Our Faculty

Marine biologist. Opera singer. Children’s book author. Geologist. Celebrated landscape painter. Marathon runner. Xu player. Yoga enthusiast. Sociologist. Poet. Choreographer. Ph.D. Native Spanish speaker. We could go on, but this only begins to describe our faculty!

Extraordinary individuals all, our teachers bring instructional expertise, life experience, and the spirit of inquiry and collaboration into their classrooms every day. They know the many different ways children learn, are attuned to their interests and observe what they need. They bring energy and insight to their teaching and go the extra mile to reach their students as individuals and challenge them creatively and thoughtfully. With unwavering optimism in each child, our teachers help students develop talents, broaden perspectives, and achieve all they can imagine.

Lowell recognizes that committed adults who embody the mission and values of the school are vital to helping children realize the personal transformation that enables them to be their most fully actualized selves. That’s why we cherish our teachers and staff and believe that their expertise will prepare and empower your child for the next stage of their education and life beyond.

Administration

List of 1 members.

  • Donna Lindner 

    Head of School
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List of 1 members.

  • Courtney Benson 

    Assistant Head of School
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List of 3 members.

  • Justin McLean 

    Director of Primary School
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  • Nathalie Šviedrys 

    Director of Pre-Primary School
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  • Kavan Yee 

    Director of Middle School
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List of 6 members.

  • Joan Buhrman 

    Director of Brand Communications and Marketing
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  • Chris Ginter 

    Director of Finance and Operations
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  • Elizabeth "Liz" Kleinrock 

    Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Initiatives
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  • Maureen Miesmer 

    Director of Enrollment Management
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  • Kimberly Rollins 

    Director of Development
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  • Dawn Smith 

    Director of Auxiliary Programs
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Pre-Primary School

List of 13 members.

  • Sara Aguilar 

    Program Resource and Before and After Care Coordinator
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  • Ana Ardon 

    Pre-Primary Teacher
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  • Dehejia Butler 

    Pre-Primary Teacher
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  • Audrey Engdahl 

    Music Teacher (PP–1st), Art Teacher (K–2nd)
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  • Taylor Forbes 

    Dance Teacher (PP and PS)
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  • Denielle Hill 

    Pre-Primary Teacher
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  • Laura Kennedy-Long 

    Pre-Primary Teacher
  • Lisa Powell 

    Pre-Primary Teacher
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  • Nuria Rodriguez 

    Pre-Primary Teacher
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  • Georjean Rossow 

    STEAM Teacher (PP), Accreditation Coordinator
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  • Andrew Spriggs 

    Pre-Primary Teacher
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  • Iris Vargas 

    Pre-Primary Teacher
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  • Rachel Ward 

    Pre-Primary and Primary School Librarian
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Middle School

List of 21 members.

  • Angela Colegrove 

    Science Teacher (7th–8th), Delta Coach
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  • Tim DiFazio 

    Language Arts Teacher (7th–8th), Delta Coach
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  • Sarah Fleischer 

    Math Teacher (MS), Delta Coach
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  • Jesse Gaylord 

    Director of Athletics
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  • Paul Goldblatt 

    Art and Theater Arts Teacher (MS), Delta Coach
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  • Gia Harewood 

    Middle School Division Coordinator
  • Kate Harter 

    Math Specialist
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  • Melissa Hill 

    Librarian (MS)
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  • Peter Hillinck 

    Math Teacher (MS), Delta Coach
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  • Sara Hodges 

    Spanish Teacher (6th), Dean of Students
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  • Patty Kerwin 

    Spanish Teacher (MS), Delta Coach
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  • Chanel Malik 

    Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs, Delta Coach
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  • Micah Maloney 

    Physical Education Teacher
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  • Aimee Mavragis 

    Physical Education Teacher
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  • Yasmin Mesiya 

    Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher (6th)
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  • Carlos Omaña 

    Academic Technologist (MS), Delta Coach
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  • Jenna Rajarigam 

    Math Teacher (MS), Delta Coach
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  • Katie Robins 

    Social Studies Teacher (7th–8th), Delta Coach
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  • Adrienne van den Beemt 

    Science and Outdoor Education Teacher (4th–6th), Delta Coach
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  • Joshua Villa 

    Music Teacher (MS), Delta Coach
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  • Brian Weber 

    Music and Theater Arts Teacher (MS)
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Primary School

List of 36 members.

  • Lourdes Alfonso 

    Spanish Teacher (K–2nd)
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  • Elizabeth Bacon 

    4th Grade Teacher
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  • Bernick 

    1st Grade Teacher
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  • Sara Beshawred 

    Kindergarten Teacher
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  • Julie Bowes 

    1st Grade Teacher
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  • Allison Brill 

    5th Grade Teacher
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  • Consuelo Campos 

    Spanish Teacher (3rd–5th)
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  • Laurie Carter 

    3rd Grade Teacher
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  • Mellie Davis 

    2nd Grade Teacher
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  • Karly Deno 

    3rd Grade Assistant Teacher
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  • Audrey Engdahl 

    Music Teacher (PP–1st), Art Teacher (K–2nd)
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  • Taylor Forbes 

    Dance Teacher (PP and PS)
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  • Sabrina Ford 

    2nd Grade Teacher
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  • David Foreman 

    Kindergarten Teacher
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  • Jesse Gaylord 

    Director of Athletics
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  • Charmaine Hamann 

    Music and Drama Teacher (2nd–5th)
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  • Kelly Harris 

    2nd Grade Teacher
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  • Kate Harter 

    Math Specialist
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  • Charlotte Hoffman 

    1st Grade Teacher
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  • Rebecca Kohlman 

    Science and Outdoor Education Teacher (K–3rd)
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  • Jung Lee 

    3rd Grade Teacher
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  • Kaitlyn Magida 

    Primary School Assistant Director
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  • Micah Maloney 

    Physical Education Teacher
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  • Aimee Mavragis 

    Physical Education Teacher
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  • Mary McNally 

    Kindergarten Teacher
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  • Daniel Merker 

    Academic Technologist (PS)
  • Chèlon Myles 

    Kindergarten Teacher
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  • Elizabeth Niedland 

    Kindergarten Teacher
  • Jaclin Pliskin 

    Art Teacher (3rd–5th)
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  • Penny Prior 

    2nd Grade Teacher
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  • Lydia Schalch 

    5th Grade Teacher
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  • Emily Tignor 

    4th Grade Teacher
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  • Adrienne van den Beemt 

    Science and Outdoor Education Teacher (4th–6th), Delta Coach
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  • Rachel Ward 

    Pre-Primary and Primary School Librarian
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  • Ashlie Webb 

    1st Grade Teacher
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  • Jane Yang 

    Kindergarten Teacher
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Student Support Services

List of 6 members.

  • Jill Gelman 

    Learning Specialist (2nd–3rd)
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  • Tricia Griffin 

    Middle School Learning Specialist
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  • Kristin Peck 

    Learning Specialist (K–1st)
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  • Chrissie Serafin 

    Pre-Primary and Primary School Counselor
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  • Gabrielle Smith 

    Middle School Counselor
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  • Mekdelawit Solomon-Grob 

    Learning Specialist (4th–5th)
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Lowell School is a private PK-8th grade school located in NW Washington, DC. Our mission is to create an inclusive community of lifelong learners in which each individual is valued and respected.