FACULTY AND STAFF DIRECTORY

Jamie Leach
Titles: Head of School, Secondary Principal
Departments: Administration, Secondary
B.S. Carnegie Mellon University, Economics
M.Ed. Temple University, Education
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.

Alex Goodling
Titles: Assistant Principal, Fine Arts Department Head, Music, Student Government
Department: Administration; Fine Arts
B.A. Washington Bible College, Music Education, Bible

Kathi Amar
Titles: Associate Principal, Teacher
Departments: Administration, History
B.S. Messiah College

John Leach
Titles: Assistant Principal, Teacher
Departments: Administration, Bible, English, History
B.A. West Chester University, History
Debbie Alexander
Titles: Technology Department Head, Teacher
Departments: Technology, Math
B.S. University of Maryland at College Park, Computer Science
Ingrid Bullock
Title: Events Coordinator
B.S. Iona College
Willy Johnson
Title: Receptionist
Department: Administration
Phone: 301-264-6564
Jennifer Schaefer
Title: Admin Assistant to Head of School
B.S. Westfield State University
Mary Wilson
Title: Business Manager, Teacher
Department: Administration, Mathematics
B.S. University of Maryland, Mathematics
Deanna Korzeniewski
Titles: Admissions and Marketing Director
Departments: Admissions, Marketing
B.S. Indiana University, Business Marketing
Eileen Risbeck
Department: Admissions
B.A. San Diego State University, Economics
B.S. University of Phoenix, Criminal Justice Admin.
Jessica Marcantonio
Titles: Communications & Advancement Director
Departments: Communications, Advancement
B.A. James Madison University, Communications
Jeja Simeon
Titles: Communications & Advancement Assistant
Departments: Communications, Advancement
B.A. Psychology and Management, University of the Philippines in the Visayas
Diploma in Proficiency in Education, St. Theresa’s College, Cebu City, Philippines
Jen Brewer
Titles: Athletics Director, Teacher
Departments: Athletics, Physical Education
B.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Tommy Cleveland
Title: Art Teacher
Department: Fine Arts
B.F.A. Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Alex Goodling
Titles: Fine Arts Department Head, Music & Band Teacher, Student Government Advisor
Department: Fine Arts; Administration
B.A. Washington Bible College, Music Education, Bible
Erica Lau
Title: Elementary Music Teacher
Department: Fine Arts
B.M. James Madison University
Elizabeth (Liz) Porter
Title: Music Teacher
Departments: Fine Arts, Elementary
B.M. James Madison University, Music Education
Mary Jo Ellis
Title: Teacher
Priscila Ellis
Title: Director and Teacher
B.A. American University, Art History
Faith Ruei
Title: Assistant
Danielle Tellier
Titles: Assistant, Classroom Aide
B.A. West Chester University
Caryn Troche
Title: Assistant
B.A. Duke University
Jen Dabbondanza
Title: 3rd Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.S. University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Modern Languages & Linguistics with a Spanish focus
K-8 Teaching Certificate
Charlotte Deibel
Title: 2nd Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.A. Gettysburg College, Psychology and French
M.Ed. George Washington University, Elementary Education
Eric Duncanson
Title: 5th Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.A. Southeastern University, Music
M.Ed. Southeastern University
Taylor Ferry
Title: 4th Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.A. University of Maryland, Elementary Education
Tracie Haley
Title: 1st Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.S. from Tennessee Wesleyan University
Margaret Nelson
Title: Kindergarten Aide
Cindy Petronic
Title: 1st Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.A. Cal State San Bernadino, Psychology
M.Eq. MCPS, Education
Sara Rohr
Title: 5th Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.S. University of Wisconsin, Elementary Education, Science
M.S. Michigan State University, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading and Language Arts
Kim Stoy
Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.S. University of Maryland, Early Childhood Education
Kaarin O’Connell
Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.S. Gordon College, Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Danielle Tellier
Title: Classroom Aide
Departments: Preschool, Elementary
B.S. West Chester University
Kathi Amar
Titles: Assistant Secondary Principal, Teacher
Departments: Administration, History
B.S. Messiah College
Jen Batty
Title: MS Science Teacher; Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Department: Science
B.S. University of MD, Robert H Smith School of Business
John Bronson
Titles: History Department Head, Teacher
Department: History
B.S. University of Maryland at College Park, Special Education
M.Eq MCPS, Education
Amy Davidson
Title: Math Teacher
Department: Mathematics
B.S. University of Maryland, Family Studies
M.Ed. University of Maryland, Elementary Education
Hannah Donelson
Title: Teacher; Business & Economics, and Math
B.S. Auburn University, Business
M.A. Liberty University, Education
Lorraine Fourney
Title: Teacher
Department: Science
B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Education
Judy Furnish
Titles: Teacher, Yearbook Advisor
Department: Journalism
B.A. University of North Colorado, History, Elementary Education
Seth Kreider
Titles: Teacher
Department: Bible, English
B.S. Grove City College, Sociology
M.A. Reformed Theological Seminary, Masters in Divinity
Bethanne Garris
Titles: Teacher
Department: History
B.S. Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Social Studies, Secondary Education
Betsy Garris
Titles: Teacher
Department: History, English
B.A. History, Education, Anthropology
M.A. Teaching Secondary Social Studies Education
John David (JD) Garris
Titles: Teacher
Department: Bible
B.A. St. Mary’s College
Alex Goodling
Titles: Fine Arts Department Head, Music & Band Teacher, Student Government Advisor
Department: Fine Arts
B.A. Washington Bible College, Music Education, Bible
Maria Kinsinger
Title: 8th Grade Earth Science Teacher
Department: Science
B.S. Virginia Tech, Family and Child Development
B.A. Virginia Tech, Psychology
M.A. University of Minnesota, Psychology
John Leach
Titles: Assistant Middle School Principal, Teacher
Departments: English, History
B.A. West Chester University, History
Kris Marcantonio
Titles: English Department Head, Teacher
Department: English
B.A. University of Maryland, English
M.A. St. Johns College, Liberal Arts
Walter Matthews
Title: AP Psychology Teacher
M.A. Geneva College, Psychology
Graduate Certificate, Loyola University (Maryland), Substance Abuse Counseling
Loana Nelson
Title: Spanish Teacher
Department: Foreign Language
B.A. Colegio Lenhsen Roosevelt, Guatamala, Early Education and Administration
Janet Palmer
Titles: Teacher
Departments: English, History, Math
B.S. Stephens College, Elementary Education, Dance
M. Ed. University of Missouri
Gene Peer
Titles: Math Department Head, Teacher
Departments: Math, Science
B.S. University of Maryland, Secondary Math Education
Cristina Raysick
Title: Girls PE Teacher
B.A. University of the Arts, Philadelphia
Kelly Tompkins
Titles: Educational Support Director, Teacher
Departments: Administration, Elementary, Secondary
B.S. Bowie State University, Early Childhood Education, Special Education
Evan Wharton
Title: MS/HS Teacher
Department: History, Math, Boys PE
B.S. from Washington State
M.A. Whitworth University
Email: EWharton@clsemail.org
Kathy Simpson
Titles: Guidance Dept. Head, Registrar
Departments: Administration, Guidance
Beth Wethje
Title: Guidance Department Assistant
Department: Guidance
B.S. University of Maryland
Kim Shurie
Title: Student Advocate
Department: Guidance
B.S. Brenau University, Psychology and Studio Art
Kelly Tompkins
Titles: Educational Support Director, Teacher
Departments: Administration, Elementary, Secondary
B.S. Bowie State University, Early Childhood Education, Special Education
Jacy Hildreth
Department: Resource Department
B.A. Taylor University, Psychology
M.A. Regent University, Counseling
Advanced Graduate Certificate, John Hopkins University, Counseling
Karen Reid
Department: Resource Department
B.S. Kutztown University, Elementary Education
Laura Stefany
Title: Student Resource Advocate
B.A. Trinity Christian College, Elementary Education
M.Ed. Purdue University
Cindy Leach, RN BSN
Title: School Nurse
B.S. Vanderbilt University, Nursing