Director of the Early Childhood Program Kathy Carpenter has been a trusted advisor to countless parents throughout her nearly 25 years at St. Anne ’s-Belfield School. Sharing wisdom and imparting calm with her refrain, “It’s going to be okay,” Mrs. Carpenter has been an extraordinary educator, leader, and advocate for early childhood education not only at St. Anne ’s-Belfield but also in the broader Charlottesville/Albemarle community.