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.)
4th year at TDS
9th year in education
Caro Arce
Spanish
UCC Sinaloa, Mexico (B.S.)
CETYS Universidad, Mexico (M.Ed.)
3rd year at TDS
11th year in education
Carol Barnhill
Kindergarten Assistant
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.S.)
2nd year at TDS
23rd year in education
Julie Beyer
First Grade
University of Georgia (B.F.A)
7th year at TDS
11th year in education
Cameron Brophy
Third Grade
UNC-Charlotte (B.A.)
1st year at TDS
4th year in education
Mansi Brown
Kindergarten Assistant
Assistant Soccer Coach
B.S. in Early Childhood Education
3rd year at TDS
3rd year in education
Sergio Camacho
Network Engineer & IT Support
Universidad de Boyacá (B.S.)
Durham Technical Community College (AAS)
2nd year at TDS
2nd year in education
Ali Carnes
MS Math
MS Chimes
Grinnell College (B.A.)
Duke University (MEM)
11th year at TDS
13th year in education
Heysha Carrillo
Special Events Coordinator
University of Puerto Rico (B.A.)
UNC-Chapel Hill (M.Ed.)
4th year at TDS
10th year in education
Katherine Ciccarelli
Third Grade
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A.)
UNC-Greensboro (M.S.)
National Board Certification
3rd year at TDS
13th year in education
Amy Cowan
Kindergarten
East Stroudsburg University (B.A. in Elementary Education, B.A. in Special Education)
14th year at TDS
15th year in education
Rose DeLaTorre
Transitional Kindergarten
California State University (B.A., M.A.)
13th year at TDS
23rd year in education
Natalie Ditmore
Lower School Director
Pepperdine University (B.A.)
NC Professional Educator’s License
ESL certification
6th year at TDS
10th year in education
Jonathan Dowd
MS Spanish
Soccer Coach
Ultimate Frisbee Coach
UNC-Asheville (B.A.)
Middlebury College (M.A.)
16th year at TDS
17th year in education
Kelly Durfey
MS Drama
1st year at TDS
5th year in education
Emma Farrer
Communications Director
Emerson College (B.A.)
5th year at TDS
5th year in education
Dan Forringer
Fifth Grade
Elon College (B.A., NC Teaching Fellow)
National Board Certification
18th year at TDS
24th year in education
Sandra Galvis-Peña
First Grade Assistant
Queens College, CUNY (B.A.)
Brooklyn College, CUNY (M.Ed.)
Teachers College, Columbia University (Cert.)
3rd year at TDS
23rd year in education
Mia Gooch
After-School Program Counselor
2nd year at TDS
Gaby Graham-Glicksman
First Grade
University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S.)
UNC-Chapel Hill (M.A.T.)
2nd year at TDS
6th year in education
Teresa Hardison
Transitional Kindergarten Assistant
B.S. in Elementary Education
2nd year at TDS
5th year in education
Jasmin Harris
School Counselor
Old Dominion University (B.A.)
NC Central University (M.A. in School Counseling)
Cheerleading Coach
3rd year at TDS
3rd year in education
Jodi Hughes
LS Art
San Diego State University (B.A.)
10th year at TDS
22nd year in education
Rodney Hughes
Facilities Maintenance Technician
5th 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
5th year at TDS
6th year in education
Miles Jenkins
Music
Chorus
University of Montevallo (B.M.)
University of Tennessee (M.M.)
3rd year at TDS
3rd year in education
Necia Joy
After-School Program Counselor
2nd year at TDS
Lori Khan
MS Science
Science Olympiad Coach
Volleyball Coach
Purdue University (B.S., M.S.)
North Carolina State University (M.S.A.)
National Board Certification
7th year at TDS
20th year in education
Samantha Lazar
Fifth Grade
Service Learning & Community Engagement Coordinator
Appalachian State University (B.S.)
Meredith College (M.Ed.)
Secondary Education, Language Arts, and K-12 AIG Professional Educator’s License
15th year at TDS
25th year in education
Melissa Lord
After-School Program Counselor
1st year at TDS
Abbie Lowe
Second Grade
Appalachian State University (B.S.)
4th year at TDS
15th year in education
Cindy Lucas
Art
Duke University (B.A.)
28th year at TDS
28th year in education
Emily McAllister
Middle School Director
MS Language Arts
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A.)
University of Mississippi (M.A.)
9th year at TDS
14th year in education
Candace Morgan
Fourth Grade
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A.)
Columbia University (M.A.)
5th year at TDS
10th year in education
Maria Morrison
Athletics & Auxiliary Programs Director
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A.)
15th year at TDS
15th year in education
Bianca Murphy
Second Grade
NC Central University (B.A.)
7th year at TDS
10th year in education
Sharon Myers
Business & Operations Manager
20th year at TDS
Doug Norry
Head of School
Basketball Coach
Amherst College (B.A.)
Teachers College, Columbia University (M.A.)
11th year at TDS
31st year in education
Mike Nye
LS Physical Education
North Carolina Central University (B.A.)
Kinesiology and Physical Education Licensure (in progress)
2nd year at TDS
18th year in education
Jenny Palmer
Transitional Kindergarten Assistant
University of Wisconsin (M.A.)
3rd year at TDS
10th year in education
Ansis Perez-Lajara
Instructional Assistant
Wake Technical Community College
4th year at TDS
4th year in education
Melissa Perez-Heydrich
Technology Director
Intramurals Coordinator
Basketball Coach
Assistant Volleyball Coach
University of Florida (B.A., M.Ed.)
Florida International University (Ed.S.)
9th year at TDS
15th year in education
Tiffany Philbeck
Fourth Grade
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A., M.A.T.)
9th year at TDS
9th year in education
Jenn Phillips
Literacy Specialist
East Carolina University (B.S.)
UNC-Chapel Hill (M.Ed.)
K-12 Reading Professional Educator’s License
6th year at TDS
22nd year in education
Caryn Rosenberg
Office Administrator
LS Clubs Coordinator
Washington University (B.A.)
3rd year at TDS
21st year in education
Clayton Spencer
MS Social Studies
University of Oregon (B.A.)
Florida State University (M.S.)
University of Colorado Boulder (Cert.)
7th year at TDS
9th year in education
Ellie Sprague
Facilities Maintenance Technician
2nd year at TDS
Kimbie Sprague
School Librarian
University of Connecticut (B.S.)
North Carolina Central University (M.L.S.)
3rd year at TDS
9th year in education
Mary Stillman
Office & Student Records Manager
St. Mary’s College
5th year at TDS
12th year in education
Amie Tedeschi
Curriculum Director
Duke University (B.A.)
UNC-Greensboro (M.Ed.)
29th year at TDS
30th year in education
Shelley Turkington
LS Science Lab
College of William and Mary (B.S., M.A.)
K-6 Professional Educator’s License
3rd year at TDS
19th year in education
Susan Vanderburg
MS Math & Science Teacher
UNC-Greensboro (B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S.)
AIG Certification
K-12 Superintendent Certification
1st year at TDS
38th year in education
Demetrice Via
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Director
Cheerleading Coach
NC A&T State University (B.S., M.A.T.)
3rd year at TDS
5th year in education
Casey Villarreal
School Counselor
Fairfield University (B.A.S.)
UNC-Chapel Hill (M.Ed.)
4th year at TDS
14th year in education
Hilary Virdin
Learning Specialist
Cornell University (B.A.)
Johns Hopkins University (M.A.)
3rd year at TDS
3rd year in education
Kayla Wallace
Transitional Kindergarten
University of Wyoming (B.A.)
Western Governors University (M.S.)
7th year at TDS
8th year in education
Chris Warner
MS Math
Math Specialist
UNC-Chapel Hill (B.S.)
1st year at TDS
5th year in education
Kaliel Wilson
After-School Program Counselor
1st year at TDS