Irene Carney, Ph.D., brings over 30 years of experience in education to her role as Sabot at Stony Point’s Executive Director. That experience has included: extensive study of child development and learning theory, most recently as adjunct faculty in VCU’s School of Education 2005-2006; research and writing on the critical relationships between parents and educators (pursued through her dissertation and research faculty focus at the University of Virginia, 1981-1986); participation in organizational development and independent school governance (she served on the Board of Trustees of Richmond Montessori School, 1996-1999, and on the Board of Directors of Orchard House School 1998-2000).

Prior to the merger of Sabot and Stony Point Schools, Irene served as Sabot School’s Director for 14 years, and as Consulting Head of School at Stony Point School for the 2006-2007 academic year.

In 2003, Irene received the Outstanding Woman Award in the field of Education from the Richmond YWCA.