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  • Photo of Maria Del Carmen Alvarez
    Carmen Alvarez
    World Languages
    Middle School Spanish Teacher and Advisor
    Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca - B.A.
    Moreland University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Laini Bettencourt
    Laini Bettencourt
    Athletics, Physical Education, Physical Education
    Physical Education Coordinator
    Southern New Hampshire University - B.S.
  • Photo of Elizabeth Billett
    Elizabeth Billett
    Life Skills, Student Support Services
    Middle School Counselor
    Bucknell University - B.A.
    Syracuse University - M.A.
    George Mason University - M.Ed.
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    Susan Boyd
    Math
    Middle School Math Teacher
    Providence College - B.A.
    University of Maryland - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Rebekah Bridges
    Rebekah Bridges
    Music
    Middle School Choir Teacher
    Baylor University - B.M.E.
    Simpson College - M.M.
  • Photo of Alphonzo Brown
    Alphonzo Brown
    After School Programs
    Daily Classroom Assistant & After Care Teacher
    University of Miami - B.A.
  • Photo of Joelle Chall
    Joelle Chall
    Math
    Middle School Math Coordinator
    University of Maryland, Baltimore County - B.A.
    University of Maryland University College - M.A.
  • Photo of Stephen Crisp
    Stephen Crisp
    Drama
    Middle School Drama Teacher and Advisor
    Minnesota State University - B.F.A.
    Shenandoah Conservatory - M.M.
  • Photo of Joseph Cunliffe
    Joe Cunliffe
    Music
    Middle School Band Teacher and Advisor
    Catholic University of America - B.M.
  • Photo of Collin Danielson
    Collin Danielson
    Athletics, Physical Education, Physical Education
    Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Athletic Director
    Marymount University - B.A.
    Marymount University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Kelly Dickinson
    Kelly Dickinson
    Library/Technology
    Media Resource Specialist and Advisor
    Randolph College - B.A.
    University of Pittsburgh - MLIS
  • Photo of Carole Freret
    Carole Freret
    Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, English
    Sixth Grade Homeroom Advisor
    Smith College - B.A.
    Georgetown University Law Center - J.D.
  • Photo of Christopher Giles
    Chris Giles
    Athletics, Physical Education, Physical Education
    Physical Education Teacher
    Guilford College - B.S.
    Fitchburg State College - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Sandra Gobar
    Sandra Gobar
    Art
    Middle School Art Teacher and Advisor
    Norfolk State University - B.S.
  • Photo of G. Elizabeth Gray
    Liz Gray
    Library/Technology
    Lower School Librarian
    Eckerd College - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Photo of Karen Harvey
    Karen Harvey
    Art
    Middle School Art Teacher and Advisor
    Frostburg State University - B.F.A
    Indiana State University - M.F.A.
  • Photo of Nancy Harvey
    Nancy Harvey
    World Languages
    Middle School French Teacher
    Universite Laval, Canada - B.A. and M.Sc.
    Universite de Bourgogne, France - B.Ed.
  • Photo of Michael Haynes
    Mike Haynes
    Communications
    Director of Digital Media and Advisor
    ECPI College of Technology - A.A.
    University of Maryland University College - B.S.
  • Photo of Craig Hollander
    Craig Hollander
    History
    Middle School History Teacher and Advisor
    Harvard University - A.B.
    University of Virginia - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Lan Jin
    Lan Jin
    World Languages
    Middle School Mandarin Teacher
    Notre Dame of Maryland University - M.A.T.
    Nanjing Normal University - B.A.
    Jiangsu Xiaozhuang Normal Institute - Teaching Degree
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    Rosanne Jones
    After School Programs
    After Care Teacher
    University of Massachussetts - B.A.
  • Photo of Rashida Kabir
    Rashida Kabir
    After School Programs
    After Care Teacher
  • Photo of Jonathan Korns
    Jonathan Korns
    Daily Substitute Teacher
    Wheaton College - B.A.
  • Photo of Annette Matzner
    Annette Matzner
    Science
    Middle School Science Teacher
    Augustana College - B.S.
    Carnegie Mellon University - M.A.
  • Photo of Janet McDermott
    Janet McDermott
    English
    Middle School English Teacher and Advisor
    University of New Hampshire - B.A.
    Trinity University - M.A.T.
  • Photo of Bela Meghani
    Bela Meghani
    Student Support Services, Student Support Services
    K-8 Learning Specialist
    University of California, Berkeley - B.S.
    Towson University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Maximilian Nolin
    Max Nolin
    Life Skills, Music, High School Placement, Student Support Services
    Assistant Head of Middle School and 7/8 Handbells Teacher
    Baldwin Wallace University - B.M.
    Westminster Choir College - M.M.
  • Photo of Susan O'Connell
    Susan O'Connell
    English
    Middle School English Teacher and Advisor
    Gettysburg College - B.A.
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute - M.A.Ed.
  • Photo of Michael O'Sullivan
    Michael O'Sullivan
    Business Office
    Assistant Director of Security
    Wilkes University - B.A.
  • Photo of Devon Oviedo
    Devon Oviedo
    Music
    Middle School Strings Teacher and Advisor
    Washington Adventist University - B.S. & B.M.
  • Photo of Paul Perrot
    Paul Perrot
    World Languages
    Middle School Latin and French Teacher
    Georgetown University - B.A.
  • Maya Pingho
    After School Programs
    After Care Aide
    St. Mary's College of Maryland - B.A.
  • Photo of Mallory Polak
    Mallory Polak
    Athletics
    Summit Program Director
    Miami University - B.A.
  • Photo of Rosine Riachi
    Rosine Riachi
    World Languages
    Middle School French Teacher
    Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - B.A., M.Ed. & M.A.S.
  • Photo of Michael Risen
    Mike Risen
    High School Placement, Middle School Office
    Associate Head of School and Head of Middle School
    College of William and Mary - B.A.
    Vanderbilt University - M.Ed.
  • Jaqueline Rodriguez-Mata
    After School Programs
    After Care Teacher
  • Photo of Elias Saletan
    Eli Saletan
    Auxiliary Programs, After School Programs
    After Care Aide
    Bates College - B.A.
  • Photo of Risa Seidman
    Risa Seidman
    History
    Middle School History Teacher and Advisor
    Ohio University - B.S.
    University of Michigan - M.A.
  • Photo of Laura Simpson
    Laura Simpson
    Math
    Middle School Math Teacher
    Middlebury College - B.A.
  • Photo of Amber Thomas
    Amber Thomas
    Reading/Language Arts, English
    Middle School Literacy Coordinator
    University of Maryland Eastern Shore - B.A.
    Concordia University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Emily Weiner
    Emily Weiner
    Life Skills, High School Placement, Student Support Services, Student Support Services
    Director of Student Support Services and Middle School Learning Specialist
    University of Maryland - B.A. & M.A.
  • Photo of Mitchell Weisbrot
    Mitch Weisbrot
    Athletics, Physical Education, Physical Education, Auxiliary Programs
    Athletic Director and Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs
    University of Tampa - B.S.
    Goucher College - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Ian Winstanley
    Ian Winstanley
    Auxiliary Programs, After School Programs
    Middle School History Long Term Sub & After Care Teacher
    University of St. Andrews, Scotland - M.A.
  • Photo of Brittany Young
    Brittany Young
    Curriculum and Instruction
    Director of Curriculum and Instruction
    Howard University - B.A.
    George Washington University - M.Ed.
Norwood teachers and staff members are talented and caring individuals committed to educating children in a nurturing, supportive, and joyful school environment. This diverse group of women and men share a passion for celebrating the children here and guiding them along a unique PK-8 journey that prepares them for high school and empowers them to make positive contributions to our world.

– Matthew Gould, Head of School

“Norwood School teachers love children and have a passion for teaching. Our teachers are collegial and have a thirst for lifelong learning. Their intellectual spirit transfers to the students in a way that makes learning fun.”

– Parent Survey

Norwood teachers are truly life changing and have forged incredible bonds with our daughter.
Located in Bethesda, MD, Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have the academic, character, and leadership skills to succeed in high school and beyond. Recognizing that children are multi-faceted, Norwood provides many opportunities for safe risk-taking, exploration, discovery, and growth in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive school community.
8821 River Road, Bethesda Maryland 20817
Phone: 301-365-2595 | Email: info@norwoodschool.org
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