Meet our Grammar School Faculty
Select a Profile
- Maggie Assaraf
- Chelsea Bork
- Irma Cripe
- Barbara Duvall
- Michael Engstrom
- Becky Galloway
- Anna Gannett
- Gretchen Geverdt
- Elizabeth Horst
- Hannah Jones-Fisher
- Melanie Kaiss
- Catherine Keehner
- Rachel Leigh
- Kara LiVecche
- Troy Lobdell
- Elizabeth Lytikainen
- Elizabeth Mackes
- Caroline Master
- Laura Mathisen
- Cheryl Mole
- Beth Nicholas
- Carlos Ohn
- Katie Pappianou
- Christine Phillips
- Katherine Siu
- Ann Soltis
- Jacquelyn Touhey
- Jemma Walker
- Katie Waterhouse
- Jonathan Wilkerson
Maggie Assaraf
Kindergarten Aide & Photography Elective
Employed Since: 7/1/2021 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Biology - Covenant College (2021)
Chelsea Bork
Grammar School Art Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 2 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Finance - UMGC (2017)
Irma Cripe
Instrumental Music Teacher
Employed Since: 8/20/2007 17 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.M. - Music Performance - University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (1979)
- Licenciatura en Cello - Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1981)
- M.M. - Music Performance - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS (1988)
Barbara Duvall
4th grade teacher
Employed Since: 7/29/2000 24 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Biological Studies/Education - Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO (1977)
- MBA - Business Administration - Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO (1981)
Becky Galloway
JK Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 0 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- M.S. - Masters in Speech Pathology & Doctoral student at Gallaudet University -
- M.S. - Masters in Speech Pathology & Doctoral student at Gallaudet University - University of Texas at Dallas/Gallaudet University
- M.S. - Masters in Speech Pathology & Doctoral student at Gallaudet University - University of Texas at Dallas/Gallaudet University (2004)
- M.S. - Masters in Speech Pathology & Doctoral student at Gallaudet University - University of Texas at Dallas/Gallaudet University (2005/2017)
Gretchen Geverdt
Kindergarten Teacher & Teacher Training Business Development
Employed Since: 6/27/2013 11 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Elementary Education - Miami University, Oxford, OH (1989)
Elizabeth Horst
Instrumental Music Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2018 6 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - English literature - Grove City College
- B.A. - English literature - Grove City College (2009)
Hannah Jones-Fisher
2nd grade teacher
Employed Since: 8/23/2021 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Elementary Education - Grove City College, Grove City, PA (2019)
Melanie Kaiss
PE/Motor Lab & Paraeducator
Employed Since: 9/10/2004 20 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - English - UMBC, Baltimore, MD (1989)
Catherine Keehner
6th Grade Math & A/V Business Office
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 0 Years Experience At School
Rachel Leigh
Grades 4-6 Latin Teacher
Employed Since: 8/17/2020 4 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Liberal Arts and Culture - New St Andrews College
Kara LiVecche
4th grade teacher
Employed Since: 8/17/2020 4 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Philosophy and Political Science - Calvin College
Elizabeth Lytikainen
Kindergarten Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2009 15 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Biblical Languages/Bible - Columbia International University, Columbia, SC (1994)
Elizabeth Mackes
Science Teacher & Student Support
Employed Since: 7/1/2014 10 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - History - Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA (1986)
- J.D. - Law - Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, MO (1991)
Laura Mathisen
5th grade teacher
Employed Since: 9/2/2019 5 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Philosophy - Washington College
Beth Nicholas
Grammar School Music Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 0 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.M. - K-12 Music Education - Grove City College
Carlos Ohn
6th grade teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 2 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - English Literature - Georgetown University (2015)
- M.A. - Teaching - Johns Hopkins University School of Education (2017)
Katie Pappianou
1st grade teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 0 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- M.A. - Education - Pepperdine University
Christine Phillips
Kindergarten Aide
Employed Since: 2/21/2022 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - University of Maryland
Katherine Siu
JK Aide
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 0 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Bachelor of Arts - Colby College
- B.S. - Bachelor of Arts - Colby College (2000)
Ann Soltis
5th Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2012 12 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Economics - University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (1992)
- J.D. - University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (1995)
Jacquelyn Touhey
3rd Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 8/22/2011 13 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - History & English Education - Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH (1990)
- M.L.A. - Liberal Arts - St. John's College, Annapolis, MD (2017)
Katie Waterhouse
6th Grade Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2023 1 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - B.A. in elementary education - Calvin College
- B.A. - B.A. in elementary education - Calvin College (1998)
Jonathan Wilkerson
Paraeducator/3rd Grade Latin Teacher/PE & Motor Lab
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 2 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Religion: Christian Ministries - Liberty University (2022)
Meet our Upper School Faculty
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- Amy Chambers
- David Chinn
- Kelly Chwastyk
- Therese Cooley
- Irma Cripe
- Catherine Daly
- Monica Davis
- Monica Godfrey
- Jean Grev
- Jonathan Head
- Tammy Keatts
- Gerald Keehner
- Robyn Kennedy
- Rebecca Knoll
- Laurie Lamar
- Daron Lawing
- Amy Marshall
- Andrew Menkis
- Samuel Ostransky
- Hannah Putnam
- Matthew Robinson
- Nancy Salada
- Adriana Schueckler
- Matthew Seufert
- Ruth Skwarek
- Matthew Swanson
- Chase Vaughn
- Kerry Anne Ward
- Devin Wilkins
Amy Chambers
Chemistry Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2024 0 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- Master in Teaching - M.S.Ed. - University of Rochester
David Chinn
Upper School Latin Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2021 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - History - Patrick Henry College (2015)
- M.A. - International Studies - University of Concordia - Irvine (2017)
- M.A. - Religion - Westminster Theological Seminary (2021)
Kelly Chwastyk
Math Teacher
Employed Since: 11/5/2024 0 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Computer Science, Math Minor - University of Richmond
- B.S. - Computer Science, Math Minor - University of Richmond (2003)
Therese Cooley
Upper School Art Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2006 18 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Cum Laude, Visual Arts w/Concentration in Photography, Fine Arts Medal - Loyola College, Baltimore, MD (1989)
Irma Cripe
Instrumental Music Teacher
Employed Since: 8/20/2007 17 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.M. - Music Performance - University of Oregon, Eugene, OR (1979)
- Licenciatura en Cello - Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1981)
- M.M. - Music Performance - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS (1988)
Catherine Daly
Upper School Math Teacher
Employed Since: 8/24/2015 9 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Government - The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA (1992)
Monica Davis
Upper School Math Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2013 11 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Mathematics and German - Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI (2013)
Monica Godfrey
Upper School Literature Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2015 9 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - English Literature w/cert. in Secondary Education - Grove City College, Grove City, PA (2013)
- M.A. - Modern and Contemporary Literature and Culture - University of York, York, England (2014)
Jean Grev
Dialectic History Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2012 12 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Communications Arts and Sciences, Minor in Business Management - Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (1989)
Jonathan Head
Upper School Literature Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2005 19 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - English - Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH (2003)
- MALA - Liberal Arts - St. John's College, Annapolis, MD (2009)
Tammy Keatts
Science Teacher
Employed Since: 6/30/2018 6 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Physical Therapy - UMBC, Baltimore, MD (1999)
- M.P.T. - Physical Therapy - UMBC, Baltimore, MD (1999)
Gerald Keehner
Upper School History Teacher & College Advisor
Employed Since: 8/21/2011 13 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.M. - Music Performance - Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY (1986)
- M.M. - Music Performance - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS (1988)
- MAR - Religion - Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, DC (2006)
Robyn Kennedy
Science Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 2 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Chemical Engineering - University of Texas at Austin (1997)
Rebecca Knoll
Upper School Math Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2016 8 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Math Education - Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC (2014)
- M.S. - Mathematical Sciences - Clemson University, Clemson, SC (2016)
Laurie Lamar
Upper School Math Teacher
Employed Since: 8/5/2021 3 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Health Information Administration - Medical University of South Carolina (1993)
Daron Lawing
Upper School History & Logic Teacher
Employed Since: 8/23/2010 14 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Psychology - Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (1988)
- MDiv - Theology - Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL (1995)
Amy Marshall
Upper School Economics Teacher
Employed Since: 6/30/2004 20 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Business Administration & Economics - Towson University, Towson, MD (1987)
- M.A. - Economics - University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1990)
- Doctoral Studies - Economics - University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (1990-1993)
Andrew Menkis
Rhetoric & Systematic Theology Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 2 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- M.A. - Westminster Seminary
- B.A. - Philosophy & Classics - University of Maryland (2011)
- M.A. - Westminster Seminary California - Historical Theology (2013)
Samuel Ostransky
Bibliology & Hermaneutics/Literature Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 2 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Philosophy & Literature - Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL (2011)
- M.A. - Biblical Studies - Reformed Theological Seminary, McLean, VA (2022)
Hannah Putnam
Upper School Literature Teacher
Employed Since: 8/1/2011 13 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - Language and Literature - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (2009)
- M.A. - Language and Literature - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (2011)
Matthew Robinson
Long-term Substitute
Employed Since: 3/31/2025 0 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- Ph.D. - Physics - Baylor University
Nancy Salada
Spanish & Science Teacher
Employed Since: 12/31/2011 13 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Elementary Education - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV (1998)
Adriana Schueckler
Choir Director
Employed Since: 8/19/2013 11 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.M. - Piano Performance - University of Sao Paulo, Brazil (1989)
- M.M. - Piano Performance - Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA (1993)
Matthew Seufert
New Testament & Apologetics Teacher
Employed Since: 6/30/2016 8 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Psychology, w/ minor in Criminal Justice - Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL (2008)
- M.A. - Bibilical Studies, Theological Studies - Westminster Theological Seminary, Escondido, CA (2012)
- Ph.D. - Old Testament - Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY (2017)
Ruth Skwarek
Upper School Latin Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2013 11 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.A. - History and Math - Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada (1995)
Matthew Swanson
Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2022 2 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- M.A. - Religion - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
- B.A. - Moody Bible Institute (2006)
- M.A. - Religion - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (2009)
Chase Vaughn
Great Ideas Teacher
Employed Since: 7/1/2016 8 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- Post Graduate -
- B.A. - Boyce College, Louisville, KY (2007)
- MDiv - The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY (2010)
- ThM - Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan (2016)
Kerry Anne Ward
Upper School Literature Teacher/Mock Trial
Employed Since: 8/1/2015 9 Years Experience At School
Degrees
- B.S. - Art, Philosophy, and Literature - United States Military Academy, West Point, NY (2000)
- J.D. - Summa cum laude - Campbell University School of Law, Raleigh, NC (2006)
Devin Wilkins
Rhetoric & European History Teacher
Employed Since: 8/22/2011 13 Years Experience At School