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Middle School Faculty

John Adams

John Adams

Middle School Mandarin Chinese Teacher
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.A., Middlebury College
Kim Aitken

Kim Aitken

Middle School Math Teacher, Seventh-Grade Team Leader
B.A., Duke University
M.A.T., Duke University
Elaine Algarra

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)
Nancy Allen

Nancy Allen

Middle School Science Teacher (Interim)
B.S., UNC-Chapel Hill
M.S., Auburn University
M.S.A., N.C. State University
Geoff Berry

Geoff Berry

Middle School Math Teacher
B.S., Appalachian State University
M.Ed., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Allison Bluj

Allison Bluj

Middle School Math Teacher
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
M.E., University of Virginia
M.A., Goddard College
Jen Boehm

Jen Boehm

Middle School Language Arts Teacher
B.A., UNC-Chapel Hill
M.A., UNC-Chapel Hill
Betsy Brown

Betsy Brown

Middle School Social Studies Teacher
B.A., Earlham College
M.A.T., Indiana University
Chrissie Bushey

Chrissie Bushey

Middle School Counselor
B.S., James Madison University
M.Ed., Shippensburg University
Will Cranch

Will Cranch

Middle School Science Teacher
B.A., Amherst College
J.D., Harvard Law School
Rachel Cummings

Rachel Cummings

Middle School Language Arts Teacher
B.A., Goucher College
M.A., Simmons College
Sarah Cusick

Sarah Cusick

Middle School Theatre Teacher
B.A., Brown University
M.F.A., Columbia University
Patti Donnelly

Patti Donnelly

Middle School Language Arts Teacher
B.S., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.L., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Susan Ellis

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

Alex Eren

Middle School Science Teacher
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Fabrice Fortin

Fabrice Fortin

Middle School Math Teacher
B.S., The College of Staten Island (CUNY)
Dan Gilson

Dan Gilson

Director of Extended Day
B.A., Boston College
M.A., Boston College
Avery Goldstein

Avery Goldstein

Middle School Language Arts Teacher, Middle School Language Arts Academic Leader
B.A., College of William and Mary
M.Ed., Benedictine University
Martha Goodge

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
Concha Grande

Concha Grande

Middle School Spanish Teacher
B.A., University of Salamanca, Spain
M.A., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
Zhengjie Guo

Zhengjie Guo

Upper School and Middle School Chinese Teacher
M.A., University of Saint Joseph
Virginia Hall

Virginia Hall

Middle School Social Studies Teacher
B.A., College of William and Mary
M.A.T., Vanderbilt University
Mike Harris

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
Andy Ironside

Andy Ironside

Substitute Teacher & Bus Driver
B.A., University of South Florida
NC TEACH Certification, N.C. State University
Dylan Kraus

Dylan Kraus

Middle School Science Teacher
B.S., North Carolina State University
Jon Lantzy

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
Jennifer Longee

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
Andrew Lovett

Andrew Lovett

Middle School Band Teacher
B.M., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
M.M.Ed., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Melissa Mack

Melissa Mack

Middle School STEAM Teacher and Middle School Digital Learning Coordinator
B.A., University of Illinois
M.A., Benedictine University
Karen Malhiot

Karen Malhiot

Middle School Science Teacher
B.A., Bennington College
M.A., Loyola University of Chicago
Rachel Mauchline

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
Candice McCray

Candice McCray

Middle School Dean of Student Life, Language Arts Teacher
B.A., Pomona College
M.A.T., Tufts University
Susan Meyer

Susan Meyer

Middle School Latin & STEAM Teacher
B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A.T., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Ben Michelman

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
Cindy Moore

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
Jonnie Moorhead

Jonnie Moorhead

Middle School French Teacher
B.A., Williams College
M.A., Middlebury College
Julie Morris

Julie Morris

Middle School Math Teacher, Middle School Registrar
B.S., University of Dayton
Jason Mundy

Jason Mundy

Director of Middle School
B.A., Duke University
M.A., Wesleyan University
Austin Muraille

Austin Muraille

Middle School Social Studies Teacher
B.A., UNC-Chapel Hill
M.A.T., American University
Mary Norkus

Mary Norkus

Middle School Creative Movement Teacher
B.F.A., University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Kathy Pierce

Kathy Pierce

Middle School Operations Coordinator
Andy Pronto

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
Karen Richardson

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
Clifford Robbins

Clifford Robbins

Middle School Science Teacher, Assessment Specialist
B.A., Hamilton College
Ginny Robinson

Ginny Robinson

Middle School Language Arts Teacher, Middle School Academic Dean
B.A., Villanova University
M.A., University of California, Davis
Karen Ruberg

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
Albert Rubin

Albert Rubin

Middle School Math Teacher
B.S., City University of New York, Baruch
M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania
Stephanie Rudolph

Stephanie Rudolph

Middle School Spanish Teacher, Middle School World Languages Academic Leader
B.A., Boston University
M.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Sonia Salas Chaparro

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
Jesús Sánchez

Jesús Sánchez

Middle School Spanish Teacher
B.A., Universidad Surcolombiana
M.A., Universidad de la a Sabana
Karl Schaefer

Karl Schaefer

Middle School STEAM Teacher and STEAM Lab Steward
B.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City
Mike Schollmeyer

Mike Schollmeyer

Middle School Science Teacher, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach, JV Baseball Coach
B.A., Gettysburg College
Jennifer Sprague

Jennifer Sprague

Middle School Math Specialist, Middle School Mathematics Academic Leader
B.S., University of Georgia
M.A., Stanford University
Amy Stanbury

Amy Stanbury

Middle School Math Teacher, Middle School Assistant Director for Operations
B.A., Duke University
Kristin Stroupe

Kristin Stroupe

Middle School Physical Education Teacher
B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
Mallory Vaccaro

Mallory Vaccaro

Learning Support Coach
B.S., University of Southern Maine
M.S.E., University of Southern Maine
Zakia VanHoose

Zakia VanHoose

Assistant Director of Extended Day, Middle School Extended Day Coordinator & Lead Teacher, Middle School Diversity Coordinator
B.A.
Julie Williams

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
Jason Wise

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