Faculty & Board of Trustees
The College of Teachers is a group of faculty and staff, which serves as the governing body of the school’s pedagogy. The College of Teachers carries the spiritual mission of the school and is responsible for the integrity of the curriculum. The members work closely with the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff in the development of new programs, long-range plans, and improvements to school governance.
Faculty
Jessie Whitaker
Kindergarten Teacher
Nikisha (Nikki) Hill
Kindergarten Teacher
Holly Galvez
Kindergarten Assistant
Abby Tennis
Kindergarten Assistant
Becky Rudowsky
Parent & Child Teacher, Stepping Stone Teacher
Tabea Steinbeisser-Fitz
Stepping Stone Teacher
Melissa Thomas-Brumme
Stepping Stone Assistant
Kerry Clements
Class One Teacher
Abigail Mallin
Class Two Teacher
Michele Calabretta
Class Three Teacher
Mandela Davis
Class Four Teacher
Melissa McIntyre
Class Five Teacher
Summer Tucker
Class Six/Seven Teacher
Rochelle Dietz
Class Eight Teacher
Krista Bieniek
Education Support Teacher
Hui-Ling Singer
Mandarin Teacher
Fernanda Brito-Muñoz
Spanish Teacher
Lisa Sweeney
Latin Teacher
Tina Quintana
Handwork and Practical Arts Teacher
Nina Radanovic
Chorus and Music Teacher
Mari Saterlee
Math and Reading Skills Support Teacher
Katie O’Brien
Eurythmy Teacher
Harley Ludy
Orchestra Teacher
Board of Trustees
Our esteemed Board of Trustees is comprised of teachers, administration, parents and extended family members who represent our school community and bring their leadership and knowledge in the development of economic and community resources to support the school’s mission. Financial sustainability and legality are the primary responsibility of the Board. The Board also ensures our school fulfills our responsibility for each and every student.
David Knapp
President
Nina Radanovic
Faculty Representative
Melissa McIntyre
Leadership Council Representative
Nathan Krotzer
MEMBER AT LARGE
Erin Darby
Secretary
Deborah Duke
Administration Representative
Lilia Nice
Co-Vice President
Marty Thomas-Brumme
Member at Large
Ernie Schaefer
Treasurer
Joe Pecora
Parent Guild Representative
Kathy Clark
Co-Vice President
Staff
Deborah Duke
Business Manager
Linny Snyder
Reception, Records and House Coordinator
Liz Reid Pargament
Admissions Coordinator
Courtney Kokus
Marketing and Development Director
Leadership Council
Mandela Davis, Grades
Melissa McIntyre, Co -Pedagogical Chair
Krista Bieniek, Co-Pedagogical Chair
Hui-Ling Singer, Special Subjects
Deborah Duke, Administration
Tabea Steinbeisser-Fitz, Early Childhood