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Maggie Assaraf
Lidia Beltre
Chelsea Bork
Barbara Duvall
Michael Engstrom
Becky Galloway
Anna Gannett
Gretchen Geverdt
Elizabeth Horst
Melanie Kaiss
Catherine Keehner
Rachel Leigh
Kara LiVecche
Troy Lobdell
Elizabeth Lytikainen
Elizabeth Mackes
Caroline Master
Laura Mathisen
Cheryl Mole
Care Nebbia
Beth Nicholas
Carlos Ohn
Katie Pappianou
Christine Phillips
Martha Schulze
Katherine Siu
Ann Soltis
Jacquelyn Touhey
Jemma Walker
Katie Waterhouse
Jonathan Wilkerson
Maggie Assaraf
Kindergarten Aide & Photography Elective
Lidia Beltre
JK Aide
Chelsea Bork
Grammar School Art Teacher
Barbara Duvall
4th grade teacher
Michael Engstrom
4th grade teacher
Becky Galloway
JK Teacher
Anna Gannett
JK Aide
Gretchen Geverdt
Kindergarten Teacher & Teacher Training Business Development
Elizabeth Horst
Instrumental Music Teacher
Melanie Kaiss
PE/Motor Lab & Paraeducator
Catherine Keehner
6th grade teacher
Rachel Leigh
Grades 4-6 Latin Teacher
Kara LiVecche
Curriculum Special Projects & Mentoring Teacher
Troy Lobdell
3rd grade teacher
Elizabeth Lytikainen
Kindergarten Teacher
Elizabeth Mackes
Reading Specialist & Grammar Science
Caroline Master
2nd grade teacher
Laura Mathisen
5th grade teacher
Cheryl Mole
Student Aide
Care Nebbia
Scots Orchestra Director
Beth Nicholas
Grammar School Music Teacher
Carlos Ohn
6th grade teacher
Katie Pappianou
1st grade teacher
Christine Phillips
Kindergarten Aide
Martha Schulze
2nd grade teacher
Katherine Siu
JK Aide
Ann Soltis
5th Grade Teacher
Jacquelyn Touhey
3rd Grade Teacher
Jemma Walker
1st grade teacher
Katie Waterhouse
6th Grade Teacher
Jonathan Wilkerson
Paraeducator/3rd Grade Latin Teacher/PE & Motor Lab
Maggie Assaraf
Kindergarten Aide & Photography Elective
Employed Since: 7/1/2021 4 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Biology - Covenant College
(2021)
Lidia Beltre
JK Aide
Employed Since: 7/1/2025 0 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Elementary Education - University of Maryland College Park
B.S. -
Elementary Education - University of Maryland College Park
(2008)
Chelsea Bork
Grammar School Art Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Finance - UMGC
(2017)
Barbara Duvall
4th grade teacher
Employed Since: 7/29/2000 25 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Biological Studies/Education - Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
(1977)
MBA -
Business Administration - Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO
(1981)
Michael Engstrom
4th grade teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 1 Years Experience At School
Becky Galloway
JK Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 1 Years Experience At School
Degrees
M.S. -
Masters in Speech Pathology & Doctoral student at Gallaudet University - University of Texas at Dallas/Gallaudet University
(2005/2017)
Anna Gannett
JK Aide
Employed Since: 1/30/2025 1 Years Experience At School
Gretchen Geverdt
Kindergarten Teacher & Teacher Training Business Development
Employed Since: 6/27/2013 12 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Elementary Education - Miami University, Oxford, OH
(1989)
Elizabeth Horst
Instrumental Music Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2018 7 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
English literature - Grove City College
B.A. -
English literature - Grove City College
(2009)
Melanie Kaiss
PE/Motor Lab & Paraeducator
Employed Since: 9/10/2004 21 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
English - UMBC, Baltimore, MD
(1989)
Catherine Keehner
6th grade teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 1 Years Experience At School
Rachel Leigh
Grades 4-6 Latin Teacher
Employed Since: 8/17/2020 5 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Liberal Arts and Culture - New St Andrews College
Kara LiVecche
Curriculum Special Projects & Mentoring Teacher
Employed Since: 8/17/2020 5 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Philosophy and Political Science - Calvin College
Troy Lobdell
3rd grade teacher
Employed Since: 2/18/2025 1 Years Experience At School
Elizabeth Lytikainen
Kindergarten Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2009 16 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Biblical Languages/Bible - Columbia International University, Columbia, SC
(1994)
Elizabeth Mackes
Reading Specialist & Grammar Science
Employed Since: 7/1/2014 11 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
History - Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA
(1986)
J.D. -
Law - Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, MO
(1991)
Caroline Master
2nd grade teacher
Employed Since: 1/2/2024 2 Years Experience At School
Laura Mathisen
5th grade teacher
Employed Since: 9/2/2019 6 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Philosophy - Washington College
Cheryl Mole
Student Aide
Employed Since: 7/1/2023 2 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
International Business/Spanish - University Of MD
Care Nebbia
Scots Orchestra Director
Employed Since: 7/1/2025 0 Years Experience At School
Beth Nicholas
Grammar School Music Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 1 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.M. -
K-12 Music Education - Grove City College
Carlos Ohn
6th grade teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
English Literature - Georgetown University
(2015)
M.A. -
Teaching - Johns Hopkins University School of Education
(2017)
Katie Pappianou
1st grade teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 1 Years Experience At School
Degrees
M.A. -
Education - Pepperdine University
Christine Phillips
Kindergarten Aide
Employed Since: 2/21/2022 4 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
University of Maryland
Martha Schulze
2nd grade teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2016 9 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
York College of Pennsylvania
(1993)
M.S.W. -
University of Maryland School of Social Work
(1995)
Katherine Siu
JK Aide
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 1 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Bachelor of Arts - Colby College
B.S. -
Bachelor of Arts - Colby College
(2000)
Ann Soltis
5th Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2012 13 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Economics - University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
(1992)
J.D. -
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
(1995)
Jacquelyn Touhey
3rd Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 8/22/2011 14 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
History & English Education - Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
(1990)
M.L.A. -
Liberal Arts - St. John's College, Annapolis, MD
(2017)
Jemma Walker
1st grade teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 1 Years Experience At School
Katie Waterhouse
6th Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2023 2 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
B.A. in elementary education - Calvin College
B.A. -
B.A. in elementary education - Calvin College
(1998)
Jonathan Wilkerson
Paraeducator/3rd Grade Latin Teacher/PE & Motor Lab
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Religion: Christian Ministries - Liberty University
(2022)
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Amy Chambers
David Chinn
Kelly Chwastyk
Therese Cooley
Catherine Daly
Monica Davis
Monica Godfrey
Jean Grev
Jonathan Head
Tammy Keatts
Gerald Keehner
Robyn Kennedy
Rebecca Knoll
Laurie Lamar
Daron Lawing
Amy Marshall
Andrew Menkis
Care Nebbia
Samuel Ostransky
Hannah Putnam
Nancy Salada
Adriana Schueckler
Matthew Seufert
Eduardo Siu
Ruth Skwarek
Matthew Swanson
Chase Vaughn
Kerry Anne Ward
Devin Wilkins
Amy Chambers
Chemistry Teacher
David Chinn
Upper School Latin Teacher
Kelly Chwastyk
Teacher
Therese Cooley
Upper School Art Teacher
Catherine Daly
Upper School Math Teacher
Monica Davis
Upper School Math Teacher
Monica Godfrey
Upper School Literature Teacher
Jean Grev
Dialectic History Teacher
Jonathan Head
Upper School Literature Teacher
Tammy Keatts
Science Teacher
Gerald Keehner
Upper School History Teacher & College Advisor
Robyn Kennedy
Science Teacher
Rebecca Knoll
Upper School Math Teacher
Laurie Lamar
Upper School Math Teacher
Daron Lawing
Upper School History & Logic Teacher
Amy Marshall
Upper School Economics Teacher
Andrew Menkis
Rhetoric & Systematic Theology Teacher
Care Nebbia
Scots Orchestra Director
Samuel Ostransky
Bibliology & Hermaneutics/Literature Teacher
Hannah Putnam
Upper School Literature Teacher
Nancy Salada
Spanish & Science Teacher
Adriana Schueckler
Choir Director
Matthew Seufert
New Testament & Apologetics Teacher
Eduardo Siu
Art teacher
Ruth Skwarek
Upper School Latin Teacher
Matthew Swanson
Teacher
Chase Vaughn
Great Ideas Teacher
Kerry Anne Ward
Upper School Literature Teacher/Mock Trial
Devin Wilkins
Rhetoric & European History Teacher
Amy Chambers
Chemistry Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 1 Years Experience At School
Degrees
Master in Teaching -
M.S.Ed. - University of Rochester
David Chinn
Upper School Latin Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2021 4 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
History - Patrick Henry College
(2015)
M.A. -
International Studies - University of Concordia - Irvine
(2017)
M.A. -
Religion - Westminster Theological Seminary
(2021)
Kelly Chwastyk
Teacher
Employed Since: 11/5/2024 1 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Computer Science, Math Minor - University of Richmond
B.S. -
Computer Science, Math Minor - University of Richmond
(2003)
Therese Cooley
Upper School Art Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2006 19 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Cum Laude, Visual Arts w/Concentration in Photography, Fine Arts Medal - Loyola College, Baltimore, MD
(1989)
Catherine Daly
Upper School Math Teacher
Employed Since: 8/24/2015 10 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Government - The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
(1992)
Monica Davis
Upper School Math Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2013 12 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and German - Hillsdale College
B.A. -
Mathematics and German - Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
(2013)
Monica Godfrey
Upper School Literature Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2015 10 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
English Literature w/cert. in Secondary Education - Grove City College, Grove City, PA
(2013)
M.A. -
Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture - University of York, York, England
(2014)
Jean Grev
Dialectic History Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2012 13 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Communications Arts and Sciences, Minor in Business Management - Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
(1989)
Jonathan Head
Upper School Literature Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2005 20 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
English - Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH
(2003)
MALA -
Liberal Arts - St. John's College, Annapolis, MD
(2009)
Tammy Keatts
Science Teacher
Employed Since: 6/30/2018 7 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Physical Therapy - UMBC, Baltimore, MD
(1999)
M.P.T. -
Physical Therapy - UMBC, Baltimore, MD
(1999)
Gerald Keehner
Upper School History Teacher & College Advisor
Employed Since: 8/21/2011 14 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.M. -
Music Performance - Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
(1986)
M.M. -
Music Performance - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
(1988)
MAR -
Religion - Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, DC
(2006)
Robyn Kennedy
Science Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Chemical Engineering - University of Texas at Austin
(1997)
Rebecca Knoll
Upper School Math Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2016 9 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Math Education - Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
(2014)
M.S. -
Mathematical Sciences - Clemson University, Clemson, SC
(2016)
Laurie Lamar
Upper School Math Teacher
Employed Since: 8/5/2021 4 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Health Information Administration - Medical University of South Carolina
(1993)
Daron Lawing
Upper School History & Logic Teacher
Employed Since: 8/23/2010 15 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Psychology - Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
(1988)
MDiv -
Theology - Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL
(1995)
Amy Marshall
Upper School Economics Teacher
Employed Since: 6/30/2004 21 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Business Administration & Economics - Towson University, Towson, MD
(1987)
M.A. -
Economics - University of Nevada, Las Vegas
(1990)
Doctoral Studies -
Economics - University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
(1990-1993)
Andrew Menkis
Rhetoric & Systematic Theology Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
M.A. -
Westminster Seminary
B.A. -
Philosophy & Classics - University of Maryland
(2011)
M.A. -
Westminster Seminary California - Historical Theology
(2013)
Care Nebbia
Scots Orchestra Director
Employed Since: 7/1/2025 0 Years Experience At School
Samuel Ostransky
Bibliology & Hermaneutics/Literature Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Philosophy & Literature - Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
(2011)
M.A. -
Biblical Studies - Reformed Theological Seminary, McLean, VA
(2022)
Hannah Putnam
Upper School Literature Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2011 14 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
Language and Literature - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
(2009)
M.A. -
Language and Literature - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
(2011)
Nancy Salada
Spanish & Science Teacher
Employed Since: 12/31/2011 14 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Elementary Education - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
(1998)
Adriana Schueckler
Choir Director
Employed Since: 8/19/2013 12 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.M. -
Piano Performance - University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
(1989)
M.M. -
Piano Performance - Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
(1993)
Matthew Seufert
New Testament & Apologetics Teacher
Employed Since: 6/30/2016 9 Years Experience At School
Degrees
Ph.D. -
Ph.D., Old Testament - Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. -
Psychology, w/ minor in Criminal Justice - Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
(2008)
M.A. -
Bibilical Studies, Theological Studies - Westminster Theological Seminary, Escondido, CA
(2012)
Ph.D. -
Old Testament - Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
(2017)
Eduardo Siu
Art teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2025 0 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Interdisciplinary, Bachelor of Fine Arts - San Fransisco Art Institute
B.S. -
Interdisciplinary, Bachelor of Fine Arts - San Fransisco Art Institute
(2000)
Ruth Skwarek
Upper School Latin Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2013 12 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.A. -
History and Math - Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
(1995)
Matthew Swanson
Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
M.A. -
Religion - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
B.A. -
Moody Bible Institute
(2006)
M.A. -
Religion - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
(2009)
Chase Vaughn
Great Ideas Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2016 9 Years Experience At School
Degrees
Post Graduate -
B.A. -
Boyce College, Louisville, KY
(2007)
MDiv -
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
(2010)
ThM -
Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
(2016)
Kerry Anne Ward
Upper School Literature Teacher/Mock Trial
Employed Since: 8/1/2015 10 Years Experience At School
Degrees
B.S. -
Art, Philosophy, and Literature - United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
(2000)
J.D. -
Summa cum laude - Campbell University School of Law, Raleigh, NC
(2006)
Devin Wilkins
Rhetoric & European History Teacher
Employed Since: 8/22/2011 14 Years Experience At School
Degrees
MDiv -
Masters of Divinity - Bethlehem College & Seminary
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