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
Email: JLeach@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-264-6569
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.
Bob Schickler
Titles: Assistant Head of School, Elementary Principal
Departments: Administration, Elementary
B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Natural Sciences and Mathematics
M.Ed. Regent University, Administration and Supervision
Email: BSchickler@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-799-3311
Bob Schickler has been involved in Christian school teaching and administration since 1982, and earned his Masters in Education from Regent University in 1988. Bob came to Covenant Life School in 1985 from leading a small Christian school in Western Pennsylvania, and served as the Head of School until 2001. As Assistant Head, he is the director of operations, finances, and strategic planning, and serves as the Elementary Principal.
Debbie Alexander
Titles: Technology Department Head, Teacher, IT Support
Departments: Technology, Math
B.S. University of Maryland at College Park, Computer Science
Email: DAlexander@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-264-7464
Jen Brewer
Titles: Athletics Director, Teacher
Departments: Athletics, Physical Education
B.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Email: JBrewer@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-264-6550
Susie Burke
Title: Receptionist
Department: Administration
B.S.N. Wright State University
Certificate in Nursing Education, Marymount University
Email: SBurke@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-869-4500
Deanna Korzeniewski
Titles: Admissions and Marketing Director
Departments: Administration, Marketing
B.S. Indiana University, Business Marketing
Email: DKorzeniewski@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-264-6541
Willy Johnson
Titles: Receptionist
Departments: Administration
Email: WJohnson@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-264-6564
Jessica Marcantonio
Titles: Communications & Advancement Director
Departments: Administration, Advancement
B.A. James Madison University
Email: JMarcantonio@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-264-6571
Eileen Risbeck
Title: Receptionist
Departments: Administration
B.A. San Diego State University, Economics
B.S. University of Phoenix, Criminal Justice Admin.
Email: ERisbeck@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-869-4500
Kim Shurie
Titles: Student Advocate
Department: Guidance
B.S. Brenau University
Email: KShurie@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-264-6532
Kathy Simpson
Titles: Guidance Counselor, Registrar
Departments: Administration, Guidance
Email: KSimpson@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-264-6573
Laura Stefany
Title: Administrative Assistant
Department: Administration
B.A. Trinity Christian College, Elementary Education
M.Ed. Purdue University
Email: LStefany@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-264-6564
Kelley Weg
Title: Adminstrative Assistant
Department: Administration
B.A. Dordt University
Email: KWeg@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-869-4500
Julie Barnett
Title: Elementary Home Learning Support
Department: Elementary
B.A. Hood College, Early Childhood Education
Email: JBarnett@clsemail.org
Tommy Cleveland
Title: Teacher
Department: Fine Arts
B.F.A. Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Email: TCleveland@clsemail.org
Amy Davidson
Title: Classroom Assistant
Department: Elementary
B.S. University of Maryland, Family Studies
M.Ed. University of Maryland, Elementary Education
Email: ADavidson@clsemail.org
Charlotte Deibel
Title: 2nd Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.A. Gettysburg College, Psychology and French
M.Ed. George Washington University, Elementary Education
Email: CDeibel@clsemail.org
Taylor Ferry
Title: 4th Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.A. University of Maryland, Elementary Education
Email: TFerry@clsemail.org
Cindy Petronic
Title: 1st Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.A. Cal State San Bernadino, Psychology
M.Eq. MCPS, Education
Email: CPetronic@clsemail.org
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
Email: SRohr@clsemail.org
Kim Stoy
Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.S. University of Maryland, Early Childhood Education
Email: KStoy@clsemail.org
Elizabeth (Liz) Porter
Titles: Music Teacher
Departments: Fine Arts, Elementary
B.M. James Madison University, Music Education
Email: EPorter@clsemail.org
Carmelle Leconte
Titles: Classroom Aide, Library, Lunch/Recess Supervisor
Departments: Elementary
B.S. St. John’s University, Psychology
M.A. American School of Professional Psychology
Email: CLeconte@clsemail.org
Danielle Tellier
Titles: Classroom Aide
Departments: Preschool, Elementary
B.S. West Chester University
Email: DTellier@clsemail.org
Pam Whalen
Title: 3rd Grade Teacher
Department: Elementary
B.S. Frostburg University, Early Childhood Education
M.S. Hood College, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education
Email: PWhalen@clsemail.org
Kathi Amar
Titles: Assistant Secondary Principal, Teacher
Departments: Administration, History
B.S. Messiah College
Email: KAmar@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-245-3406
John Bronson
Titles: History Department Head, Teacher
Department: History
B.S. University of Maryland at College Park, Special Education
M.Eq MCPS, Education
Email: JBronson@clsemail.org
Amy Davidson
Title: Middle School Tutor
Department: Secondary
B.S. University of Maryland, Family Studies
M.Ed. University of Maryland, Elementary Education
Email: ADavidson@clsemail.org
Lorraine Fourney
Title: Teacher
Department: Science
B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Education
Email: LFourney@clsemail.org
Judy Furnish
Titles: Teacher, Yearbook Advisor
Department: Journalism
B.A. University of North Colorado, History, Elementary Education
Email: JFurnish@clsemail.org
Maricela Garcia
Title: Spanish Teacher
Department: Foreign Language
B.A. University of Texas at El Paso
Email: MGarcia@clsemail.org
Bethanne Garris
Titles: Teacher, Student Government Advisor
Department: History
B.S. Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Social Studies, Secondary Education
Email: BGarris@clsemail.org
John David (JD) Garris
Titles: Teacher
Department: Bible
B.A. St. Mary’s College
Email: JDGarris@clsemail.org
Alex Goodling
Titles: Fine Arts Department Head, Music & Band Teacher, Student Government Advisor
Department: Fine Arts
B.A. Washington Bible College, Music Education, Bible
Email: AGoodling@clsemail.org
Todd Keeler
Titles: Spiritual Life Director, Teacher
Department: Bible
B.S. Lander College, Elementary Education
M.A. University of South Carolina, Natural Sciences
Email: TKeeler@clsemail.org
John Leach
Titles: Assistant Middle School Principal, Teacher
Departments: English, History
B.A. West Chester University, History
Email: JohnLeach@clsemail.org
Kris Marcantonio
Titles: English Department Head, Teacher
Department: English
B.A. University of Maryland, English
M.A. St. Johns College
Email: KMarcantonio@clsemail.org
Janet Palmer
Titles: Teacher
Departments: English, History, Math
B.S. Stephens College, Elementary Education, Dance
M. Ed. University of Missouri
Email: JPalmer@clsemail.org
Evan Peer
Title: Teacher
Departments: Math, Science
B.S. Grove City College, Accounting
Email: EPeer@clsemail.org
Gene Peer
Titles: Math Department Head, Teacher
Departments: Math, Science
B.S. University of Maryland, Secondary Math Education
Email: GPeer@clsemail.org
Kelly Tompkins
Titles: Educational Support Director, Teacher
Departments: Administration, Elementary, Secondary
B.S. Bowie State University, Early Childhood Education, Special Education
Email: KTompkins@clsemail.org
Phone: 301-508-9729
Terry Wilcox
Title: Upper School Proctor
Department: Secondary
A.A. in Fine Arts, Homeschool Veteran
Email: TWilcox@clsemail.org
Mary Jo Ellis
Titles: Teacher
Department: Preschool
Email: MJEllis@clsemail.org
Faith Ruei
Title: Assistant
Department: Preschool
Email: FRuei@clsemail.org
Danielle Tellier
Titles: Assistant, Classroom Aide
Departments: Preschool, Elementary
B.A. West Chester University
Email: DTellier@clsemail.org
Caryn Troche
Title: Assistant
Department: Preschool
B.A. Duke University
Email: CTroche@clsemail.org
