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Molly Spencer

2008-2009 Faculty, Administration, and Staff



Grade 1 Homeroom
B.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Hill School 1996 - 2001; 2004-


Kindergarten
B.S. Lenoir Rhyne College
Hill School 1990 - 1997; 2001-

Janie Banse
Grade 2 Homeroom
B.A. Duke University
M.S. University of Pittsburgh
Hill School 2007-

Mike Barreda
K - 8 Athletics
B.A. University of California at Santa Cruz
Hill School 2006-


Grade 7 Homeroom, 7-8 English, 5 Writing, 5 Language Fundamentals
B.A. Lawrence University
M.A. University of Virginia
Hill School 1999-


Grade 8 Homeroom, Mathematics Department Co-Chair, 4-8 Math, Athletics
B.S. Bethany College
B.A.S.E. West Liberty State College
M.A.L.S. Wesleyan University
Hill School 1977 -



Athletic Director
B.A. Bethany College
M.A.L.S. Wesleyan University
Hill School 1976 -


Library Circulation, Administrative and Instructional Support
Hill School 1995 -


K-4 Science
B.A. University of Virginia
Hill School 1987 -

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Hilda Canard
Kitchen
Hill School 1976 -


K-8 Music, Drama Support
BChM Westminster Choir College
Hill School 1991 -

Jean-Loup Combemale
Foreign Language Teacher and Consultant
B.S. United States Naval Academy
Hill School 2006-


4-8 Art, Art Department Chair, Cultural Study Program Co-Coordinator, Yearbook
B.F.A. Temple University - Tyler School of Art
Hill School 1996 -

John Daum
Grade 5 Homeroom, Cultural Study Program Co-Coordinator, 4-5 After School Study Hall
B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University
M.F.A. New York University
M.Ed. UCLA
Hill School 1997 -

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Kasia Daum
K-8 Counselor and Consultant, Team & Teen Saturday Assistant, Kindergarten Admissions Testing, Lower School Admin Team
B.A. University of Maryland
M.A. Loyola Marymount University
Hill School 1998 -

Dorsey deButts
Development Administrator
B.S. Roanoke College
Hill School 2008 -


Grounds Supervisor
B.S. Virginia Tech
Hill School 2002 -

Ilene Fallot
Late Gates and After School Care Assistant
Hill School 2007-


Administrative Assistant to the Headmaster
Teachers College, Bern, Switzerland
Hill School 1983 -


Tom Fletcher
Academic Assessment and Support
B.A. Eastern Washinton University
M.A. S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo
M.A.T. University of North Carolina of Chapel Hill
Hill School 2007 -



Kindergarten
B.A. Randolph Macon College
Hill School 2004 -

Thea Israel
Grade 3 Homeroom
B.A. McDaniel College
Hill School 2008 -


Auction Coordinator
Florida State University
Hill School 2000 -


Science Department Chair, 7-8 Science, 6-8 Athletics (Basketball, Track)
B.S. St. Joseph’s University
Hill School 2005 -

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5-6 Math, 4-8 Computers, 4 Reading/Academic Support
B.S. University of New Hampshire - Plymouth
M.S. Ed Shenandoah University
Hill School 1993 -


Grade 3 Homeroom, Lower School Administrator and Resource Teacher
B.A. University of Michigan
Hill School 1993 -


Upper School Academic Support & Tutor, 7 & 8 Language Study
B.A. George Mason University
M.Ed. George Mason University
Hill School 2002 -


Buildings Supervisor
Hill School 1992 - 2003; 2005 -
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Associate Headmaster, 7 Math, 8 Grammar
B.A. St. Lawrence University
M.Ed. University of Virginia
Hill School 1990 -

Ethan Loufield
Chief Financial Officer, Business Manager
B.A. University of Rhode Island
M.B.A. Indiana University
Hill School 2008 -


4-8 Academic Dean, 7 & 8 English, Peer Mentoring Program Coordinator
B.A. Yale University
M.A.L.S. Wesleyan University
Ph.D. University of Virginia
Hill School 1984 -


Grade 6 Homeroom, 6 & 8 English, 4-8 Athletics
B.A. Princeton University
M.A. Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Hill School 1980 -


5 & 6 Science, 4-5 Athletics, Grade 6 Homeroom
B.S. University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Hill School 1998 -


Grade 1 Homeroom, Lower School Administrative Team
Hill School 2002-
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Drama, Music Assistant, After School Care Assistant
B.F.A . Shenandoah University
Hill School 2005 -

Yvonne Miller
4 Math and Academic Support, Alumni Association Faculty Representative
B.A. Marymount College
M.A. Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Hill School 1971 -

Karen Monroe
Business Office Administrative Assistant, Reception
Hill School 2000 -


Grade 3 Homeroom, Lower School Academic Support
N.N.E.B. Norland Nursery Training College (England)
Hill School 1987 -


K & 1 Library, Team and Teen Saturday Director, Class Meeting Coordinator
B.A. Denison University
M.A.L.S. Georgetown University
Hill School 1981 -

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Linda Northrup
2 Art, 2 Reading/Writing Workshop
B.F.A. University of Oregon
M.F.A. San Francisco Art Institute
Hill School 1993-2000; 2004-2005; 2007-


Headmaster, 8 Grammar, Basketball
B.A. University of Pennsylvania
M.S. Ed. University of Pennsylvania
Hill School 1981 -

Raven Owen-Beyer
Drama, 8 History and English, 6-8 Athletics, Team/TEEN Saturday
B.F.A. Marymount Manhattan College
Hill School 2008 -


Upper School Academic Support & Tutor, 7 & 8 Math, 6-8 Athletics
B.S. Davidson College
Hill School 2003-05, 2006-


Kindergarten
B.A. Virginia Tech
Hill School 2006 -


Associate Business Manager
Hill School 1996 -


After School Care Program Coordinator, Kitchen
Hill School 1997 -
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6-8 Latin, Student Council Co-Advisor, 6-8 Athletics (Gymnastics, Track)
B.A. Wesleyan University
Hill School 2006 -

Emily Schnebele
Reception
B.A. University of Maryland
M.A. University of Maryland
Hill School 2007-


Auction Coordinator
B.A. Marquette University
A.M.I. Montessori Degree
Hill School 2005 -


Reading Specialist, Director of Special Academic Services, Lower School Administrative Team
B.A. Hollins College
M.Ed. Lesley College
Hill School 1992 -

Scott Shupe
7-8 Music, 6 English, Academic Support, 4-8 Athletics
B.S. Davidson College
Hill School 2007-



Drama, Hill Playhouse Artistic Director
B.F.A. Shenandoah University and Conservatory
Hill School 1995 -


Reception, Development-Special Events, Student Council Co-Advisor
B.A. New England College
Hill School 1995 -


Development-Alumni, LS Athletics Assistant
Hill School 2002 -


Mathematics Department Co-Chair, 4-8 Math, 6-8 Athletics (field hockey and lacrosse)
B.A. Smith College
M.S. Johns Hopkins University
Hill School 1996 -
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Becky Wetterhahn
Grade 1 Homeroom
B.S. State University of New York (SUNY at Genesco)
M.S.Ed. State University of New York (SUNY at Plattsburgh)
Hill School 2007-


Grade 2 Homeroom
B.S. Marywood College
Hill School 2006 -


Grade 7 Homeroom, 6 & 7 History, 6-8 Athletics
B.A. Davidson College
Hill School 2001 -


Grade 4 Homeroom, 4 Writing, 4 Language Fundamentals, 4 History
B.S. University of Richmond
Hill School 1997 -


8 History, Administrative Support, 6-8 Athletics (Basketball, Lacrosse)
B.A. Trinity College
F.B.S. The University of Edinburgh
M.A. The American University
Hill School 1996 -
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Librarian, 1 & 3 Art, Instructional Support
B.A. Shepherd College
M.F.A. Antioch University
Hill School 1997 -

Lisa Woods
6 Math, Technology Support
B.S. Virginia Tech
Hill School 2005 -

Note: Grades 3 and 4 Strings Teachers:

     Stephen Arnold, Taylor Almao, Laura Cullinane
     c/o The Community Music School of the Piedmont
     P.O. Box 442
     Upperville, VA 20185
     (540) 592-3040
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