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Alecia Barlow
Middle School Language Arts
Alecia Barlow is teaching middle school language arts. Mrs. Barlow holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education. She taught in public school in Ohio and has taught English through her Read More
Alecia BarlowMiddle School Language Arts

Alecia Barlow is teaching middle school language arts. Mrs. Barlow holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education. She taught in public school in Ohio and has taught English through her homeschool coop for 20 years.

Amanda Kowalik
Middle School Principal
Mrs. Kowalik is a graduate of Goucher College with a degree in elementary education with certification in special education. She has a Master’s Degree in Education with a focus in Read More
Amanda KowalikMiddle School Principal

Mrs. Kowalik is a graduate of Goucher College with a degree in elementary education with certification in special education. She has a Master’s Degree in Education with a focus in School Improvement Leadership and holds an Administrator 1 Certification from The Maryland State Department of Education. Mrs. Kowalik worked as a teacher, intervention specialist and administrator in Baltimore City Public Schools for 15 years and also served as the Gifted and Advanced Learning Specialist there. She has a passion for students with learning differences and exceptionalities and has spent the majority of her career advocating and developing programming for those students and their families.  Mrs. Kowalik has also worked closely with Dr. Mariale Hardiman, Vice Dean for the School of Education at The Johns Hopkins University and The Mind, Brain and Teaching Institute studying neuroeducation. Mrs. Kowalik loves to help students take ownership of their education and pursue their gifts and talents through a student-centered learning approach. She is married and has three children who attend PHCS and has a dog named Moose. Mrs. Kowalik has wanted to be in education since she was 5 years old and feels so blessed to be fulfilling that dream!

Anastasia Carraway
MS and HS English
Mrs. Carraway has been dedicated to Christian education for the past 8 years and has taught 8th, 9th, and 12th grade English and Literature. She earned her Bachelors of Arts Read More
Anastasia CarrawayMS and HS English

Mrs. Carraway has been dedicated to Christian education for the past 8 years and has taught 8th, 9th, and 12th grade English and Literature. She earned her Bachelors of Arts in English from The Ohio State University. She strives to create engaging lessons and exciting ways to demonstrate learning while always seeking to point students to Christ. She is excited to join the PCHS community for the 2019-2020 school year.

Barbara Brennan
1st Grade
Mrs. Brennan has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember. She used to line up her dolls and stuffed animals to play school every day, Read More
Barbara Brennan1st Grade

Mrs. Brennan has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember. She used to line up her dolls and stuffed animals to play school every day, so she is “living my dream!”

Mrs. Brennan has been teaching in private Christian schools for over 30 years. She loves integrating biblical values into the lessons she teaches.

She has been married to her wonderful husband Michael for more than 20 years. He is extremely supportive of her teaching ministry. They have the most adorable dog named Sophie who often stops in for a visit at school.

When Mrs. Brennan is not teaching or spending time with family and friends, she enjoys reading, painting, and crocheting.

Brandi Kuriny
Spanish
Mrs. Kuriny has been teaching at PHCS since 2017.  She has over 20-years of experience teaching in public, private, and home school settings.  She has always loved the Spanish language Read More
Brandi KurinySpanish

Mrs. Kuriny has been teaching at PHCS since 2017.  She has over 20-years of experience teaching in public, private, and home school settings.  She has always loved the Spanish language and enjoys learning about Hispanic/Latino culture.  Mrs. Kuriny has studied in Spain and has spent much time interacting with people in the Latino communities of rural North Carolina and Baltimore City.  She views teaching a world language as an opportunity to build relationships and foster empathy in an ever-changing world. 

 

Brittany Nickodemus
MS Math
Mrs. Nickodemus has been teaching since 2016. Using creative lessons and problem-solving strategies, she strives to help students gain a confidence in and develop their ability in Mathematics. She received Read More
Brittany NickodemusMS Math

Mrs. Nickodemus has been teaching since 2016. Using creative lessons and problem-solving strategies, she strives to help students gain a confidence in and develop their ability in Mathematics.

She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Northern Michigan University, where she also met her husband, Mr. Nickodemus. She enjoys hiking, reading and relaxing with family and friends.

Carolyn Moss
Kindergarten
Mrs. Moss has been teaching at PHCS since the 2009-2010 school year. She also has experience teaching in PreK 3, PreK 4, second and eighth grade. Mrs. Moss believes in Read More
Carolyn MossKindergarten
Mrs. Moss has been teaching at PHCS since the 2009-2010 school year. She also has experience teaching in PreK 3, PreK 4, second and eighth grade. Mrs. Moss believes in the philosophy of making learning fun. She received her Bachelors of Science Degree in both elementary and Early Childhood Education from Towson University. Continuing at Towson she went on to earn her Masters in Elementary Education with a concentration in administration and curriculum development. As a lifelong learner, she is always willing and eager to take new classes in order to better herself.
Christina Dayton
US Math, AP
Mrs. Dayton has been teaching math since 2012. After graduating from Millikin University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics Secondary Education and Spanish, she taught in an Illinois Read More
Christina DaytonUS Math, AP
Mrs. Dayton has been teaching math since 2012. After graduating from Millikin University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics Secondary Education and Spanish, she taught in an Illinois public high school for three years. There she coached high school cheerleading, girls track, advised the class council of 2016, and was part of the process of writing a new mathematics curriculum. Getting married brought her to Michigan where she taught middle school for a year and a half when her husband received a job offer in Maryland. At the end of February 2017, Mrs. Dayton came to PHCS to teach mathematics.
When Mrs. Dayton is not teaching she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Ian, and their daughters, Sibylla and Isla, as well as watching movies, playing board games, and traveling!
Debbie Kadow
Interim Lower School Principal
Debbie Kadow is serving as our interim lower school principal this year as well as filling a new role as school counselor for lower school. Mrs. Kadow holds a Master of Read More
Debbie KadowInterim Lower School Principal

Debbie Kadow is serving as our interim lower school principal this year as well as filling a new role as school counselor for lower school. Mrs. Kadow holds a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling, and she has been working in an international school in Hong Kong for more than 10 years.

Debra Seibert
Worship Arts, Drama
Mrs. Seibert holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from California State University, Fresno and an MAT degree (Masters of Arts in Teaching) with an emphasis in Music from Goucher College. Read More
Debra SeibertWorship Arts, Drama
Mrs. Seibert holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from California State University, Fresno and an MAT degree (Masters of Arts in Teaching) with an emphasis in Music from Goucher College. She has had experience singing and performing in a variety of venues in her lifetime including musical theatre, opera, church worship, solo work, and 5 years traveling and recording as lead singer for a Christian band. In addition to music, she has post graduate work in Early Childhood Education and taught and directed in Preschool programs in California, Washington State and Maryland.  She is passionate to see her students experience the Arts as a connection to academic growth and a means to draw deeper into a relationship with the Lord. Her current favorite scripture is:
Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises with understanding.
Psalm 47:6-7 NKJV
Deena Ruff
Head of School
Mrs. Deena Ruff is the Head of School. Mrs. Ruff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Bible. She also holds a Master of Arts Read More
Deena RuffHead of School

Mrs. Deena Ruff is the Head of School. Mrs. Ruff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Bible. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Education Administration and Supervision.

She has been working in the field of education for over 20 years and is passionate about equipping students to use their God-given talents to share Christ’s love with others (I Peter 4:10).

Outside of school, Mrs. Ruff enjoys running in 5K’s, reading historical fiction, and baking treats for her husband and two sons. She and her family also spend many summer days and nights camping in Lancaster, PA.

Dejelle Brebnor
US Math
Ms. Brebnor (Ms. B) holds a Master’s degree in Education specializing in Teacher Leader in the 21st Century, and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Social Science concentration in Teacher Read More
Dejelle BrebnorUS Math

Ms. Brebnor (Ms. B) holds a Master’s degree in Education specializing in Teacher Leader in the 21st Century, and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Social Science concentration in Teacher Education from Ashford University. Ms. B, along with being the school’s dance coach has taught for various Baltimore City public schools from 2004-2013 including Reginald F. Lewis High to Baltimore Talent Development High School. She loves the expression of the arts and through ministry over the last 24years has shared the gift of dance with ages 3+ throughout the USA. When Ms. B is not teaching, exercising, choreographing a dance or putting together an annual concert for her Christian Performing Arts Dance Company, she can be found spending time with her 3 beautiful children, family, laughing a lot, and capturing memories on her camera.

 

Emily Plack 
Lower School Teacher
Ms. Plack holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Towson University. She has experience teaching in a wide variety of settings including in the public school system, Read More
Emily Plack Lower School Teacher
Ms. Plack holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Towson University. She has experience teaching in a wide variety of settings including in the public school system, Sunday school at her church, in Baltimore with refugee students, and at an international school. Ms. Plack holds a lifelong passion for learning and education and strives to instill that in her students.
When she is not at school, or working on things for school, she can be found outside with a book, hiking, doing yoga, or cooking with her fiancé.
Gail Dyer
Elementary Specials
Mrs. Gail Dyer is an Elementary Specials teacher at PHCS.  She graduated with a Bachelors of Music degree from Liberty University. She loves working with children and finding creative ways to Read More
Gail DyerElementary Specials
Mrs. Gail Dyer is an Elementary Specials teacher at PHCS.  She graduated with a Bachelors of Music degree from Liberty University. She loves working with children and finding creative ways to spark learning. She also considers it a privilege to be able to share Biblical truths in the classroom.
She has been married to her husband Andy for 19 years. Her three children, Andy, Abby and Elijah attend PHCS. Her favorite Bible passage is Philippians 3:12-14.
Hannelie Van Greunen
K4 Instructional Assistant
Mrs. Hannelie van Greunen is the instructional aid for the PK4 classes. She loves watching young children grow both academically and in their knowledge of God. She finds it a Read More
Hannelie Van GreunenK4 Instructional Assistant

Mrs. Hannelie van Greunen is the instructional aid for the PK4 classes. She loves watching young children grow both academically and in their knowledge of God. She finds it a great joy to see children soaking up new information and demonstrating newfound skills. She is a registered nurse, who majored in nurse education and community health, as well as a qualified midwife. She loves international travel and going on safari. Her favorite times are the times she can spend with her husband, her two girls, and their many pets in her home. Mrs. van Greunen is the PK4 aide.

Jacob Nickodemus
US Art, Photography
Mr. Nickodemus has been doing art almost his entire life. He first began teaching it in 2008 to both elementary and upper school and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Read More
Jacob NickodemusUS Art, Photography

Mr. Nickodemus has been doing art almost his entire life. He first began teaching it in 2008 to both elementary and upper school and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Art and Design at Northern Michigan University.

With a broad background in illustration, graphic design, painting, photography, and 3D modeling both on the computer and with traditional media, he emphasizes foundational training in the elements of design and has a passion for helping students discover their own artistic abilities.

On his philosophy of art, he says: “C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Francis M. Schaeffer and many other respected Christian scholars looked at humanity’s inherent creativity and attributed it to being made in the image of a creative God. My goal is to help all my students discover and develop the creative spark that exists in each of them, whether they see themselves as an artist or not. I hope they gain an increased appreciation for the creativeness of God and an enrichment of their relationship to Him.”

When Mr. Nickodemus is not doing art, he enjoys reading, writing, martial arts, researching apologetics, altering computer games to suit his own tastes, and spending time with his darling wife and sons.

Jennifer Cannon
MS Science
Miss Cannon’s love for teaching began when she was in high school helping teachers work in their classrooms after school, and through working with the after-care program that was at her Read More
Jennifer CannonMS Science

Miss Cannon’s love for teaching began when she was in high school helping teachers work in their classrooms after school, and through working with the after-care program that was at her school. She quickly knew that she wanted to make the impact that these teachers were having on their students in her own classroom someday. She continued her education at Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University) earning a Bachelor’s in both Elementary Education and Bible. Upon graduating from Cairn, she returned to her alma mater, and began her dream of teaching. She has been teaching there for the last 15 years as an elementary teacher and MS Science teacher. During her time there she also coached soccer and softball, helped with the school plays, and helped lead several mission trips with the high school students. About 4 years ago, Miss Cannon continued her education through Cairn University once again earning her Master’s in Education. Over the last couple of years, she has felt God leading her onto the next chapter in her journey. She joined a team that is planting a church in the Towson area, and has recently relocated to the area. Though she will miss the school that has been home for so long, she is excited to see what God will do as she joins the team at PHCS teaching MS Science this year.

Jennifer Creighton
Kindergarten
Mrs. Creighton’s true passion is working with children. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University. She has worked in both the public and private sector since Read More
Jennifer CreightonKindergarten
Mrs. Creighton’s true passion is working with children. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University. She has worked in both the public and private sector since she started her career some twenty years ago. She has taught multiple grade levels as well as held a position in administration.
When she is not at school, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Mrs. Creighton also enjoys reading, binging her favorite television shows, and working her garden.
Jeremy Irwin
High School Bible
Mr. Irwin (aka Jirwin) has been engaged in a wide range of vocations over the course of his middle-aged life. He has been a professional musician in a funk band Read More
Jeremy IrwinHigh School Bible

Mr. Irwin (aka Jirwin) has been engaged in a wide range of vocations over the course of his middle-aged life. He has been a professional musician in a funk band (whose name is not appropriate for this website), a worship leader, a preaching pastor, a window washer, a landscaper, a DIY home renovator, a seminary professor, a stay-at-home-dad/homeschooler/trophy-husband, and now (most happily and for the second time) a high school Bible teacher. He likes long walks on the beach (literally), but even moreso in the woods or mountains. He has a lifelong goal of visiting all the US National Parks in the vintage Airstream camper that he will one day rehab. He was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and as such is a die-hard Cardinals fan. He loves his beautiful wife Megan and their two sweet-hearted daughters, Tilly and Mabel. He hates his cat, Bailey. She is, objectively speaking, the worst. He also loves the enneagram (3w2), building things, cultivating spiritual friendships, reading fantasy literature (the super nerdy stuff), studying the Bible and theology, and talking with people about how the grace of Jesus intersects with the difficulties of our lives in surprising and life-giving ways.

Jesse Thomas
Athletic Director
Jesse is the athletic director at PHCS. He has been at PHCS for 9 years. Jesse has more than 15 years of coaching experience coaching baseball, basketball and football. Coach Read More
Jesse ThomasAthletic Director

Jesse is the athletic director at PHCS. He has been at PHCS for 9 years. Jesse has more than 15 years of coaching experience coaching baseball, basketball and football. Coach Jesse has two children that attend PHCS, Chase is in 3rd grade and Kaylee is in Kindergarten.

His favorite verse is Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

Jessica Chavis
MS Math, STEAM
Ms. Chavis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a concentration in math from Salisbury University. She has 7 years of classroom teaching experience, 3 of which have Read More
Jessica ChavisMS Math, STEAM

Ms. Chavis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a concentration in math from Salisbury University. She has 7 years of classroom teaching experience, 3 of which have been at PHCS. Ms. Chavis strives to instill a lifetime love of learning in all her students.

When she is not at school, working on things for school, or thinking about school, she can be found outside with a good book, yelling at her Xbox, or hanging out with her furry children Hamilton and Pascal.
JoAnn Cowger
Business Office Assistant
Mrs. Cowger is a wife, mother of one and stepmom of three. Working at PHCS is a true blessing to her and she has worked here for 6 years.  The Read More
JoAnn CowgerBusiness Office Assistant
Mrs. Cowger is a wife, mother of one and stepmom of three. Working at PHCS is a true blessing to her and she has worked here for 6 years.  The students bring smiles to my face everyday!
Her daughter, Ella, has attended PHCS for 8 years. Before coming to PHCS, she worked as an administrative assistant for a lawn/turf care business for 23 years.
Juli Walter
Academic Coach
Mrs. Walter earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education from Grand Canyon University. She is state certified in each as well as ESL (English as a Second Read More
Juli WalterAcademic Coach

Mrs. Walter earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education from Grand Canyon University. She is state certified in each as well as ESL (English as a Second Language). Teaching is a second career for Mrs. Walter previously working in Banking and Finance for many years, as well as ‘stay at home mom’ for a few years. She has experience with all grade levels having taught middle school classroom reading and college English classes. Her love for Special Education began with Infants and Toddlers and Maryland School for the Blind, as well as a local school specializing in Reading at all levels. She loves to encourage students who learn differently.

Mrs. Walter is a graduate of PHCS. She values the Christian principles taught and the friends made and looks forward to sharing Christ love to the students.

Julie Woodie
Executive Administrative Assistant
Julie Woodie has been a part of Perry Hall Christian School for several years. She has served as a substitute teacher and an Instructional Assistant. Julie and her husband, Chris, Read More
Julie WoodieExecutive Administrative Assistant

Julie Woodie has been a part of Perry Hall Christian School for several years. She has served as a substitute teacher and an Instructional Assistant. Julie and her husband, Chris, have 3 children who have all attended PHCS. Before working here, Julie home-schooled her children for 10 years. She and her family worship at Grace Community Church in Kingsville.

Karen Seeberg
2nd grade
Mrs. Seeberg received her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland College Park. This will be her 9th year teaching in the second grade and her 5th year Read More
Karen Seeberg2nd grade

Mrs. Seeberg received her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland College Park. This will be her 9th year teaching in the second grade and her 5th year teaching at P.H.C.S. Mrs. Seeberg home-schooled her two children for most of their elementary and middle school education. Her daughter is a graduate of P.H.C.S. Mrs. Seeberg is constantly looking for ways to connect her students to learning. She loves reading, sitting on the beach, and boating with her husband of 26 years. Her family is actively involved in EPIC Community Church.

Kim Scheihing
HS English, AP
Mrs. Scheihing graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Secondary English Education. She has been married to her husband Mark for 24-years and they have 5 children. Read More
Kim ScheihingHS English, AP

Mrs. Scheihing graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Secondary English Education.

She has been married to her husband Mark for 24-years and they have 5 children. She has been teaching since 1996.

“I have a chaotic life filled with kids’ sporting events and activities, but in my free time, I love to bake and read. My favorite thing about teaching is spending time with the kids and enjoying the laughter they bring to class every day.”

Mrs. Scheihing’s classroom motto is to “Choose Joy” and her goal is to be an example of that to all of her students.  She loves to find creative ways to teach her subjects so if you walk by her room it wouldn’t be unusual to see students in groups acting out stories, taking on the voices of characters in a drama, or debating whether a character from a novel made a good decision. Mrs. Scheihing is so thankful to be a part of PHCS!

Kimberly Iman
3rd grade
Mrs. Iman received her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University. She taught in Baltimore County for 3.5 years before becoming a licensed daycare provider so that she Read More
Kimberly Iman3rd grade

Mrs. Iman received her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University. She taught in Baltimore County for 3.5 years before becoming a licensed daycare provider so that she could remain home with her own children. She is so excited to be back in a classroom teaching at Perry Hall Christian School this year.

Mrs. Iman is married to Steve and they have 3 children who all attend PHCS. In her spare time she enjoys walking and watching her kids play sports. She can be found almost every night on a ball field somewhere. She leads praise and worship at her church, directs Vacation Bible School and leads the youth group along with her husband. The theme in Mrs. Iman’s classroom is taken from Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Mrs. Iman wants to teach her students to “Shine for Jesus.”

Kristi Howard
Business Manager
Mrs. Howard holds a B.A. degree from the University of North Dakota in Psychology and has over 12 years of business and marketing experience in non-profits, large corporations and private Read More
Kristi HowardBusiness Manager

Mrs. Howard holds a B.A. degree from the University of North Dakota in Psychology and has over 12 years of business and marketing experience in non-profits, large corporations and private businesses. Mrs. Howard has been married for 17 years and has 2 kids that attend PHCS. She is on the worship team at her church and can often be found working on remodeling projects or camping with her family.

“Stand firm and don’t be shaken. Always keep busy working for the Lord. You know that everything you do for Him is worthwhile.”  Corinthians 15:58 NIV

Larissa McCauley
Orchestra, Elementary and MS Music
Mrs. McCauley holds a B.S. degree from Towson University in Music Education with a credential for K-12 Instrumental and Vocal Music Education and has 17-years of teaching experience. She worked Read More
Larissa McCauleyOrchestra, Elementary and MS Music

Mrs. McCauley holds a B.S. degree from Towson University in Music Education with a credential for K-12 Instrumental and Vocal Music Education and has 17-years of teaching experience.

She worked as an orchestra and general music teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools for 6 years before becoming a stay at home mom to her two energetic sons. She was very involved with curriculum writing, taking students to county and state festivals, and was a guest conductor for the middle school orchestra for the Arlington Air Music Camp in Anne Arundel County.

She has maintained a private studio over the years of various instruments including piano, violin, and flute (to name a few).  She has also been an adjudicator for various music festivals in Howard County, MD as well as Maryland All State Band Auditions.

She looks forward to sharing her enthusiasm for music and passion for Christ with the students!

Psalm 150:3-6

Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre…praise him with the strings and pipe, praise him with the clash of cymbals…Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Laura McFarland 
Upper School Teacher
Mrs. McFarland felt a calling to work with youth after attending a youth group at 16 where she became a believer and received so much care from the leaders in Read More
Laura McFarland Upper School Teacher

Mrs. McFarland felt a calling to work with youth after attending a youth group at 16 where she became a believer and received so much care from the leaders in that ministry.  She worked in private Christian schools for 9 years prior to working at Perry Hall Christian School.  Laura holds a Bachelors degree in Spanish from Towson University as well as one in Missiology from Maryland Bible College and Seminary. She was part of a missions team in Peru for 6 months and attended a month long study abroad in Spain.

Lauren Donovan
Middle School Social Studies
Miss Donovan has been teaching since 2017. She graduated from Martin Luther College with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Coaching. In her previous years of Read More
Lauren DonovanMiddle School Social Studies

Miss Donovan has been teaching since 2017. She graduated from Martin Luther College with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Coaching. In her previous years of education, Miss Donovan was in a multigrade setting, teaching grades 3/5 and K-8 PE. In her free time, Miss Donovan enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Richard, in addition to spending time in the outdoors doing a variety of activities such as hiking, volleyball, softball, or anything to do with Wisconsin sports!

Lauren Hartman
Preschool
Mrs. Hartman is an alumni of PHCS, Class of 2011. She attended Liberty University and graduated with an A.A. in Early Childhood Education. This is her 6th year working at Read More
Lauren HartmanPreschool

Mrs. Hartman is an alumni of PHCS, Class of 2011. She attended Liberty University and graduated with an A.A. in Early Childhood Education.

This is her 6th year working at PHCS in the preschool department and previously worked as a nanny and an Extended Care Leader. She married to Jeremiah Hartman, Class of 2009 and they have two kids, Grace and James. Mrs. Hartman’s passion is being able to see kids grow and learn  emotionally, academically, socially and most important spiritually.

Lori Werner
Physical Education, Health
Hello, my name is Lori Werner. I am the health and physical education teacher at PHCS. I am married and have a son named Luke. I have a passion for Read More
Lori WernerPhysical Education, Health

Hello, my name is Lori Werner. I am the health and physical education teacher at PHCS. I am married and have a son named Luke. I have a passion for sports and enjoy working with children. Therefore, I have been coaching various sports for the past 10-years.

For the last four years, I have been coaching the middle school girls soccer team at PHCS. It is my desire to train athletes how to live out their faith and use their God-given athletic ability as a way to lead others to Christ.

Galatians 5:22-23 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Mark Seibert
Technology and Worship Arts
Mr. Seibert has a Master’s in education from Goucher College, a B.A. in music from California State University Fresno, and 20+ additional course credits in Math and Computer Science at Read More
Mark SeibertTechnology and Worship Arts

Mr. Seibert has a Master’s in education from Goucher College, a B.A. in music from California State University Fresno, and 20+ additional course credits in Math and Computer Science at CSUF.

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After working as a touring and recording artist in the Christian music industry for 5 years, Mark went into the Video Game industry working on many world-wide bestselling titles in his 20 year career as a musician, producer, designer and director in that industry. In 2008 he retired from the Video Game industry and is now in his 12th year of teaching.

I try to bring a unique perspective to my students using as many examples as possible from my experiences in the music and video game industry – both from the artistic side, and the business side.

Marlena Poniatowski
Instructional Aide Lower School
Mrs. Poniatowski has her Associate in Arts degree in Special Education. She started working with special needs students when she was 19 years old and continued for 21 years. She Read More
Marlena PoniatowskiInstructional Aide Lower School
Mrs. Poniatowski has her Associate in Arts degree in Special Education. She started working with special needs students when she was 19 years old and continued for 21 years. She worked for 11 years as an Instructional Assistant and 10 years as a Program Coordinator.
Mrs. Poniatowski has been a part of the PHCS family since her daughter started kindergarten in 2010. She has enjoyed volunteering in a variety of ways for our school but is looking forward to her first year working at our school.
Mrs. Poniatowski loves to sing, especially when she is worshiping the King of kings. She also enjoys playing games, spending time with family and friends, watching musicals, and playing with her dog Daisy.
 Matthew Schock
High School Principal
Matthew Schock has been working at PHCS since the beginning of July as our new high school principal. He holds a Master of Education degree and has over 10 years Read More
 Matthew SchockHigh School Principal

Matthew Schock has been working at PHCS since the beginning of July as our new high school principal. He holds a Master of Education degree and has over 10 years of experience in administration at a Christian school in Georgia.

Megan Remelgado
5th grade
Megan Remelgado is in her second year teaching 5th grade at PHCS. She graduated from Liberty University in 2018, where she majored in Elementary Education and minored in Studio Art.
Megan Remelgado5th grade

Megan Remelgado is in her second year teaching 5th grade at PHCS. She graduated from Liberty University in 2018, where she majored in Elementary Education and minored in Studio Art.

Monica Bailey
History, Personal Finance, Yearbook and Art History
Mrs. Bailey holds a Bachelors degree from Ferrum College and has a passion for connecting with her students. She has been a part of the PHCS community for a number Read More
Monica BaileyHistory, Personal Finance, Yearbook and Art History
Mrs. Bailey holds a Bachelors degree from Ferrum College and has a passion for connecting with her students. She has been a part of the PHCS community for a number of years, originally through our homeschool umbrella. She homeschooled all 3 of her children and when her eldest graduated high school in 2018 she made the permanent transition to PHCS.
She and her husband have been married for 22 years and their middle son recently joined the US Navy, for which their family is extremely proud. Her youngest child is a PHCS student and when Mrs. B, as her students affectionately refer to her, is not teaching, she enjoys reading, needlepoint and traveling with her family.
She feels truly blessed to be a part of PHCS.
Nannette Palm
Lower School Math
Nannette Palm is teaching the second section of 4th grade. Mrs. Palm holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. She is an alum of Read More
Nannette PalmLower School Math

Nannette Palm is teaching the second section of 4th grade. Mrs. Palm holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. She is an alum of Perry Hall Christian School who has been served on the mission field for 8 years. Her son is also joining the PHCS family in 7th grade.

Paige Eliasson
School Counselor
Mrs. Eliasson received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology: Counseling, Clinical and Research from Liberty University in 2015. After teaching at PHCS for 2.5 years, she moved to California, where she Read More
Paige EliassonSchool Counselor

Mrs. Eliasson received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology: Counseling, Clinical and Research from Liberty University in 2015. After teaching at PHCS for 2.5 years, she moved to California, where she began working on her Master’s degree in Education and teaching at a Kumon learning center. She is so excited to return back to her roots at PHCS, and to embark on the new adventure of school counseling. Mrs. Eliasson is very passionate about helping her students emotionally, spiritually, and academically. In her free time, she enjoys running, baking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and her rescue dogs from Kuwait, Ginger and Ruby.

Rachel Moore
1st grade IA
Mrs. Moore has been in her current position as an Instructional Aide since the 2017-2018 school year. She loves watching the students grow within the classroom and enjoys seeing smiles Read More
Rachel Moore1st grade IA

Mrs. Moore has been in her current position as an Instructional Aide since the 2017-2018 school year. She loves watching the students grow within the classroom and enjoys seeing smiles on the children’s faces when they learn something new. Mrs. Moore and her husband have 2 children, who both attend PHCS.

Rachele Corpuz
MS Language Arts
Mrs. Corpuz has been married to her husband Rafael for 37 years and they have four children. Mrs. Corpuz has been teaching since 1998. She has taught both middle and Read More
Rachele CorpuzMS Language Arts

Mrs. Corpuz has been married to her husband Rafael for 37 years and they have four children. Mrs. Corpuz has been teaching since 1998. She has taught both middle and high school, but loves teaching sixth grade the most! She loves to see her students learn and spread God’s love as they live up to their class theme, “I ask that we love one another. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to His commands. As you have heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love.” 2 John 1:5b-6

She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Sciences with a Concentration in Education from Ashford University. Mrs. Corpuz serves on the executive Boards for the Harford County Literacy Chapter and the State of Maryland Literacy Association. She co-chairs the Young Authors’ State Writing Competition.

Mrs. Corpuz and her husband are passionate about missions and work with the United Pilipino American Group to take medical care into remote and impoverished areas of the Philippines. She is actively involved in children’s ministries at her church and loves spending time with her six grandchildren. When she is not working with God’s kids, she loves to color, read, and play in the dirt.

Ronda Manager
Events and Lunch Coordinator
Mrs. Manager is a proud graduate of PHCS!  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Lee University. She planned to be a social worker as she enjoys Read More
Ronda ManagerEvents and Lunch Coordinator

Mrs. Manager is a proud graduate of PHCS!  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Lee University. She planned to be a social worker as she enjoys helping others. When she returned home from college, she started working at The Arc of Harford County as a job coach. During this time, she realized she may not be best suited as a social worker. She started working at Talbots retail store as an associate manager in customer service. She married her husband five years later who is also a PHCS graduate. Later Mrs. Manager became a stay home mom to raise their daughter. She has enjoyed being home as well as homeschooling for three years They now have four children and two rescue dogs, Remi and Ryde where there is never a dull moment! Their oldest is also an alumnus of PHCS!  Their three other children are currently attending PHCS. She is so thankful they get to experience a Christian education! This is her first year being the special events and lunch coordinator. She is looking forward to using her creativity to plan wonderful events for the school and getting to know the students at lunch. Mrs. Manager feels very blessed to be a part of the exciting activities and growth of PHCS! God is so good!

Sandy Thrappas
Media Specialist, MS Bible
Mrs. Thrappas received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Biblical Studies from Toccoa Falls College. Sandy also holds an ACSI Bible specialist certificate. When Read More
Sandy ThrappasMedia Specialist, MS Bible

Mrs. Thrappas received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Biblical Studies from Toccoa Falls College. Sandy also holds an ACSI Bible specialist certificate. When she is not teaching, Sandy loves being with her children and their families. Camping at Christian Camps with her family and friends are one of her favorite vacation destinations.

She has been teaching since 2003. During her career teaching library, she has renovated a school library to meet specifications for ACSI accreditation. She also established and was the administrator of a school-wide reading program in 2 previous schools. While teaching Old and New Testament to her middle school students, Mrs. Thrappas strives to make the Bible come to life and assists students in recognizing life applications.
Sarah DeFontes
Upper School Math
Sarah DeFontes is joining our upper school math department. Mrs. DeFontes holds a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and completed her student teaching at PHCS several years ago. Her children Read More
Sarah DeFontesUpper School Math

Sarah DeFontes is joining our upper school math department. Mrs. DeFontes holds a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and completed her student teaching at PHCS several years ago. Her children have also been a part of our school for several years.

Sarah Evans
4th grade
Sarah Evans is our 4th grade teacher. She is in her 10th year of teaching at Perry Hall Christian School. She graduated from Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA with a Read More
Sarah Evans4th grade

Sarah Evans is our 4th grade teacher. She is in her 10th year of teaching at Perry Hall Christian School. She graduated from Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA with a BA in Liberal Studies and a Concentration in Elementary Education.

She is certified K-6. Mrs. Evans actively helps with the middle/high school drama productions. She is a Disney nut that can always be found either talking about or singing anything Disney. She loves Broadway as well and takes any opportunity to see a show in Baltimore or New York City. Mrs. Evans has wanted to be a teacher since she was in 5th grade and loves seeing the “lightbulb” or “Ah-Ha” moments that occur in the classroom.

Sarah Watts
Academic Coaching Program Coordinator
Mrs. Watts earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Towson University. This is her first year at P.H.C.S and she is excited to be Read More
Sarah WattsAcademic Coaching Program Coordinator

Mrs. Watts earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Towson University. This is her first year at P.H.C.S and she is excited to be a part of the Academic Coaching Program. The ACP is a program that helps provide the tools for every learner to be successful and that is something she is passionate about.  

Mrs. Watts is married to the pastor of EPIC Community Church in Aberdeen and she brings to school with her each day the youngest of their five children.  When she is not teaching or keeping up with five children she enjoys sitting at the beach with her husband and a good book.

Spring Lee
High School Math Teacher
Mrs. Lee is both teacher and Math Department Chair at PHCS. She has a Masters Degree in Math Education and has taught for over twenty years in public school, mostly Read More
Spring LeeHigh School Math Teacher
Mrs. Lee is both teacher and Math Department Chair at PHCS. She has a Masters Degree in Math Education and has taught for over twenty years in public school, mostly in Baltimore County. Her favorite thing about teaching math is showing students that they can learn new ways to problem solve and learn from mistakes they make. Every student has an opportunity to be successful in Mrs. Lee’s class.

She has been married for seventeen years to her husband John, Pastor of Mars Hill Baptist Church in Essex. They have five children. Three attend PHCS this year, one attends a Magnet school in Baltimore County and their oldest is a graduate of PHCS and pursuing a career in Nursing. Mrs. Lee previously homeschooled all her children for four years and promises their best subject is Math – they get it honestly from their mom.

Mrs. Lee’s most important relationship is with Jesus.  She has a passion for missions both locally as well as internationally, even traveling overseas to share the love of Jesus.   When people ask Mrs. Lee how she wears so many hats she always responds, “with God’s help.”

Stephanie D’Anna
Lower School Assistant
Stephanie D’Anna is joining our lower school faculty as an instructional assistant. Mrs. D’Anna worked as a preschool teacher and a paraeducator in Kansas before moving to Maryland. She is joining Read More
Stephanie D’AnnaLower School Assistant

Stephanie D’Anna is joining our lower school faculty as an instructional assistant. Mrs. D’Anna worked as a preschool teacher and a paraeducator in Kansas before moving to Maryland. She is joining her two children who are PreK and 3rd grade PHCS students.

Susanne Harding
Admissions/Community Relations
After several years of classroom and tutoring experience, she has found an outlet for her passion for Christian education as the Admissions Director at PHCS. You’ll always find her touring Read More
Susanne HardingAdmissions/Community Relations
After several years of classroom and tutoring experience, she has found an outlet for her passion for Christian education as the Admissions Director at PHCS. You’ll always find her touring around the building with new families. Her job is all about letting the prospective families know what the amazing team of faculty, staff and students at PHCS is achieving. Two of the Panthers roaming the halls belong to Mrs. Harding and two others are proud Panther alumni, which might explain why she delights in sitting under the shade of a tree with a good book sipping her iced tea when she has the chance. Her life goal comes from Genesis 24:40

The Lord in whose presence I have lived…
Suzanne Worthington
Nurse
Suzanne obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Anderson University in 2001. She has worked as an inpatient Pediatric Nurse at University of Maryland Medical System and the Johns Hopkins Children’s Read More
Suzanne WorthingtonNurse
Suzanne obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Anderson University in 2001. She has worked as an inpatient Pediatric Nurse at University of Maryland Medical System and the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. She has also worked in a Pediatrician’s office and as a member of the clinical faculty at CCBC Essex. She has been at Perry Hall Christian School for almost 4 years. She loves working with children and families to encourage healthy practices so that the students can be safe, healthy and ready to learn.
Fun fact: Suzanne is certified by the American Heart Association to teach first aid and CPR
Tracy Parron
Receptionist
Tracy ParronReceptionist
William O’Neil
MS Math and Science, HS Chemistry and Anatomy
Mr. O’Neil holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Liberty University, where he participated in student leadership, and also completed ecological research involving the Red-backed salamander and the Read More
William O’NeilMS Math and Science, HS Chemistry and Anatomy
Mr. O’Neil holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Liberty University, where he participated in student leadership, and also completed ecological research involving the Red-backed salamander and the Peaks of Otter salamander. He has 2-years of classroom teaching experience, completed at PHCS. Mr. O’Neil strives to instill a sense of self and a drive for life-long learning in all of his students, which they can use to achieve success both in the classroom and in the world around them.
Mr. O’Neil is a regular attendee at Grace Assembly of God in Bel Air, MD where he serves as a youth group leader and as a leader in the college-age ministry. In his free time, he enjoys doing anything that involves being outdoors and/or spending time with his friends.
Zachary Royce
HS History, Philosophy, Psychology, AP
Mr. Royce earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Bible and Social Studies education from Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit P.A. Since then he has worked as an inspector for Read More
Zachary RoyceHS History, Philosophy, Psychology, AP

Mr. Royce earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Bible and Social Studies education from Baptist Bible College in Clarks Summit P.A. Since then he has worked as an inspector for construction sites, a lifeguard, and taught History on the High School level for three years at a Christian school in New York. He has coached soccer, lead an afterschool ultimate Frisbee club and taught an afterschool drawing class. Mr. Royce loves to play all types of games, he fights against gravity every chance he gets and has been to Paris more times than he can count, which is not very high.