Faculty and Staff
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Administration
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Annette Breiling
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Head of School
Mathematics (4th)
M.A. Child Development, University of Iowa; B.A. Earlham College; MD Certification in Elementary-Middle School Supervisor and Principal, Reading Specialist K-12 and Teaching PreK - 8.
Fun Facts: 1st teaching experience was at age 12 while teaching Brownie Scouts to swim - "hooked" on teaching ever since! Variety of teaching experiences in Iowa, New York, and Maryland ranging from a 2-year-old class to adult education. Member of the Seneca Valley Friends Preparative Meeting, Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting, and Baltimore Yearly Meeting.
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JoAnn Coates Hunter
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Assistant Head of School
Language Arts (5th - 6th) & English (9th-10th)
Internship/Independent Study
M.Div. with Education Focus, Earlham College/Earlham School of Religion; B.S. Counseling Psychology w/minor in Slavic Studies, University of Pittsburgh; First Year Teacher Program Certification, Brown University; Certified Diversity Trainer, Anti-Defamation League; Certified Instructor for International Humanitarian Law, International Committee of the Red Cross; Touchstones Discussion Group Leader
Fun Facts: Enjoys guiding students and adults down rivers, through woods, up mountains, into caves, and across fields to discover our world, cooking for 100+ hungry campers at Quaker overnight camps, serving at the Frederick soup kitchen, surprising friends and relatives by jumping from behind doors or hedges. |
Alexandra Bell
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Business Manager
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Kim Mulhern
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Admissions Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
Health Room Coordinator
B.A. Psychology with an Educational Studies Concentration, University of Delaware
Fun Facts: Favorites include running on the C&O canal, hiking and scrapbooking. Has competed in several marathons.
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Melody Reynolds
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Advancement Consultant
B.S. Marketing - Management Emphasis, Hampton University Graduate Coursework in Public Administration, NCCU
Fun Facts: Loves spending time with her daughter, extended family and friends. A native Washingtonian who has been a true Redskin fan since birth. "Bucket List" items include Law School and growing her Maryland-based company, Bottom Line Squared, Inc. (BottomLineSquared.com), into a business that consistently ranks among the "best places to work"
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Cindy Sparks
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Administrative Assistant
Librarian
Durban Business School
Fun Facts: Daily 4 mile walks and meeting friends for lunch or dinner rate high. Enjoys hanging out with the family and attending sons' various sporting events and activities.
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Loretta St. John
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Business Manager
Database Manager
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Early Childhood / Elementary Faculty
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Charlotte Murphy
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2nd Grade
Elementary Math Coordinator
M.A. Elementary Education, Frostburg State University; B.A. Philosophy, St. John's College; MD Teacher Certification
Fun Facts: Mom owned an elephant and father is from Brooklyn. Born in Afghanistan. Received a Mother Jones Award in former life as an arts administrator and lobbyist. Vilified by Senator Jesse Helms on the Senate Floor for my support of art and gay people in America |
Tina Nerlinger
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Exploration & Enrichment
PK Teachers Aide
Before Care Director
90 Hr. Early Childhood MD Certification, along with over 100 hours of continuing education workshops; Red Cross Certified in First Aid and CPR.
Fun Facts: A Founding Teacher at FMS. Early Childhood classes are a favorite but also enjoys PreK through 4th grade classes. Most favorite place to be is with the family at the BEACH looking for sea treasures, and peace of mind, body, and soul. |
Claire Sorenson
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K & 1st Grade
Reading Specialist
M.A. Reading Specialist, Hood College; B.S. Early Childhood Education, University of MD; MD Certification in Early Childhood Education PreK - 3rd, Reading Specialist K - 12; Orton-Gillingham Trained
Fun Facts: Enjoys crafts, gardening (when it is below 80 degrees), and the beach. |
Dphne Shirely Thompson
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PreK
Reading (K)
B.A. Honors French, University of Sierra Leone; 90 Hr. Teacher Certification Columbia Union College; pursuing M.A. in Elementary Education
Fun Facts: Enjoys singing and dancing and hanging out with her children Learning to play the guitar. |
Ada Walters
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Early Childhood Aide
Before-Care Director
Camp Director
Frederick Community College
Fun Facts: Loves the Ravens and her five children. Knitting and bowling rate high. Born and raised in Frederick. |
Rev. Hannah Wilson
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3rd - 4th Grade
Spiritual Life Coordinator
M.Div., Bethany Theological Seminary; B.S. Early Education, Penn State University
Fun Facts: Enjoys clowning, puppetry, yoga, cycling, creative expressions, and spirituality. |
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Middle / High School Faculty
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Matt Bostick
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Science (7th - 8th)
Biology
Chemistry
Field Ecology
Science Department Chair
M.S. Biology, University of NC; B.S. Biology, Guilford College.
Fun Facts: Spent 2.5 years studying the ecological effects of climate change in arctic Alaskan lakes. An Eagle Scout who loves ornithology (study of birds). |
Patrick Elder
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Language Arts (7th - 8th)
History (9th - 10th)
Mathematics (6th)
Ethics & Life Skills
M.A. Government & Politics, University of MD; 1986. Teacher Certification, St. Mary's College of MD; 1977
Fun Facts: 5th generation Washingtonian; Redskins, Nationals fan; Travelled to 100 countries; Loves: political activism, metal detecting, reading history & scripture, frisbee golf, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Allegheny Mountains. |
Ken Jones
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Social Studies (5th - 8th)
Physical Education (5th-10th)
Athletic Director
B.A. History / Secondary Education, Towson University
Fun Facts: Traveling and the Redskins rate high! Has taken students to Costa Rica, Paris, Barcelona, Rome. Contemplated moving to South Africa after visiting twice with his wife. |
Lois Lacey
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Mathematics (5th)
B.A. with concentrations in Sociology, Technical Writing, and Business Management, University of North Texas; "Online Exclusives" columnist for the Frederick News Post.
Fun Facts: Plays violin for the Montgomery Philharmonic. Loves to cook, read, and watch foreign films |
Gisella O'Meara Ruhl
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Pre-Algebra
Algebra I & II
Science (5th - 6th)
Plant Manager
M.Ed., University of MD; B.S. Art History, Brown University; MD Certification in Secondary Mathematics
Fun Facts: A former licensed MHIC contractor and custom-cabinetmaker. Was also a restaurant sou-chef, and once ran a teenage-runaway shelter. |
Peter Vos
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Geometry
Computer Programming
Technology |
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Specials Faculty
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Sherry DeFrancisci
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Spanish (5 - 10)
Latin (9th- 10th)
Destination Imagination Leader
B.A. Psychology, Towson University; Post Graduate Psychology, Loyola College; Continuing Studies in Spanish, Frederick Community College; Laubach Literacy Training Certification, TPR (Total Physical Response) training with the Quality Language Foundation
Fun Facts: Huge fan of my hometown Baltimore and the Baltimore Ravens! |
Uriel Orellana Karlsson
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Spanish (PK - 10)
Archaeology
Oral History Project
B.A. Anthropology with Film Making Minor, Montclair State University
Fun Facts: Participated in two archaeological digs in Belize. Loves Indian food, history, movies, jade, and chocolates. Kurosawa, Fassbinder, Herzog, Bergman, Kubrick, and Almodovar rock!
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Curran Powers
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Art (PK - 8th)
Drawing & Painting, Stage Design & Construction
Sculpture
Physical Education (PK-4th)
Mathematics (7th Grade)
TeacherEase Coadministrator
B.F.A. Corcoran School of Art; MD Certification in Secondary Art Education
Fun Facts: Enjoys living with his family in downtown Frederick and playing the drums in a working rock band. Also enjoys creating art, cooking, and woodworking. |
Judy Theilen
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Learning Specialist
Tutor
Orton-Gillingham
Visualizing & Verbalizing |
Brenda Yankaskas
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Music & Drama (PK -8th)
Orchestra
Global Music (9th - 10th)
Guitar Ensemble
Community Play Director
Performing Arts Director
B.A. Mass Communications w/minor in English, Rutgers College
Fun Facts: Favorites include classical music and other eclectic musical styles. Grew up in New Jersey working with horses, giving piano lessons, and participating in community theatre. Plays both the violin and piano. "It is never too late to start playing a musical instrument, or to audition for a local play." |
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