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Faculty & Staff Directory

We are incredibly proud of our faculty and staff. UDS educators bring a wealth of knowledge, significant professional and life experience, and a passion for teaching to our campus every day

Heath Dorothea

Dr. Dorothea Heath

Head of Lower School

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Joely Lord

Executive Director

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Graham Foster

Head of Upper School

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Heath Dorothea

Dr. Dorothea Heath

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Head of Lower School

Joey

Joely Lord

Executive Director

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Foster Graham

Graham Foster

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Head of Upper School

Henry Cheri.avif

Cheri Henry

Head of Upper School

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Patricia Davalos

IB MYP Coordinato

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Michael Nardelli

EC Director

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Rita Williams

Finance Director

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James Lambert

Upper School Dean

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Christine Goodson

IB DP Coordinator

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Kim Shay

Receptionist

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UDS Educators

The UDS team is made up of experienced, passionate professionals. They come with strong educational backgrounds and meaningful life experiences. Every day, they help shape a vibrant, engaging learning environment.

Join a passionate team at Union School where your career shapes futures and inspires young minds every day.

Christian Cindy
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Alicia Daley

Lower School Art Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Alisa Twomey

Enrollment, Recruiting, Events Coordinator

Christian Cindy
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Andrea Gonzalez

 5th Grade Science Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Andrew Leslie

Math Intervention Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Ashley Davis

Enrollment Registrar

Christian Cindy
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Ashley Head

Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant

Christian Cindy
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Barry Shuford

Upper School Counselor

Christian Cindy
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Carmon Hill

EC Teacher 9-12

Christian Cindy
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Cathy Thompson

Admin Assist Front Office

Christian Cindy
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Chancey Lloyd

Facility/Operations

Christian Cindy
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Chante Evans

IB MYP Science Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Cheri Henry

Intervention Director, Curriculum and Instruction Coach

Christian Cindy
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Christine Goodson

IB DP Coordinator and IB DP Science Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Cindy Christian

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Dawn Galanis

IB MYP and IB DP English

Christian Cindy
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Doris Downing

Lunch Assist-PT

Christian Cindy
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Eddy Mkwambe

IB MYP Math Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Elissa Pugh

Lower School Guidance

Christian Cindy
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Elizabeth Maille

Kindergarten Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Emily Pell

Kindergarten Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Florencia DeNicola-Davis

Lower School Spanish Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Gerald Cross

MYP Marketing, Economics, Business | DP Business

Christian Cindy
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Graham Foster

Head of Upper School

Christian Cindy
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Hailey Notino

Kindergarten Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Ivory Withers

2nd Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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James Lambert

Dean of Students, IB DP Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Jennifer Arneson

Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant

Christian Cindy
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Jennifer Chapman

IB MYP Social Studies Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Joanna Spielvogel

Speech Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Jonna Henry

1st Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Kamille Graham

IB MYP Coordinater/High School Computer Science

Christian Cindy
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Karin LaFragola

1st Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Kathy Flanagan

Occupational Therapist PT

Christian Cindy
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Kelly Bates

1st Grade Teacher (PT)

Christian Cindy
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Kim Shay

Receptionist/Admin

Christian Cindy
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Kimenya Ramet

3rd Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Landon Carter

4th Grade Social Studies and Science Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Latoyia Johnson

EC Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Liliana Sampedro

IB MYP Science and Spanish Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Mandy Hawthorne

Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant

Christian Cindy
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Maria Ledesma

IB DP Spanish Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Maria Toranzos

English Learner Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Marilyn Hutchins

MYP English 6th, 7th

Christian Cindy
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Mary Wyant

IB MYP Music Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Matt Weldon

Upper School EC Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Michael Nardelli

Exceptional Children Director

Christian Cindy
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Miranda Hahn

Intervention Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Morgan Caterino

1st Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Nigussie Guluma

IB MYP and DP Computer Science

Christian Cindy
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Nimiwari Ighafose

2nd Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Nimiwari Ighofose

2nd Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Obrian Espejo

IB MYP Spansih Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Ovidiu Sutic

Lower School Music Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Patricia Harris

Testing Coordinator

Christian Cindy
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Polly Bratyanski

IB MYP Design Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Rachel Prandoni

5th Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Rachelle Hodges

MYP Math 1, Math 2, Math 3

Christian Cindy
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Rebecca Dranove

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Rita Williams

Financial Officer

Christian Cindy
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Robert Dooley

2nd Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Robin Ellis

4th Grade English Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Ryan Allen

Lower School Physical Education Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Sara Perrera

Media Specialist

Christian Cindy
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Sierra Witherite

Kindergarten Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Stefanie Stephens

2nd Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Stephen Debresen

4th Grade Math Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Stephen Hoff

IB DP English and Social Studies Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Teena Mosley

Nurse

Christian Cindy
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Tia Blakeney

5th Grade English Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Tony MacDonald

IB MYP English Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Tracey Cothran

IB DP Art Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Traleeya Heyward

IB MYP Math Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Trionna Lowe

IB MYP and IB DP LIfe Scineces Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Vanessa Huaman

3rd Grade Teacher

Christian Cindy
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Whitney Simmons

Athletic Director, IB MYP Physical and Health Education Teacher

School Corridor
UDS School Leadership

Excellence in Education—Delivered by Passionate Leaders

School Administration:

Joely Lord
Executive Director

Graham Foster

Head of Upper School

Dr. Dorothea Heath

Head of Lower School

Michael Nardelli

EC Director

James Lambert

Upper School Dean

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Joely Lord
Executive Director

Graham Foster

Head of Upper School

Dr. Dorothea Heath

Head of Lower School

Michael Nardelli

EC Director

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