Faculty & Staff
Our faculty—many of whom have honed their skills for over a decade at SCDS—have an aptitude for teaching and an extraordinary understanding of gifted children. They set the stage, posing questions and prompting explorations, then step back to allow students to inquire and discover on their own.
Our administrative team members also provide a network of support, from managing daily operations to advancing the school's mission. Our community models what it teaches: collaboration with others, creative problem solving, and asking, "What can I do next?"
Lower School Faculty
Clio Kirkman
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Grade 2 Teacher
Cassie Koscianski
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Grade 3 Teacher
Michaela Lee
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Kindergarten Co-Teacher
Chuck Lintz
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Athletics Director, Grades K-3 PE Teacher
Vickie Madriaga
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Substitute Teacher, K-8
Xiaoling Mo
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Grades 2–8 Mandarin Teacher
Emily Moder
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Grade 1 Associate Teacher
Thea Naikelis
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Grade 2 Teacher
Deb Pannell
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Grade 3 Teacher
Intermediate School Faculty
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Middle School Faculty
Xiaoling Mo
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Grades 2–8 Mandarin Teacher
William Rodriguez
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Grades 6-7 Spanish Teacher
Jason Smoker
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Grade 6 Geography and Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher
Joanne Sobieck-Lingg
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Library/Media Specialist
Administrative Team
Kate McCallum
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Intermediate School Division Head
Lily Medina
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Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Molly Nicoletta
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Administrative Assistant
Estela Oxte
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Administrative Assistant
Matthew Ropp
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Assistant Director of Admissions
Ashley Savage
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Director of Extended Day
Matt Stenovec
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Director of Admissions
Joan Stockton
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Bookkeeper
Delia Ward
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Director of Communications