Faculty Directory
Stephen Ada
Nomer Adona
Teacher - HS Art
B.S. University of the Assumption
M.Ed. The College of New Jersey
B.S. University of the Assumption
M.Ed. The College of New Jersey
Roxanne Amor-Ross
Teacher - ES Grade 5
B.A. University of California
M.S. Buffalo State University
M.A. University of San Francisco
B.A. University of California
M.S. Buffalo State University
M.A. University of San Francisco
Adrienne Angland
Teacher - HS English
B.A. University of Adelaide
Honors Arts University of Adelaide
Dip. Ed. University of Adelaide
B.A. University of Adelaide
Honors Arts University of Adelaide
Dip. Ed. University of Adelaide
Cassandra Armstrong
Teacher - HS IB/DP Coordinator
B.A. Aquinas College
M.A. Northern Arizona University
B.A. Aquinas College
M.A. Northern Arizona University
Amy Barrett
Natalie Beals
Teacher - MS ELA and Social Studies
B.A. Liberty University
M.Ed. George Mason University
B.A. Liberty University
M.Ed. George Mason University
Brian Benck
Teacher – MS ELA and Social Studies
B.A. University of Illinois
M.Ed. University of Illinois
B.A. University of Illinois
M.Ed. University of Illinois
Melinda Berry
Scott Berry
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. University of San Diego
M.A. University of San Diego
B.A. University of San Diego
M.A. University of San Diego
Bonnie Bertoia
Counselor - Middle School
B.Ed. University Alberta
Post Grad. University Cape Breton
B.Ed. University Alberta
Post Grad. University Cape Breton
Gary Bertoia
Teacher - MS Instructional Technology
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Ed. Rosemont College
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Ed. Rosemont College
Josephine Boudreaux
Sarah Bouwer
Kelly Braun
Teacher - HS Counselor
Ba.A. The College of Idaho
M.A. Northwest Nazarene University
Ba.A. The College of Idaho
M.A. Northwest Nazarene University
Andy Burger
Teacher - ES Grade 2
B.A. Washington State University, WA
M.B.A. University of Phoenix, AZ
M.ED. The College of New Jersey
B.A. Washington State University, WA
M.B.A. University of Phoenix, AZ
M.ED. The College of New Jersey
Molly Burger
Principal - Middle School
B.A. Whitworth College
M.Ed. Austin Peay State University
B.A. Whitworth College
M.Ed. Austin Peay State University
Charlotte Cannell
David Carpenter
Teacher - ES Counselor
B.A. Davidson College
M.A. College of William and Mary
Ed.S. University of Virginia
B.A. Davidson College
M.A. College of William and Mary
Ed.S. University of Virginia
David Chadwell
Administrator - Curriculum Director
B.A. Kalamazoo College
M.A. American University
M.A.T. University of South Carolina
B.A. Kalamazoo College
M.A. American University
M.A.T. University of South Carolina
Brent Chesterman
Teacher - ES Physical Education
B.A. Curtin University
Grad. Diploma Murdoch University
M.A. Endicott College
B.A. Curtin University
Grad. Diploma Murdoch University
M.A. Endicott College
Timothy Chute
Assistant Principal - High School
B.Ed. Queen’s University
M.Ed. University of Calgary
Ed.D. University of Calgary
B.Ed. Queen’s University
M.Ed. University of Calgary
Ed.D. University of Calgary
Amy Coquillard
HS Librarian and Extended Essay Coordinator
IB Extended Essay Coordinator
B.A. Kalamazoo College
M.L.I.S. University of South Carolina
IB Extended Essay Coordinator
B.A. Kalamazoo College
M.L.I.S. University of South Carolina
Amanda Daley
Teacher- ES Kindergarten
A.D.S.Sc Victoria University
B.A. University of Southern Queensland
A.D.S.Sc Victoria University
B.A. University of Southern Queensland
Jessica Davis
Teacher - ES EAL Grade 2
B.A. Salisbury State University
M.A. Michigan State University
M.Ed. Trinity University
B.A. Salisbury State University
M.A. Michigan State University
M.Ed. Trinity University
Tim Dorn
Lili Dubois
Teacher - MS EAL/Exploratory Writing/Digital Literacy
B.A. La Sorbonne
Postgraduate Cert. in Education Keele University
B.A. La Sorbonne
Postgraduate Cert. in Education Keele University
Elaine Eastwood
Teacher - ES Kindergarten
B.S. University of Tennessee
M.S. University of Tennessee
B.S. University of Tennessee
M.S. University of Tennessee
Mark Edwards
Daniel Fleming
Wai Mun Fong
Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations
B.B.A. National University of Singapore
M.B.A. University of Hawaii
B.B.A. National University of Singapore
M.B.A. University of Hawaii
Jemison Foster
Director of University Guidance and HS Counseling
B.A. Colby College
M.Ed. The College of William and Mary
B.A. Colby College
M.Ed. The College of William and Mary
Kattina Fox
Instructional Coach - ES STEM
B.S. Western Washington University
M.Ed. Antioch University Seattle
B.S. Western Washington University
M.Ed. Antioch University Seattle
Rick Freil
Teacher - MS Physical Education
B.A. California State University, Long Beach
M.A. University of South Florida
B.A. California State University, Long Beach
M.A. University of South Florida
Thomas Galvez
Instructional Coach - HS Technology
B.A. San Diego State University
M.Ed. National University
B.A. San Diego State University
M.Ed. National University
Matthew Grove
Teacher - MS Social Studies
B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College
M.Ed. Saint Mary’s University
B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College
M.Ed. Saint Mary’s University
Kevin Hale
Teacher - ES and MS Physical Education
B.A. History University of British Columbia
B.A. Education University of British Columbia
B.A. History University of British Columbia
B.A. Education University of British Columbia
Elizabeth Hendrickson
Jacob Hendrickson
Principal - High School
B.A. University of California, San Diego
M.Ed. University of Washington
B.A. University of California, San Diego
M.Ed. University of Washington
Geneva Hinchliffe
Brian Hirsch
Teacher - ES Learning Support
B.A. California State University at Northridge
M.A. California State University at Northridge
B.A. California State University at Northridge
M.A. California State University at Northridge
Scott Hsu
Teacher - HS Math
B.A. University of Massachusetts
M.A. Western New England University
B.A. University of Massachusetts
M.A. Western New England University
Jacob Humes
ES Psychologist
B. Psych Griffith University
Grad. Dip. Ed. University of Southern Queensland
B. Psych Griffith University
Grad. Dip. Ed. University of Southern Queensland
Tan Huynh
Teacher - ES EAL Grade 5
B.A. Dickinson College
M.Ed. American College of Education
B.A. Dickinson College
M.Ed. American College of Education
Lisa Jacobs
Gregory Jardin
Teacher - MS English
B.A. The University of Western Ontario
B.Ed. University of Western Ontario
M.A. University of Toronto
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
B.A. The University of Western Ontario
B.Ed. University of Western Ontario
M.A. University of Toronto
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Rebecca Jardin
Teacher - MS and HS Art
Teacher - HS Art
B.A. University of South Australia
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Teacher - HS Art
B.A. University of South Australia
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Kari Jennings
Teacher - HS Learning Support
B.S. Oregon State University
M.S. Portland State University
B.S. Oregon State University
M.S. Portland State University
Erin Johnson
Teacher - MS Language Arts/ Writing/ Digital Literacy
B.A. MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.A. Pacific University
B.A. MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.A. Pacific University
Jay Johnson
Teacher - ES Grade 5
B.A. MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.A. Concordia University
B.A. MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.A. Concordia University
Dawne Kaba
Teacher - MS Physical Education
B.H.Kin. University of British Columbia
B.Ed. University of British Columbia
M.Ed.Admin. Endicott College
B.H.Kin. University of British Columbia
B.Ed. University of British Columbia
M.Ed.Admin. Endicott College
Regina Katz
Teacher - HS Science
B.S. University of the Philippines
M.D. Saint Louis University
M.A. University of San Francisco and Washington State University
B.S. University of the Philippines
M.D. Saint Louis University
M.A. University of San Francisco and Washington State University
Daniel Keller
Principal - Elementary School
B.A. Beloit College
M.A. University of Washington
Ph.D. Bilkent University
B.A. Beloit College
M.A. University of Washington
Ph.D. Bilkent University
Daniel Keller
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. University of Saint Thomas
M.Ed. University of Minnesota
B.A. University of Saint Thomas
M.Ed. University of Minnesota
Nathan Larson
Teacher - MS Drama and HS Art
Teacher - MS Drama
B.F.A. Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Teacher - MS Drama
B.F.A. Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Anne Lauer
Teacher - HS English
B.A. College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph
M.A.T. University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
B.A. College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph
M.A.T. University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
Martin Lauer
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. St. John’s University
B.S. University of Minnesota
B.A. St. John’s University
B.S. University of Minnesota
Alison Leathwood
Teacher - HS Physical Education
B.Ed. University of Calgary
B.Kin. University of Calgary
M.Ed. University of Gonzaga
B.Ed. University of Calgary
B.Kin. University of Calgary
M.Ed. University of Gonzaga
Gil Legaspi
Teacher - MS and HS Science
Teacher – MS Science
B.S. University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
Teacher – MS Science
B.S. University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
Erin Lu
Teacher - MS Mandarin
B.A. Xi’an International Studies University
M.A. Shanghai International Studies University
B.A. Xi’an International Studies University
M.A. Shanghai International Studies University
Evelyn Lucero
Instructional Coach: ES Literacy/Social Studies
B.A. Azusa Pacific University
M.A. California State University Northridge
B.A. Azusa Pacific University
M.A. California State University Northridge
Gema Rodríguez Luque
William Medina
Teacher - MS and HS Modern World Languages
Teacher - MS Modern World Languages
M.E. School of Mechanics of Moscow
M.Ed. The University of New Jersey
Teacher - MS Modern World Languages
M.E. School of Mechanics of Moscow
M.Ed. The University of New Jersey
Brian Mellon
Teacher - HS Science
B.S. Northern Illinois University
M.A. National Louis University
B.S. Northern Illinois University
M.A. National Louis University
Ricki Millevolte
Teacher – ES EAL Kindergarten
B.A. University of Wisconsin –Stout
M.A. Framingham State University
B.A. University of Wisconsin –Stout
M.A. Framingham State University
Justin Milligan
Teacher - HS EAL
B.A. University of Massachusetts
M.A. University of Massachusetts
B.A. University of Massachusetts
M.A. University of Massachusetts
Catriona Moran
Head of School
B.Ed. University of Limerick
M.Ed. University of Southern Queensland
Ph.D. University of San Diego
B.Ed. University of Limerick
M.Ed. University of Southern Queensland
Ph.D. University of San Diego
Abby Morgan
Teacher - MS EAL
B.A. University of Wales Trinity Saint David
M.A. Teach-Now Educatore School
B.A. University of Wales Trinity Saint David
M.A. Teach-Now Educatore School
Erica Neal
Teacher - HS Science
B.S. Queen’s University
B.A. Queen’s University
B.Ed. Queen’s University
B.S. Queen’s University
B.A. Queen’s University
B.Ed. Queen’s University
Jeremy Neldon
Teacher - ES Grade 2
B.A. Miami University of Ohio
M.A. University of Alaska Southeast
B.A. Miami University of Ohio
M.A. University of Alaska Southeast
Gregory Nonato
Teacher – ES Grade 1
B.A. Queen’s University
B.Ed. Queen's University
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
B.A. Queen’s University
B.Ed. Queen's University
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Donna Norkeliunas
Assistant Principal - Elementary School
B.Ed. State University of New York Cortland
M.A. State University of New York New Paltz
Ph.D. Lynn University, FL
B.Ed. State University of New York Cortland
M.A. State University of New York New Paltz
Ph.D. Lynn University, FL
Patrick O'Donnell
Teacher - ES Grade 3
B.A. University of Ulster
PGCE University of Bedfordshire
B.A. University of Ulster
PGCE University of Bedfordshire
Sonia Ortiz
Teacher – HS Modern World Language
B.A. University of Deusto
Postgrad Cert. Ed. University of Deusto
M.A. Universidad Europea del Atlántico
M.A. Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
B.A. University of Deusto
Postgrad Cert. Ed. University of Deusto
M.A. Universidad Europea del Atlántico
M.A. Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
David Perkin
Tuan Phan
Teacher - HS English
B.A. Cornell University, NY
M.A. Middlebury College Bread Loaf School of English, VT
B.A. Cornell University, NY
M.A. Middlebury College Bread Loaf School of English, VT
Ryan Pool
Teacher - MS Learning Support
B.A. University of Oklahoma
M.S. California State University Northridge
B.A. University of Oklahoma
M.S. California State University Northridge
Tina Ratliff
Teacher - ES Early Childhood
B.A. Mississippi College
M.A. University of Southern Mississippi
B.A. Mississippi College
M.A. University of Southern Mississippi
Thomas Redfern
Teacher - HS Social Studies & IB Theory of Knowledge
B.A. Middle Tennessee State University
B.A. Middle Tennessee State University
Monika Richardson
Teacher - HS Math and AP Coordinator
B.E. Stevens Institute of Technology
M.A. Hunter College (City College of New York)
B.E. Stevens Institute of Technology
M.A. Hunter College (City College of New York)
Katie Rigney- Zimmermann
Admissions & Marketing Director
B.S. Texas Tech University
M.B.A. Schiller International University
B.S. Texas Tech University
M.B.A. Schiller International University
Lucinda Ritter
Teacher - ES Learning Support
B.A. Miami University
M.A. University of Northern Colorado
B.A. Miami University
M.A. University of Northern Colorado
Tara Ronzetti
Teacher - ES EAL Grade 1
B.A. University of Tampa
Ed.M. Harvard University
National Board Certification, NBPTS, USA
B.A. University of Tampa
Ed.M. Harvard University
National Board Certification, NBPTS, USA
David Ross
Teacher - ES Grade 4
B.A. San Diego State University
M.S. Buffalo State, State University of New York
National Board Certification, NBPTS, USA
B.A. San Diego State University
M.S. Buffalo State, State University of New York
National Board Certification, NBPTS, USA
Allison Ruttger
David Rynne
Instructional Coach - MS Technology
Teaching Diploma: DDIAE Australia
Grad. Dip. Ed. USQ Australia
M.Ed. USQ Australia
Teaching Diploma: DDIAE Australia
Grad. Dip. Ed. USQ Australia
M.Ed. USQ Australia
Nicole Sandmann
Teacher - ES Music
B.Ed. University of New England, NSW
M.Ed. University of New England, NSW
B.Ed. University of New England, NSW
M.Ed. University of New England, NSW
Heidi Sontag
Elizabeth Souba
Teacher - HS Counselor
B.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.S. Creighton University
B.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.S. Creighton University
Jason Stevens
Teacher - ES EAL Grade 4
B.A. University of Pittsburgh
M.A. City College of New York
B.A. University of Pittsburgh
M.A. City College of New York
Christopher Stoltz
Teacher - HS Math
B.S. Northern Arizona University
M.Ed. Grand Canyon University
B.S. Northern Arizona University
M.Ed. Grand Canyon University
Vaughan Swart
Teacher - MS Science
B.Sc. McMaster University
Diploma of Education Wollongong University
B.Sc. McMaster University
Diploma of Education Wollongong University
Chris Sylvester
Teacher - HS Physical Education
B.P.E. University of Alberta
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
B.P.E. University of Alberta
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Melanie Sylvester
Teacher - ES Grade 4
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
Elisabeth Tam
Teacher - ES Grade 1
B.F.A. Virginia Commonwealth University
M.Ed. Antioch University New England
B.F.A. Virginia Commonwealth University
M.Ed. Antioch University New England
David Tan
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. The Ohio State University
M.A. University of Michigan
B.A. The Ohio State University
M.A. University of Michigan
Helen Thompson
Teacher - MS and HS Drama
Teacher - MS Drama
B.A. Leeds University
P.G.C.E. University of Wales
Teacher - MS Drama
B.A. Leeds University
P.G.C.E. University of Wales
Megan Vandeventer
Teacher - ES Early Childhood
B.A. University of Missouri
M.A. Columbia University
B.A. University of Missouri
M.A. Columbia University
Joycelyn Wei
Evan Weinberg
Teacher - MS and HS STEM Coordinator
B.S. Tufts University
M.A. City College of New York
B.S. Tufts University
M.A. City College of New York
Kristin Weiss
Teacher - ES Grade 3
B.A. University of Northern Colorado
M.A. Bilkent University
B.A. University of Northern Colorado
M.A. Bilkent University
Michael Williams
Teacher - HS Science
B.A. Berkeley, CA
M.S. University of Oregon
M.Ed. Montana State University
B.A. Berkeley, CA
M.S. University of Oregon
M.Ed. Montana State University
Christopher Wolf
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. Western Washington University
M.A. University of Oregon
B.A. Western Washington University
M.A. University of Oregon
Emily Wolf
Teacher - MS Social Studies
B.A. Western Washington University, WA
M.A. Pacific University, OR
B.A. Western Washington University, WA
M.A. Pacific University, OR
William Wong
Teacher – ES Grade 1
B.B.A. Saint Francis Xavier University
M.S. State University of New York
B.B.A. Saint Francis Xavier University
M.S. State University of New York
Shelley Wowchuk
Activities Coordinator/ Athletic Director
B.A. University of Alberta
M.S. West Virginia University
M.Ed. Endicott College
B.A. University of Alberta
M.S. West Virginia University
M.Ed. Endicott College