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Faculty, Staff, Board

We take pride in our faculty's knowledge, professional training, and their passion for education. The majority of our faculty (56%) have advanced degrees and 100% receive training on research-based teaching methodologies designed specifically for teaching students with learning differences.

Faculty & Staff

Ashley Auerbach

Associate of Science, Human Services
Teaching Assistant

Becky Brunelle

Master of Science, Towson University
Events Coordinator

Gretchen Burke

Masters of Education, Loyola University
Lower School Coordinator

Debora Consugar

Master of Education, Loyola University
Instructor & Math Coordinator

Chris Davis

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Edinboro University
Visual Arts Instructor & Technology Integrator & Homework-Enrichment After School Program

Meredith Deamer

Master of Arts, Goucher College
Instructor

Channing Duffy

Bachelor of Arts, Brigham Young University
Instructor

Janee Dupal

Bachelor of Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Instructor

Nicole Easton

M.S.E. American University
Instructor

Dr. Leslie Eget

D.Ed., NCSP Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Director of Program Supports

Andrea Eggers

Master of Art, Special Education
American University
Instructor

Alyssa Foust

Bachelor of Arts, Salisbury University
Teaching Assistant

Brianna Herndon

Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University – Bloomington
Director of Development 

Diana Herr

Master of Arts, College of Notre Dame
Instructor & Lower School Science Coordinator

Caroline Holt

Master of Arts, Loyola University
Instructor
 

Margaret James

Master of Education, The University of Tucson
Instructor & STEM Coordinator

Katie Johnson

Executive Administrative Assistant

Tiana Johnson

Master of Science, Syracuse University
Librarian and Development Coordinator

Regina Judge

Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland
Instructor

Clinton Kittrell

Bachelor of Arts, Bucknell University
Upper School Cluster Coordinator & Diversity and Title Nine Coordinator

Amanda Lanham

Summit Resource Center Coordinator

Elizabeth Laprade

Bachelor of Arts, University of Massachusetts
Performing Arts Instructor & New Teacher Mentorship Coordinator

Elaine Levit

Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology
University of Maryland
Speech/Language Pathologist & English Coordinator

Marianne Lounsberry

Master of Education, Loyola College
Instructor

Emily Matos

Bachelor’s of Science, Towson University
Instructor

Jennifer McCubbin

Master of Education, Loyola University of Maryland
Instructor

Dr. Joan Mele-McCarthy, CCC-SLP

Doctor of Arts, Adelphi University
Executive Director

Becky Meyer

Bachelor of Arts, Coastal Carolina University
Instructor
 

Chelsea Morris

Master of Arts, Texas State University
Instructor

Erik Nyce

Bachelor of Arts, Whittier College
Instructor

Kelly Ontko

Bachelor of Arts
Physical Education Instructor

Nancy Rhodes

Master of Science, Long Island University
Director of Enrollment Management

Shari Richey

Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland
Instructor & Athletic Director

Lauren Riddell

Bachelor of Science
Instructor

Nicole Ryan

Master of Education, University of Missouri
Instructor

Abigail Sander

Bachelor of Science, University of Vermont
Instructor

Marghuerita Scott

Master of Special Education, George Mason University
Instructor
 

Ben Shiffman

Master of Arts, Towson University
Instructor & English Coordinator

Melanie Sipple

Master of Science, Johns Hopkins University
Director of Marketing & Communications

Anne Spencer

Master of Education, University of Southern Mississippi
Instructor

Eileen Sweeney

Master of Arts in Teaching Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, Manhattanville College
Physical Education Instructor

Tara Szramowski 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
School Office Administrative Assistant

Hannah Van Dellen 

Bachelor of Arts, Concordia University
Instructor

Ian Walsh

Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland
Director of Information Technologies

Genevieve White, Ed.S.

Educational Specialist, James Madison University
School Psychologist

Darla Winstead

Bachelor of Science, Texas State University
Teaching Assistant/Instructor

Meryl Wolf

Bachelor of Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Teaching Assistant

 

Board of Directors

Board Officers

Peter Davis, Chair
Dr. Aimee Fellows Merkle, Vice Chair
Amy McPherson, Treasurer
Lisa Smith, Secretary

Board Members

Kevin Cavanaugh
Nick Clark
Lynette Collins
Jim Gardner
Daniel Grove
Trent Newman
Nathaniel Pope
Aaron Ruleman
Michelle Salta
Kim Simpson
Tom Singleton

Ex Officio

Joan Mele-McCarthy, School Leadership, Executive Director

Honorary

Jane Snider, Founder of The Summit School
Joseph H. Budge, Chair Emeritus
Ellen Webber Libby, Chair Emeritus