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Faculty/Staff

Early Childhood faculty

Andrea Brown

Andrea Brown

Kindergarten Teacher

B.A., Bryn Mawr College
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
andreab@burgundyfarm.org

Kate Franck

Kate Franck

Kindergarten Teacher

B.S., Elon University
M.A.T., Lewis and Clark College
Barbie Holland

Barbie Holland

Kindergarten Teacher

B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College
M.Ed., George Mason University
Kamilah Mitchell

Kamilah Mitchell

Junior Kindergarten Teacher

B.A., University of the District of Columbia

kamilahm@burgundyfarm.org

 
Tatiana Pitcher ‘12

Tatiana Pitcher ‘12

Junior Kindergarten Teacher

B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
tatianap@burgundyfarm.org

Alicia Shaw

Alicia Shaw

Kindergarten Teacher

B.A., SUNY Oswego
M.S., Lehman College

Elementary faculty

Angela Baek

Angela Baek

Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher

B.S., St. Joseph’s University
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
angelab@burgundyfarm.org

Maire Casey

Maire Casey

First Grade Teacher

B.A., Roanoke College
mairec@burgundyfarm.org

Julianna Condello

Julianna Condello

First Grade Teacher

B.S., Florida Atlantic University
M.Ed., George Mason University
juliannac@burgundyfarm.org

Mike Conners

Mike Conners

Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher

B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy
M.A., American University
Anne Hardingham

Anne Hardingham

Second/Third Grade Teacher

B.A. Bucknell University
M.S. Bank STreet College of Education

anneh@burgundyfarm.org

Dana LesPierre

Dana LesPierre

First Grade Teacher

B.A. University of Rhode Island

danal@burgundyfarm.org

Kimberly Mott

Kimberly Mott

Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher

B.A., University of California-Santa Barbara
M.A., University of Phoenix
kimberlym@burgundyfarm.org

Lucy O'Dowd

Lucy O'Dowd

Elementary Science Teacher

B.S., Vassar College
lucyo@burgundyfarm.org

Elisa Ruis

Elisa Ruis

Second/Third Grade Teacher

B.A. Holland University of Applied Sciences

elisar@burgundyfarm.org

Megan Stack

Megan Stack

Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher

B.A., Marywood University
M.A., University of Scranton
megans@burgundyfarm.org

Lisa Treacy

Lisa Treacy

First Grade Teacher

M.A., University of Aberdeen
M.Ed., Queen’s University Belfast
lisat@burgundyfarm.org

Barbara Turner

Barbara Turner

Director of Lower School Learning Support

B.S., The Ohio State University
M.A., American University
barbt@burgundyfarm.org

Kristin Uhlemeyer

Kristin Uhlemeyer

Second/Third Grade Teacher

B.S., University of Delaware
M.A., San Francisco State University
kristinu@burgundyfarm.org

Johnny Williams

Johnny Williams

Second/Third Grade Teacher

B.A. New York University

M.A.T.  University of Georgia

johnnyw@burgundyfarm.org

Middle School faculty

Lee Bissett

Lee Bissett

Middle School Math Teacher & School Math Specialist, Homeroom Teacher

B.S., North Carolina State University
M.A., University of Maryland
leeb@burgundyfarm.org

Taylor Bostick

Taylor Bostick

Math and Science Teacher, Homeroom Teacher

B.S., Virginia Tech
taylorb@burgundyfarm.org

Joseph Edwards

Joseph Edwards

Humanities Teacher, Homeroom Teacher

B.A., Columbia University
M.Ed., Towson University
josephe@burgundyfarm.org

Andrew Hurwitz

Andrew Hurwitz

Middle School Learning and Differentiation Specialist

B.S., Elon University
M.Ed., University of Washington
andrewh@burgundyfarm.org

Renee Miller

Renee Miller

Science Teacher, Homeroom Teacher

B.A., Albion College (Michigan)
M.S., University of Wisconsin
M.A., University of Michigan
reneem@burgundyfarm.org

LEVITA MONDIE

LEVITA MONDIE

Humanities Teacher, Middle School Diversity Equity Inclusion Liaison

B.S., University of Tennessee
M.A., University of Maryland
levitam@burgundyfarm.org

Paige Pluymers

Paige Pluymers

Humanities Teacher, Homeroom Teacher

B.S., Western Washington University
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University
paigep@burgundyfarm.org

Charlene Pritzker

Charlene Pritzker

Community Service Coordinator

B.A., Bryn Mawr College
M.A., Brandeis University
M.Ed., University of Virginia
charlenep@burgundyfarm.org

Cara Will

Cara Will

Humanities Teacher, Homeroom Teacher

B.A., San Francisco State University
M.Ed., Bank Street College of Education
caraw@burgundyfarm.org

Dee Hagan

Dee Hagan

Middle School Counselor

B.S., The College of William & Mary
M.A., Gardner-Webb University
denishah@burgundyfarm.org

Candace Vaccarella

Candace Vaccarella

Middle School Math Teacher

Specials faculty

Zachary Adams

Zachary Adams

PE Teacher

B.S., SUNY Cortland
zacharya@burgundyfarm.org

Zoë Bailey

Zoë Bailey

Librarian

B.A., Indiana University
M.E.D., Indiana University
zoeb@burgundyfarm.org

Siena Baker

Siena Baker

Strings Teacher

 Michael Barranco

Michael Barranco

Music Teacher

B.S., The College of Saint Rose
M.M., Illinois State University
D.M.A., George Mason University

michaelb@burgundyfarm.org

Mansa Cagua

Mansa Cagua

French Teacher

B.A., The College of William and Mary
mansac@burgundyfarm.org

Maria Espinoza

Maria Espinoza

Spanish Teacher

B.A., Florida International University
M.A., Florida International University
mariae@burgundyfarm.org

Julia Glatfelter

Julia Glatfelter

Middle School Art Teacher

Emily "EJ" Jonas '03

Emily "EJ" Jonas '03

Arts Coordinator, Drama Teacher

B.A., University of Delaware
M.A., Emerson College
M.F.A., Emerson College
emilyj@burgundyfarm.org

Erin Kelly

Erin Kelly

Lower School Reading and Math Specialist

B.A., St. Mary’s College
M.Ed., George Washington University
erink@burgundyfarm.org

Beth King

Beth King

Lower School Reading Specialist

B.A. American University
M.A. The College of Notre Dame

bethk@burgundyfarm.org

Katherine List-Orlando

Katherine List-Orlando

PE Teacher

B.S., SUNY Cortland
katherinel@burgundyfarm.org

Cathy Manley

Cathy Manley

Music Teacher

B.A., New England Conservatory of Music
cathym@burgundyfarm.org

Caitilin Mulvey

Caitilin Mulvey

Art Teacher

B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
caitilinm@burgundyfarm.org

Becca Parsons

Becca Parsons

Drama Teacher

B.A., Columbia College Chicago
beccap@burgundyfarm.org

Tricia Schulze

Tricia Schulze

Librarian

B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
tricias@burgundyfarm.org

Jerad Washington

Jerad Washington

Athletic Director, PE Teacher

B.S., University of South Carolina
M.S., Jacksonville State University (AL)
jeradw@burgundyfarm.org

Mariela Zea

Mariela Zea

Spanish Teacher

B.A., University of Azuay
marielaz@burgundyfarm.org

Staff

Annette Bauer

Annette Bauer

Lower School Head

​B.A. Franklin and Marshall College

M.S. Bank Street College of Education

annetteb@burgundyfarm.org

Russell Boone

Russell Boone

Maintenance Assistant

Kim Britton

Kim Britton

Accountant

B.S., George Mason University
kimb@burgundyfarm.org

Gene Douglas

Gene Douglas

Maintenance Assistant

Omi Eaddie

Omi Eaddie

Director of Admission

B.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
omie@burgundyfarm.org

Susan Fischer

Susan Fischer

Director of Annual Giving

Zach Florin

Zach Florin

Director of Advancement

B.A., Kenyon College
zachf@burgundyfarm.org

Jared Givarz

Jared Givarz

Middle School Head and Assistant Head of School for Program and Academics

B.S., James Madison University
M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University
jaredg@burgundyfarm.org

Pat Harden

Pat Harden

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Counselor

A.B., Smith College
M.S.W., Smith College
path@burgundyfarm.org

Daisa Harris '10

Daisa Harris '10

Special Events, Outreach and Alumni Coordinator

B.A., Pace University
daisah@burgundyfarm.org

Kathleen Hennessey

Kathleen Hennessey

Administrative Assistant/Registrar/Database Manager

Holden Hoover '03

Holden Hoover '03

Maintenance Assistant

Amber Lopez

Amber Lopez

Communications and Public Relations Director

B.A., Southern Virginia University
amberl@burgundyfarm.org

Carlos Marin

Carlos Marin

Technology Support and Integration Specialist

Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller

Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations

B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
kathym@burgundyfarm.org

Laura Motaweh

Laura Motaweh

Health Coordinator/Receptionist/Transportation

Maria Ortiz

Maria Ortiz

Admission Coordinator

Joe Peacock

Joe Peacock

Director of Technology

B.A., College of the Atlantic
M.A., Middlebury College
M.A., Yale University
joep@burgundyfarm.org

Stephanie Salinas

Stephanie Salinas

Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services

B.A., Marymount University
stephanies@burgundyfarm.org

Anne-Marie Schmidt

Anne-Marie Schmidt

Account Manager

College of Marketing and Design, Business Administration (Dublin, Ireland)
anne-maries@burgundyfarm.org

Pat Sheehan

Pat Sheehan

Facilities Manager

Ali Shepard '04

Ali Shepard '04

Caretaker, Permanent Substitute Teacher

Jeff Sindler

Jeff Sindler

Head of School

B.A., Duke University
M.A., Middlebury College, Bread Loaf School
jeffs@burgundyfarm.org

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Hugh Squire

Hugh Squire

Director of Auxiliary Services

B.S., University of Delaware
hughs@burgundyfarm.org

Julia Temple

Julia Temple

Director of the Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies

B.S., Taylor University
M.A.S., Taylor University
juliat@burgundyfarm.org

Jerry Vaughan

Jerry Vaughan

Maintenance Assistant

Assistant Facilities Manager
jerryv@burgundyfarm.org

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