East Rockingham High School
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FACULTY & STAFF
Administration
Mr. Marc Sweigart, Principal
Marc Sweigart grew up just outside of Fredericksburg, VA and graduated from Stafford High School. He graduated from James Madison University with a BA in History and began his teaching career in 1996. He taught secondary social studies and coached basketball and soccer in different capacities throughout his 15 year teaching career. In 2011, he came to ERHS as an assistant principal before transferring to TAHS in 2013. He is excited to return to East Rockingham High School this year as principal.
Marc Sweigart and his wife Deb live in Bridgewater. They met at JMU and have been married for over 25 years. They have a son who lives and works in VA Beach and a daughter who attends Emory and Henry College.
Email: msweigart@rockingham.k12.va.us
Barbara Eanes, Assistant Principal
Barbara and her husband Jamie live in Rockingham County. They have four children including a daughter who recently graduated from JMU, a daughter attending UVA, a son who works for PWD, and a daughter attending TA.
Mrs. Eanes enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her family.
Email: beanes@rockingham.k12.va.us
Brandy Strickler, Assistant Principal
Brandy Strickler joined the East Rockingham High School staff in July 2014. Ms. Strickler grew up in Page County and graduated from Page County High School in 1994. She continued her education at James Madison University, where she earned both her Bachelor and Master degree.
Before coming to Rockingham County Public Schools, Ms. Strickler was the cheerleading coach at Page County High School from 2000-2005. In 2005, she began her teaching career in Rockingham County Public Schools at Spotswood High School. During her time at Spotswood High School she taught business and marketing, and was the head cheerleading coach from 2005-2011. She was named the Assistant Principal at Mountain View Elementary School in 2011 where she continued until moving to East Rock in July of 2014. Mrs. Strickler resides in Page County with her husband Chris and their two children, Kennedy and Gunnar. She greatly enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading and traveling.
Email: bstrickler@rockingham.k12.va.us
Jody Randolph, Administrative Intern
Jody Randolph grew up in Bridgewater, VA, and graduated from Turner Ashby High School. She graduated from Pfeiffer University with a BA in Elementary Education and played division II softball. She started her teaching career in 2007 in North Carolina before moving back to Rockingham County. She has taught in RCPS for the past 14 years and previously coached softball at East Rockingham High School. During this time she continued her education at the University of Virginia and earned her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with an endorsement as a reading specialist. She recently completed her administration certification from James Madison University. She is excited to join the East Rockingham administration team this year.
Jody and her husband Brad reside in Mt. Crawford with their two children, Maddox and Braxton. She enjoys spending time at Smith Mountain Lake with family and friends, reading, and watching her kids play various sports.
Eric Phillips, Athletic and Activities Director
Eric Phillips joined the East Rockingham High School staff in July 2010. Mr. Phillips has been in education for 25 years, 15 of which have been at Spotswood High School. Mr. Phillips grew up in Elkton, Virginia and was a 1989 Spotswood High School graduate. Mr. Phillips continued his educational experience at Gardner-Webb College (North Carolina) where he played football and graduated in 1994. He began his teaching career in Williston, South Carolina where he taught elementary physical education and assisted in coaching football, basketball, and track. After one year, he moved back to Rockingham County and began his career at Spotswood High School as an alternative education and physical education teacher and assistant varsity football and baseball coach. He continued in this capacity until being named the head football coach for the 2005 football season. He served as the head football coach from 2005-2009. While teaching at Spotswood, Mr. Phillips received his Masters Degree in Athletic Administration from the United States Sports Academy. Mr. Phillips resides in Port Republic with his wife Kim and two children, Cole and Abby. His hobbies include spending time with his family and attending various sporting events.
Email: ephillips@rockingham.k12.va.us