Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Upper School head
SCOTT DICKEN
- 2nd year at Coventry
- M.A. English, West Virginia University
- B.A. English, Florida Atlantic University
- B.S. Physics/B.S. Mathematical Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth
- 12 years teaching experience
JOHN MARK NIEHLS
- Head of School since 2015
- Ed.S. - Educational Leadership, Gordon College
- 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
ROBERT RIZZO
- 1st year at Coventry
- Educational Leadership, Wilkes University
- M.A. in Adult and Community Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- B.S. Music Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- 33 years experience in education
Preschool Director
KELLY CONICELLI
- 12th year at Coventry
- M.A. in Intercultural Studies, Fuller Seminary
- B.A. Sociology, Grove City College
- 12 years teaching experience
Administration
business manAger
IT director
Facilities Manager
director of admissions
Assistant to the Head of School
PRISCILLA MIRO
- 8th year at Coventry
- B.A. Biblical Studies, University of Valley Forge
- Certificate in Biblical Counseling, American Association of Christian Counselors
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
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
Athletic Director
Extended Care
Preschool
Faculty
Pre-K Assistant
DOTTI ESTEVEZ
- 2nd year at Coventry
- IPO Bachelors Degree, Early Childhood Studies, Eastern University
- 15 years teaching experience
Assistant Preschool Director
PRE-K Assistant Teacher
TWO YEar Lead Teacher
PRE-K Lead Teacher
Nursery ROOM ASsistant Teacher
JOANI LUPOLI
- 10th year at Coventry
- B.S. Classical Music Performance, University of Valley Forge
- 10 years teaching expereince
Toddler Room Lead Teacher
Two Year Old Assistant Teacher
SARAH MATCHETTE
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education concentration in Early Childhood, East Stroudsburg University
- 3 years teaching experience
TODDLER room ASSISTANT TEACHER
NURSERY Lead TEacher
ALLIE PALMER
- 3rd year at Coventry
Toddler Room Assistant
nursery room ASSISTANT TEACHER
KRISTEN RIDGE
- 12th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education concentration in Early Childhood, Kutztown University
- 29 years teaching experience
THREE YEAR OLD TEACHER
Pre-K ASSISTANT TEACHER
JACKIE VOLPE
- 2nd year at Coventry
- B.S. in Business Management & Marketing, Eastern University
- 2 years teaching experience
Three Year Old Assistant TEACher
JENNY ANDERSON
- 5th year at Coventry
- B.S. Mass Communication, Miami University
- 11 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
- 5th year at Coventry
- Masters Level Bible Certificate, Biblical Theological Seminary
- B.S. Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education, Millersville University
- 21 years teaching experience
KIndergarten
ANU ABRAHAM
- 3rd year at Coventry
- M.Ed. Elementary Education, Temple University
- B.A. Psychology, Temple University
- 11 years teaching experience
KIndergarten
CHERYL BORDEN
- 18th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education, Temple University
- 33 years teaching experience
Third GRADE
Second Grade
KELLI ENGLER
- 5th year at Coventry
- B.S. Early Childhood Education, University of Valley Forge
- 10 years teaching experience
DOJI DOVE
- 27th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education, Ohio Valley University
- 29 years teaching experience
Second GradE
ANDY BRASCH
- 6th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education, Kutztown University
- 14 years teaching experience
FIRST GRADE
FIFTH GRADE
FOURTH GRADE
MELISSA GRUBBS
- 3rd year at Coventry
- M.S. Education, Wilkes University
- B.S. Special Education, Bloomsburg University
- 22 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
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.S. Early Childhood Education with a certification in Special Education, Waynesburg University
- 3 years teaching experience
THIRD GRADE
RACHEL NOBLE
- 2nd year at Coventry
- M.S. Education, Cairn University
- B.S. Elementary Education, Cairn University
- 1 year teaching experience
DAWN REIGNER
- 20th year at Coventry
- M.S. Education, Cairn University
- B.S. Elementary Education, The King's College
- 35 years teaching experience
FIFTH GRADE
KATHY COLBERT
- 4th year at Coventry
- M.Ed. Alvernia University
- B.A. Elementary Education, Alvernia University
- 25 years teaching experience
Team Teacher First Grade
Dedicated Lower Support Staff
PAIGE CHILDS
- 1st year at Coventry
- B.S. Early Grades Prep, West Chester University
- 2 years teaching experience
Long-Term substitute
CATHRIN NESTER
- 1st year at Coventry
- Teaching Certification Pathway, Wilson College
- B.S. Marketing, Cabrini College
- 14 years professional experience in Education
TEam Teacher first Grade
AIMEE STAHLER
- 4th year at Coventry
- M.Ed in Special Education, Arcadia University
- B.S. Elementary Education, University of Scranton
- 11 years teaching experience
STEM TEACHER LowER School
GRACE SALSBURY
- 1st year at Coventry
- BA in Childhood Studies, Eastern University
- Classical Education, & Teaching Certification, Templeton Honors College at Eastern
- 3 years teaching experience
WRITING & GraMMAR TEACHER and Kindergarten Art
JULIE PACE
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Early Childhood Education, Bob Jones University
- 4 years teaching experience
Team Teacher
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
MARY CUTILLO
- 4th year at Coventry
- M.A. Chemistry Education, University of Pennsylvania
- B.S. Secondary Education, Kutztown University
- 31 years teaching experience
STEM
ESTHER CARTER
- 3rd year at Coventry
- MS.Education, Cairn University
- B.S. Biblical Studies, Cairn University
- B.Mus. Violin Performance, Cairn University
- 13 years teaching experience
Humanities
Upper School
STEM
DR. MICHAEL DICKEN
- 1st year at Coventry
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Bioorganic Chemistry, University of California
- PhD, Organic Chemistry, Pennsylvania State University
- B.S. Mathematics and Chemistry, Frostburg State University at University of MD
- 22 years of teaching experience
STEM
LEXIE KAMBIC
- 7th year at Coventry
- M.S. Secondary English Education, Clarks Summit University
- B.S. English Education, Northland International University
- 9 years teaching experience
HUMANITIES
JOSHUA FARR
- 3rd year at Coventry
- M.Divinity, Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.A. Biblical Studies, Maranatha Baptist University
- 3 years teaching experience
BIBLE
SARAH LOHR
- 4th year at Coventry
- Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Studies, Arcadia University
- B.S. Biology, Lipscomb University
- 4 years teaching experience
STEM
TALIA JONES
- 1st year at Coventry
- M.A. in Theology and Ministry, Grove City College
- B.A. in Biblical Studies, Grove City College
HUMANITIES & MUSIC
JOSH OLIVER
- 8th year at Coventry
- B.S. Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University
- 8 years teaching experience
STEM
DR. RORY MISIEWICZ
- 4th 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
- 11 years teaching experience
HUMANITIES
DR. AMY LOUW
- 1st Year at Coventry
- D.Min. Women’s Ministry, Dallas Theological Seminary
- M.A. Christian Education, Dallas Theological Seminary
- B.A. Communications and International Studies, Texas A&M University
- 2 years Teaching Experience
HUMANITIES
STEM
JODIE NADOLNY
- 1st year at Coventry
- B.S. Mathematics and Computer Science, Villanova University
- B.S. Secondary Education, Bloomsburg University
- 3 years teaching exerience
SANDI ROGERS
- 5th year at Coventry
- M.A. Mathematics Education, Arcadia University
- B.S. Secondary Education, Penn State University
- 20 years teaching experience
STEM
MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL ARTS
HUMANITIES
THOMAS SALSBURY
- 1st year at Coventry
- M.A. in Theological Studies, University of St Andrews
- M.A. in Historical Studies, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
DAVID SHALAWAY
- 3rd year at Coventry
- BFA Communication Design Kutztown University
- BA Youth Ministry Eastern University
- 3 years teaching experience
BIBLE
LAURIE SHIREY
- 14th year at Coventry
- M.A. TESOL, Secondary Education, Penn State/University of Turabo, P.R.
- B.A. Elementary Education, Spanish Minor, East Stroudsburg University
- A.A. Business Administration, Northeastern Christian Junior College
- 23 years teaching experience
Language Teacher
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
NIKKI STOLTZFUS
- 10th year at Coventry
- M.Ed. Secondary Education, Gwynedd Mercy University
- B.A. History and Sociology, Providence College
- 12 years teaching experience
HUmanities
DAVID SMITH
- 7th year at Coventry
- M.S. in Education, Cairn University
- B.S. in Bible, Cairn University
- 39 years teaching experience
humanities
HUMANITIES
KAREN SVARCZKOPF
- - 1st year at Coventry
- - Ed.M. Education Policy and Management, Harvard University
- - B.A. English & History, Northeastern University
- - 7 years of teaching experience
BEN YOST
- 2nd year at Coventry
- M.A. Theological Studies, Westminster Theological Seminary
- B.S. Cultural Geography, Middle Tennessee State University
- 4 years teaching experience
HUmanities
Learning SUpport HEAD
LIBRARY TEACHER
AMY GUNN
- 4th year at Coventry
- M.S. Library Science, Drexel University
- B.S. Mathematics, Grove City College
- 8 years teaching experience
Band 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
Cross Department Support Staff
JOY HART
- 9th year at Coventry
- M.Ed Counselor and Special Education
- Principalship Certification, N.C. State University
- B.S. Child Development, Lipscomb University
- 31 years teaching experience
Administrative support
AILENE KEYS
- 2nd 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
- 2 years teaching experience
LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF
School Nurse
DINING HALL ASSISTANT
Music
DR. MIN SUE KIM
- 6th year at Coventry
- D.M.A Voice Performance
- M.M Voice Performance, Temple University
- B.A Voice Performance, Sungshin Women’s University
- 25 years teaching experience
3rd-8th LATIN
MADELEINE MARLOWE
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.A. Languages and Cultures, West Chester University
- 3 years teaching experience
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
CHRIS LONG
- 1st year at Coventry
- B.S. in Physical Education, Lock Haven University
- 15 years teaching experience
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EITC COORDINATOR
BARBARA GRACE MARTIN
- 2nd year at Coventry
- B.S. Economics & Finance, Eastern University
- Certified Public Accountant
Administrative support
MELISSA ORME
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education, Lancaster Bible College
- B.S. Bible, Lancaster Bible College
Digital and Design Manager & Photography Teacher
MISSY O'MALLEY
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.F.A. in Photograph, Arizona State University
- 4 years teaching experience
SUSAN PRITT
- 11th year 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
College and Career Counselor
I.T. STAFF
MEGAN RYAN
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.S. Nursing, Messiah College
- Certification of School Nursing, LaSalle University
SChool Nurse
Dining Hall MAnager, Summer Day Camp Director, Dance Instructor &
HOME ECONOMICS TEACHER
SARAH SIMONS
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.A. Dance Performance, Oral Roberts University
- 4 years teaching experience
STACEY SHON
- 4th year at Coventry
- B.S. Bible, Cairn University
- B.S. Education, Cairn University
- 8 years teaching experience
DRAMA DIRECTOR
NANCY RILEY
- 5th year teaching
- B.A. English, Lipscomb University
- 10 years teaching experience and advising
Writing Support
JULIE WILSON
- 5th year at Coventry
- B.S. Elementary Education, Gwynedd Mercy College
- 25 years teaching experience
LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF
1st - 12th FINE ART
ERIN WADE
- 14th year at Coventry
- B.A. Fine Arts, Kutztown University
- A.A. Reading Community College
- PBC, Art Education, Kutztown University
- 15 years teaching experience
Director of hospitality
DevelOPMENT Coordinator
STEPHANIE SMITH
- 3rd year at Coventry
- B.S. Human Resources Management, West Chester University
- Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification K-6, West Chester University
Building Substitute
Cross Department STEM TEACHER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHAIR
KYMM STELIGA
VICE CHAIR
SECRETARY
ROB FALCONE
TREASURER
SARENE VARGESE
OMAR KUHN
ANETA FARR
SCOTT GREENING
DAVE VOLPE
KEITH HARDMAN
DAVE MATCHETTE
JEFF FARTRO
MIKE NAZARYK
BEN SHIREY
FACILITIES
JOE HORTON
