There is a new English teacher at Chatham High School.

Mrs. Wendy Kapp teaches freshman and sophomore English.

Mrs. Kapp is adjusting to the school very well. She said, “I absolutely love it!”

She has taught at Galax High School in Galax, and also taught at several private Christian schools.

Mrs. Kapp is no stranger to  Chatham; her family is originally from Callands and she was raised in the Sago community. She graduated from Franklin County High School.”I loved coming “home” to Chatham.

She enjoys the kindnesses everyday from students and staff, and said,  “There is lots of positivity and cheerfulness from everyone.”

Mrs. Kapp says Chatham is “The epitome of a sweet, small town.” ” It is  rare to find a town so great in America today.”

She has been married to her husband, Paul, for almost twenty years. They have a teenaged son who attends Hargrave Military Academy.