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, Kutztown University
- B.S. History, Kutztown University
- P.A. Licensure Literature Instruction
- 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
- A.S.Florida State College
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.M.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, Freed Hardamen
- Florida School of Preaching
- 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, LaSalle University
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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JOE TERRIERRI
CHAIR
KYMM STELIGA
VICE CHAIR
BETH COLLEGE
SECRETARY
ROB FALCONE
TREASURER
SARENE VARGESE
OMAR KUHN
ANETA FARR
SCOTT GREENING
DAVE VOLPE
JEFF FARTRO
MIKE NAZARYK
BEN SHIREY
FACILITIES
JOE HORTON
