Connie Richards

Connie came to R-MA in February, 2005. Connie’s primary responsibilities are as the R-MA Clinical Counselor, as well as serving as the contact point for the Academy’s Care Team. Her primary area of focus in providing mental health therapy has been working with children and adolescents. Connie is a licensed clinical social worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and also enjoys teaching. She teaches one section of AP Psychology and R-MA and is an adjunct instructor at Shenandoah University, where she teaches General Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. Additionally, she also has a small private practice in Front Royal. Connie has been married to her husband, John, for 25+ years, and has two wonderful children. She takes advantage of the area and its beauty by enjoying hiking, gardening, and just being outdoors. Now that her children are grown, she enjoys quiet evenings at home reading and spending time with her husband and animals.