Faculty
Every Maryvale faculty member holds a bachelor's degree. Nearly 40 hold a master's degree. And, four have a Ph.D. Our dedicated, passionate faculty members regularly participate in professional development opportunities to continue their educational journeys and adapt their lesson plans to the trends in academia. Further, in order to provide the individualized attention that each student needs, our teachers are trained to recognize when a girl may need more support, more rigor or more independence.
- Academic Administration
- Center for Academic Excellence
- College Counseling
- Counseling
- Diversity and Inclusion
- English
- Leadership Institute
- Library
- Mathematics
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Studies
- St. Julie Billiart Program
- Student Life
- Technology
- Campus Ministry/Theology
- Visual Arts
- World Languages
Academic Administration
Tracey H. Ford
President
M.A.S., Carey School of Business, Johns Hopkins University
B.A., Classical Rhetoric and English, University of Virginia
B.A., Classical Rhetoric and English, University of Virginia
Jennifer Nicholas
Middle School Head, Academic Dean
M.A., Leadership in Teaching, Notre Dame University of Maryland
B.S., Secondary Education, Villanova University
B.S., Secondary Education, Villanova University
School:
410-308-8509
Jessica Vitrano Randisi '01
Dean of Students, Assistant Upper School Head, Performing Arts Department Chair
M.A., Teaching Secondary English, Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.A., Theatre, Salisbury University
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, English
B.A., Theatre, Salisbury University
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, English
School:
410-308-8507
Kalea Selmon
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
M.S., Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
B.S., Psychology, Howard University
B.S., Psychology, Howard University
School:
410-308-8508
Dr. Victor Shin
Upper School Head, Assistant Head of School
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Pennsylvania
M.P.A., University of Baltimore
B.A., Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park Scholars Program
M.P.A., University of Baltimore
B.A., Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park Scholars Program
School:
410-308-8505
Gracie Smith
Associate Academic Dean
M.T., Secondary Science Education, University of Virginia
B.S., Animal Science, University of Maryland, College Park
B.S., Animal Science, University of Maryland, College Park
School:
410-308-8530
Center for Academic Excellence
College Counseling
Monica Graham
Director of College Counseling
M.B.A, Loyola University Maryland
B.A., Business, Loyola University Maryland
B.A., Business, Loyola University Maryland
School:
410-308-8504
Counseling
Claire Doyle
School Counselor, Leadership Teacher
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Boston College
B.A., Psychology and English, Boston College
B.A., Psychology and English, Boston College
School:
410-308-8545
Hillary Horgan
School Counselor
M.Ed, School Counseling, Loyola University Maryland
B.S., Psychology, Saint Joseph's University
B.S., Psychology, Saint Joseph's University
School:
410-308-8544
Diversity and Inclusion
Kalea Selmon
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
M.S., Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
B.S., Psychology, Howard University
B.S., Psychology, Howard University
School:
410-308-8508
Dr. Victor Shin
Upper School Head, Assistant Head of School
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Pennsylvania
M.P.A., University of Baltimore
B.A., Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park Scholars Program
M.P.A., University of Baltimore
B.A., Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park Scholars Program
School:
410-308-8505
English
Brian Boston
English Teacher
M.Ed, Guidance and Counseling, Loyola University Maryland
B.A., English Education, Wilkes College
B.A., English Education, Wilkes College
John Brown
Social Studies Teacher, English Teacher
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Towson University
B.S., Political Science, Towson University
B.S., Political Science, Towson University
Rance Denton
English Teacher, Department Chair
B.S., English, Towson University
Mark Lund
English Teacher
M.A., English, Duke University
B.A., English, Miami University
B.A., English, Miami University
Ellen Manuel-Smith
English Teacher, Theater Director, Department Co-Chair
M.A., Teaching and Secondary English Certification, Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.A., English, Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.A., English, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Katherine Plants
English Teacher
M.A., English, The Pennsylvania State University
B.A., English and Classical Civilizations, Loyola University Maryland
B.A., English and Classical Civilizations, Loyola University Maryland
Mark Riding
English Teacher
M.F.A., Creative Writing and Publishing Arts, University of Baltimore
B.A., English, Coppin State University
Standard Professional Certificate II
B.A., English, Coppin State University
Standard Professional Certificate II
Gabrielle Smith
English Teacher
M.A., English Literature, Seton Hall University
B.A., English Literature, Brevard College
B.A., English Literature, Brevard College
Leadership Institute
Claire Doyle
School Counselor, Leadership Teacher
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Boston College
B.A., Psychology and English, Boston College
B.A., Psychology and English, Boston College
School:
410-308-8545
Mary Ellen Rector Fise '74
Director of the Leadership Institute
M.A., Church Ministry, Ecumenical Institute of Theology, St. Mary's Seminary & University
J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law
B.S., Consumer Economics, University of Maryland
J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law
B.S., Consumer Economics, University of Maryland
School:
410-308-8521
George Kapusinski
Technology Coordinator, Leadership Teacher
M.B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A., Political Science, The Catholic University of America
B.A., Political Science, The Catholic University of America
School:
410-308-8595
Barbara Lipsky
Library Director, Leadership Teacher
M.S.L.S., Library Science, The Catholic University of America
B.S., Computer Information Systems, York College of Pennsylvania
B.S., Computer Information Systems, York College of Pennsylvania
School:
410-308-8591
Gracie Smith
Associate Academic Dean
M.T., Secondary Science Education, University of Virginia
B.S., Animal Science, University of Maryland, College Park
B.S., Animal Science, University of Maryland, College Park
School:
410-308-8530
Joanne Wesolowski
Library Assistant, Leadership Teacher
M.B.A., University of Baltimore
B.A., Accounting, Loyola University Maryland
Certification, Elementary Education, Towson University
B.A., Accounting, Loyola University Maryland
Certification, Elementary Education, Towson University
Library
Barbara Lipsky
Library Director, Leadership Teacher
M.S.L.S., Library Science, The Catholic University of America
B.S., Computer Information Systems, York College of Pennsylvania
B.S., Computer Information Systems, York College of Pennsylvania
School:
410-308-8591
Joanne Wesolowski
Library Assistant, Leadership Teacher
M.B.A., University of Baltimore
B.A., Accounting, Loyola University Maryland
Certification, Elementary Education, Towson University
B.A., Accounting, Loyola University Maryland
Certification, Elementary Education, Towson University
Mathematics
Blair Boehm Dicriscio '01
Mathematics Teacher, Department Chair
M.S., Applied and Industrial Mathematics, Towson University
B.A., Mathematics, Lafayette College
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Mathematics
B.A., Mathematics, Lafayette College
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Mathematics
Nataliya Goodman
Mathematics Teacher
M.S., Engineering Physics, Nizhny Novgorod State University, Russia
B.A., Engineering Physics, Nizhny Novgorod State University, Russia
B.A., Engineering Physics, Nizhny Novgorod State University, Russia
Jeanie Grant
Mathematics Teacher
Masters Equiv., Loyola College, Goucher College, Towson University, Central Michigan University and Texas Instruments
B.S., Mathematics and Education, Towson University
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics and Education, Towson University
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Mathematics
Jennifer Krueger
Mathematics Teacher
B.Ed., Mathematics and Economics, Senior and Intermediate Division, Queen’s University, Canada
B.A., Economics, Political Science and Mathematics, University Toronto, Canada
B.A., Economics, Political Science and Mathematics, University Toronto, Canada
Randal Smith
Mathematics Teacher, Social Studies Teacher
M.A.T., Secondary Education, Social Studies, Loyola University Maryland
B.A., Psychology, Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Psychology, Pennsylvania State University
Maggie Sprinkle
Mathematics Teacher
M.S., Educational Technology, Johns Hopkins University
B.S., Business Administration, Lynchburg College
B.S., Business Administration, Lynchburg College
Donna Weber
Mathematics Teacher
Masters Equiv., Towson University and Loyola University Maryland
B.S., Mathematics, Towson University
B.S., Mathematics, Towson University
Performing Arts
Ellen Manuel-Smith
English Teacher, Theater Director, Department Co-Chair
M.A., Teaching and Secondary English Certification, Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.A., English, Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.A., English, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Amanda Polanowski
Dance Teacher, Music Teacher
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Towson University
Jessica Vitrano Randisi '01
Dean of Students, Assistant Upper School Head, Performing Arts Department Chair
M.A., Teaching Secondary English, Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.A., Theatre, Salisbury University
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, English
B.A., Theatre, Salisbury University
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, English
School:
410-308-8507
Paul Shapanus
Maryvale Theater Technical Director
B.S., Technical Design and Production for Theater, Towson University
Christopher Young
Upper School Band Director, Performing Arts Teacher
M.M., Music, Towson University
B.M., Jazz Performance, Towson University
B.M., Jazz Performance, Towson University
Physical Education
Tricia Giuffrida
Health/Physical Education Teacher
M.S., Applied Health and Physiology, Salisbury University
B.S., Biology, Salisbury University
B.S., Biology, Salisbury University
School:
410-308-8551
Marce Fackler Hughes
Physical Education Teacher, Department Chair, Assistant Athletic Director
B.A., Health/Physical Education, Roanoke College
School:
410-308-8575
Terri Moeser
Athletic Director, Head Varsity Softball Coach
M.A., Exercise Science and Physical Education, McDaniel College
B.S., Physical Education, Towson University
B.S., Physical Education, Towson University
School:
410-308-8550
Science
Kim Dubansky
Science Teacher, Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach
M.H.S., Population Environmental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
B.A., Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
B.A., Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
Tricia Giuffrida
Health/Physical Education Teacher
M.S., Applied Health and Physiology, Salisbury University
B.S., Biology, Salisbury University
B.S., Biology, Salisbury University
School:
410-308-8551
Carole Gonzalez
Science Teacher, Department Chair
M.S., Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
B.S., Biological Sciences, Mount St. Mary's University
B.S., Biological Sciences, Mount St. Mary's University
Kyle Hurley
Science Teacher
Dr. Karen O'Neil
Science Teacher
Ph.D., Biological Anthropology, University of Illinois
M.A., Biological Anthropology, University of Illinois
B.A., Anthropology and Russian, State University of New York at Oswego
M.A., Biological Anthropology, University of Illinois
B.A., Anthropology and Russian, State University of New York at Oswego
Katherine Rush
Science Teacher
M. Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Maryland, College Park
B.S., Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park
M.S.D.E. Standard Professional Teaching Certificate, Chemistry and Physics
B.S., Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park
M.S.D.E. Standard Professional Teaching Certificate, Chemistry and Physics
Michelle Tseng
Science Teacher, Registrar
M.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of California at San Diego
B.S., Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology
B.S., Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology
Emily Vitrano Waugh '03
Science Teacher, Director of Middle School Student Life
M.A.T, Secondary Education, Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.S., Kinesiology, College of William & Mary
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Biology
B.S., Kinesiology, College of William & Mary
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Biology
Social Studies
John Brown
Social Studies Teacher, English Teacher
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Towson University
B.S., Political Science, Towson University
B.S., Political Science, Towson University
Richard Englar
Social Studies Teacher
M.A.T, Secondary Social Studies, Temple University
B.A., History (Honors), Wake Forest University
B.A., History (Honors), Wake Forest University
Andrea Jacobs
Social Studies Teacher, Department Chair
M.S., Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles
John Levasseur
Social Studies Teacher
M.A., Philosophy, West Chester University
B.S., Philosophy, Towson University
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Social Studies
B.S., Philosophy, Towson University
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Social Studies
Julie Matthews
Social Studies Teacher
B.A., History, Loyola University Maryland
Sarah Read
Social Studies Teacher
M.A., History, State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A., History (Honors), Secondary Education (Honors) and Spanish (Honors), Canisius College
B.A., History (Honors), Secondary Education (Honors) and Spanish (Honors), Canisius College
Randal Smith
Mathematics Teacher, Social Studies Teacher
M.A.T., Secondary Education, Social Studies, Loyola University Maryland
B.A., Psychology, Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Psychology, Pennsylvania State University
Katie Tennant
Social Studies Teacher
B.A., Anthropology, Marshall University
B.A., History, Marshall University
B.A., History, Marshall University
St. Julie Billiart Program
Catherine Beach
Learning Specialist
B.S., Exercise Physiology, Elon University
Teaching Certification, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Teaching Certification, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Courtney Fitzgibbon
Director of the Center for Academic Excellence, Learning Specialist
M.A., English, Washington College
B.A., Art and English, Washington College
B.A., Art and English, Washington College
Rachel Mays
Assistant Director of the St. Julie Billiart Program, Learning Specialist
Alex Nelson
Learning Specialist
B.A., Psychology, Wittenberg University
M.A., Special Education, Learning Disabilities, American University
M.A., Special Education, Learning Disabilities, American University
Mary Raley
Learning Specialist
M.Ed. with certification in Special Education, Goucher College
Master's Equivalency in Curriculum and Instruction, Loyola University Maryland
B.S., Towson University
Master's Equivalency in Curriculum and Instruction, Loyola University Maryland
B.S., Towson University
Kathleen Donohue Wilder
Director of the St. Julie Billiart Program
M.M.S, Loyola University Maryland
B.A. (Magna Cum Laude), Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.A. (Magna Cum Laude), Notre Dame of Maryland University
School:
410-308-8541
Student Life
Kristin DeVan
Campus Minister, Theology Teacher
B.A., Theology and Philosophy, Mount St. Mary's University
Jessica Vitrano Randisi '01
Dean of Students, Assistant Upper School Head, Performing Arts Department Chair
M.A., Teaching Secondary English, Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.A., Theatre, Salisbury University
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, English
B.A., Theatre, Salisbury University
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, English
School:
410-308-8507
Emily Vitrano Waugh '03
Science Teacher, Director of Middle School Student Life
M.A.T, Secondary Education, Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.S., Kinesiology, College of William & Mary
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Biology
B.S., Kinesiology, College of William & Mary
M.S.D.E. Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate, Biology
Technology
George Kapusinski
Technology Coordinator, Leadership Teacher
M.B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A., Political Science, The Catholic University of America
B.A., Political Science, The Catholic University of America
School:
410-308-8595
Campus Ministry/Theology
Ann Cory
Theology Teacher
M.A., Religious Education, Fordham University
B.A., Political Science, Fordham University
B.A., Political Science, Fordham University
Kristin DeVan
Campus Minister, Theology Teacher
B.A., Theology and Philosophy, Mount St. Mary's University
Nathan Nocket
Theology Teacher
B.A., Theology, Mount St. Mary's University
Level III EQUIP Certification, Youth Ministry and Religious Education, Archdiocese of Baltimore
Level III EQUIP Certification, Youth Ministry and Religious Education, Archdiocese of Baltimore
Stephanie Rigley
Theology Teacher
EQUIP for Ministry Certification, Archdiocese of Baltimore
B.S., Political Science, Towson University
B.S., Political Science, Towson University
Dr. Glenda Snavely
Theology Teacher, World Languages Teacher
Ph.D., Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S.W, Social Work, Indiana State University
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S.W, Social Work, Indiana State University
Mary Pat Tilghman
Theology Teacher, Department Chair
B.A., Education, Loyola University Maryland
Advanced Certification, Youth Ministry, Archdiocese of Baltimore
Advanced Certification, Youth Ministry, Archdiocese of Baltimore
Visual Arts
Erin Dance
Visual Arts Teacher
M.A.T., Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art
B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art
Kim Kozak
Visual Arts Teacher, Department Chair
B.A., Art and Art History, McDaniel College
Marlena Murtagh
Visual Arts Teacher
M.A.A.E., Maryland Institute College of Art
B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art
B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art
World Languages
Cameron Bailey
French Teacher
B.A., International Studies French and Chinese Minor, Towson University
Amy Barnett
World Languages Teacher
M.B.A., Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University
B.A., French Language, Indiana University
B.A., French Language, Indiana University
Ruth Diaz-Rivera
Spanish Teacher
B.A., Business Management and Spanish, Minor in Latin American Studies, Goucher College
Eileen Giordano
Spanish Teacher
M.A., Leadership in Teaching, Notre Dame of Maryland University
B.A., Spanish and English, Loyola University Maryland
B.A., Spanish and English, Loyola University Maryland
Victoria Matter
World Languages Teacher
J.D., University of Maryland School of Law
B.A., Spanish, Sweet Briar College
B.A., Spanish, Sweet Briar College
Dr. Glenda Snavely
Theology Teacher, World Languages Teacher
Ph.D., Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S.W, Social Work, Indiana State University
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S.W, Social Work, Indiana State University
Carmen Sund
World Languages Teacher
M.A., Liberal Arts, Georgetown University
B.S., French, Georgetown University
B.S., French, Georgetown University