My name is Afton Long, and I would like to introduce myself as your Director. I was born, raised, and currently live in the Short Pump area. I attended Virginia Commonwealth University where I studied Elementary Education and am currently pursuing a career studies certificate in Early Childhood Development. I have worked for Skipwith Academy for more than 16 years. I have worked as a teacher, assistant director, and director and have called three schools with Skipwith Academy my home. I am proud to be the Director at Skipwith Academy at Lauderdale Square. I have two children and an amazing husband. I enjoy spending time with my kids, reading, baking, and photography. I choose to work with children because it is a rewarding job. I love to watch the children learn and grow. My favorite part of my day is going into the classrooms to visit with the children and teachers. I like to see all of the activities the teachers have planned. I am committed to making our school a fun and loving learning environment. I want Skipwith Academy to be a second family for all of the children we serve.
Skipwith Academy is committed to supporting families and children in the communities we serve. We provide a variety of options for learning, not only based on the age of the child, but also his or her prior learning, maturity, and developmental stage. Our curriculum is based on a learning plan for meeting the emotional, physical, social, and cognitive needs of children using developmentally appropriate practices in a supportive environment.