Faculty Directory

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

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

Interamerican University PR, B.A. Elementary Education K-3 
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
B.S., Applied Mathematics
M.A., Mathematics and Statistics
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 

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