Our Community
Meet Milestone Manor's Disciples
Natalie Petroskey
Director/Principal
Meet Natalie, better known as Coach Nat, a pillar of the community with a heart for the next generations. Over two enriching decades, she's devoted herself to serving our community's youth in various roles. With a coaching career spanning over 20 years, she's impacted students of all ages. Natalie served as a small group leader and children's ministry assistant, and now, she leads her church's Children Ministry program with her husband Steve. Natalie is also involved with the teenage youth in the community by mentoring and empowering them through bible studies, as well as mentoring them in their everyday lives. ​
​Natalie is also the founder of Legacy Lacrosse and Legacy Leaders Academy. Upholding the commitment to nurture young minds that extends from 4-year-olds to 18-year-olds, both organizations are specifically designed to cater to each age bracket. Natalie is also a certified coach with Generation Youth, a program that's mission is to equip leaders of the next generation. Her dedication was recognized in 2022, as she was awarded the Tidewater Coach of the Year. Her previous service in the US Navy for 12 years further testifies to her strong character and commitment to serving others. It was then that she found her new path, laid out by the Lord, to serve children.
Natalie's key belief and guiding principle to engaging with children is to meet them at their level. It's encapsulated in her personal motto - 'meet kids where they're at, and be a light in their life.' Natalie also believes we are all made to be great and she lives, teaches, and coaches with the mindset of high caliber excellence! As a mother to three boys, Maximus, Marcus and Maverick, she expresses the significance of fostering a healthy, enjoyable learning environment for them and for all children. Alongside her success is her husband, Steve, offering unwavering support.
Inspired by a divine calling, Natalie co-founded Milestone Manor. The vision, to pave a new path for the next generations, a mission that will always glorify our Savior Jesus Christ.
Erin Bodmer
Student Activities Director/Math Teacher
Erin is a dedicated and passionate teacher at Milestone Manor. With a deep love for children and a heart for service, she finds joy in nurturing young minds both in and out of the classroom. She actively serves in her church's children’s ministry, where she is committed to helping children grow in their faith and understanding of God's love.
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Erin comes from a family devoted to children, her mom being a teacher for over three decades to special needs. She was immersed in how important and valuable the role of a teacher is and the lasting impact it has on a child.
Outside of school, Erin is also a coach for Legacy Lacrosse. She mentors and trains young girls in lacrosse, raising them to be good athletes and better leaders. Her love for God and her calling to teach and guide children is evident in every aspect of her life. Erin believes that God has placed a special mission on her heart to educate and inspire the next generation, and she feels blessed to be able to fulfill this calling at Milestone Manor.
Pilar Eteke
Language Arts Teacher
Pilar is thrilled to be part of the dynamic team at Milestone Manor. Her life and education are rich with experience and depth! She studied photography at VCU and studied the Performing Arts in Music Theater and Opera, at the University of Colorado. She graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College with a BA in Middle School Education, with an emphasis in History and English. This degree would encompass all of her God-given talents in the field of Education.
Along the path to becoming a teacher, Pilar was a photographer for NASA, then a lifeguard and waterfront Director in the mountains of Colorado at a Christian summer camp for kids, ages ranging from 7 years old to 13 years old. Afterwards, she managed her family's Bagel Bakery business for four years.
Once she earned her degree from Wesleyan, Pilar worked for Virginia Beach Public Schools for 12 years as a Homebound Tutor. As a believer, she yearned for a learning environment that kept God in the classroom. God heard her heart and put her in the path to Milestone Manor.
Pilar is a fourth generation native to Virginia Beach. She and her husband have one son, Benny. She loves walking on the beach, exploring nature by finding bugs, turtles, birds, and more, and has an ever growing list of rescued animals. She is also a talented Latin dancer with Argentine tango being her favorite dance.
Pilar is honored to have the opportunity to nurture and care for the children at Milestone manor.
Steve Petroskey
History/Science Teacher
Steve is a dedicated leader at Milestone Manor. With his expertise in leading others, Steve has done so with a servant's heart.
Steve committed 20 years as a Navy SEAL to the US Navy . He has many accomplishments and accolades from his service. During that time, Steve was a Qualified Instructor and Master Training Specialist for eight years. His service went beyond the military. Steve also served in children's ministry for eight years. He is currently the Children's Ministry leader at his church.
Steve's believes that the most important thing a child can learn is his/her identity in Christ. If a child knows this, everything can flow from this in everything they do. He desires to help guide young men and women in HOW to think, not just WHAT to think. Steve believes that children should be given the space to learn with their ideal learning style and it be fostered by the mentors in their life. He is dedicated to imparting qualities such as leadership, accountability, responsibility, and community to what he considers, the next greatest generation.
Steve is a strong man of God who carries authority and is committed to excellence. He is a husband to Natalie, and a Father to his three sons, Maximus, Marcus, and Maverick. Steve is excited for this next season the Lord has him in. He can't wait to lead, empower, and equip the next generation.
Hayley Johnson
Teacher
Ms. Hayley is a woman who has spent her life traveling to share her unique gifting with children of all over the world! Born abroad, life in a military family took her all over the map, specifically Europe and the Middle East. She developed a passion for The Holy Lands, as well as serving those in need.
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The path God has led Ms. Hayley on is filled with so many adventures!
One of the starts to her time with children, Ms. Hayley founded Graceland Preschool. The preschool continued long after her time and successfully ran for 20 years! While attending college, she switched her major from EDU to ASL Interpreting. This would begin her amazing career and gift that would bless the deaf community of decades! Ms. Hayley continued her college career and received her Masters degree in TV/Film Production. One of the primary reasons she studied this was to help edit mission fundraising videos and support the missions she ran and managed. When Ms. Hayley was not on missions, she worked for VBCPS over 10 years. While teaching, she attended grad School/Film Set Designer by night at Regent University. She used her skills to teach Film Production to the youth in Peisendorf, Austria.
One of Ms. Hayley's biggest accomplishment was leading short term missions with orphans & trafficking survivors with the organization, Camp Sonshine International. She go on to lead groups for 17 years! When she was not doing missions, she was a successful camp counselor for Camp Sunshine as well!
Ms. Hayley would go on to Co-Found Milestone Manor with Ms. Natalie and with God. Together, God birthed something that neither one knew it would become. The past year, she took a sabbatical from teaching and missions and established her own custom Art Company, SoulO Designs. Ms. Hayley couldn't be more thrilled to return to Milestone to teach again with the spirit-led innovation God has always brought forth through her service.
Michelle Nassan
Adminstrative Director
Michelle is a key member of the team at Milestone Manor. With her expertise in the area of administration, she has provided the necessary support to our learning center!
Michelle has worked in administration and in the finance industry for over 28 years as an administrative and project manager. Alongside her skills in her professional career, Michelle has had a passion for the youth. She has dedicated over 15 years to mentoring youth girls in basketball, field hockey, and lacrosse. She also received her B.A in Spanish from Penn State to be a Spanish teacher.
She also believes in giving back. For the past decade, she has given her skills to various non profit organizations that have allowed them to thrive financially and organizationally, to keep the mission as top priority. She has worked with and supported organizations all over the world.
Michelle grew up traveling the world with her family, as her Dad served in the military. She spent many years as a child in the Philippines. With her versatility and worldly wisdom, Michelle understands different cultures and backgrounds, allowing her to work with many people.
Michelle and her husband have three grown children Steve, Andrew, and Naheda, and one grandchild, Sophia. She enjoys playing pickleball and indulging in various crafting projects. We are excited for her expertise and value she brings to Milestone Manor.
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