Middle School Faculty
John Adams
Middle School Mandarin Chinese Teacher
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.A., Middlebury College
M.A., Middlebury College
Kim Aitken
Middle School Math Teacher, Seventh-Grade Team Leader
B.A., Duke University
M.A.T., Duke University
M.A.T., Duke University
Elaine Algarra
Middle School Visual Arts Teacher
B.A., University of Central England (Birmingham, UK)
P.G.C.E., University of Central England (Birmingham, UK)
P.G.C.E., University of Central England (Birmingham, UK)
Nancy Allen
Middle School Science Teacher (Interim)
B.S., UNC-Chapel Hill
M.S., Auburn University
M.S.A., N.C. State University
M.S., Auburn University
M.S.A., N.C. State University
Geoff Berry
Middle School Math Teacher
B.S., Appalachian State University
M.Ed., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.Ed., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Allison Bluj
Middle School Math Teacher
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
M.E., University of Virginia
M.A., Goddard College
M.E., University of Virginia
M.A., Goddard College
Jen Boehm
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
B.A., UNC-Chapel Hill
M.A., UNC-Chapel Hill
M.A., UNC-Chapel Hill
Betsy Brown
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
B.A., Earlham College
M.A.T., Indiana University
M.A.T., Indiana University
Chrissie Bushey
Middle School Counselor
B.S., James Madison University
M.Ed., Shippensburg University
M.Ed., Shippensburg University
Will Cranch
Middle School Science Teacher
B.A., Amherst College
J.D., Harvard Law School
J.D., Harvard Law School
Rachel Cummings
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
B.A., Goucher College
M.A., Simmons College
M.A., Simmons College
Sarah Cusick
Middle School Theatre Teacher
B.A., Brown University
M.F.A., Columbia University
M.F.A., Columbia University
Patti Donnelly
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
B.S., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.L., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.L., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Susan Ellis
Middle School Physical Education Teacher, Coach, Varsity Girls Soccer, Coach, J.V. Girls Tennis
B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Alex Eren
Middle School Science Teacher
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Fabrice Fortin
Middle School Math Teacher
B.S., The College of Staten Island (CUNY)
Dan Gilson
Director of Extended Day
B.A., Boston College
M.A., Boston College
M.A., Boston College
Avery Goldstein
Middle School Language Arts Teacher, Middle School Language Arts Academic Leader
B.A., College of William and Mary
M.Ed., Benedictine University
M.Ed., Benedictine University
Martha Goodge
Middle School French Teacher, Middle School Extended Day Teacher, Fifth-Grade Team Leader
B.A., Augustana College
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Concha Grande
Middle School Spanish Teacher
B.A., University of Salamanca, Spain
M.A., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
M.A., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
Zhengjie Guo
Upper School and Middle School Chinese Teacher
M.A., University of Saint Joseph
Virginia Hall
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
B.A., College of William and Mary
M.A.T., Vanderbilt University
M.A.T., Vanderbilt University
Mike Harris
Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Middle School Social Studies Academic Leader, Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach, Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
B.S., University of California at Davis
Secondary Teaching Credential, Chapman University
Secondary Teaching Credential, Chapman University
Andy Ironside
Substitute Teacher & Bus Driver
B.A., University of South Florida
NC TEACH Certification, N.C. State University
NC TEACH Certification, N.C. State University
Dylan Kraus
Middle School Science Teacher
B.S., North Carolina State University
Jon Lantzy
Middle School Physical Education Teacher, Coach, Varsity Boys Lacrosse, Coach, Middle School Boys Basketball
B.S., Michigan State University
M.S., Ohio University
M.S., Ohio University
Jennifer Longee
Middle School Librarian, Middle School Information Literacy Academic Leader
B.A., University of Arkansas
M.I.L.S., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.I.L.S., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Andrew Lovett
Middle School Band Teacher
B.M., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
M.M.Ed., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
M.M.Ed., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Melissa Mack
Middle School STEAM Teacher and Middle School Digital Learning Coordinator
B.A., University of Illinois
M.A., Benedictine University
M.A., Benedictine University
Karen Malhiot
Middle School Science Teacher
B.A., Bennington College
M.A., Loyola University of Chicago
M.A., Loyola University of Chicago
Rachel Mauchline
Assistant Director of Speech & Debate, Middle School Speech & Debate Teacher
B.A., University of Arkansas
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Candice McCray
Middle School Dean of Student Life, Language Arts Teacher
B.A., Pomona College
M.A.T., Tufts University
M.A.T., Tufts University
Susan Meyer
Middle School Latin & STEAM Teacher
B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A.T., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A.T., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Ben Michelman
Middle School Language Arts Teacher, Eighth-Grade Team Leader, Community Engagement Coordinator
B.A., Franklin and Marshall College
M.F.A., Georgia State University
M.F.A., Georgia State University
Cindy Moore
Middle School Learning Specialist, Middle School Diversity Coordinator
B.A., North Carolina Central University
M.A., North Carolina Central University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A., North Carolina Central University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Jonnie Moorhead
Middle School French Teacher
B.A., Williams College
M.A., Middlebury College
M.A., Middlebury College
Julie Morris
Middle School Math Teacher, Middle School Registrar
B.S., University of Dayton
Jason Mundy
Director of Middle School
B.A., Duke University
M.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., Wesleyan University
Austin Muraille
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
B.A., UNC-Chapel Hill
M.A.T., American University
M.A.T., American University
Mary Norkus
Middle School Creative Movement Teacher
B.F.A., University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Kathy Pierce
Middle School Operations Coordinator
Andy Pronto
Middle School Physical Education Teacher, Advisor and Learning Support Coach, Coach, J.V. Volleyball, Coach, Middle School Girls Basketball, Middle School Physical Education Academic Leader
B.S., Illinois State University
M.Ed. DePaul University
M.Ed. DePaul University
Karen Richardson
Middle School Vocal Music Teacher, Middle School Fine Arts Academic Leader
B.Mus., University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
M.M., Colorado State University
M.M., Colorado State University
Clifford Robbins
Middle School Science Teacher, Assessment Specialist
B.A., Hamilton College
Ginny Robinson
Middle School Language Arts Teacher, Middle School Academic Dean
B.A., Villanova University
M.A., University of California, Davis
M.A., University of California, Davis
Karen Ruberg
Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Eighth-Grade Team Leader
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S., Urbana University
M.A., Ohio University
B.S., Urbana University
M.A., Ohio University
Albert Rubin
Middle School Math Teacher
B.S., City University of New York, Baruch
M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania
Stephanie Rudolph
Middle School Spanish Teacher, Middle School World Languages Academic Leader
B.A., Boston University
M.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
M.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Sonia Salas Chaparro
Middle School Spanish Teacher, Sixth Grade Team Leader
B.A., Universidad Pedagógica Nacional
M.A., Universidad de Artes y Ciencias Sociales
M.A., International University of La Rioja
M.A., Universidad de Artes y Ciencias Sociales
M.A., International University of La Rioja
Jesús Sánchez
Middle School Spanish Teacher
B.A., Universidad Surcolombiana
M.A., Universidad de la a Sabana
M.A., Universidad de la a Sabana
Karl Schaefer
Middle School STEAM Teacher and STEAM Lab Steward
B.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City
Mike Schollmeyer
Middle School Science Teacher, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach, JV Baseball Coach
B.A., Gettysburg College
Jennifer Sprague
Middle School Math Specialist, Middle School Mathematics Academic Leader
B.S., University of Georgia
M.A., Stanford University
M.A., Stanford University
Amy Stanbury
Middle School Math Teacher, Middle School Assistant Director for Operations
B.A., Duke University
Kristin Stroupe
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
Mallory Vaccaro
Learning Support Coach
B.S., University of Southern Maine
M.S.E., University of Southern Maine
M.S.E., University of Southern Maine
Zakia VanHoose
Assistant Director of Extended Day, Middle School Extended Day Coordinator & Lead Teacher, Middle School Diversity Coordinator
B.A.
Julie Williams
Middle School Language Arts and Computer Science Teacher
B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Jason Wise
Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher, Middle School Honor Advisor, Coach, Middle School Volleyball
B.A., University of Virginia
M.A.T., University of Virginia
M.A.T., University of Virginia