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Faculty Directory

Administration 

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Kevin Davern 
Head of School 
B.A. St. Mary's College of Maryland
M.Ed. Johns Hopkins University 
kevindavern @zqzcqx.com

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Richard McPherson
President
B.A. Harvard University 
rmcpherson@zqzcqx.com

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R.J. Hawley 
Executive Director 
B.A. Georgetown University 
M.S. Trinity Washington University 
​rjhawley@zqzcqx.com ​

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Charmie Vince 
Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations

B.S. Santa Clara University 
cvince@zqzcqx.com

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Istvan Teleki
Director of Admissions,
Assistant Head of School

B.A. Providence College
iteleki@zqzcqx.com

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Matthew Bronzi 
Assistant Head of School

B.S. University of Dallas 
mbronzi@zqzcqx.com

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Thomas Stroot 
Dean of Students 

B.A. Villanova University 
​tstroot@zqzcqx.com 

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Barry Stohlman
Business Manager 

B.A. The Catholic University of America
bstohlman@zqzcqx.com

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Glencora Pipkin 
Director of Marketing

B.A. University of Dallas
M.A. Duquesne University 
gpipkin@brookewood.org

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Rebecca Streeter
Registrar 
 B.A. University of Maryland 
rstreeter@zqzcqx.com

Lower, Middle, & Upper School Faculty 

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Tomas Alicea 
3rd grade Homeroom, Upper School Latin
B.A. Benedictine College
 talicea@zqzcqx.com 
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Father Roberto Amoruso
Upper School Religion
B.A. University of Milan
​froberto@zqzcqx.com
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James Berkon
Middle School Theology Teacher
B.A.  Franciscan University of Steubenville
M.A. Franciscan University of Steubenville
jberkon@zqzcqx.com 

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James Bostick 
Upper School Faculty 
B.A. University of Dallas
jbostick@zqzcqx.com
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Bridget Croarkin
Kindergarten 
B.A. Ave Maria University 
bcroarkin@zqzcqx.com 

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Chuck Devereux
Middle School Teacher, Athletic Director 
B.A. University of Maryland
 cdevereux@zqzcqx.com 

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Patrick Finegan
Upper School Faculty 
B.F.A. Penn State University
B.A. Thomas Aquinas College
pfinegan@zqzcqx.com 

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Jeff Kantor 
Lower & Middle School Teacher
B.A. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
J.D. George Washington University
jkantor@zqzcqx.com 

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Adele Kolf 
Kindergarten 
B.A. Thomas Aquinas College
akolf@zqzcqx.com 

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Charles Lund
4th grade homeroom
B.A. University of Maryland 
M. Ed. University of Maryland 
clund@zqzcqx.com

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Gil McPherson
Lower & Middle School Teacher
B.A. Catholic University of America 
 gmcpherson@zqzcqx.com 

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Yvonne O'Neill 
2nd grade Homeroom​ ​
B.A. Washington College
​M.A. The American University
 oneill@zqzcqx.com 

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Kevin Oriani 
Upper School Latin, College Counselor
B.A. The Catholic University of America
koriani@zqzcqx.com 

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Sophie Oriani
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Instructor
B.A. The Catholic University of America
soriani@zqzcqx.com

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Andrew Ortner 
Upper School Math
B.S. Loyola University Maryland
M.S. George Washington University
aortner@zqzcqx.com

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Jacinta Roggenbuck 
1st grade Homeroom 
B.A. University of Wisconsin River Falls
jroggenbuck@zqzcqx.com 

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Matt Stroot
Upper School Faculty 
B.A.  Wake Forest University
mstroot@zqzcqx.com 

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Thomas Stroot 
Dean of Students 

B.A. Villanova University 
​tstroot@zqzcqx.com 
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Istvan Teleki
Director of Admissions,
Assistant Head of School

B.A. Providence College
iteleki@zqzcqx.com

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Thomas Tobin
Upper School Faculty 
M.P.A. George Washington University 
M.Ed. University of Maryland
ttobin@zqzcqx.com 

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Francisco Zuniga
5th grade homeroom
B.A. Florida International University 
M.A. George Mason University 
fzuniga@zqzcqx.com

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Contact Us Directly 

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Our Director of Admissions, Mr. Istvan Teleki, has been with The Avalon School since its founding in 2003. Happy to answer your questions, Istvan can be reached at 301-963-8022 or iteleki@zqzcqx.com 

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11811 Claridge Rd. 
Wheaton, MD 20902

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  • Welcome
    • Our Philosophy
    • Faculty
    • FAQs
    • Avalonia
    • Employment
  • Admissions
    • Admissions Center
    • Contact
    • Admission Information
    • How to Apply
    • Apply Now!
    • International Students
    • FACTS
    • SMART TUITION
  • Knight Life
    • Calendar
    • Theater
    • The Gala
    • Houses
    • Why Poetry?
    • The Avalon Advisory
    • The Eatery
  • Academics
    • Summer Reading
    • Primary School
    • Lower School
    • Middle School
    • Upper School
  • Athletics
    • Sports Central
    • Current News and Alumni Updates
    • Sports Calendar
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Soccer
  • Donate
    • DONATE NOW!
  • SummerCamps
  • JWM Poetry Contest