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Faculty & Staff

At the heart of CDS are teachers and specialists who challenge and inspire our students to learn and play in a joyful, supportive environment. Our teachers have the support and autonomy to creatively structure their classrooms in ways that ensure success for individual learners.

Our Team

Specialists

Johanna Beaver

Orchestra Instructor; Violin and Viola Lessons

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Amy Buddington

Spanish Specialist

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Kira Cotter

Elementary Reading Specialist

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Jaime Hawkins

Middle School English; Eighth Grade Homeroom; Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

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Angela Kelly

Music Director; Lessons

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Mark Kramer

Guitar and Jazz Ensemble Instructor; Guitar Lessons

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Michelle Lockwood

Middle School Science; Seventh Grade Homeroom; Science Specialist

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Tiffany Stauffer

Math Specialist; Fifth & Sixth Grade Math

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Greg Thomas

Music Specialist; Brass Instructor

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Preschool

Maggie Brookman

Grizzly Co-Lead Teacher

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Townley Cole

Preschool Mentor

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Alexis Cutchins

Grizzly Co-Lead Teacher

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Meryl Kahn

Grizzly Bears Assistant Teacher

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Jarrett Knepper

Cubs Lead Teacher

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Rita Moore

Panda Bears Lead Teacher

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Allyson Quillon

Cubs Assistant Teacher

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Maren Sword

Morning Movers; Pandas Assistant Teacher

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Elementary

Rachel Cole

Extended Day & Support Teacher

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Makena Markert

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

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Jessica Martin

Third & Fourth Grade Support Teacher

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Maggie O’Connor

First Grade Co-Teacher

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Shannon Rauth

Kindergarten Teacher

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Karin Reed

Third and Fourth Grade Teacher (Spirit Bears)

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Luke Ritter

Extended Day Lead Teacher; Substitute

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Megan Spofford

Second Grade Teacher

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Laura Sullivan

First Grade Lead Teacher

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Theresa Sury

Third and Fourth Grade Teacher (Polar Bears); Art Specialist

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Jennifer Thomas

Second Grade Support Teacher; Assistant to Music Department; Acting Coach for Musical Theater Club

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Middle

Clare Brown

Middle School English; Sixth Grade Homeroom

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Coro Cope

Fifth Grade Homeroom & English; Director of Teaching, Learning, and Collaboration

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Becky Dice

Fifth Grade Homeroom; Middle School Math Teacher

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Jaime Hawkins

Middle School English; Eighth Grade Homeroom; Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

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Katie Hickson

Middle School Algebra & Geometry; Eighth Grade Homeroom; Admissions Coordinator & Projects

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Michelle Lockwood

Middle School Science; Seventh Grade Homeroom; Science Specialist

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Tiffany Stauffer

Math Specialist; Fifth & Sixth Grade Math

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Lance Weisend

Middle School History Teacher; Sixth Grade Homeroom

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Admin

David Bartee

Custodian

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Dave Bruns

Executive Director

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Stacey Bruns

Head of School

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Coro Cope

Fifth Grade Homeroom & English; Director of Teaching, Learning, and Collaboration

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Kim Kotarski

Business Manager

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Jamie Morris

Administrative Coordinator

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