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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

Julie Angelaras

Bachelor of Science, Towson University
Instructor

Mary Anton

Master of Education, Johns Hopkins University
Summit Resource Center Coordinator

Ashley Auerbach

Associate of Science, Human Services
Teaching Assistant

Emily Bailey, RN, BSN

Bachelor of Science, American Public University
School Nurse

Morgan Bower

Teaching Assistant & After-school Activity Coordinator

Pamela Brooks

Bachelor of Science, Bowie State University
Director of Finance

Becky Brunelle

Master of Science, Towson University
Events Coordinator

Gretchen Burke

Masters of Education, Loyola University
Lower School Coordinator & Instructor

Debora Consugar

Master of Education, Loyola University
Instructor & Math Coordinator

Chris Davis

Master of Educational Technology, Loyola University Maryland
Visual Arts Instructor, Assistant Technology Coordinator, Technology Integrator & Homework-Enrichment After School Program

Meredith Deamer

Master of Arts, Goucher College
Instructor

Dr. Leslie Eget

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

Andrea Eggers

Master of Arts, Special Education, American University
Instructor

Anna Fick

Master of Education, University of Maryland
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, University of Notre Dame Maryland
Instructor & Lower School Science Coordinator

 

Margaret "Peggy" James

Master of Education, University of Arizona
STEM Coordinator, Upper School Science Coordinator, & Instructor

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 Coordinator, DEI Advisor, Title IX Coordinator, SGA Advisor, & Instructor

Natasha Landry

Master of Education, Pennsylvania State University
Teaching Assistant

Elizabeth Laprade

Bachelor of Arts, University of Massachusetts
Performing Arts Instructor

Elaine Levit

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

Marianne Lounsberry

Master of Education, Loyola University Maryland
Instructor & Upper School Math Coordinator

Haley Martynov

Master of Arts in Teaching, Mount St. Mary's University
Instructor

Emily Matos

Bachelor of Arts, 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 & Social Studies Coordinator

Taylor Morris

Bachelor of Science, University of Lynchburg
Instructor

Howard Erik Nyce, Jr.

Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Maryland
Instructor

Jennifer O'Brien

Accounts Manager

 

Kelly Ontko

Bachelor of Arts, Towson University
Physical Education Instructor

Danielle Randall

Master of Education, American University
Director of Education

Nancy Rhodes

Master of Science, Long Island University
Director of Enrollment Management

Shari Richey

Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland
Instructor & Athletic Director

Nicole Ryan

Master of Education, University of Missouri
Instructor & Language Arts Coordinator

Abigail Sander

Bachelor of Science, University of Vermont
Instructor

Marghuerita Scott

Master of Special Education, George Mason University
Instructor
 

Ben Shiffman

Master of Arts in Teaching, Towson University
Instructor & Upper School English Coordinator

Dr. Kimberly Simpson

PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Maryland 
Instructor

Anne Spencer

Master of Education, University of Southern Mississippi
Social Thinking Instructor
 

Rebecca Stough

Master of Arts in Education, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Instructor
 

Tara Szramowski 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Turner

Master of Arts, Our Lady of the Lake University
Speech-Language Pathologist 

Ian Walsh

Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland
Director of Information Technologies

Josie Wenzell

Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing Miami University
Marketing and Communications Manager

Genevieve White, Ed.S.

Educational Specialist, James Madison University
School Psychologist

Darla Winstead

Bachelor of Science, Texas State University
Teaching Assistant/Instructor

Elizabeth Wyrostek

Bachelor of Science, Frostburg State University
Teaching Assistant

 

Board of Directors

Board Officers

Peter Davis, Chair
Daniel Grove, Vice Chair
John Grant, Treasurer
Michelle Salta, Secretary
 

Board Members

Nick Clark
Lynette Collins
Robert Edwards
Jim Gardner
Trent Newman
Nathaniel Pope
Dr. Melissa Segev
Tom Singleton
Lisa Smith

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