings in Germany. There is so much history there, and it’s fairly easy to get around and see things,” said Faulconer. Faulconer can speak three languages fluently; English, French and German....

Get ready to shoot and score! Chase Davenport is ready to spread good vibes and positivity this year. Some may remember him from Marshall Middle School (MMS) where he taught Health and Physical Education. Davenport is now here teaching Algebra I and Geometry. Davenport says he has enjoyed coaching since he was a little kid. “All of my coaches have been role models for me, but my longest-serving...

Deborah Crane is no stranger to Warrenton. Between teaching and former firefighting, she has deep roots in the community. “I am a certified firefighter and used to have my EMT certification and volunteered for a couple of years in this county,” said Crane. Before leaving for California, Crane taught at Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC). She is teaching history as a long-term substitute for...

Heather Schaming is a video-game-loving photographer who is so excited to be a new teacher here at FHS. She taught for 10 years as an elementary, gifted teacher. She is now at Fauquier High School to teach special education (SPED). Ever since Schaming was in third grade, she has wanted to be a teacher. “When I would take the career tests in school, they always pointed to the education field,”...