All Saints Preschool | Richmond, Virginia

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Church Staff Overview

As a ministry of All Saints Episcopal Church, our school leadership team works as partners with both the Church Vestry and the Administrative Team of the church. In addition to spiritual guidance, we are grateful for the working relationship we have with them in areas of grounds maintenance and facility safety, as well as bookkeeping and administrative support. Membership in the church is of course welcome, but not necessary for admission to our school. Preschool families who are not formal members of the church are always made to feel welcome at parish events such as the Christmas Pageant, Easter Egg Hunt and a variety of service projects throughout the year.

Ben G. Robertson IV, Rector

Ben is the 10th Rector of All Saints. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, he graduated from Kenyon College in 1996 and Virginia Theological Seminary in 2003. Before being called to All Saints in 2023, Ben served parishes in Louisville, Gastonia, NC, Memphis, and most recently as Rector of the Chapel of the Cross in Madison, MS. Ben is married to Dr. Ellen Robertson and they are blessed with two children, Anna and Henry. Ben’s passions in the Church are many, especially ministry with children and families, leadership development, using social media as an agent for evangelism, and introducing folks to the traditions of Episcopal worship.

Natalia Chyhryna, Financial Secretary

Natalia was born and raised in Belarus. She is married and is the proud mother of two. Natallia joined our staff in April 2012. As the financial secretary, she maintains the contribution records, handles the deposits, account receivables, and also does the bookkeeping for All Saints Preschool. She enjoys helping with Vacation Bible School over the summer and watching all the children have fun.

Scott Hayes, Directory of Music

Scott was born and raised as a Methodist pastor's son in West Virginia. Since moving to Richmond, he's become a roller coaster enthusiast, and can be found on the tallest and fastest coaster with the shortest line. Scott, his wife Amy, and their daughter live in Bon Air. As Director of Music at All Saints, he is responsible for coordinating all worship music as well as overseeing the many different choirs. He is passionate about showing God's presence through music, and helping raise new generations of musicians through music education.

Winston Hazelgrove, Parish Administrator

Winston was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia and grew up in the Episcopal Church. She is also an All Saints Preschool graduate! She and her husband have two children. As the Parish Administrator, Winston maintains the daily operation of the office, oversees the church calendar, manages the parish database and records (including membership), and assists in developing All Saints' various communications.

Tyronn Wilkins, Facility Manager

Tyronn joined the All Saints staff in August of 2022. He comes to All Saints with an extensive background in church work. His first job was a Church Sexton and he was employed by the now defunct Leigh Street Baptist Church (1854-2021) currently Church Hill Presbyterian. Tyronn started with them in June of 1996 and stayed until Jan 2021 their last official service before closing. He also worked for several years as a full time sexton at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church while doing some part time work for St. Mary's Episcopal Church.

Diane Hayes, Children's Chapel

Diane came to All Saints Church about 6 years ago when moving to the area after about 20 years teaching science to 8th graders in West Virginia (where she also taught Sunday School for many years.) At All Saints she is the volunteer chairperson of Christian Education and help with all sorts of events for children and families. Diane looks forward to the weeks when it's her turn to lead Preschool Chapel - the children are wonderful listeners and always have comments, stories or questions that make it fun!

Betsy Cockriel (Grandma Betsy), Children's Chapel

Betsy Cockriel, also known as “Grandma Betsy” leads the preschool's chapel music along with Scott Hayes. She also plans and leads music for All Saints’ Vacation Bible School program. Betsy started coming to All Saints when they opened on River Road and has been involved with a number of ministries here through the years. She loves the time she gets to spend with the children and hearing their interpretations of God and Jesus, and the love they share in this world.