Faculty and Staff

In 2016 I became our development director. Building relationships in our community and writing grants are a major part of what I do. But my favorite part is getting to tell everyone I encounter about our amazing school! In 2017, I also began teaching at Londonderry. I teach 3rd and 4th grade history and 7th and 8th grade social studies, which includes history, geography, civics, current events, and, as of 2020, Latin. It is an absolute joy to share such important topics with our students and to foster a love of learning. Social studies can be fun!

I received a BA in history and political science from Moravian College and a MA in history from Tufts University, where I was a fellow in the School for Teaching Excellence. I also have a JD from Boston University, where I specialized in international law, human rights law, and legislative drafting. I continue to practice immigration law locally and, in my spare time, I enjoy genealogy, yoga, medieval cooking, and hiking with my husband and our two boys.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance, Certified Public Accountant

I came to Londonderry first for my children, and then for myself.  A good friend told me about Londonderry when my kids were very young, and I was intrigued to hear about the different style of teaching and learning.  We came to visit the school and were immediately struck by the warm family-like atmosphere and supportive community, and we were hooked.   My kids have grown and thrived here over the years with their amazing teachers – teachers who know what my kids are curious about and what makes them unique.

I spent most of my career working in the corporate business world, so when the job opportunity came up at Londonderry, I knew that it was a move that I wanted to make.  I started as the Business Manager at Londonderry in 2014 and it was like coming home – to a place where my kids have grown up, and to a place that I am passionate about helping.  I feel very fortunate to be able to come to work every day and support all of the teachers, staff, parents and children who make Londonderry the amazing place that it is.

I graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and an Early Childhood Certificate. My teaching career began in a private school in York, where I taught the youngest students in the school. Working at the private school made me aware of the many benefits a smaller school community can offer. Smaller class sizes, supportive staff and parents, and more individual attention, just to name a few. After 6 years at the school, I took a break from teaching to start and raise my own family. Once both my kids were in school, I knew I too wanted to get back into the classroom. I have since spent time teaching in both preschool and Kindergarten classrooms before finding my new home at Londonderry. Walking into the Londonderry School, I could tell immediately that this school is a unique and special place to be. The children are truly at the center of everything we do at Londonderry. They are happily engaged in the learning process, even the youngest preschoolers. I could not be happier to be a part of the Londonderry School, a place where great things are happening every day!

I’ve been a pre-school teacher in the same Londonderry classroom since 1984. My hobbies are art, gardening/floral arranging, cooking, music and literature. I love to read all kinds of books, – always have, and always will! I adore all children’s literature, but my favorite is likely Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, or any of his works. I admire him as an artist, illustrator, and person. In my classroom you will find Teddy Bear Tea Parties, Color Days and the FUN of learning! I treasure the relationships I have had over the years with all of my students and their families, and one of my favorite quotes is “Once you are one of my babies, you are ALWAYS one of my babies.”

I grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where my family and I enjoyed the outdoors and participated in Scouts, camping, skiing/snowboarding and horseback riding/rodeo.  I moved to the area in 1999 in order to attend Messiah College, where I earned my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and minored in Family Studies.  I worked in children’s mental health services for most of my career, with a short interlude for working in HeadStart as a preschool teacher/home visitor.

My daughter Helena and I began our Londonderry journey in 2021, when she started school as a kindergarten student in Megan’s class.  We both loved it so much that I decided to used my professional experience in order to become a Preschool Assistant here.  We continue to be a family that loves and works to conserve nature and spends as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors.  We have 2 dogs and live alongside the Conodoguinet Creek.

I moved to the area from Maryland in the Summer of 2016 and I’ve been at The Londonderry School since January 2017 and I absolutely love it! In 2011 I graduated from Towson University, in Maryland, with my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Since then I have worked in both Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms, as well as, substitute teaching. I have my private school teaching certification for Pennsylvania. I enjoy working with children and seeing the growth and development they go through. I believe in a child’s innate desire to learn and explore through play, and Londonderry’s philosophy represents just that.

After growing up in the Harrisburg area, I moved right outside of Philly to attend college at Arcadia University. It was there that I fell in love with teaching and graduated with certifications to teach Prek-4 and Special Education K-8. After teaching kindergarten and PreK for 2 years, I knew my heart was really in elementary. As soon as I found Londonderry, I knew it was the right fit for me. I am so lucky to have found a school that cherishes childhood and embraces the fun in learning. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family, and baking. You can usually find me outside or at the local library!

I have been involved with Londonderry (in one way or another) for about 17 years. I started out working in after school, then became full-time . I absolutely fell in love with this place . It was here at Londonderry that I learned so much about how to nurture and help kids grow . After being here for a couple of years, I had my first child, and then along came baby number 2.  I was still substituting and working in after-school part-time while my kids were little. In 2006 I returned full-time , and have been full-time ever since. My boys are now 14 and 11 and I am beyond blessed that they have been here at Londonderry!  The students here (including my children) have an amazing place to learn to be the people they are meant to be . Teachers do an amazing job meeting kids where they are and helping them find themselves and who they want to be. I am blessed beyond words to be a part of this amazing school and staff.

I love working with young children. I was fortunate to help start and be the director for a home for young girls in Nepal. We began with 1 child and 13 years later we had 36 girls that lived, and had total care, in our program.

After moving to Harrisburg and learning about Londonderry School I knew I wanted to be part of this amazing place that nurtures a child’s self esteem and creative learning.  The happiness I receive when I see young children excited to learn and grow makes me the happiest person in the world. That’s why working with Megan as a kindergarten assistant is not a job but a treasure of love.

I’m originally from Lancaster, PA from a small town called Columbia. I graduated from Susquehanna University with a B.S in Early Childhood Education and a focus in English as a Second Language. During my time at Susquehanna, I also completed a study abroad trip to Nepal where I taught English in a school there. I truly treasured this experience. I chose Londonderry because of their beliefs. They focus on the whole child rather than academics. One of my biggest passions is the social emotional aspect of learning and Londonderry was perfect for me. In my free time, I love to read. Traveling is also one of my biggest passions. I’ve been to 12 countries and I look forward to traveling more in the future!

I started my career not as a teacher but as a chemist. While working on my graduate degree, I found that I enjoyed my work as a teaching fellow much more than my work in the lab. I made a career switch and spent the next eight years teaching high school chemistry. After I had my children, I made yet another change and taught math and S.A.T. preparation courses for Sylvan Learning Center.

I came to Londonderry in 2006 while looking for a school for my older son who was then in first grade. After spending a day at Londonderry, I remember thinking that this was this was exactly what elementary education should be! I knew it was not only the right place for my kids, but for me as well. I started here as a volunteer and then was hired as a tutor for kids who needed extra help and as a substitute teacher. I eventually moved to my current position teaching pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry to seventh and eighth graders, as well as a cross curricular course called special activities. My goal is to help students become strong and confident in their math abilities and to “find the fun” in learning every day. I also teach ballroom dance and do choreography and some blocking and writing for the school play. I am happy to be part of a school community that values the arts and makes time for our kids to create and perform.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband Mark and sons Dylan and Evan. I work as a private tutor in the areas of math, science, and test preparation. As a lifelong dancer, I continue my involvement in dance through volunteer work with the Pennsylvania Regional Ballet. In addition to working behind the scenes at ballet productions, I also perform in the ballet’s annual performance of the Nutcracker.

 After graduating from Ithaca College with bachelors in English Education and music, I returned to the Harrisburg area in 1996 to begin my career as a middle school English teacher. After my husband and I married in 1997, I worked Saturdays and evenings at my husband’s music store, Cross Selections, down the hall from The Londonderry School’s home at the time in the old Lower Paxton Junior High School. How many twists and turns life has taken since then!  After a decade of working in secondary education, including seven years at Swatara Middle School as English Department Chair and 8th grade teacher and a Master’s Degree in Secondary
English from Millersville University, I decided to take some time off to be a stay- at -home mom when my daughter was born in 2006. Of course, a teacher never really stops teaching or learning. Soon I found myself the volunteer director of our church’s children’s music program, staging children’s musicals and directing instrumental and vocal groups. When a teacher’s aide position opened at Ridgeway Preschool, where my children attended, I was excited to get back into teaching professionally but still have time to volunteer in my children’s schools and support their learning as well. After serving for five years as a teacher’s aide and co-teacher, I spent the last four years as Director of our half day, 3 day a week program. Perhaps my greatest teacher preparation, however, has been raising my son and daughter. Observing, supporting, guiding, and advocating for their learning needs to be met as they faced challenges such as dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and anxiety as well as academic and artistic giftedness have taught me so much about the many paths we as individuals take to learning  about and experiencing our world. I’m excited to be working as an assistant teacher in the preschool classes at Londonderry, where creative, interactive, learning is encouraged and each child is seen as an individual.

I always knew I wanted to teach elementary school.  I majored in Philosophy of Education and obtained my teaching certificate at The College of Wooster in 1972.  I loved logic and while at Wooster I was a TA for the Logic course in the Philosophy Department.  When I first discovered the computer language Logo in 1982, I was amazed at what it allowed children of a very young age to do.  I would never have thought I could introduce and use variables to a second grader!  I loved the way it tapped into both the analytical and creative sides and the way it allowed me a window into how children think.  In 1983, I took a few summer graduate level courses at Rutger’s University and became convinced to become a teacher of the Logo Computer Language.

As a family, we found Londonderry for our son, in 1989.  I knew I had found, not only a school for my son, but a home for me.  I started volunteering immediately, working with groups of children from Kindergarten and up on creating Logo projects.  Within months, I was offered the opportunity of creating a computer curriculum for Londonderry and teaching computer to K-6th graders.

I have also served on Londonderry’s Long Range Planning Committee and was a co-chair for many years.  I served as faculty representative on Londonderry’s Board of Trustees.  Since 1989, my husband, Robert and I have been in charge of Gingerbread Houses at Londonderry’s Winter Festival.  I also help with both Londonderry’s Science and History Fair.

I am a Wisconsin native who came to Pennsylvania in 2002 via Ohio and Iowa.  I have taught music in three states.  I am excited by Londonderry’s energy and whole-child focus which beautifully resonates with my own personal philosophy.  

I am passionate about helping children grow through active, joyful, creative, collaborative experiences in the classroom.  Early in my career as an educator, my interdisciplinary background led me to an approach to teaching music and creative movement called Orff Schulwerk.  Informed by this approach, I guide students to sing, move, play instruments, improvise, compose, and bring stories and poems alive through music, dance, drama, and puppetry.