Our warm, dedicated, compassionate faculty take the time to understand each student and their specific learning style. We pride ourselves in empowering students to become confident learners.
Lower School
Barbara Cunnane
Lower School Math
B.S. Marketing: Temple University
M.Ed. Education: Chestnut Hill College
Certifications:
Elementary Education K-6, Middle Level
Mathematics 7-9, Special Education N-12
Kelly Detweiler
Lower School Teacher
2nd and 3rd Grade
B.S. Education (Summa Cum Laude): The Ohio State University
Certifications:
Early Education Pre-K – 4
Pat Lux
Lower School Math Assistant
B.A. Special Education: LaSalle University
M.Ed. Special Education: Temple University
Certifications:
Governor’s Institute for Regional Coaching in
Literacy and Math, Middle School Mathematics
Diana McGeady
Lower School Teacher
3rd and 4th Grade
B.S. Early and Elementary Education: Temple University
M.Ed. Education Holy Family University
Certifications
Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Reading Specialist, Wilson
Jennifer Perreault
Lower School Teacher
5th Grade
B.A.: Education and Psychology: Monmouth University
Certifications:
K-6, Mid-level Middle School Education 4-8 with concentration in Social Studies 7-8 (in process)
Middle School
Derri Benbow
Middle School Teacher
Reading and Language Arts
B.A. English Education: Barrington College
M. Ed. Reading: Arcadia University
Certifications:
Reading Specialist, English, Orton-Gillingham
Colleen Chapman
Middle School Teacher
Reading and Language Arts
B.A. Elementary Education: Holy Family College
Certifications:
Elementary Education, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson
Shannon Niewood
Middle School Teacher
Reading & Language Arts
B.S. : Elizabethtown College
M.Ed.: Holy Family University
Certifications:
Reading Specialist Certification K-12,
Elementary Education K-6,
Special Education N-12, Wilson
Christine Trageser
Middle School Teacher
Middle School Social Studies
B.A. Corporate Communication: The Pennsylvania State University
M.A. Elementary Education: Arcadia University
Certifications:
Special Education N-12, Elementary Education K-6, English Language Arts 7 -9
Electives
Thomas Copeland
Health and Physical Education Teacher
B.S. Health and Physical Education: West Chester University
Certification:
Health and Physical Education
Linda Jarrett-Armiger
Guidance Counselor
B.S. Elementary Education and Special Education: Lock Haven State College
M.Ed. Elementary Counseling: West Chester University
Certifications:
Elementary Education, Elementary School Guidance, Special Education, School Program Specialist, Trained in Mindful Schools, Responsive Classroom Trained, Member of the American School Counselor Association
Debbie Kowalchuk
Art Teacher
B.S. in Art Education: Temple University,
Tyler School of Art
Certification:
Art, Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Fundations
Musicopia
Lower and Middle School Music
Administrative
Megan Stalker
Director of Institutional Advancement
B. A. Communications: LaSalle University
M.A. Professional Communication, Public Relations and Marketing: LaSalle University
Lisa Steiert
Director of Finance and Operations
B.S. Business Administration: Gwynedd Mercy College
Graduate Certificate: Fraud and Forensic Accounting: LaSalle University
Melinda Wawrzyniak
Head of School
B.S. Elementary Education: University of Maryland
M.Ed. Reading: Arcadia University
Certifications:
Elementary Education, Reading Specialist, Orton-Gillingham, Responsive Classroom Trained
Staff
Adam Berman, Psy.D.
School Psychologist
B.B.A.: George Washington University
M.A.C. Counseling Psychology: Arcadia University
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications and Licensure:
Certified School Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Leo Cittadini
Edu-Tech Academic Solutions
Educational Technology Integration Specialist
B. A. English: Temple University
Minor Technical/Creative Writing: Temple University
Master of Arts Education: LaSalle University
Certifications:
Level 1 Google Apps for Education Certification
Level 2 Google Apps for Education Certification
