Rob Stephens
Current Parent
Grades 1 & 3
Grades 1 & 3
About:
I grew up in Irvington, VA on the Northern Neck, and my time at Chesapeake Academy and then Woodberry Forest gave me an early appreciation for close-knit school communities. After five years at UVA (two degrees, don’t judge), Liz (St. Catherine’s ’04, UNC '08) and I took a leap of faith to build our careers halfway across the world in Hong Kong. We later moved to New York City before settling back home in Richmond in 2016. Today, I lead private investments at Spider Management, serve on the board at Chesapeake Academy, and volunteer with the National Brain Tumor Society. In my free time, I love being with family and friends, getting out on the water, cheering on the Wahoos and Commanders, and trying to break 100 on the golf course.
My daughters' hobbies/interests:
Swimming, Soccer, Tennis, Waterskiing, Fishing, Trampoline Parks, Music, Camping.
Things we enjoy doing as a family:
We try to spend our free time outside and make a real effort to expose the girls to different places and experiences. Day to day, that looks like neighborhood bike rides, hanging out with neighbors, and walking our dog, LouLou. When we can get away, we love going to “The River” (both the Rappahannock and Potomac) and taking family trips to the beach, skiing, or sporting events.
Favorite St. Catherine's tradition or memory:
Kindergarten Buddies. Watching the youngest girls just starting get paired with seniors preparing for their next chapters really captures what makes St. Catherine’s so special.
Why we chose St. Catherine's:
Our girls are fourth-generation Saints, so St. Catherine's has always felt like home. Beyond family tradition, what mattered most was the strength of the community, a safe and encouraging environment, and an exceptional education that challenges and supports them every day.
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I grew up in Irvington, VA on the Northern Neck, and my time at Chesapeake Academy and then Woodberry Forest gave me an early appreciation for close-knit school communities. After five years at UVA (two degrees, don’t judge), Liz (St. Catherine’s ’04, UNC '08) and I took a leap of faith to build our careers halfway across the world in Hong Kong. We later moved to New York City before settling back home in Richmond in 2016. Today, I lead private investments at Spider Management, serve on the board at Chesapeake Academy, and volunteer with the National Brain Tumor Society. In my free time, I love being with family and friends, getting out on the water, cheering on the Wahoos and Commanders, and trying to break 100 on the golf course.
My daughters' hobbies/interests:
Swimming, Soccer, Tennis, Waterskiing, Fishing, Trampoline Parks, Music, Camping.
Things we enjoy doing as a family:
We try to spend our free time outside and make a real effort to expose the girls to different places and experiences. Day to day, that looks like neighborhood bike rides, hanging out with neighbors, and walking our dog, LouLou. When we can get away, we love going to “The River” (both the Rappahannock and Potomac) and taking family trips to the beach, skiing, or sporting events.
Favorite St. Catherine's tradition or memory:
Kindergarten Buddies. Watching the youngest girls just starting get paired with seniors preparing for their next chapters really captures what makes St. Catherine’s so special.
Why we chose St. Catherine's:
Our girls are fourth-generation Saints, so St. Catherine's has always felt like home. Beyond family tradition, what mattered most was the strength of the community, a safe and encouraging environment, and an exceptional education that challenges and supports them every day.
Connect with Rob
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Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St. Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
