The Country School is an independent, coeducational, Pre-K through 8 school founded in 1934.
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Faculty Directory

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    Susan Schorr
    3rd Grade Teacher
    Bio
     
    SUSAN SCHORR graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, earned an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, and received graduate credit for her training in Orton Gillingham Instruction. Prior to joining The Country School in 2005, Susan taught third and fourth grades in Talbot and Caroline County. She taught first grade at TCS for 16 years before moving up to third grade.
     
    Susan and her husband, Wade, moved from Anne Arundel County to the shore with their three daughters more than 25 years ago because of its abundant choices in outdoor activities and the friendliness and convenience of small town life. They have three grandchildren.
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    Heather Stephenson
    Bio
     
    HEATHER STEPHENSON grew up in New Jersey and earned her Bachelors of Science in Health and Physical Education from Lynchburg College now, the University of Lynchburg, in Virginia. Previously, Heather and her husband, Bobby, taught at Valwood School in Valdosta, GA. Heather and Bobby, a history teacher at Gunston School, have two sons, Lane and Porter, along with a chocolate Lab named Ruby and a black Lab named Bow, with whom they enjoy getting outdoors and exploring.

Faculty Degrees '24-25

Jay Parker, B.A. Trinity University; M. Ed. Loyola University of Maryland: Head of School
Emily Beck, B.A. Colgate University; M.S. Antioch University New England:  Upper School Head (2022)
Kitty Davis, B.S. College of Notre Dame of Maryland: Lower School Head (2016)
Daneshia Allen, B.A. Agnes Scott College: Upper School English (2023)
Rebecca Amaral, B.A. St. John’s College; M.Ed. Smith College:  Upper School English (2004)
Nathaly Ayala, B.A. Polytechnic School of the Army University in Quito, Ecuador; M.A. Private Technical University of Loja (2021)
Kristi Beaven, B.A. Denison University: Grade 2 (2021)
Elizabeth Benefiel, B.A. Montana State University, M.ARCH Montana State University, M.A.T Frostburg State (2024)
Talley Berry, B.A. UNC Chapel Hill; M. Ed. Framingham State University: Dean of Student Life, Life Skills, Spanish (2022)
Megan Brooks, B.A. Elon University:  Grade 2 (2014)
Michele Lansinger Chin, B.S. Journalism, University of Maryland College  Park , M. Special Ed.-. Loyola University of Maryland (2024)
Erin Collins, B.A Samford University, M.ED  University of Queensland (2024)
Eliza Craig, B.A. Salisbury University: Grade 4 (2022)
Emily Cranwell, B.A. Clark University; M.S. The College of Saint Rose: Grade 5 (2007)
Pamela Dolan, BA Loyola College, BA Towson State College, MA Loyola College:  Grade 6 and * English)
Melinda Finlay, B.A. Kingswood University: Lower School Music (2021)
Julie Frederick, B.S. Winthrop University;  M.A. The George Washington University: Upper School History (2001)
Katie Gilman, B.S. Towson University: Grade 1 (2019)
Mary Jo Glacken, B.A. University of Maryland: Pre-K (2023)
Patti Godlee, B.S. Elon College; M. Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University:  Kindergarten (1996)
Melissa Grant, B.A. St. Mary’s College of Maryland; M.S. University of Maryland: Lower School Science (2021)
Ann Hansen, B.A. Roanoke College, M.Ed. Lesley University (2021)
Susan Horsey, B.A. Western Maryland College:  Upper School Art (1999)
Meredith Hungarter, B.A. University of South Carolina (2023)
Brittany Medford, B.S. Early Childhood Education, Stevenson University (2010); M.S. Educational Leadership & Instructional Technology, Towson University (2017)
Mandi Mielke, B.S. Duke University; M.Ed. Gratz College:  Upper School Math (2013)
Tara Mildenberger, B.S. Towson University: Upper School Science (2023)
Katie Morris, B.S. Salisbury University (2024)
Linda Rajacich, B.S. Wake Forest University; M.S. University of South Carolina; M.Special Ed. Wilmington University: Learning Specialist (2008)
Susan Ruff, BS Frostburg State University; M.Ed. Loyola University: Grade 4 Reading (2024)
Kylie Schappeler, B.S. Grove City College, M.Ed. McDaniel College: Upper School Math and Science (2017)
Susan Schorr, B.S. Salisbury University; M.Ed. Coppin State College:  Grade 3 (2005)
Laura Spies, B.A. Salisbury University: Upper School Music (2021)
Heather Stephenson, B.S. Lynchburg College: Physical Education (2018)
Scott Valens, B.S. SUNY Cortland, M.A SUNY Cortland: Physical Education/Athletic Director (2016)
Alex Vega, B.A. University of Mississippi; M.A. Florida State University: Upper School History and Latin (2012)
Grace Vorosmarti, B.A. Hobart and William Smith Colleges (2024)
Rebecca White, B.S. Stevenson University; M.A. LaSalle University - RTC: Upper School Math (2023)
 
(Date in parentheses indicates initial year on faculty of The Country School.)


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