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.
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Faculty
Jessie Whitaker
Kindergarten Teacher
Nikisha (Nikki) Hill
Kindergarten Teacher
Kerry Clements
Kindergarten Teacher
Abby Tennis
Kindergarten Assistant
Kathleen Sensenig
Kindergarten Assistant
Ruby Hartley
Kindergarten Assistant
Becky Rudowsky
Stepping Stone & Parent-Child Teacher
Tabea Steinbeisser-Fitz
Stepping Stone Teacher
Melissa Thomas-Brumme
Stepping Stone Assistant
Rochelle Dietz
Class One Co-Teacher & Class Seven Teacher
Emily Marantz
Class One Co-Teacher
Alyssa Bolinder
Class Two Teacher
Abigail Mallin
Class Three Teacher
Michele Calabretta
Class Four Teacher
Mandela Davis
Class Five Teacher
Melissa McIntyre
Class Six Teacher
Summer Tucker
Seven Teacher
Krista Bieniek
Pedagogical Chair & Resource Coordinator
Hui-Ling Singer
Mandarin Teacher
Holly Galvez
Spanish & Parent Child Teacher
Lisa Sweeney
Latin Teacher
Tina Quintana
Handwork and Practical Arts Teacher
Nina Radanovic
Chorus and Music Teacher
Harley Ludy
Orchestra Teacher
Katie O’Brien
Eurythmy 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
Erin Darby
Secretary
Deborah Duke
Administration Representative
Marty Thomas-Brumme
Member at Large
Lilia Nice
Co-Vice President
Nathan Krotzer
Treasurer
Melissa McIntyre
Leadership Council Representative
Christian Contreras-López
Member at Large
Kathy Clark
Co-Vice President
Nina Radanovic
Faculty Representative
April Hennessey
Parent Guild Representative
Staff
Deborah Duke
Business Manager
Linny Snyder
Administrative Coordinator
Liz Reid Pargament
Admissions Director
Courtney Kokus
Marketing and Development Director
Leadership Council
The Leadership Council carries the administrative and managerial leadership of the school and is responsible for decision-making and oversight in all matters concerning day-to-day administrative and pedagogical life. The Leadership Council membership consists of Pedagogical Co-Chairs and Department Chairs. The Leadership Council meets weekly and with the faculty during the after-school College meetings. If parents have a question or concern about any aspect of the school, they are invited to first contact the Leadership Council at LC@susquehanna.org .
Krista Bieniek, Pedagogical Chair
Melissa McIntyre, Pedagogical Chair Advisor
Deborah Duke, Administrative Chair
Hui-Ling Singer, Subjects Chair
Mandela Davis, Grades Chair
Tabea Steinbeisser-Fitz, Early Childhood Chair