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Department

Grade

Last Name

Rick Kirschner

Head of School

(239) 481-4323 x747

Princeton University - B.A.
Brigham Young University - J.D.
Jessica Benson

Director of Health and Safety
Cassandra Bliss

Interim CFO
Anna Brooks

Creative Designer
Trent Carter

Associate Athletic Director

(239) 481-4313 x711

Hobart College - B.A.
Susan Chicone

Assistant Head for Finance and Human Resources
Evonne Clapper

Director of School Counseling

(239) 333-3280 x102

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Asbury College
Elizabeth Corrente

School Counselor, Lacrosse Coach
Florence Crawford

Business Office Associate
Amanda Cross

Office Manager

(239) 481-4313 x703

Indiana University - M.B.A.
Rhodes College - B.A.
Ian Cross

Social Sciences and History Department Chair, US Social Sciences and History Teacher

(239) 481-4313 x702

University of Durham - M.A.
University of the South - B.A.
Christiana Deeter

Science Department Chair, US Science Teacher

(239) 481-4323

Furman University - Bachelor of Science
Kathryn DeMars

Summer Programs & Enrichment Assistant

(239) 333-3280
Julie DiBenedetto

Dean of Faculty, Asst. Head of Student Life, US History Teacher & Coach

Trinity College
Simmons University
Rachel Dicus

School Nurse

(239) 343-5600
Duane Douglas

Security/Safety Officer
Nikki Ernst

Head of Lower School

(239) 333-3280 x104

Southern Illinois University
Tonia Fisher

Lower School Administrative Assistant

(239) 333-3280 x127
Shannon Frank

English Department Chair, US English Teacher

(239) 333-3282 x227

Boston University
Mary Gaskins

US Administrative Assistant

(239) 481-4313 x730

Illinois State University
Tariq Humes

Middle School Athletic Director

(239) 333-3282 x302

FGCU - BA
Western Kentucky - MS
Amanda Jones

Administrative Assistant to Athletics

(239) 481-4313
Alexandria Judge

Middle School Counselor

(239) 481-4323

Florida State University - Masters
Muhlenberg College - BA
Kristy Kilfoyle

Director of Libraries

(239) 481-4323 x119

Saint Mary's College - B.A.
Indiana University - MLS
Hollins University - MACL
University of Notre Dame - Certificate of 1st Major
Natalie Kuznicki

Executive Assistant to Advancement Department

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - B.A.
Florida Gulf Coast University - M.A.
Sharon Laconi

Head of Middle School

(239) 333-3282 x205

Slippery Rock University - BS
College Of St. Elizabeth - MA
Christie Lampitt

Admission Coordinator

(239) 415-8945 x122

Edison State College
Florida State University
David Lee

Security/Safety Officer
Carrie Lundy

LS Physcial Education Teacher, Volleyball Coach

(239) 481-4323 x402

Northwest Missouri State University
Lincoln Memorial University
Katy Lynch

Business Office Administrative Assistant

(239) 481-4323
Cindy Lyons

Registrar & College Guidance, US Community Service Coordinator

(239) 481-4313 x757

Florida Gulf Coast University - MEd.
Florida Gulf Coast University - BA
Deena Maly

Controller

(239) 481-4323
Michael Morris

US Dean of Students and US PE Teacher

Johns Hopkins University
University of Tampa
Lee Mumme

Assistant Director of Admission

(239) 415-8945 x121
Elisha Murray

HR Liaison

(239) 481-4323

King University - BA
Shannon Orlandini

Administrative Assistant to the Middle School

(239) 333-3282
Jennifer Osewalt

Mathematics Department Chair, US Mathematics Teacher

SUNY Brockport - MS
George Pappas

Associate Head of School

(239) 481-4323 x718

UNC - Chapel Hill - BA
University Of Maryland - JD
University of Maryland - M. Elem Ed
Julie Pearson

Director of the Canterbury Fund

(239) 481-4323 x213

Simmons College - BA
Rita Salgado

Director of Summer Programs and Enrichment

(239) 671-3727

Fordham University - Bachelors
Sally Samuel

MS Academic Support Coordinator

(239) 333-3282 x216

University of Central Florida - Ed.S.
University of Alabama at Birmingham - M.A.
Athens State University - B.A.
University of Massachusetts - B.A.
Paula Sizemore

Director of Admission

(239) 415-8945

Elon University
Erin Smith

Head of Upper School

(239) 481-4323 x323

Miami University of Ohio
Piedmont College
Mary Cathleen Smith

Dean of Academics, US World Languages Department Head and US Spanish Teacher

(239) 481-4323

University of Central Arkansas - BA
Christian Brothers University - MAT
University of New Orleans - MA
East Tennessee State University - Ed.D.
Cara Summit

MS Science Teacher

(239) 333-3282 x219

Wesleyan University
Katherine Tanner

Director of Strategic Communications

(239) 481-4323 x235

University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor of Journalism

Bio

Katie Tanner joined the Canterbury School community in 2015 as the Director of Strategic Communications. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, but grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where she earned her Bachelor of Journalism degree with a focus on broadcast journalism. She has spent the majority of her career in the newsroom, most recently as the Executive Producer of the morning shows on NBC2 and ABC7 in Fort Myers. She has also worked in communications with Collier County Public Schools and The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. She and her husband, Paul, have one son, Liam, who is currently in fourth grade at Canterbury. Katie cherishes storytelling, photography, and videography, and loves capturing the great moments that happen each and every day at Canterbury.
Frank Turco

Athletic Director

(239) 481-4323 x411
Sarah Waldau

US Academic Support and Testing Coordinator

(239) 481-4313 x745
Melissa Wilson

Director of College Guidance

(239) 481-4313 x728

Southern Connecticut State University
Pennsylvania State University
Mary Zieten

Database Administrator

(239) 333-3280 x134

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