Our Team

Sara Kennedy
Executive Director

An experienced leader in operations and communications, Sara brings to Imago Dei a passion for the expansion of healthy educational options for families in her community. Her background is primarily in K-12 education, serving seven years on the leadership team at Veritas School and prior to that with Tianjin International School in China. A resident of Battery Park, she’s been a board member of the Richmond Christian Leadership Institute, and has served in roles with the Attorney General of Virginia and on Capitol Hill.

Alana Smith
Admissions and Community Liaison

Alana Smith is from Petersburg, Virginia and studied Theater Arts at Virginia Tech. Her background in theater as a performer, teaching artist, and director has developed in her a passion for education and for people. She is a wife, mom of three, and serves at her church in a number of ministries. She is most excited about helping to build the Imago Dei community, making sure that students and families of all backgrounds experience warm fellowship, strong relationships, excellent academics, and the love of Jesus Christ.

Kourtney Grant
Lead teacher

A veteran teacher with 14 years of early elementary classroom experience, Kourtney Grant is thrilled to bring her passion for teaching to the Imago Dei family. Her undergraduate studies in Psychology and Elementary Education began at Hampton University and continued with a Masters Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She has also served as a Youth and Kids’ Team Leader in several ministries. When she’s not teaching or working on a crafty project, she’s likely kayaking down a river, sitting on a sandy shore enjoying the calming sounds of the waves, or participating in a rowdy living room dance party with her husband, son, and daughter. She looks forward to serving, leading, learning, and growing alongside students, parents, and faculty.