The Board of Directors of Wakefield Country Day School is a dedicated group of professionals who work to ensure the school is managed well and runs smoothly.
Anna Clark, Secretary
May, 2025
Anna Clark, a member of the Board since 2021, was elected Secretary. Ms. Clark graduated from Wakefield Country Day School in 2015. She was raised in Huntly, VA and attended WCDS from preschool through 12th grade. After graduating, Ms. Clark received a Bachelor of Science from James Madison University where she studied sociology and political science. For over ten years, she managed Haley Fine Art, a local gallery in Sperryville that showcases regional art. She then moved to the DC area to work in the non-profit space, planning events for a climate think tank, E3G. Most recently, Ms. Clark joined an investment management firm, Brown Advisory, where she manages relationships with their private and non-profit clients. As a second-generation graduate of WCDS, she and her family have been committed to the school’s success for many years.
Bennett Eastham, Vice Chair
May, 2026
Bennett is a Rappahannock native who grew up just a few miles from WCDS, where his sister Isabelle graduated in 2011. After earning his bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Virginia Tech, Bennett went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee School of Law. After several years practicing with Williams Mullen in Richmond, Virginia, Bennett returned home to his family's farm and joined a local law firm, Walker Jones, where he advises clients on business organizations, transactions, and disputes. In his free time, Bennett loves to coach and play soccer, work on the farm, and travel to Sweden with his wife, Ebba, to visit his in-laws. Inspired by the impact WCDS had on his sister and the belief that people thrive in different learning environments, Bennett is committed to doing his part to ensure WCDS continues to be an option for families in the community.
Greg Eck, Chair
May, 2025
Gregory J. Eck has worked as an immigration lawyer in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for over ten years. Currently, in his role as founder and owner of the Law Office of Gregory J. Eck, LLC, he assists individual and corporate clients with their immigration needs. Gregory is committed to providing pro bono services and has assisted many individuals who faced deportation.
Prior to his work as a lawyer, Gregory served as a teacher and chaplain at Georgetown Preparatory School where he taught religious studies, ethics, and social studies. Gregory received his bachelor’s degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. He went on to get a Master of Arts in philosophy from Fordham University and a Master of Education from Boston College. In 2009, he received his Juris Doctor from University of Miami School of Law. Gregory currently lives in Pennsylvania where he enjoys woodworking and scuba diving in his free time.
Tom Griffin, Treasurer
May, 2026
Tom Griffin is a 1995 graduate of Wakefield Country Day School and the father of a Wakefield Alumnus and a current Wakefield Student. Mr. Griffin currently serves as the Director for the Office of Financial Policy and Audit Resolution at the U.S. Department of Energy. In this role, he manages CFO’s Financial Policy and Audit Resolution functions with the overall objective of improving DOE business operations. Prior to joining DOE, Mr. Griffin worked for the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Commerce, where he led inspections of overseas Foreign Commercial Service posts and program evaluations of domestic Commerce programs. He has also served as a Risk Management Analyst for the Transportation Security Administration, an analyst for the American Petroleum Institute, and an Economic Research Analyst for the Federal Trade Commission. Mr. Griffin studied and interned in Milan, Italy, and has organized multiple trips to Italy for Wakefield. He holds a B.A. in Honors from Virginia Tech, an M.A. from George Mason University, and an M.B.A. from the University of South Carolina, where he was awarded the Darla Moore Fellowship.
John Elmore, Head of School
Ex Officio Member
John Elmore's career in education has been marked by several key leadership roles. He has served as the Head of Upper School and Director of Studies at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Connecticut, as well as the Assistant Head of School at Trinity School in Midland, Texas. He has also been the Director of College Counseling at schools in Michigan and New York and a science and math teacher at schools in New York. John holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Grinnell College in Iowa and a master's degree in religion and ethics from Yale University.
Sharon Luke
May, 2025
Sharon Luke worked as a self-employed attorney in Washington, VA for 40 years. She currently does pro bono work for some local non-profit organizations. She formerly held the positions of Commissioner of Accounts for Rappahannock County and Commissioner in Chancery for the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. In addition, she has served on the board of the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, the Rappahannock National Bank and Union Bank and Trust as both a member and chair. In the area of education, Sharon has served on the boards of the Child Care and Learning Center as well as WCDS. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland - College Park, Sharon went on to attend law school at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC where she received her JD in 1976. Sharon lives in Rappahannock County with her husband, Peter Luke; their daughter Christina Luke graduated from WCDS in 2003 and their son Benjamin Luke graduated in 2007.
Matthew Mills
May, 2026
Matt Mills is a partner at the law firm of ArentFox Schiff where he advises clients in the entertainment, television, and consumer products (fashion and consumer electronics) industries on trademark, copyright, and marketing/advertising law matters. Matt is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Matt and his husband Joshua live in Castleton with their two children, both of whom attends WCDS.
Alex Shafran
May, 2026
Alex Shafran is a proud 2008 graduate of Wakefield Country Day School, which he attended from kindergarten through 12th grade. He then graduated from the University of Richmond, studying Mathematical Economics and Computer Science. Alex has spent the majority of his professional career with WillowTree, a mobile app development startup in Charlottesville, VA, which was originally founded by another WCDS alumnus (Tobias Dengel). Alex joined WillowTree as an early employee and helped it grow into a global organization.
Alex currently lives in Charlottesville with his wife Sarah. In his free time, he enjoys running, woodworking, and golf.
Terri Sutton
May, 2026
With over 40 years of senior management experience, Terri Sutton helps small and medium-sized businesses better manage the financial aspects of their organization, balancing the management of day-to-day operations to ensure they support long-term planning and goals. A full-time resident of Rappahannock County, Terri Sutton most recently worked as a Head of Finance and Operations at Connelly School of the Holy Child, a preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12. Terri graduated from George Mason University's Costello College of Business. Terri currently serves on the Board of the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation and is a member of the planning committees for Sperryfest and Christmas in Little Washington.