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Emily Sharp
Molly Spencer

2007-2008 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
4 - 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, Grade 8 Homeroom, Peer Tutoring Coordinator
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 Coordinator, Cultural Study Program, Yearbook
B.F.A. Temple University - Tyler School of Art
Hill School 1996 -

Angelle Cook
Teacher Assistant, Drama
B.A. Prescott College
Hill School 2007-

John Daum
Grade 5 Homeroom, Cultural Study Program Coordinator, 4-6 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
B.A. University of Maryland
M.A. Loyola Marymount University
Hill School 1998 -


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, 8 History, 8 Math
B.A. Eastern Washington University
M.A. S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo
M.A.T. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hill School 2007-

Brenda Fowler
Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
B.S. West Virginia University
Hill School 2003-

Patti Grayson
Buildings / Maintenance Assistant
Hill School 2003 -
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Whitney Groseclose
K-3 Sports
B.A. Goucher College
Hill School 2007-


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


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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Sandra Jordan
Grade 3 Homeroom
B.A. Boston College
M. Ed. Boston College
Hill School 2005 -


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
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 -


4-8 Academic Dean, 7 & 8 English
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 Academic Support
Hill School 2002-
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Music and Drama 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 -

Adam Minton
Theater Technical Director
B.F.A. Shenandoah University
Hill School 2007-

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


K-3 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
3 Art
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 -


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


Lower School Instructional Support, Kindergarten
B.A. Virginia Tech
Hill School 2006 -


Business Manager, Chief Financial Officer
Hill School 1996 -


After School Care Program Coordinator, Afternoon Kindergarten
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 -


Grade 2 Homeroom, Director of Special Academic Services, Reading Tutor
B.A. Hollins College
M.Ed. Lesley College
Hill School 1992 -

Lisa Sherman
Development Administrator
B.A. Georgetown University
Hill School 1998 -

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

Edward Swain
Bus Driver

Reverend William Swann
Bus Driver
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Drama/Music, Hill Playhouse Artistic Director
B.F.A. Shenandoah University and Conservatory
Hill School 1995 -


Drama/Dance
B.A. Goucher College
Hill School 2006 -


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


Development 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 Social Studies
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, 1-2 Art, Instructional Support
B.A. Shepherd College
M.F.A. Antioch University
Hill School 1997 -

Note: Grades 3 and 4 Strings Teachers:

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