Administration and Faculty

Administration

Our experienced staff is dedicated to making your child's education a priority. From admissions to graduation, your trust, cooperation, and confidence in us is greatly valued. Feel free to call on us to assist you in any way.

Ms. Rim Hinckley

Head of School

 

Ms. Sandy Kallen

Director of Admissions

Peggy Chen

Ms. Peggy Chen

Director of Operations

 

Mr. Kyle McCracken

Operations Associate - East Campus
Upper School Logic Teacher

B.S. - Politics, Philosophy, and Economics with Literature; The King's College

 

Ms. Kari Meisinger

Operations Associate - West Campus

 

Mr. Matthew Ottaplakal

Finance Manager

Ms. Renee Reynolds

Marketing and Advancement

Mr. Orlando Ennis

Caretaker

 

Faculty

Our faculty are experienced and distinguished educators who bring the challenge of intimate learning to our students.

Carie McLemore

Ms. Lorraine Egolf

Beginners Teacher
B.S. - Politics, Philosophy, and Economics with Literature; The King's College

Jessica Amon

Ms. Jessica Amon

Beginners Aide
B.A. Politics, Philosophy, and Economics; The King’s College

 

Ms. Sarah Schmidt

Beginners Teacher
B.A. History with minors in Russian and Spanish; University of Texas at Austin

Michele Gibson

Ms. Michele Gibson

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

B.S Applied Learning and Development/Elementary Ed.; University of Texas

Michele Gibson

Ms. Carol Joong

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
B.A. – East Asian Studies; Columbia University
M.S. Childhood Education; Hunter College, CUNY
Advanced Certificate in Gifted Education

Ms. Emily Arnold

Pre-Kindergarten Aide

Cecilia Rudzitis

Ms. Cecilia Rudzitis

Kindergarten Teacher
B.A. - Mathematics; Barnard College/Columbia University

Mehren Hopfenspirger

Ms. Mehren Hopfenspirger

First Grade Teacher
B.S. – Educational Psychology & Childhood Education and Special Education; Marist College
M.A. (with honors) – Early Childhood Education, Literacy Concentration; S.U.N.Y., Albany

Larissa Nesbit

Ms. Laryssa Nesbit

First Grade Teacher
B.A. - Elementary Education with a concentration in the Performing Arts; University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Amy DeVore

Ms. Amy DeVore

Second Grade Teacher
B.A. - Elementary Education, ESOL Endorsed; University of South Florida

Elizabeth Web

Ms. Elizabeth Webb

Third Grade Teacher
B.S. - Elementary Education; West Chester University

Alexis Spencer

Ms. Alexis Spencer

Fourth Grade Teacher
B.A. -  English; Truman State University
M.A. – Elementary Education; Truman State University

Eunice Lee

Ms. Eunice Lee

Fifth Grade Teacher
B.A. - Applied Learning and Development; University of Texas
M.Ed. – Curriculum and Instruction; University of North Texas

 

Mr. Bryan Snyder

Upper School Language Arts

B.S. - Communications; Liberty University
M.A. - Art of Teaching; Trevecca Nazarene University

Leo Chen

Mr. Leo Chen

Upper School Mathematics and Science
B.F.A - Film and Television Production; New York University
M.S. - Mathematics Education; Lehman College

Kyle Sandison

Mr. Kyle Sandison

Upper School Bible
B.A. - English; Calvin College

Emily Erb

Ms. Emily Ballentine Erb

Music Teacher

B.M. - Piano Performance; James Madison University
M.A. - Music Education; Teachers College, Columbia University

 

Ms. Jenni Glaser

Latin Teacher

B.A. - Biblical and Theological Studies; Biola UniversityM.A./PhD (currently pursuing) - Classical Philology; Fordham University

Annie Huang

Coach Annie Huang

Physical Education Teacher

B.S. - Science and Physical Education; City University of New York, Queens College

Albert Popa

Mr. Nelson Dunn

Chess Instructor

Carlos Sanchez

Mr. Carlos Sanchez

Chess Instructor

Stephanie Popa

Madame Stephanie Popa

French Teacher
Baccalaureat - Informatique; BEP Agent Administratif
CAP Secretaire
Madame Popa's French Page

Albert Popa

Mr. Albert Popa

Instructor in Art
B.F.A (with honors) - Art Students League of NYC (Anatomy, Portrait Painting); Pratt Institute
Mr. Popa's personal web site and portfolio

 

The Staff of The Geneva Conservatory of Music

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Dr. Judy Woo

Director of The Geneva Conservatory of Music
Instructor in Piano and Theory
Associateship with Royal Conservatory of Music (Performance)
B.Mus in Piano Performance, University of Victoria
Associateship with Victoria Conservatory of Music (Performance and Pedagogy)
M.Mus in Piano Performance, Manhattan School of Music
D.M.A. in Piano Performance, The Graduate Center, City University of New York

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Ms. Julie Castor

Instructor in Violin
B.Mus in Violin Performance, Manhattan School of Music
M.Mus candidate at Manhattan School of Music

Dr. Patricia Davis

Instructor in Violin and Suzuki Teacher Certified
B.Mus. in Violin Performance, Eastman School of Music
M.Mus in Violin Performance, Royal College of Music (London)
D.M.A. in Violin Performance, Stonybrook State University of New York

Ms. Crystal Medina

Instructor in Clarinet and Chamber Music
B.Mus Ed., University of North Carolina
M.Mus in Clarinet Performance, Manhattan School of Music
Professional Studies Diploma in Clarinet Performance, Mannes College of Music

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Ms. Beth Hyo Kyoung Nam

Instructor in Piano and Theory
B.Mus in Piano Performance, The Juilliard School
M.Mus in Piano Performance, The Juilliard School
D.M.A. candidate in Piano Performance, The Juilliard School

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Ms. Jane Pae

Head of Strings
Instructor in Cello and Chamber Music
B.Mus in Cello Performance, The Juilliard School
M.Mus in Cello Performance, The Juilliard School

Ms. Heather Petrie

Instructor of Voice and Early Childhood Program
B.A., Concentration in Music, Bard College
M.Mus in Vocal Performance, Purchase Conservatory of Music, State University of New York

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Ms. Stephanie Wu

Instructor in Piano
B.Mus in Piano Performance, The Juilliard School
M.Mus in Piano Performance, The Juilliard School
D.M.A. candidate in Piano Performance, The Juilliard School