Instructors

Mr. Thompson serves as the Center for Engineering Director. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. Mr. Thompson has worked on research dealing with stir welding, also known as friction welding. He also worked on research in Bio-Medical Engineering with UVA. Mr. Thompson has a background in turbine blade manufacturing. He has been working in education for 22 years, of which 17 have been with the Center for Engineering.

Contact: rbthompson@henrico.k12.va.us

Mrs. Healy is new to the Center for Engineering team, having recently completed her Engineering Education degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to returning to the States, Mrs. Healy lived abroad for several years, teaching English as a second language, but her interest in STEM led her to return to higher education in 2020 in order to take her work in education in a new direction. In addition to teaching the sophomores in the CFE, she is currently serving as an advisor to the Highland Springs branch of the TSA.

Contact: clhealy@henrico.k12.va.us

Mr. Hunnicutt is a graduate of Virginia Tech. He worked in industry for many years as a commercial construction manager, draftsman, and cabinet maker. He taught CAD at the Colonial Heights Technical Center from 2016 - 2023, and has been at the Highland Springs Center for Engineering since the fall of 2023. Mr. Hunnicutt is also a Technology Student Association advisor.

Contact: cghunnicutt@henrico.k12.va.us