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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

Mary Anton

Master of Arts in Teaching, Johns Hopkins University
Instructor

Ashley Auerbach

Associate of Science, Human Services
Teaching Assistant

Sara Bell, R.N.

Associate of Science, Anne Arundel Community College
School Nurse

Becky Brunelle

Master of Science, Towson University
Events Coordinator

Kathryn Bryant, CF-SLP

Master of Arts, George Washington University
Speech-Language Pathologist

Gretchen Burke

Masters of Education, Loyola University
Lower School Cluster 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

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

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

Courtney Helmer

Master of Education
Instructor 

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

Susan Hobbs

Master of Education, Towson 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

Clinton Kittrell

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

Amanda Lanham

School Office Administrative Assistant

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

Judith Medeiros

Bachelor of Arts, San Diego State University
Instructor

Amy Morales

Master of Education in Special Education, University of Michigan
Director of Education

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

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

Tara Szramowski

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Teaching Assistant 

Eileen Wallace, CCC-SLP

Master of Science, Speech Language Pathology
Boston University
Speech/Language Pathologist & Reading Coordinator

Ian Walsh

Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland
Director of Information Technologies

Genevieve White, Ed.S.

Educational Specialist, James Madison University
School Psychologist

Meryl Wolf

Bachelor of Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Teaching Assistant

Karen Yeoman

Master of Arts, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Instructor

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
Jennifer Coady
Lynette Collins
Jim Gardner
Daniel Grove
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