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
B.A. University of California
M.S. Buffalo State University
Christopher Anderson
Amy Barrett
Natalie Beals
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
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
Jason Bixby
Teacher - HS Science
B. Tech. Cape Breton University
B.Ed. Memorial University
M.Ed. Memorial University
M.B.A. HEC Montreal
B. Tech. Cape Breton University
B.Ed. Memorial University
M.Ed. Memorial University
M.B.A. HEC Montreal
Josephine Boudreaux
Catherine Brown
Alexander Bunting
Teacher - HS Science
B.Sc. University of Edinburgh
M.Ed. University of Cambridge
B.Sc. University of Edinburgh
M.Ed. University of Cambridge
Andy Burger
Teacher - ES Grade 2
B.A. Washington State University, WA
MBA. University of Phoenix, AZ
M.ED. The College of New Jersey
B.A. Washington State University, WA
MBA. 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
Christopher Byck
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. Marymount University
M.Ed. Eastern University
J.D.: City University of New York School of Law
B.A. Marymount University
M.Ed. Eastern University
J.D.: City University of New York School of Law
Charlotte Cannell
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
Hsiao-ling Chung
Teacher – MS Modern World Language
Teacher – HS Modern World Language
B.A. National Taipei College of Business
B.B.A. Thomas Edison State College
M.B.A. Rider University
Teacher – HS Modern World Language
B.A. National Taipei College of Business
B.B.A. Thomas Edison State College
M.B.A. Rider University
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
Andrew Crawford
Teacher - HS English
B.A. Griffith University
M.S. State University of New York
B.A. Griffith University
M.S. State University of New York
Mark Crowell
Teacher - MS Math
B.A. Palm Beach Atlantic University
M.A. Buffalo State University
B.A. Palm Beach Atlantic University
M.A. Buffalo State University
Stacy Crowell
Teacher - MS EAL
B.A. Palm Beach Atlantic University
M.A. Buffalo State University
B.A. Palm Beach Atlantic University
M.A. Buffalo State University
Elaine Eastwood
Teacher - ES Early Childhood
B.S. University of Tennessee
M.S. University of Tennessee
B.S. University of Tennessee
M.S. University of Tennessee
Mark Edwards
Wai Mun Fong
Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations
B.B.A. National University of Singapore
B.B.A. National University of Singapore
Tina Fossgreen
EC-12 Curriculum Director
B.A. California State University, Chico
M.A. California State University, Sacramento
B.A. California State University, Chico
M.A. California State University, Sacramento
William Fossgreen
Teacher - HS Math
B.A. California State University, Chico
M.A. California State University, Sacramento
B.A. California State University, Chico
M.A. California State University, Sacramento
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
Mandy Friedman
Librarian - Elementary School
B.A. Rutgers University
M.A. Stony Brook University
M.A. Portland State University
B.A. Rutgers University
M.A. Stony Brook University
M.A. Portland State University
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
Kevin Hale
Teacher - ES/MS P.E.
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
Erin Hawken
Elizabeth Hendrickson
Teacher - ES Kindergarten
B.A. University of Washington
M.S. National University
B.A. University of Washington
M.S. National University
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
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
Lisa Jacobs
Teacher - ES Grade 2
B.A.: University of Minnesota
M.Ed.: University of Minnesota
B.A.: University of Minnesota
M.Ed.: University of Minnesota
Gregory Jardin
Teacher - MS English
B.A. The University of Western Ontario
B.Ed. University of Western Ontario
M.A. University of Toronto
B.A. The University of Western Ontario
B.Ed. University of Western Ontario
M.A. University of Toronto
Rebecca Jardin
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.Ed. University of British Columbia
M.A. Endicott College
B.Ed. University of British Columbia
M.A. 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
Andrea Khambalia
Teacher - MS Social Studies
B.Ed. Brock University
B.A. McMaster University
M.A. University of Victoria
B.Ed. Brock University
B.A. McMaster University
M.A. University of Victoria
Robert Kostrzeski
Director of University Guidance
B.A. Calvin College
M.A. University of Arizona
B.A. Calvin College
M.A. University of Arizona
Nathan Larson
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 - 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
Gema Rodríguez Luque
Melissa Martin
William Medina
Teacher – HS Modern World Language
M.E. School of Mechanics of Moscow
M.Ed. The University of New Jersey
M.E. School of Mechanics of Moscow
M.Ed. The University of New Jersey
Ricki Millevolte
Teacher – ES Grade 1
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
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
Sonia Ortiz
Teacher – HS Modern World Language
B.A. University of Deusto
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of Deusto
M.A.: Universidad Europea del Atlántico
M.A.: Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
B.A. University of Deusto
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of Deusto
M.A.: Universidad Europea del Atlántico
M.A.: Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
Alfredo Papaseit
Instructional Coach - ES Technology
B.S. University of Barcelona
B.A. University of Barcelona
M.Ed. Endicott College
B.S. University of Barcelona
B.A. University of Barcelona
M.Ed. Endicott College
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
Jay Prodger
Teacher - HS Social Studies
B.A. University of Windsor
B.Ed. Brock University
M.Ed. Brock University
B.A. University of Windsor
B.Ed. Brock University
M.Ed. Brock University
Jeff Ratliff
Teacher - HS Computer Science
B.S. University of Southern Mississippi
Ed.M. Harvard University
B.S. University of Southern Mississippi
Ed.M. Harvard University
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
Karen Rayle
Thomas Redfern
Teacher - HS Social Studies
IBDP Coordinator
B.A. Middle Tennessee State University
IBDP Coordinator
B.A. Middle Tennessee State University
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
Instructional Coach - ES Literacy
B.A. University of Tampa
Ed.M. Harvard University
B.A. University of Tampa
Ed.M. Harvard University
David Ross
Teacher - ES Grade 4
B.A. San Diego State University
M.S. Buffalo State, State University of New York
B.A. San Diego State University
M.S. Buffalo State, State University of New York
Allison Ruttger
David Rynne
Instructional Coach - MS Technology
Teaching Diploma: DDIAE Australia
Grad. Dip. Ed.: USQ Australia
M.Ed. Special Ed & Curriculum USQ Australia
Teaching Diploma: DDIAE Australia
Grad. Dip. Ed.: USQ Australia
M.Ed. Special Ed & Curriculum 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
Priscila Schochet
Teacher - MS Spanish
B.A.: Instituto Académico de Educación Superior de Monterrey
B.A.: Instituto Académico de Educación Superior de Monterrey
Sean Schochet
Counselor - High School G9-10
B.S.: University of Illinois at Urbana, IL
M.A.: National Louis University, IL
B.S.: University of Illinois at Urbana, IL
M.A.: National Louis University, IL
Eric Schoonard
Heidi Sontag
Jason Stevens
Vaughan Swart
Teacher - MS Science
BSc. McMaster University
Diploma of Education Wollongong University
BSc. McMaster University
Diploma of Education Wollongong University
Chris Sylvester
Teacher - HS Physical Education
BPE University of Alberta
B.Ed. University of Alberta
M.Sc. State University of New York Buffalo
BPE 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
Helen Thompson
Teacher - HS Drama
Teacher - MS Drama
B.A. Leeds University
PGCE University of Wales
Teacher - MS Drama
B.A. Leeds University
PGCE University of Wales
Sophie Tsai
Teacher – HS Modern World Language
B.A. Fu Jen Catholic University
M.A. Framingham State College
Master of Science, State University of New York, Buffalo
B.A. Fu Jen Catholic University
M.A. Framingham State College
Master of Science, State University of New York, Buffalo
Megan Vandeventer
Teacher - ES Early Childhood
B.A. University of Missouri
M.A. Columbia University
B.A. University of Missouri
M.A. Columbia University
Evan Weinberg
Kristin Weiss
Katherine Werner
Teacher - MS Learning Support
B.S. The Penn State University
M.Ed. The Penn State University
B.S. The Penn State University
M.Ed. The Penn State 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
Luxia Yan
Teacher – HS Modern World Language
B.A. Hebei Normal University
M.A. North Technology University
Ph.D. Beijing Normal University
B.A. Hebei Normal University
M.A. North Technology University
Ph.D. Beijing Normal University