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 Mentors
- English
- Leadership Institute
- Library
- Mathematics
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Studies
- St. Julie Billiart Program
- Student Life
- Technology
- Theology & Campus Ministry
- 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
Jessica Vitrano Randisi '01
Dean of Students, Assistant Upper School Head
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
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
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
Center for Academic Excellence
College Counseling
Counseling
Diversity and Inclusion Mentors
Mary Ellen Rector Fise '74
Director of the Leadership Institute, Women's Equality Initiative Moderator
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
Haile Hullings
Science Teacher, PRISM Moderator
M.S., Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University
B.S., Natural Sciences, Colorado State University
Maryland Educator Certification
B.S., Natural Sciences, Colorado State University
Maryland Educator Certification
Mildred Martinez
World Languages Teacher, Sabor Latina and Latinx Moderator
M.A., Communications, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, Puerto Rico
B.A., Business Management, minor in Hospitality, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, Puerto Rico
B.A., Business Management, minor in Hospitality, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, Puerto Rico
Marlena Murtagh
Visual Arts Teacher, PRISM Moderator
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
Mark Riding
English Teacher, Black Student Union Moderator
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
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
Emma Cathy Smith
Multimedia Communications Specialist, PRISM Moderator
B.S., Business Communication, Stevenson University
Gabrielle Smith
English Teacher, Department Co-Chair, Black Student Union Moderator
M.A., English Literature, Seton Hall University
B.A., English Literature, Brevard College
B.A., English Literature, Brevard College
Carmen Sund
World Languages Teacher, Department Chair, Sabor Latina and Latinx Moderator
M.A., Liberal Arts, Georgetown University
B.S., French, Georgetown University
B.S., French, Georgetown University
Michelle Tseng
Science Teacher, Registrar, Asian Student Association Moderator
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
English
Matthew Azzaro
English Teacher, Yearbook Teacher, Assistant Track & Field Coach, Assistant Cross Country Coach
M.A., Teaching, Loyola University Maryland
B.A., English, Albright College
B.A., English, Albright College
Lisa Breslin
English Teacher
M.A., Folklore, Indiana University Bloomington
B.A., English/ Teacher Certification, Colorado College
B.A., English/ Teacher Certification, Colorado College
John Brown
English Teacher, Theology Teacher
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Towson University
B.S., Political Science, Towson University
B.S., Political Science, Towson University
Catherine Kauffmann
English Teacher
Mark Riding
English Teacher, Black Student Union Moderator
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, Department Co-Chair, Black Student Union Moderator
M.A., English Literature, Seton Hall University
B.A., English Literature, Brevard College
B.A., English Literature, Brevard College
Kim Willard
English Teacher, Department Co-Chair
M.E., Secondary Education, Towson University
B.A., English, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
B.A., English, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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
Mary Ellen Rector Fise '74
Director of the Leadership Institute, Women's Equality Initiative Moderator
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
Hillary Horgan
School Counselor, Leadership Teacher
M.Ed, School Counseling, Loyola University Maryland
B.S., Psychology, Saint Joseph's University
B.S., Psychology, Saint Joseph's University
George Kapusinski
Technology Coordinator, Leadership Teacher, Technology Department Chair
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
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
David Schroeder
Director of Plant Operations, Leadership Course Guest
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
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
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
Pam Geiling
Mathematics Intervention Specialist
B.S., Mathematics, University of Maryland, College Park
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
Shannon Hazle
Mathematics Teacher, Middle School Soccer Coach
B.S., Mathematics and Secondary Education, Towson University
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
Maggie Sprinkle
Mathematics Teacher
M.S., Educational Technology, Johns Hopkins University
B.S., Business Administration, Lynchburg College
B.S., Business Administration, Lynchburg College
Cailin Kilduff Stine '11
Mathematics Teacher
Donna Weber
Mathematics Teacher
Masters Equiv., Towson University and Loyola University Maryland
B.S., Mathematics, Towson University
B.S., Mathematics, Towson University
Performing Arts
Deirdre McAllister '06
Performing Arts Teacher, Performing Arts Department Chair
MFA, Theatre Arts, Towson University
B.A., Performance and Arts Administration, Suffolk University
B.A., Performance and Arts Administration, Suffolk University
Lisa Pantano
Music Teacher
MFA, The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy for Classical Acting, George Washington University
B.M., Vocal Performance, The Eastman School of Music
B.M., Vocal Performance, The Eastman School of Music
Amanda Polanowski
Dance Teacher, Music Teacher
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Towson University
Brandon Rivera
Instrumental Music Teacher
Paul Shapanus
Theatre Technical Director
B.S., Technical Design and Production for Theater, Towson University
Physical Education
Kimberly Battaglia
Athletic Trainer, Science Teacher
Marce Fackler Hughes '88
Physical Education Teacher, Physical Education Department Chair, Head Varsity & JV Badminton Coach
B.S., Health/Physical Education, Roanoke College
Terri Moeser
Director of Athletics, 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
Brian Reese
Assistant Athletic Director, Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach
B.S., Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland, College Park
LTC 501, 502 Certification, National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association
LTC 501, 502 Certification, National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association
Science
Kimberly Battaglia
Athletic Trainer, Science Teacher
Amanda Glassco
Science Teacher
M.A.T., Graham School of Liberal Studies, University of Chicago
B.A., Sociology, The College of Saint Scholastica
B.A., Sociology, The College of Saint Scholastica
Carole Gonzalez
Science Teacher, Science 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
Colin Heitzman
Science Teacher
B.S., Chemistry, Mount St. Mary’s University
Haile Hullings
Science Teacher, PRISM Moderator
M.S., Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University
B.S., Natural Sciences, Colorado State University
Maryland Educator Certification
B.S., Natural Sciences, Colorado State University
Maryland Educator Certification
Michelle Tseng
Science Teacher, Registrar, Asian Student Association Moderator
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
Eddie Wilson
Science Teacher
Social Studies
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
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
Alex Haynes
Learning Specialist
B.A., Psychology, Wittenberg University
M.A., Special Education, Learning Disabilities, American University
M.A., Special Education, Learning Disabilities, American University
Jennifer Hudak
Learning Specialist
Rachel Mays
Director of the Ford Program, Learning Specialist
M.A., Liberal Studies, Loyola University Maryland
B.A., English, minor Education, Boston College
B.A., English, minor Education, Boston College
Mary Kirby Raley '92
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
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
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
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
Dr. Katharina Boser
Technology Coordinator
Ph.D., Human Development, minor in Cognitive Science, Cornell University
M.A., Human Development, minor in Cognitive Science, Cornell University
B.A., Human Development, Cornell University
M.A., Human Development, minor in Cognitive Science, Cornell University
B.A., Human Development, Cornell University
George Kapusinski
Technology Coordinator, Leadership Teacher, Technology Department Chair
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
Theology & Campus Ministry
Christopher Ashby
Theology Teacher
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Loyola University Maryland
M.A., Theology, St. Mary's Seminary
B.S., Education, Towson University
M.A., Theology, St. Mary's Seminary
B.S., Education, Towson University
John Brown
English Teacher, Theology Teacher
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Towson University
B.S., Political Science, Towson University
B.S., Political Science, Towson University
Kristin DeVan
Campus Minister, Theology Teacher
B.A., Theology and Philosophy, Mount St. Mary's University
Carol Fitzsimmons
Theology Department Co-Chair, Theology Teacher
MFA, Mount Saint Mary's University
M.A., Loyola University New Orleans
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.A., Loyola University New Orleans
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Stephanie Rigley
Theology Teacher, Service Coordinator
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 Department Co-Chair, Theology Teacher
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, Visual Arts Department Chair
B.A., Art and Art History, McDaniel College
Marlena Murtagh
Visual Arts Teacher, PRISM Moderator
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
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
Katie Cross
World Languages Teacher
Sabrina George
World Languages Teacher
M.A., Modern Languages, The Ohio University
B.A., International Studies and French, Ohio Wesleyan University
B.A., International Studies and French, Ohio Wesleyan University
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
Mildred Martinez
World Languages Teacher, Sabor Latina and Latinx Moderator
M.A., Communications, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, Puerto Rico
B.A., Business Management, minor in Hospitality, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, Puerto Rico
B.A., Business Management, minor in Hospitality, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, Puerto Rico
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, Department Chair, Sabor Latina and Latinx Moderator
M.A., Liberal Arts, Georgetown University
B.S., French, Georgetown University
B.S., French, Georgetown University