Pre-K 4
Mrs. Sierra
Pre-K 4 Teacher
Kindergarten
Mrs. Plunket
Kindergarten Teacher &
Co-Head of Resource
Hometown: Rockville, MD
Education: Lasell College BA in Human Dev. & Psych-Social Dev. of the Young Child with a Concentration in Early Childhood Education
What makes you passionate about teaching?
I love watching my students grow and discover who they are and what they can accomplish. Every small success builds their confidence, encourages them to take bigger risks, and deepens their understanding while fostering a lifelong love of learning.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom?
I believe in meeting each student where they are and supporting their growth socially, emotionally, and academically throughout the school year. By creating a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive environment.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening?
They would see students growing in confidence, independence, and a strong sense of community. My classroom is a welcoming space where children collaborate, explore, ask questions, and celebrate one another's successes while developing a love of learning.
Fun Facts:
I have ten siblings. I enjoy sewing and drinking strawberry lemonade. I don't enjoy the taste of coffee.
Hometown: Fairfield, CT
Education: St. Joseph's University, Elementary and Special Education degree
What makes you passionate about teaching?
I love being with the children at a young age - instilling a love of learning. I enjoy seeing the pride they have in their achievements and progress in their first years of school. I know that it will foster their desire for continued achievement through their lives.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom?
I teach to various learning styles, making sure information is presented visually, auditorily, and with kinesthetic-tactile techniques.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening?
The would see students and teachers celebrating each other in their wins. In Kindergarten we don't just celebrate the big wins or major milestones; we celebrate the small wins along the way - the "inchstones."
Fun Facts:
As a former spin and pilates instructor, I like to be active. You can find me on the Peloton and running around the park with my kids when I'm not at school.
First Grade
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Ms. York
Grade 1 Teacher
Second Grade
Ms. Moore
Grade 2 Teacher
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Education: Indiana University Bloomington,
Elementary Education degree
What makes you passionate about teaching?
I’m passionate about teaching because I enjoy helping young learners understand something that once felt difficult and confusing. Seeing a concept click, as I like to call “the lightbulb moment” and giving a child the confidence to apply what they’ve learned is especially rewarding.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom?
My approach to ensure success in the classroom is by creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, participating, and growing. Giving students clear communication, adapting lessons to different learning styles, and providing consistent encouragement will help every student reach success.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening?
They would see an engaging and well-organized classroom where students are actively participating, collaborating, and asking questions. They would also see a positive and respectful environment where every student feels supported, challenged, and encouraged to learn. Our classroom is a family, and the way I structure the room, lessons, and activities reflects that sentiment.
Fun Facts:
I really enjoy staying active- running and going to the gym. I also love coffee, and I am always making new kinds of latte flavors to enjoy.
Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Education: Loyola University - BA
What makes you passionate about teaching?
The students - they inspire me every day!
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom?
It is important to build a relationship with each student. I focus on building a well-rounded person, not just an academic achiever.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening?
They would see that we have a lot of fun in second grade!
Fun Facts:
I was a collegiate swimmer.
Third Grade
Ms. Batlle
Grade 3 Teacher
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Education: University of Mississippi - BS Special Needs Education
What makes you passionate about teaching?
I am passionate about creating a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and excited to learn each day.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom? I believe in creating a classroom where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to do their best every day.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening? They would see students collaborating, asking questions, and actively engaged in meaningful, hands-on learning in a positive classroom community.
Fun Facts: I am half Uruguayan and I love to cook!
Fourth Grade
Ms. Constable
Grade 4 Teacher
Hometown: Bethesda, MD
Education: Brown University - BA Psychology, Catholic University - Master's in Social Work (MSW), Notre Dame of Maryland University -Teaching Certification in Elementary Education
What makes you passionate about teaching?
The idea that I could help a child discover their strengths as a learner and person, and potentially make a real difference in at least one child's life, is incredibly motivating, and such a privilege.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom?
I believe that connecting with each student is essential to helping them feel safe enough to take the risks required for growth. When students feel seen, and know they are valued and cared for, they are much more highly motivated to succeed. I foster a positive, laughter filled room, where we focus on each other's strengths.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening?
Hopefully, they would see a community of engaged learners, working hard together. Also a lot of laughter!
Fun Facts:
I was trained as an opera singer and am a cantor at Mass. I love to travel everywhere, and I lived in Africa, Asia and Europe growing up. I love to hike and ride horseback.
Fifth Grade
Luisa Cardoza
Grade 5 Teacher
Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
Education: Catholic University - BA History, Minor in Theology, Minor in Political Economy
What makes you passionate about teaching?
I have always loved exploring the histories of different places and time periods. I believe fifth grade is a unique and formative time when students begin to discover what excites them and who they are becoming. My goal is to help my students grow into thoughtful, curious individuals.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom?
I believe each child is a beautiful gift from God. Creating a classroom rooted in respect, curiosity, and safety allows students to flourish both academically and personally. I view teaching as a vocation—a way to serve God by guiding young people as they discover their potential and deepen their understanding of the world.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening?
They would see students actively engaged in meaningful discussions, collaborating on projects, and making connections. The classroom would be lively with curiosity, where students feel encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another.
Fun Facts:
I love traveling with my family and church on pilgrimages, especially to historical sites and beautiful churches. I have visited fourteen countries and hope to visit more!
Sixth Grade
Mrs. Katie Danver
Grade 6 Homeroom,
Grades 6-8 English, 7-8 Latin
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Education: B.A. in English from Washington College; Masters of Humanities from Hood College; Masters of Science in Education: Teaching and Curriculum from University of Kansas
What makes you passionate about teaching? I love helping students discover strengths and skills they never realized they had. It is such a privilege to watch young people learn and grow.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom? I recognize that every student is unique and what works for one, may not work for another. I try to put myself in their shoes and find different strategies that will help students grasp new concepts.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening? Students would be comfortable in their environment, communicating, listening, and actively learning. Students would be making connections with the material and learning how it applies to their everyday lives.
Fun Facts: I played collegiate soccer. I enjoy running and being outside. I also love to bake.
Seventh Grade
Ms. Stone
Assistant Head of School - Academics
Grade 7 Homeroom
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Hometown: Norwalk, CT
Education: University of Maryland - B.A., Trinity University - M.A.T
What makes you passionate about teaching?
I love to share my love of learning with my students.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom?
To ensure success in the classroom, I build relationships with my students. I make sure the students have a say in how we learn. I make sure they know we are a team.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening?
If someone walked into my classroom, they would see the students having fun while learning. I try to make sure my classroom is student-centered and not teacher-directed.
Fun Facts:
I love nature, golf, crossword puzzles, and listening to audiobooks.
Eighth Grade
Mrs. Rebaudengo
8th Grade Homeroom, 5-8 Religion, 8th Gr. Algebra
Hometown: For the last 30 years our family has resided in Germantown, MD. Our home parish is Mother Seton Parish.
Education: American University - BSBA in Business Administration, Notre Dame of Maryland University - Leadership in Education; Hearts Aflame Certification from ADW.
What makes you passionate about teaching? I want to make present our Lord to all my students — to teach and learn about math, science, social studies, etc. knowing and understanding that God is involved in everything.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom? I believe in love, care, positivity, encouragement, and respect for one another. My students know I expect a lot from them, and that I challenge them to become the best version of themselves. At the same time, they know I give my all, that I care for them and will do everything that I can to help them.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening? They would see an engaging environment with different ways to for students to learn. For example, in Religion, at the beginning of class a visitor will see us reading the day's Gospel, reflecting on it, and writing in our Lectio Divina journals. At other moments, a visitor may witness a game, group work, class discussion, or a creative project such as "taping interviews" with biblical characters such as Abraham, Mary, or Joseph.
Fun Facts: My husband of more than 30-years and I volunteer in support of the Catholic Church. My son is a bilingual school teacher in New York City. My daughter is a sister of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará (a.k.a. Servidoras). Some of my hobbies are Sudoku, jigsaw puzzles, and logic puzzles.
Middle School Science & Math
Daniel Urgo
Gr. 6-8 Science & STEM,
6/7 Math
Hometown: Potomac, MD
Education: University of Maryland at College Park - BS in Finance, Montgomery College - Dual AA in Elementary Education and Music
What makes you passionate about teaching? I am motivated by the opportunity to positively impact the daily lives of our students by reinforcing their respective strengths and identifying personalized strategies for challenges.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom? My strategy to keep the students engaged, focused and having fun centers on maintaining a collaborative classroom, introducing ideas in varied and dynamic ways, and ensuring content is broken down and relatable.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening? They would encounter students as active participants, weaving independent work alongside collaborative and respectful discussions. They’d see a determined group learning together, with positive attitudes and a good bit of fun!
Fun Facts: I am the youngest of 10 siblings and I play four different instruments - bass, drums, guitar, and piano.
Middle School Social Studies
Hometown: Pepperell, MA
Education: B.S. University of Florida, M.Ed candidate Marymount University
What makes you passionate about teaching?
Finding what makes my students “tick.” I love figuring out what motivates them. Every student responds differently to different motivators, and as a teacher, it’s my job to find that and ignite it. If a teacher can find and harness that desire to achieve and that desire to aspire, the students will feel supported and will be unstoppable.
What is your approach to ensure success in the classroom?
I ask that we all bring our personal best every day and we make ourselves proud. It might not always be our all-time best, but we bring everything that’s available to us at all times. The goal is that at the end of the day, when we ask, “Did we make ourselves proud?” the answer is always YES. Academically, physically, socially, and otherwise. Always make yourself proud.
If somebody walked into your classroom, what would they see happening?
They would see an enthusiasm loop. One student asks a question, they get an energetic response. It sparks another question, another response, and before you know it, there’s a whole discussion happening. The students are thinking, they’re engaged, they’re curious. Everyone is flexing their mental muscles. It’s a beautiful thing.
Fun Facts:
I love my active family of four boys! I am also an advanced certified scuba diver and take cooking classes whenever I can – once I took a cooking class in India!
Mrs. Depetris
Gr. 6-8 Social Studies,
Assistant Teacher Gr. 1-8