The Philadelphia School's faculty, administration, and staff are varied, creative, and talented individuals who have come together for a common purpose – to create an environment where children can grow to become informed and engaged citizens who are critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and lifelong learners.
Amy Purcell Vorenberg Head of School B.S., University of New Hampshire M.S., Wheelock College Joined TPS 2006
Carlye Nelson-Major Associate Head of School (preschool-grade 3) B.A., University of Vermont M.Ed., Cabrini College Joined TPS 2008
Matthew Eskin Associate Head of School (grades 4-8) B.A., University of Rochester M.Ed., Harvard University Joined TPS 2010
Tiziana Acerbo Spanish teacher L.L.B, Santa Maria University (Caracas) M.S., Instituto Universitario de Policia Cientifica (Caracas) Joined TPS in 2010 Rachel Adams-Kaplan Kindergarten teacher B.A., University of Michigan M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania Joined TPS 2001
Stephen Bartholomew Middle School teacher B.A., Rutgers University Temple University Joined TPS 1986
Tricia Beaudoin Primary Unit teacher B.S., Elmira College M.S.Ed., West Chester University Joined TPS 1996
Neesa Becker-Procaccino Art teacher B.F.A., Pratt Institute M.Ed., Tyler School of Art Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Joined TPS 1990
Rebecca Bertrand Kindergarten teacher B.S., Bloomsburg University M.A., La Salle University Joined TPS 2003
Susan Bodley Primary Unit teacher B.A., University of Pennsylvania Joined TPS 1983
Catherine Bogart-Rome Primary Unit teacher A.S., Harriman College B.F.A., University of Arizona Post-baccalaureate, University of Arizona Joined TPS 2000
Maisie Chan Finance Office Associate B.B.A., Temple University Joined TPS 2005
Christine Cofield Music teacher B.A., Temple University Joined TPS 2005
Ross Colby Chess Program coordinator B.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte M.A, University of Louisville Joined TPS 2008
Ariel Coley Advancement Associate A.B, Vassar College Joined TPS 2011
Katherine Cooper Kindergarten assistant & Middle School After School Program coordinator A.B., Brown University Joined TPS 2010
Shannon Coulter Music teacher; Chorus director; a cappella director B.A., SUNY Albany M.M., Westminster Choir College Cert. Professional Studies in Opera, Temple University Joined TPS 2003
Maria De Orta Spanish teacher Daytona Community College Temple University Joined TPS 2000
Ann DiMezza Preschool assistant teacher; Assistant Director, Preschool After School Enrichment Program Marygrove College Temple University Joined TPS 1993
Carmen Epstein Coordinator, Middle School After School Program B.A., Douglass College Joined TPS 2011
Carrie Liba Fafarman Kindergarten teacher B.A., Wesleyan University M.A., University of California, Berkeley Joined TPS 2010
Mary Beth Fedirko Preschool teacher B.S., Northeastern University M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania Joined TPS 2001
Jill Feighan Facilities Associate B.A., Skidmore College M.A., New School for Social Research Joined TPS 1997
Aminah Finney Coordinator, Learning Resources Program B.A., Pennsylvania State University M.A., LaSalle University Joined TPS 2002
Thomas Flanagan Coordinator, After School Music Program Temple University Joined TPS 2008
Virginia Friedman Middle School teacher; Country Classroom Program coordinator B.A., University of Pennsylvania M.Ed., Beaver College Joined TPS 2001
Wendy Furry Middle School teacher B.A., John F. Kennedy University Joined TPS 2010
Jill Garland Junior Unit teacher B.A., Haverford College M.S., Drexel University Joined TPS 2004 Listen below to "Why I Teach"
Maureen Glaccum Preschool teacher B.A., Pennsylvania State University Joined TPS 1992
Abby Gordon Learning Resources teacher B.A., Columbia University M.A. University of Delaware Joined TPS 2009 (taught additional 2 years at TPS prior to enrolling in graduate school full-time)
Miriam Harlan Junior Unit teacher A.B., Bryn Mawr College M.S., University of Pennsylvania Joined TPS 1985 "Why I Teach"
Brian Harrity Facilities Manager A.A., Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science Joined TPS 1999
Lisa Hoke Preschool teacher B.S., Chestnut Hill College M.A., Villanova University Joined TPS 2001 (rejoined 2006 after two years out of state) Pamela Holland Preschool teacher B.A., Franklin & Marshall College Joined TPS 2004 Frances Hoover Director of Admission & Tuition Assistance B.S., Florida A&M University M.B.A., Columbia University Joined TPS 2008 Rick Jacobsen Art teacher B.A., University of California, Riverside M.A., University of the Arts Joined TPS 2005
Carla DiOrio James Middle School teacher B.A., Hofstra University M.S.Ed. Fordham University Joined TPS 2009 Nic James Middle School teacher B.S., Millersville University M.A., Arcadia University Joined TPS 2007 "Why Diversity Matters"
Noelle Kellich Middle School teacher B.A., University of Pittsburgh Joined TPS 2011
Allison Kirshner Primary Unit teacher B.S., Washington University M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania Joined TPS 2002 Daniel Lai Junior Unit teacher B.S., University of Pennsylvania J.D., Rutgers School of Law M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania Joined TPS 1998 "Why Diversity Matters" Carol Lerner Director of Finance and Operations B.B.A, Temple University M.B.A, Temple University Joined TPS 2008
Katherine Louderback Junior Unit teacher B.A., Franklin & Marshall College M.Ed., Pepperdine University Joined TPS 2011
Dana Marcus Director of Institutional Advancement B.S., Bryant University Joined TPS 2008
Emily Barry Marston Middle School teacher A.B., Vassar College M.A., Cornell University Joined TPS 1987
Laura Matheny Junior Unit teacher B.A., Carleton College M.A., University of Minnesota Joined TPS 1998
Terry McConnell Athletic Director; Physical education teacher B.S., West Chester State University M.Ed., West Chester State University Joined TPS 2005 "Why I Teach" Katie Miller Kindergarten teacher B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design Joined TPS 2008
Karen Moore Administrative Assistant & Auxiliary Programs Associate Joined TPS 2009
Catherine Mulgrew Director of Development B.A., Cornell University Joined TPS 2010
Betsy Neiva Director of Auxiliary Programming B.A., Williams College Ph.D., Harvard University Joined TPS 2007
Terri O'Connor Registrar and Front Office manager Joined TPS 2006
Ashley Opalka Admission assistant B.A., Bryn Mawr College M.M., Temple University Joined TPS 2009
Judith Parker High school placement counselor B.A., Radcliffe College M.Ed., Harvard University Joined TPS 1984 "Why I Teach" Diane Pepe Director, After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) & ASEP Special Programs B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University M.A., University of New Mexico Joined TPS 1990 Aaron Picht Music teacher; Director, String Ensemble Program B.A., Boston University M.A., Columbia University Joined TPS 2006 TPS Commencement Speech 2011 Constance Rea Art teacher Arts Students League Community College of Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Joined TPS 1992
Rose Schmidt Assistant Controller Joined TPS 2008 Abbie Segal-Andrews School psychologist B.A., University of Pennsylvania M.A., Bryn Mawr College Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College Joined TPS 1996
Kimberlee Silverberg School counselor B.A., University of Pennsylvania M.A., New York University
Emily Sparks Junior Unit teacher B.A., Brown University M.A., Brown University Joined TPS 2011 (was a long-term substitute in 2009-2010)
Carrie Spaulding Junior Unit teacher B.A., Brandeis University Joined TPS 2005
Barbara Stanley Primary Unit teacher B.A., Simmons College M.Ed., Boston University M.S.Ed., University of Pennsylvania Joined TPS 1999 Missy Lincoln Tal Middle School teacher B.A., University of Pennsylvania M.Ed., Lesley University/Shady HIll School Collaborative Teaching Program Joined TPS 2009
Marco Velis Spanish teacher School of Education, Universidad de Chile B.A., Berklee College of Music Joined TPS 2001
Patrick Wade Technology teacher B.A., University of Pennsylvania Joined TPS 2010
Meg Waldron Physical education teacher; Coordinator, Community Service Program B.A., University of Virginia Joined TPS 2004
Nike Walker Primary Unit teacher B.A., Boston University M.A., Boston University M.Ed. Chestnut Hill College
Janet Weinstein Primary Unit teacher A.B., University of California, Berkeley M.A., Bryn Mawr College Joined TPS 1981 "Why I Teach"
Lois West Director of Communications & Alumni Relations; advisor, Student Council B.A., Douglass College Joined TPS 1990
Jane White Junior Unit teacher B.S. Towson University M.Ed., Arcadia University Joined TPS 2010 Elizabeth Zack Kindergarten teacher B.A., George Washington University M.S., University of Pennsylvania Joined TPS 1996 Read "Why I Teach"
