Triangle Day School’s faculty and staff are an outstanding, highly trained group of skilled professionals. Next to the students, this group is TDS’s greatest asset. Our teachers understand children and their development and are excited to work with them each day.
With a student/faculty ratio of 8:1, teachers provide individual attention and tailored approaches. Small class sizes facilitate lively discussions and numerous activities, as teachers use best practices to engage children while delivering the curriculum. Teachers are given the freedom and support they need to pursue different techniques and continue to grow as professionals. TDS teachers set high standards for students, and they truly want each child to succeed. Recognizing that the home/school partnership is critical to achieving our long-term goals, teachers communicate regularly with the parents of the students they teach. Finally, faculty and staff are encouraged to continue their own education, and TDS supports their participation in conferences and seminars.
Kirsten Adams-Hill
Kindergarten
Houghton College (B.A.)
3rd year at TDS
8th year in education
Caro Arce
LS Spanish
UCC Sinaloa, Mexico (B.S.)
CETYS Universidad, Mexico (M.Ed.)
2nd year at TDS
10th year in education
Carol Barnhill
Kindergarten Assistant
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.S.)
1st year at TDS
22nd year in education
Julie Beyer
First Grade
University of Georgia (B.F.A)
6th year at TDS
10th year in education
Mansi Brown
Kindergarten Assistant
2nd year at TDS
2nd year in education
Sergio Camacho
Network Engineer & IT Support
1st year at TDS
1st year in education
Ali Carnes
MS Math
MS Chimes
Grinnell College (B.A.)
Duke University (MEM)
10th year at TDS
12th year in education
Heysha Carrillo
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator
University of Puerto Rico (B.A.)
UNC-Chapel Hill (M.Ed.)
3rd year at TDS
9th year in education
Katherine Ciccarelli
Third Grade
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A.)
UNC-Greensboro (M.S.)
National Board Certification
2nd year at TDS
12th year in education
Amy Cowan
Kindergarten
East Stroudsburg University (B.A.)
13th year at TDS
14th year in education
Rose DeLaTorre
Transitional Kindergarten
California State University (B.A., M.A.)
12th year at TDS
22nd year in education
Natalie Ditmore
Lower School Director
Pepperdine University (B.A.)
ESL certification
5th year at TDS
9th year in education
Jonathan Dowd
MS Spanish
Soccer Coach
Ultimate Frisbee Coach
UNC-Asheville (B.A.)
Middlebury College (M.A.)
15th year at TDS
16th year in education
Emma Farrer
Communications Director
Emerson College (B.A.)
4th year at TDS
Dan Forringer
Fifth Grade
Elon College (B.A., NC Teaching Fellow)
National Board Certification
17th year at TDS
23rd year in education
Sandra Galvis-Peña
Transitional Kindergarten Assistant
Queens College, CUNY (B.A.)
Brooklyn College, CUNY (M.Ed.)
Teachers College, Columbia University (Cert.)
2nd year at TDS
22nd year in education
Gaby Graham-Glicksman
First Grade
University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S.)
UNC-Chapel Hill (M.A.T.)
1st year at TDS
5th year in education
Jasmin Harris
School Counselor Intern
Old Dominion University (B.A.)
2nd year at TDS
2nd year in education
Jodi Hughes
LS Art
San Diego State University (B.A.)
9th year at TDS
21st year in education
Rodney Hughes
Facilities Maintenance Technician
4th year at TDS
Josh Hyden
MS Social Studies & Language Arts
Cross Country Coach
University of Colorado-Boulder (B.A.)
UNC-Chapel Hill (Post-Baccalaureate)
Poggio Civitate Archaeology Field School
4th year at TDS
5th year in education
Miles Jenkins
LS & MS Music
MS Chorus
University of Tennessee (M.M.)
2nd year at TDS
2nd year in education
Lori Khan
MS Science
Volleyball Coach
Purdue University (B.S., M.S)
North Carolina State University (M.S.A)
National Board Certification
6th year at TDS
19th year in education
Rachel Klem
MS Drama Teacher
1st year at TDS
1st year in education
Ashley Lauber
Third Grade
Garden Coordinator
Binghamton University (B.A.S.)
3rd year at TDS
11th year in education
Samantha Lazar
Fifth Grade
Service Learning & Engagement Coordinator
Appalachian State University (B.S.)
Meredith College (M.Ed.)
14th year at TDS
24th year in education
Abbie Lowe
Second Grade
Appalachian State University (B.S.)
3rd year at TDS
14th year in education
Cindy Lucas
MS Art
Duke University (B.A.)
27th year at TDS
27th year in education
Emily McAllister
Middle School Director
MS Language Arts
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A.)
University of Mississippi (M.A.)
8th year at TDS
13th year in education
Candace Morgan
Fourth Grade
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A.)
Columbia University (M.A.)
4th year at TDS
9th year in education
Maria Morrison
MS Physical Education
Athletics Director
After-School Program Director
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A.)
14th year at TDS
14th year in education
Bianca Murphy
Second Grade
NC Central University (B.A.)
6th year at TDS
9th year in education
Sharon Myers
Operations Director
Business Manager
19th year at TDS
Doug Norry
Head of School
Basketball Coach
Amherst College (B.A.)
Teachers College, Columbia University (M.A.)
10th year at TDS
30th year in education
Mike Nye
LS Physical Education
North Carolina Central University (B.A)
Kinesiology and Physical Education Licensure (in progress)
1st year at TDS
17th year in education
Kiera Olson
Learning Specialist
Duke University (B.A.)
5th year at TDS
5th year in education
Jenny Palmer
Transitional Kindergarten Assistant
University of Wisconsin (M.A.)
2nd year at TDS
2nd year in education
Melissa Perez-Heydrich
Technology Director
Summer Programs Director
Basketball Coach
University of Florida (B.A., M.Ed.)
Florida International University (Ed.S.)
Google Certified Educator
8th year at TDS
14th year in education
Ansis Perez-Lajara
Instructional Assistant
Wake Technical Community College
3rd year at TDS
Tiffany Philbeck
Fourth Grade
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A., M.A.T.)
8th year at TDS
5th year in education
Jenn Phillips
Literacy Specialist
East Carolina University (B.S.)
UNC-Chapel Hill (M.Ed.)
K-12 Reading License
5th year at TDS
21st year in education
Caryn Rosenberg
Office Administrator
Clubs & Extracurriculars Coordinator
Washington University (B.A.)
2nd year at TDS
20th year in education
Kim Sanford
MS Math & Science
SUNY Oneonta (B.S.)
Binghamton University (M.S.)
1st year at TDS
24th year in education
Clayton Spencer
MS Social Studies
University of Oregon (B.A.)
Florida State University (M.S.)
University of Colorado Boulder (Cert.)
6th year at TDS
8th year in education
Kimbie Sprague
School Librarian
University of Connecticut (B.S.)
North Carolina Central University (M.L.S.)
2nd year at TDS
8th year in education
Mary Stillman
Office & Student Records Manager
St. Mary’s College
4th year at TDS
11th year in education
Amie Tedeschi
Curriculum Director
Duke University (B.A.)
UNC-Greensboro (M.Ed.)
28th year at TDS
29th year in education
Shelley Turkington
LS Science Lab
College of William and Mary (B.S., M.A.)
K-6 Professional Educator’s License
2nd year at TDS
18th year in education
Demetrice Via
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Director
Yearbook Advisor
NC A&T State University (B.S., M.A.T.)
2nd year at TDS
4th year in education
Casey Villarreal
School Counselor
Fairfield University (B.A.S.)
UNC-Chapel Hill (M.Ed.)
3rd year at TDS
13th year in education
Hilary Virdin
Learning Specialist
Johns Hopkins University (M.A)
2nd year at TDS
2nd year in education
Kayla Wallace
Transitional Kindergarten
University of Wyoming (B.A.)
Western Governors University (M.S.)
6th year at TDS
7th year in education