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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    Anne McCauley
    School Counselor
    Bio
     
    ANNE MCCAULEY is a graduate of Salisbury University where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology in 2005. Anne then went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Salisbury University as an advanced standing student in an accelerated program in 2006. While at Salisbury University, Anne discovered her passion for working in the mental health and human services fields. 
    Anne began her career serving children and families at the Caroline County Department of Social Services. Anne then went on to work as a school-based mental health clinician at Eastern Shore Psychological Services and as a behavior specialist with Talbot County Public Schools. Anne obtained her licensure as a clinical social worker in 2012. In addition to her role at The Country School, Anne maintains a private therapy practice in Easton. 
    Anne loves spending time with her husband and three children. She enjoys taking spin classes, running, and spending as much time in the Outer Banks of North Carolina as possible during the summer months.
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    Mike McDonough
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    Mandi Mielke
    Math Teacher
    Bio
     
    MANDI MIELKE grew up outside of Baltimore and attended McDonogh School. She graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.S. in Biology and minors in Primatology and Biological Anthropology and Anatomy. After graduation, she worked in laboratory neuroscience until deciding to try her hand at teaching. She returned to school to earn her Masters Degree in Education in 2014. 

    Mandi taught math and science for eight years in Talbot County Public Schools before coming to The Country School in 2013. She enjoys traveling around the world, but is most content when she is with her husband Brian, four kids: Sam (’21), Jack (’24), Cameron (’26), and Harper (’32); and spirited canine companions: Duke, Daisy, and Maizy.
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    Kayla Mills
    School Nurse

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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