Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Upper School head
SCOTT DICKEN
- 1st year at Coventry
- M.A. English, West Virginia University
- B.A. English, Florida Atlantic University
- B.S. Physics/B.S. Mathematical Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth
- 11 years teaching experience
JOHN MARK NIEHLS
- Head of School since 2015
- Ed.S. - Leadership, Gordon College (2025 Graduation)
- MBA, Harding University
- Graduate Studies, New Saint Andrews College
- B.S. - Business Admin / Accounting, Kutztown University
- Arete Fellow
- Colson Fellow
HEAD of SChool
LOWER School head
JILL BARTON
- 21st year at Coventry
- M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, York College
- B.S. Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Kutztown University
- 29 years teaching experience
Preschool Director
KELLY CONICELLI
- 11th year at Coventry
- M.A. in Interculteral Studies, Fuller Seminary
- B.A. Sociology, Grove City College
- 11 years teaching experience
Administration
business manger
IT director
JOE LOHR
- 9th year at Coventry
- B.A. Mass Communication and Journalism, Lipscomb University
DANNY CONICELLI
- 10th year at Coventry
- 9 years teaching experience
Facilities Manager
director of admissions
AMIE MATTES
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.A. Communications, Elizabethtown College
Assistant to the Headmaster
office manager
PRISCILLA MIRO
- 7 years at Coventry
- B.A. Biblical Studies, University of Valley Forge
- Certificate in Biblical Counseling, American Association of Christian Counselors
president emeritUs
MARK NIEHLS
- 41st year at Coventry
- B.S. Biochemistry, Albright College
KRISTEN NIEHLS
- 15th year at Coventry
- B.S. Secondary Education History, Kutztown University
- 16 years teaching experience
Upper School Dean OF Students
Upper School Administrative assistant
GENA OLIVER
- 5th year at Coventry
- B.A. History, Roanoke College
Director of Curriculum and instructioN
ABBIE OVERBEY
- 12th year at Coventry
- B.S. Biblical Studies, Secondary Education, Bible and History, Cairn
- Certificate Bible and Israel Program
- 12 years teaching experience
KEVIN ROUSSEY
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Business Administration, Saint Joseph's University
Athletic Director
Extended Care
LUCETTE COUGHEY
- 34th year at Coventry
- 34 years teaching experience
KATHRYN BROWN
- 9th year at Coventry
- IPO A.A. Early Childhood Education, Eastern University
- 9 years teaching experience
PRE-K Lead TeacheR
LISA DAVIS
- 1st year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education, Liberty University
- 26 years teaching experience
LAURA DI MAURO
- 1st year at Coventry
- R.N. B.S.N. Nursing, Drexel University
Preschool
Faculty
3 Year Old LEAD Teacher
Nursery Room Assistant Teacher
PRE-K Assistant Teacher
ELIZABETH FABIAN
- 3rd year at Coventry
- 3 years teaching experience
DOTTI ESTEVEZ
- 1st year at Coventry
- IPO Bachelors Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberty University
- 15 years teaching experience
PATRICIA GOMEZ
- 2nd year at Coventry
- M.S.W Fordham University
- B.S.W. Southern Connecticut University
- 2 years teaching experience
JILL JETTER
- 12th years at Coventry
- 12 years teaching experience
PRE-K Assistant Teacher
2 YEar Lead Teacher
Assistant Preschool Director
Toddler room Assistant Teacher
REBECCA KLEEMAN
- 2nd year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education, Eastern University
- 2 years teaching experience
KATIE KELLY
- 1st year at Coventry
CHRISTINE LEWIS
- 2nd year at Coventry
- B.S. Biology, Millersville University
- 4 years teaching experience
ALEXANDRIA LUCHON
- 6th year at Coventry
- 6 years teaching experience
PRE-K Lead Teacher
Nursery ROOM ASsistant Teacher
Toddler Room Assistant Teacher
Two Year Old Assistant Teacher
SARAH MATCHETTE
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education concentration in Early Childhood, East Stroudsburg University
- 3rd year teaching experience
JOANI LUPOLI
- 9th year at Coventry
- B.S. Classical Music Performance, University of Valley Forge
- 9 years teaching expereince
CHERRY MINTO
- 1st year at Coventry
- IPO B.S. in Human Services, Columbia University
MELISSA PERICH
- 38th years at Coventry
- 38 years teaching experience
3 year old room ASSIStant Teacher
NURSERY Lead TEacher
Toddler Room Lead Teacher
nursery room ASSISTANT TEACHER
LAURIE SEELEY
- 12th year at Coventry
- 12 years teaching experience
KRISTEN RIDGE
- 11th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education concentration in Early Childhood, Kutztown University
- 28 years teaching experience
DARLEEN SLANKER
- 5th year at Coventry
- B.S. Exercise Science, West Chester University
- Wharton M.B.A. Program, University of Pennsylvania
- 5 years teaching experience.
KARENA VINCENT
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Early Childhood Education, Cairn
- 8 years teaching experience
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
2 year old Lead Teacher
PRE-K lead TEACHER
ASHLEY WADE
- 4 years at Coventry
- 4 years teaching experience
extended care
JENNY ANDERSON
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Mass Communication, Miami University
- 10 years teaching experience
FIRST GRADE
KIndergarten
JANE NIEHLS
- 39th year at Coventry
- B.S. Early Childhood Education, Kutztown University
- 39 years teaching experience
Lower School
BRENDA HARTLEY
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education, Millersville University
- 20 years teaching experience
KIndergarten
ANU ABRAHAM
- 2nd year at Coventry
- M.Ed. Elementary Education, Temple University
- B.A. Psychology, Temple University
- 9 years teaching experience
KIndergarten
CHERYL BORDEN
- 17th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education, Temple University
- 31 years teaching experience
Third GRADE
Second Grade
KELLI ENGLER
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Early Childhood Education, University of Valley Forge
- 10 years teaching experience
DOJI DOVE
- 26th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education, Ohio Valley University
- 28 years teaching experience
Second GradE
ANDY BRASCH
- 5th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education, Kutztown University
- 13 years teaching experience
FIRST GRADE
ELIZABETH LOMBARDI
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.A. Education and Early Childhood, West Chester University
- 26 years teaching experience
FIFTH GRADE
FOURTH GRADE
MELISSA GRUBBS
- 2nd year at Coventry
- M.S. Education, Wilkes University
- B.S. Special Education, Bloomsburg University
- 21 years teaching experience
LYNN FARTRO
- 4th year at Coventry
- M.S. Biblical Counseling, Bob Jones University
- B.S. Elementary Education, Bob Jones University
- 14 years teaching experience
FOURTH GRADE
GABRIELA SHALAWAY
- 2nd year at Coventry
- B.S. Early Childhood Education with a certification in Special Education, Waynesburg University
- 2 years teaching experience
THIRD GRADE
DAWN REIGNER
- 19th year at Coventry
- M.S. Education, Cairn University
- B.S. Elementary Education, The King's College
- 34 years teaching experience
FIFTH GRADE
ABBY FEVERSTON
- 1st year at Coventry
- 8 years teaching experience
TEam Teacher Second Grade
KATHY COLBERT
- 2nd year at Coventry
- M.Ed. Alvernia University
- B.A. Elementary Education, Alvernia University
- 24 years teaching experience
Team Teacher First Grade
LAUREN BOWMAN
- 2nd year at Coventry
- B.A. Communication, Clearwater Christian College
- 2 years teaching experience
Lower School Physical Education
ERICA BOESCH
- 2nd year at Coventry
- IPO M.A. Biblical Studies & Christian Education, Calvary Chapel University
- B.S. Psychology, Kutztown University
- 2 years teaching experience
TEAM TEACHER First Grade
Dedicated Lower Support Staff
RACHEL NOBLE
- 1st year at Coventry
- M.S. Education, Cairn University
- B.S. Elementary Education, Cairn University
Team Teacher FOurth & FIfth Grade
BARBARA NEWELL
- 7th year at Coventry
- M.S. Special Education, Longwood University
- B.S. Liberal Studies with concentration in Special Education, Longwood University
- 15 years teaching experience
Assistant to the LOwer school HEAD
LINDSAY MOISTER
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S.Voice Performance, University of Valley Forge
- 4 years teaching experience
Team Teacher KinderGarten
Art Teacher Kindergarten
SARAH JONES
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Early Childhood Education with a specialty in Early Childhood, Washington State University
- 15 years teaching experience
WRITING TEACHER THIRD GRADE
AIMEE STAHLER
- 4th year at Coventry
- M.Ed in Special Education, Arcadia University
- B.S. Elementary Education, University of Scranton
- 10 years teaching experience
STEM TEACHER LowER School
JULIE PACE
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.S. Early Childhood Education, Bob Jones University
- 3 years teaching experience
Team Teacher
JORDAN DEMKO
- 8th year at Coventry
- B.S. Exercise Physiology, East Stroudsburg University
- 10 years teaching experience
STEM
MARY CUTILLO
- 3rd year at Coventry
- M.A. Chemistry Education, University of Pennsylvania
- B.S. Secondary Education, Kutztown University
- 30 years teaching experience
STEM
ESTHER CARTER
- 2nd year at Coventry
- MS.Education, Cairn University
- B.S. Biblical Studies, Cairn University
- B.Mus. Violin Performance, Cairn University
- 12 years teaching experience
Humanities
JOANNA CARDAMONE
- 2nd year at Coventry
- B.S. General Studies with History and Math focus, minor in Bible, Clearwater Christian College
- 4 years teaching experience
BIBLE
Upper School
LEXIE KAMBIC
- 6th year at Coventry
- M.S. Secondary English Education, Clarks Summit University
- B.S. English Education, Northland International University
- 8 years teaching experience
HUMANITIES
JOSHUA FARR
- 2nd year at Coventry
- M.Divinity, Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.A. Biblical Studies, Maranatha Baptist University
- 2 years teaching experience
BIBLE
JEFF EVANS
- 1st year at Coventry
- M.Ed. Instruction, Gratz College
- B.S. Education Social Studies, Mansfield University
- 32 years teaching experience
PHysical Education
JOSH DOVE
- 26th year at Coventry
- B.S. Education, Ohio Valley University
- 26 years teaching experience
STEM
JOSH OLIVER
- 7th year at Coventry
- B.S. Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University
- 7 years teaching experience
STEM
BEN NOBLE
- 1st year at Coventry
- B.S. Health and Physical Education, Cairn University
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR & HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DR. RORY MISIEWICZ
- 3rd year at Coventry
- Ph.D. Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary
- M.A. Christian Thought, Bethel Theological Seminary
- M.A. Philosophy, Fordham University
- B.P.S. Radiation Therapy, SUNY Upstate Medical University
- 10 years teaching experience
HUMANITIES
SARAH LOHR
- 3rd year at Coventry
- Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Studies, Arcadia University
- B.S. Biology, Lipscomb University
- 3 years teaching experience
STEM
ELIJAH SHALAWAY
- 4th year at Coventry
- M.Ed. Secondary Education, Wake Forest University
- B.A. English, Wake Forest University
- 5 years teaching experience
HUMANITIES & Ceramics
DAVID SHALAWAY
BIBLE
SANDI ROGERS
- 4th year at Coventry
- M.A. Mathematics Education, Arcadia University
- B.S. Secondary Education, Penn State University
- 19 years teaching experience
STEM
MATT O'MALLEY
- 1st year at Coventry
- B.S. Biblical Studies, Cairn University
- 20 years related field experience
MECHANICAL ARTS & Sound Design
NICOLE STOLTZFUS
- 9th year at Coventry
- M.Ed. Secondary Education, Gwynedd Mercy University
- B.A. History and Sociology, Providence College
- 10 years teaching experience
HUmanities
DAVID SMITH
- 6th year at Coventry
- M.S. in Education, Cairn University
- B.S. in Bible, Cairn University
- 39 years teaching experience
humanities
STACEY SHON
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Bible, Cairn University
- B.S. Education, Cairn University
- 8 years teaching experience
STEM
LAURIE SHIREY
- 13th year at Coventry
- M.A. TESOL, Secondary Education, Penn State/University of Turabo, P.R.
- B.A. Elementary Education, Spanish Minor, Penn State/University of Turabo, P.R
- A.A. Business Administration, Northeastern Christian Junior College
- 23 years teaching experience
Language Teacher & HOme Economics
BEN YOST
- 1st year at Coventry
- M.A. Theological Studies, Westminster Theological Seminary
- B.S. Cultural Geography, Middle Tennessee State University
- 3 years teaching experience
HUmanities
K-12th FINE ART
ERIN WADE
- 13th year at Coventry
- B.A. Fine Arts, Kutztown University
- A.A. Reading Community College
- PBC, Art Education, Kutztown University
- 14 years teaching experience
THOMAS WISE
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.S. Biblical Studies
- 3 years teaching experience
BIBLE
PATTI SUNSERI
- 2nd year at Coventry
- B.S. Secondary Education English, West Chester University
- 15 years teaching experience
HUMANITIES
Learning SUpport HEAD
Building SUbtitute
JANE GEEZA
- 20 years at Coventry
- B.S. Education, Millersville University
- 30 years teaching experience
Orchestra Director
KIRSTEN ANZARDO
- 1st year at Coventry
- M.A. Education (international emphasis), Cairn University
- B.S. Biblical Studies, Cairn University
- B.A. Music Education, Cairn University
- 8 years experience
K-12 LIbrarian
Cross Department Support Staff
JULIE FAIRBAUGH
- 10th year at Coventry
- B.A. History, Grove City College
- 11 years teaching experience
JOY HART
- 8th year at Coventry
- M.Ed Counselor and Special Education
- Principalship Certification, N.C. State University
- B.S. Child Development, Lipscomb University
- 30 years teaching experience
AILENE KEYS
- 1st year at Coventry
- M.S.W. Master of Social Work, Temple University
- B.S.W. Bachelor of Social Work, Temple University
- Certificate in Nonprofit Management, LaSalle University
LEARNING SUPPORT & IEW
School Nurse
MEGHAN HORSTMAN
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Nursing, Bloomsburg University
- 22 years nursing experience
K-6th STEM
PAUL HARTLEY
- 1st year at Coventry
- M.A. New Testament, Biblical Theological Seminary
- B.S. Civil Engineering, Messiah University
- 10 years teaching experience
SHANNON HARTLINE
- 3rd year at Coventry
DINING HALL ASSISTANT
PAUL MUNYUKI
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.A. Media Communication
- A.A. Cyber Security
- 20 years I.T. experience
I.T. STAFF
3rd-8th LATIN
MADELEINE MARLOWE
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.A. Languages and Cultures, West Chester University
- 3 years teaching experience
Music
Senior THesis Advisor & Building SUbtitute
JENNIFFER LANTZ
- 2nd year at Coventry
- M.A. Religion, Westminster Theological Seminary
- B.A. Political Science, Messiah University
- 5 years teaching experience
DR. MIN SUE KIM
- 5th year at Coventry
- D.M.A Voice Performance
- M.M Voice Performance, Temple University
- B.A Voice Performance, Sungshin Women’s University
- 24 years teaching experience
PATRICE PENROSE
- 2nd year at Coventry
- 2 years teaching experience
Learning SUpport Staff
Administrative support
MELISSA ORME
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education, Lancaster Bible College
- B.S. Bible, Lancaster Bible College
Music & REcitation
Digital and Design Manager & Photography Teacher
MISSY O'MALLEY
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.F.A. in Photograph, Arizona State University (2025 Graduation)
- 3 years teaching experience
ANAKAI NEY
- 1st year at Coventry
- B.S. Biology
CHRIS SIMONS
- 2nd year at Coventry
- B.A. Historical Theology, Oral Robert's University
- 2 years teaching experience
BUILDING SUBSTitute
MEGAN RYAN
- 2nd year at Coventry
- B.S. Nursing, Messiah College
- Certification of School Nursing, LaSalle University
SChool Nurse
NANCY RILEY
- 4th year teaching
- B.A. English, Lipscomb University
- 4 years teaching experience and advising
Senior Thesis Advisor, Humanities & IEW Support
SUSAN PRITT
- 10 years at Coventry
- M.A. Secondary Counseling Education, Eastern University
- B.A Psychology, Temple University
- A.A. Psychology, Montgomery County Community College
- American School Counselor Associate Certificate
- 6 years as a High School Counselor / 12 years as a College and Career Counselor
College and Career Counselor
EVENT COORDINATOR
JULIE WILSON
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education, Gwynedd Mercy College
- 4 years teaching experience
Dining Hall MAnager & Summer Day Camp Director
Develpoment Coordinator
ELIZABETH SOROM
- 1st year at Coventry
- B.A. Fashion Merchandising, Marymount University
SARAH SIMONS
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.A. Dance Performance, Oral Roberts University
LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF
STEPHANIE SMITH
- 5th year at Coventry
- B.S. Human Resources Management, West Chester University
- Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification K-6, West Chester University
JEFF FARTRO
MIKE NAZARYK
BEN SHIREY
FACILITIES
JOE HORTON
