Faculty & Staff

 

SILVANA NAZZARO CLARK | HEAD OF SCHOOL

Bachelor of Science, Cornell University • Masters of Arts, Curriculum & Instruction, Columbia University Teachers' College • Ed.D. Pre-Candidate, Curriculum & Instruction, George Washington University • Project Zero, Harvard University • Wilderness Educators Coursework, National Outdoor Leadership School • Over 25 years experience as a teacher, researcher, consultant, and administration • Served on three Boards of Trustees • Worked in private and public schools in the United States and abroad:  Sheridan School, DC; Princeton Academy, NJ; Colegio Menor San Francisco, Ecuador; Reggio Schools, Italy; South Brunswick Schools, NJ; Montgomery County Schools, MD

Early Childhood Faculty

Olivia Anton

Olivia Anton

Reggio Assistant
Melissa Holt

Melissa Holt

Reggio Suite Co-Teacher
Dina Kunkle

Dina Kunkle

Preschool Suite Co-Teacher, ECP Afternoon Program Director
Bryony Sheppard

Bryony Sheppard

Preschool Suite, Co-Teacher and Choir Director
Courtney White

Courtney White

Reggio Suite, Lead Teacher

Special Subjects Faculty

Kate Frey

Kate Frey

Art Teacher
Amanda Gorrie

Amanda Gorrie

Windows to the World Teacher, Learning Support Coordinator
Kristyn Jannell

Kristyn Jannell

Director of Summer Program
Jennifer Morris

Jennifer Morris

LTL/Science Teacher
Lucas Palker

Lucas Palker

PE Teacher
Gabriela Ruiz

Gabriela Ruiz

Spanish Teacher
Tom Tallitsch

Tom Tallitsch

Instrumental Music Teacher
Nanette Wagshul

Nanette Wagshul

Extended Day Teacher

Elementary Program Faculty

Larry Anton

Larry Anton

Grade 3-4 Co-Teacher, Cross Country Coach
Christina Box

Christina Box

Grade 1/2 Co-Teacher
Brianna DeMuccio

Brianna DeMuccio

Suite 5/6 Co-Teacher
Zachary Floyd

Zachary Floyd

Grade 5/6 Co-Teacher, STEM Coordinator
Jami Gampper

Jami Gampper

Grade 1/2 Co-Teacher
Courtney Shannon

Courtney Shannon

Kindergarten Teacher, IB PYP Coordinator
Margot Shimkus

Margot Shimkus

Extended Day Director
Darlene Tirona

Darlene Tirona

Grade 3/4 Co-Teacher

Administration & Staff

Jennifer Bartell

Jennifer Bartell

Executive Assistant
Terése Gara

Terése Gara

Assistant Head, Director of Finance and Operations, Director of Financial Aid
Gwyneth Langeler

Gwyneth Langeler

Director of Development
Daniel Ordonez

Daniel Ordonez

Building and Grounds Maintenance
Katie Pottinger

Katie Pottinger

Director of Enrollment and Performing Arts