Faculty/Staff - Burgundy Farm Country Day School

Faculty/Staff - Burgundy Farm Country Day School
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We believe children learn best in an inclusive, creative, and nurturing environment that engages the whole child. Students here are active partners in their education, and learning is joyful.
Academics
Academics
From its inception, Burgundy has educated children in innovative ways. Our students learn by doing. The school community and its two campuses offer a nurturing atmosphere that inspire creativity through the arts and develop critical thinking skills with an integrated curriculum and hands-on projects.
Admission
Admission
Burgundy educates children from Junior Kindergarten through grade 8. The admission process begins in the fall prior to the year in which a student enrolls.
B for Burgundy
Community
Community
Burgundy doesn’t just refer to our school or our campuses. Burgundy is a beloved community.
The Burgundy Difference
Burgundy Difference
The Burgundy community is united by its commitment to creating a learning community that affirms children for who they are and where they are developmentally and that helps all our students realize their full potential as students and as people.
Giving
Giving
The Burgundy that our students and families love and enjoy today is the product of a handful of families doing together what none could have done individually: purchasing land, rehabilitating and raising buildings, hiring a professional faculty.
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Early Childhood faculty
Andrea Brown
Kindergarten Teacher
B.A., Bryn Mawr College
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
andreab@burgundyfarm.org
Barbie Holland
Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College
M.Ed., George Mason University
barbieh@burgundyfarm.org
Kamilah Mitchell
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
B.A., University of the District of Columbia
kamilahm@burgundyfarm.org
Laura Muñiz
Kindergarten Teacher
lauram@burgundyfarm.org
Alicia Shaw
Kindergarten Teacher
B.A., SUNY Oswego
M.S., Lehman College
alicias@burgundyfarm.org
Elementary faculty
Angela Baek
Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher
B.S., St. Joseph’s University
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
angelab@burgundyfarm.org
Julianna Condello
First Grade Teacher
B.S., Florida Atlantic University
M.Ed., George Mason University
juliannac@burgundyfarm.org
Mike Conners
Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher
B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy
M.A., American University
mikec@burgundyfarm.org
Anne Hardingham
Second/Third Grade Teacher
B.A. Bucknell University
M.S. Bank STreet College of Education
anneh@burgundyfarm.org
Dana LesPierre
First Grade Teacher
B.A. University of Rhode Island
danal@burgundyfarm.org
Kimberly Mott
Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher
B.A., University of California-Santa Barbara
M.A., University of Phoenix
kimberlym@burgundyfarm.org
Lucy O'Dowd
Elementary Science Teacher
B.S.,
Vassar College
lucyo@burgundyfarm.org
Elisa Ruis
Second/Third Grade Teacher
B.A. Holland University of Applied Sciences
elisar@burgundyfarm.org
Megan Stack
Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher
B.A., Marywood University
M.A., University of Scranton
megans@burgundyfarm.org
Lisa Treacy
First Grade Teacher
M.A., University of Aberdeen
M.Ed., Queen’s University Belfast
lisat@burgundyfarm.org
Barbara Turner
Director of Lower School Learning Support
B.S., The Ohio State University
M.A., American University
barbt@burgundyfarm.org
Kristin Uhlemeyer
Second/Third Grade Teacher
B.S.,
University of Delaware
M.A.,
San Francisco State University
kristinu@burgundyfarm.org
Kim Langford
First Grade Teacher
kiml@burgundyfarm.org
Johnny Williams
Second/Third Grade Teacher
B.A. New York University
M.A.T.  University of Georgia
johnnyw@burgundyfarm.org
Middle School faculty
Lee Bissett
Middle School Math Teacher & School Math Specialist, Homeroom Teacher
B.S., North Carolina State University
M.A., University of Maryland
leeb@burgundyfarm.org
Taylor Bostick
Math and Science Teacher, Homeroom Teacher
B.S., Virginia Tech
taylorb@burgundyfarm.org
Joseph Edwards
Humanities Teacher, Homeroom Teacher
B.A., Columbia University
M.Ed., Towson University
josephe@burgundyfarm.org
Andrew Hurwitz
Middle School Learning and Differentiation Specialist
B.S.,
Elon University
M.Ed., University of Washington
andrewh@burgundyfarm.org
Renee Miller
Science Teacher, Homeroom Teacher
B.A., Albion College (Michigan)
M.S., University of Wisconsin
M.A., University of Michigan
reneem@burgundyfarm.org
LEVITA MONDIE
Humanities Teacher, Middle School Diversity Equity Inclusion Liaison
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.A., University of Maryland
levitam@burgundyfarm.org
Paige Pluymers
Humanities Teacher, Homeroom Teacher
B.S., Western Washington University
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University
paigep@burgundyfarm.org
Charlene Pritzker
Community Service Coordinator
B.A., Bryn Mawr College
M.A., Brandeis University
M.Ed., University of Virginia
charlenep@burgundyfarm.org
Lily Poulter
Middle School Counselor
lilyp@burgundyfarm.org
Candace Vaccarella
Middle School Math Teacher
candacev@burgundyfarm.org
Cara Will
Humanities Teacher, Homeroom Teacher
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.Ed., Bank Street College of Education
caraw@burgundyfarm.org
Specials faculty
Zoë Bailey
Librarian
B.A.,
Indiana University
M.E.D.,
Indiana University
zoeb@burgundyfarm.org
Michael Barranco
Music Teacher
B.S., The College of Saint Rose
M.M., Illinois State University
D.M.A., George Mason University
michaelb@burgundyfarm.org
Mansa Cagua
French Teacher
B.A., The College of William and Mary
mansac@burgundyfarm.org
Austin Dubos
PE Teacher
austind@burgundyfarm.org
Maria Espinoza
Spanish Teacher
B.A., Florida International University
M.A., Florida International University
mariae@burgundyfarm.org
Julia Glatfelter
Middle School Art Teacher
juliag@burgundyfarm.org
Emily "EJ" Jonas '03
Arts Coordinator, Drama Teacher
B.A., University of Delaware
M.A., Emerson College
M.F.A., Emerson College
emilyj@burgundyfarm.org
Erin Kelly
Lower School Reading and Math Specialist
B.A., St. Mary’s College
M.Ed., George Washington University
erink@burgundyfarm.org
Beth King
Lower School Reading Specialist
B.A. American University
M.A. The College of Notre Dame
bethk@burgundyfarm.org
Katherine List-Orlando
PE Teacher
B.S., SUNY Cortland
katherinel@burgundyfarm.org
Emily McCory
Music Teacher
emilym@burgundyfarm.org
George McClure
Athletic Director, PE Teacher
georgem@burgundyfarm.org
Caitilin Mulvey
Art Teacher
B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
caitilinm@burgundyfarm.org
Becca Parsons
Drama Teacher
B.A., Columbia College Chicago
beccap@burgundyfarm.org
Tricia Schulze
Librarian
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
tricias@burgundyfarm.org
Nori Stone
Strings Teacher
noris@burgundyfarm.org
Mariela Zea
Spanish Teacher
B.A., University of Azuay
marielaz@burgundyfarm.org
Staff
Russell Boone
Maintenance Assistant
russellb@burgundyfarm.org
Kim Britton
Accountant
B.S., George Mason University
kimb@burgundyfarm.org
Gene Douglas
Maintenance Assistant
gened@burgundyfarm.org
Omi Eaddie
Director of Admission
B.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
omie@burgundyfarm.org
Susan Fischer
Director of Annual Giving
susanf@burgundyfarm.org
Zach Florin
Director of Advancement
B.A., Kenyon College
zachf@burgundyfarm.org
Jared Givarz
Middle School Head and Assistant Head of School for Program and Academics
B.S., James Madison University
M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University
jaredg@burgundyfarm.org
Pat Harden
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Counselor
A.B., Smith College
M.S.W., Smith College
path@burgundyfarm.org
Daisa Harris '10
Special Events, Outreach and Alumni Coordinator
B.A., Pace University
daisah@burgundyfarm.org
Kathleen Hennessey
Administrative Assistant/Registrar/Database Manager
kathleenh@burgundyfarm.org
Holden Hoover '03
Maintenance Assistant
holdenh@burgundyfarm.org
Amber Lopez
Communications and Public Relations Director
B.A., Southern Virginia University
amberl@burgundyfarm.org
Carlos Marin
Technology Support and Integration Specialist
carlosm@burgundyfarm.org
Kathy Miller
Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
kathym@burgundyfarm.org
Laura Motaweh
Health Coordinator/Receptionist/Transportation
B.A., NOVA
lauram@burgundyfarm.org
Maria King
Admission Coordinator
mariao@burgundyfarm.org
Leah Nelson
Lower School Head
Ed.D & Ed.S Saint Leo University
MBA Saint Leo University
leahn@burgundyfarm.org
Joe Peacock
Director of Technology
B.A., College of the Atlantic
M.A., Middlebury College
M.A., Yale University
joep@burgundyfarm.org
Gillian Reese
Assistant to the Head of School
gillianr@burgundyfarm.org
Stephanie Salinas
Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services
B.A., Marymount University
stephanies@burgundyfarm.org
Anne-Marie Schmidt
Account Manager
College of Marketing and Design, Business Administration (Dublin, Ireland)
anne-maries@burgundyfarm.org
Pat Sheehan
Facilities Manager
pats@burgundyfarm.org
Ali Shepard '04
Caretaker, Permanent Substitute Teacher
alis@burgundyfarm.org
Jeff Sindler
Head of School
B.A., Duke University
M.A., Middlebury College, Bread Loaf School
jeffs@burgundyfarm.org
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Hugh Squire
Director of Auxiliary Services
B.S., University of Delaware
hughs@burgundyfarm.org
Jerry Vaughan
Maintenance Assistant
Assistant Facilities Manager
jerryv@burgundyfarm.org
Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
David Rodriguez
Associate Director & Lead Educator for the Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
davidr@burgundyfarm.org
Allie Sorlie
Associate Director & Registrar of the Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
allies@burgundyfarm.org
Greg Szewczyk
Facilities & Kitchen Manager for the Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
gregs@burgundyfarm.org
Julia Temple
Director of the Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
B.S., Taylor University
M.A.S., Taylor University
juliat@burgundyfarm.org
Burgundy is a one-of-a-kind independent school for Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade. We believe children learn best in an inclusive, creative, and nurturing environment that engages the whole child.
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
703.960.3431
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