FACULTY AND STAFF DIRECTORY
Covenant Life School Office (301) 869-4500 clsdesk@clsemail.org
Jamie Leach
Titles: Head of School, Secondary Principal
Departments: Administration, Secondary
Temple University, M.Ed. Education
Carnegie Mellon University, B.S. Economics
Jamie Leach has been involved in teaching and administration since 1986, and earned his Masters in Education from Temple University in 1993. Jamie formerly was a teacher and spiritual life leader at Delaware County Christian School outside of Philadelphia, PA for 18 years, served as a youth pastor for 2 years, and has been Head of School at Covenant Life since 2008. He additionally serves as the Secondary Principal.
Lauri Yoo
Title: Elementary Principal
Departments: Administration, Elementary
Dordt University, M.E. Educational Administration
Moody Bible Institute, B.A. Elementary Education & Bible
Lauri grew up in Michigan and became a Christian as a child. Lauri taught elementary school for 11 years, and homeschooled her children for 8. “I believe that every child is a valuable image bearer, and I am thrilled to serve as the elementary principal this year at CLS. I look forward to getting to know each child and his/her family and long to treat them as my own, striving to give them the best education possible while sharing the love of Christ.”
Alex Goodling
Titles: Assistant Principal, Fine Arts Department Head, Music, Student Government
Department: Administration, Fine Arts
Washington Bible College, B.A. Music Education, Bible
Kathi Amar
Titles: Associate Principal, Teacher
Departments: Administration, History
Messiah College, B.S. Elementary Education (K-8)
John Leach
Titles: Middle School Principal, Teacher
Departments: Administration, Bible, English, History
West Chester University, B.A. History
Tim Bratt
Titles: Assistant Principal, Assistant Athletic Director, Teacher
Departments: Administration, Athletics
Calvin University, B.S. Physical Education
Rio Dong
Title: Admin Assistant to Head of School
UMBC, B.S. Information Systems
UMGC, M.S. Telecommunications Management
Ingrid Bullock
Title: Events Coordinator
Iona College, B.S.
Willy Johnson
Title: Upper School Receptionist
University of Indonesia, B.A., French Language and Literature
Katherine Martin
Title: Admin Assistant to Head of School
James Madison University, B.S. English, B.A. Art
Mary Wilson
Title: Business Manager, Teacher
Department: Administration, Mathematics
University of Maryland, B.S. Mathematics
Kari Sue Wong
Title: Receptionist
Simpson University, B.A. Cross Cultural Studies
Julie Fahrner
Title: Admissions Coordinator
Department: Admissions
Jenn Gorrie
Title: Marketing Specialist
Department: Admissions, Marketing
James Madison University, BBA, Marketing
Deanna Korzeniewski
Title: Admissions & Marketing Director
Departments: Admissions, Marketing
Indiana University, B.S. Business Marketing
Jessica Marcantonio
Title: Communications & Advancement Director
Departments: Communications, Advancement
James Madison University, B.A. Communications
Jeja Simeon
Title: Communications & Advancement Assistant
Departments: Communications, Advancement
University of the Philippines in the Visayas, B.A. Psychology and Management
St. Theresa’s College, Cebu City, Philippines, Diploma in Proficiency in Education
Caryn Troche
Title: Communications Assistant
Department: Communications
Duke University, B.A.
Joshua Bates
Title: Middle School Choir
Department: Fine Arts
University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. Music, Vocal Performance;
B.A. English Language & Literature
Tim Bratt
Titles: Assistant Athletic Director, Teacher
Departments: Athletics, Physical Education
Calvin University, B.A. Physical Education
Jen Brewer
Titles: Athletic Director, Teacher
Departments: Athletics, Physical Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.A.
Charissa Cleveland
Title: Elementary Art Teacher
Department: Fine Arts
Montgomery College, Nursing, A.D.N.
Tommy Cleveland
Title: Art Teacher
Department: Fine Arts
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, B.F.A. Painting Major
Elizabeth (Liz) Francy
Title: Music Teacher
Departments: Fine Arts, Elementary
James Madison University, B.A. Instrumental Music Education
Alex Goodling
Titles: Fine Arts Department Head, Music & Band Teacher, Student Government Advisor
Department: Fine Arts, Administration
Washington Bible College, B.A. Music Education, Bible
Ricky Hafer
Title: Teacher
Departments: Physical Education
Towson University, B.A., Business Management and Administration
University of Baltimore, M.B.A., Business Management and Administration
Cristina Raysick
Title: Girls PE Teacher
Department: Physical Education
University of the Arts, Philadelphia, B.A. Fine Arts
Erica Surma
Title: Elementary Music Teacher
Departments: Fine Arts, Elementary
Samford University, B.A. Theatre
Priscila Ellis
Title: Director and Teacher
American University, B.A., Art History
Mary Jo Ellis
Title: Teacher
Ashley Holt
Title: Teacher
Mary Muns
Title: Teacher
Pensacola Christian College, B.S. Elementary Education
Patience Danga
Title: PreK 4’s Aide
Kim Polk
Title: PreK 3’s Aide
Kelly Schneider
Title: PreK 4’s Aide
Kindergarten
Paola Crutchfield
University of Northwestern, B.A. Elementary Education
Kim Sechler
University of Maryland, College Park, B.S. Early Childhood Education
1st Grade
Erika Benitez
Trinity Washington University, B.S. Early Childhood Education
Hannah Koh
The Master’s University, B.A. Liberal Studies, emphasis in Early Elementary Education
2nd Grade
Charlotte Deibel
George Washington University, M.Ed. Elementary Education
Gettysburg College, B.A. Psychology and French
Cassie Matthews
M.A., Education, TESOL
State University of New York, B.S., Early Childhood Education
3rd Grade
Diane Shotter
University of South Africa, B.A. English, History, & Psychology
Post Graduate Certification in Education
Heather Smith
Union University, B.A. English w/ Interdisciplinary Studies and Creative Writing
4th Grade
Joyce Bentz
University of Maryland Global Campus, M.A. Business Management/Human Resources
B.S. Psychology
Taylor Ferry
University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. Elementary Education
5th Grade
Gretchen Aleoghena
George Mason University, M.Ed, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Leadership
St. Cloud State University, B.S. Elementary Education
Cora Childs
University of Maryland, B.S. Elementary Education
Foreign Language
Lillian Easson
Spanish Teacher, 2nd & 3rd Grades
Carmelle Leconte
French Teacher, 4th & 5th Grades
Argosy University, M.A. Professional Counseling
St. John’s University, B.A. Psychology
Kathi Amar
Titles: Assistant Secondary Principal, Teacher
Departments: Administration, History
Messiah College, B.S. Elementary Education (K-8)
Joshua Bates
Title: English Teacher
Department: English
University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. Music, Vocal Performance;
B.A. English Language & Literature
Joshua Clugston
Georgetown University
Lisette Brody
Titles: MS French Teacher, Librarian
Departments: Foreign Language, STEM
Capital Bible Seminary, M.A. Biblical Studies
Syracuse University, B.A. Modern Foreign Languages
John Bronson
Titles: History Department Head, Teacher
Department: History
University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. Special Education
M.Eq MCPS, Education
Amy Davidson
Title: Math Teacher
Department: Math
University of Maryland, College Park M.A. Education
University of Maryland, College Park, B.S. Family Studies
Lorraine Fourney
Titles: Science Department Head, Teacher
Department: Science
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S. Earth Science & General Science Ed
Judy Furnish
Titles: Teacher, Yearbook Advisor
Department: Journalism
University of North Colorado, B.A. History, Education
Ricky Hafer
Title: Teacher
Departments: Physical Education
Towson University, B.A., Business Management and Administration
University of Baltimore, M.B.A., Business Management and Administration
Seth Kreider
Title: Teacher
Departments: Bible, English
Reformed Theological Seminary, MDiv Theology
Grove City College, B.S. Sociology
Bethanne Garris
Title: Teacher
Department: History
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, B.S. Social Studies, Secondary Education
John David (JD) Garris
Title: Teacher
Department: Bible
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, B.A. History
Alex Goodling
Titles: Fine Arts Department Head, Music & Band Teacher, Student Government Advisor
Department: Fine Arts
Washington Bible College, B.A. Music Education, Bible
Amparo Guerrero
Titles: Spanish Teacher, Department Head
Department: Foreign Language
University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. Spanish Literature and Public & Community Health
Ben Johnson
Title: AP Human Geography
Loyola University, M.A. Liberal Studies
Towson University, B.A. History
Kate Meiners
Title: Teacher
Departments: Science, English
Dordt University, B.A. Elementary Education, Middle School Endorsement
John Leach
Titles: Assistant Middle School Principal, Teacher
Departments: English, History
West Chester University, B.A. History
Kris Marcantonio
Titles: English Department Head, Teacher
Department: English
St. Johns College, M.A. Liberal Arts
University of Maryland, College, Park, B.A. English
Walter Matthews
Title: AP Psychology Teacher
Geneva College, M.A. Psychology
Loyola University (Maryland), Graduate Certificate, Substance Abuse Counseling
Allan Muns
Title: Chemistry and Advanced Physics Teacher
Department: Science
Pensacola Christian College, M.S. Science Education
Georgia Southern University, B.S. Chemistry
Loana Nelson
Title: Spanish Teacher
Department: Foreign Language
Colegio Lehnsen Roosevelt, Guatamala, B.A. Early Education and Administration
Janet Palmer
Title: Teacher
Departments: English, History, Math
University of Missouri, M.A. Education
Stephens College, B.S. Elementary Education; B.A. Dance
Gene Peer
Titles: Math Department Head, Teacher
Departments: Math, Science
University of Maryland, College Park, B.S. Secondary Math Education
Jennifer Reap
Titles: Business Teacher; Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Department: Math
University of Maryland, College Park, Robert H Smith School of Business, B.S. Accounting
Marneda See
Title: Teacher
Departments: Science, Math
Hampton University, B.A. Science
Betsy Segui
Title: Teacher
Department: History, English
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, M.A. Education
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, B.A. History, Education, Anthropology
Kelley Tompkins
Titles: Director of Student Learning Services, Teacher
Departments: Administration, Elementary, Secondary
Bowie State University, B.S. Early Childhood Education; B.S. Special Education
Evan Wharton
Title: Teacher
Department: History, Math, Boys PE
Whitworth University, M.A. Teaching
Washington State University, B.A. History & Comparative Ethnic Studies
Kathy Simpson
Titles: Guidance Department Head, Registrar
Departments: Administration, Guidance
Beth Wethje
Title: Guidance Department Assistant
Department: Guidance
University of Maryland, B.S.
Kim Shurie
Title: Advocate Director
Department: Guidance
Brenau University, B.S. Psychology; B.S. Studio Art
Carmelle Leconte
Titles: Student Advocate, French Teacher
Department: Guidance
Argosy University, M.A. Professional Counseling
St. John’s University, B.A. Psychology
Kayla Merryman
Title: Resource Assistant
Department: Guidance
Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Human Development and Family Studies
Gretchen Aleoghena
Title: Elementary Computer
George Mason University, M.Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Teacher Leadership
St. Cloud State University, B.S. Elementary Education
Debbie Alexander
Titles: Technology Department Head, Teacher
University of Maryland, College Park, B.S. Computer Science
Lisette Brody
Title: MS French Teacher, Librarian
Departments: Foreign Language, STEM
Syracuse University, M.A. Modern Foreign Languages
Capital Bible Seminary, Biblical Studies
Ryan Shombert
Titles: K-5 STEM
Salisbury University, B.A. Sociology
Kelley Tompkins
Titles: Director of Student Learning Services, Teacher
Bowie State University, B.S. Early Childhood Education; B.S. Special Education
Jacy Hildreth
Title: Resource Counselor
Regent University, M.A. Counseling
Johns Hopkins University, Advanced
Graduate Certificate, Counseling
Taylor University, B.A. Psychology
Jessica Paramore
Title: Resource Teacher
Ottawa University, B.S. Education
Laura Stefany
Title: Resource Teacher
Purdue University, M.Ed.
Trinity Christian College, B.A. Elementary Education
Joanna Contreras
Title: Resource Teacher
Dominican University, Masters Equivalency
Towson University, B.S. Education
Cindy Leach RN, BSN
Title: Head Nurse
Vanderbilt University, BSN
Charissa Cleveland RN
Title: School Nurse
Montgomery College, ADN