Staff Directory
Meet Our Educators
The Wyndcroft School faculty and staff serve as role models, mentors, and coaches. Most join the school's community as experienced educators and continually pursue formal coursework or seminars. Their commitment to knowledge is infectious and ignites a lifelong love of scholarship in their students.
Thanks to the hard work of this talented group of individuals, our students graduate as confident, self-advocating learners and leaders who are ready to succeed at the region's leading secondary schools and beyond.
Our Faculty and Staff
Mr. Troy Allen
Faculty Information
Location(s): Marshall House
Department(s): Administration, Admissions, Leadership Team
Title(s): Director of Finance and Operations
Contact Information
School Email: tallen@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544 x177
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies – Business and Organizational Leadership, Arizona State University
Other Information
Employed Since
2024
Biography
Troy originally attended George Washington University from 1994-1997. At the end of his junior year, while majoring in Accounting, Troy was drafted by the Atlanta Braves where he was a minor league baseball player for 3 seasons. In his off seasons, Troy worked as a project accountant for a large construction company in the Northern Virginia area, which began his 20-year career as an accountant.
In May of 2023, Troy earned his B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Business and Organizational Leadership from Arizona State University. Troy graduated from ASU magna cum laude and was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society for academic achievement. He is currently an M.B.A candidate at Penn State University.
Troy enjoys training and coaching young athletes in baseball and softball and loves being a mentor to his students. He and his wife Nichole have a daughter attending Seton Hall University and a son who plays lacrosse at West Chester University. When he is not training, Troy is an avid golfer and loves to fish.
Mrs. Julie Bell
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: jbell@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Other Information
Employed Since 2016
Biography
Mrs. Bell grew up in the area and loves teaching at Wyndcroft. Formerly a fourth grade teacher, but is now teaching second grade. She believes that all children can learn through exploration and discovery while working with others in a fun and exciting environment. When she is not in the classroom she loves to spend time with her family doing various outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking and kayaking. She also enjoys coaching mountain biking for her local high school and teaching snowboarding in the winter.
Ms. Helena Bryant
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: hbryant@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Theater, Muhlenberg College
Other Information
Employed Since
2023
Biography
Ms. Helena Bryant joined the Wyndcroft Faculty for the 2023-2024 school year as a Drama Teacher. Ms. Bryant was born and raised in the Greater Philadelphia Area, and currently resides around thirty minutes from Wyndcroft. She attended the Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, from Kindergarten to 12th Grade, where both of her parents were, and currently are, teachers.
Before joining the Wyndcroft faculty, Ms. Bryant attended Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania where she earned her Bachelor’s in Theater with a concentration in Acting. Ms. Bryant then went on to teach at her alma mater, The Episcopal Academy, as a part-time substitute, full time Assistant Director and Choreographer, and most recently as a Long-Term Drama Substitute in the Lower School. Her work at Episcopal solidified her love of teaching theater to the next generation, as well as her desire to inspire students of all ages to step outside of their comfort zones and therefore become more confident in their abilities.
Ms. Morgan Campbell
Ms. Emily Cirullo
Faculty Information
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: ecirullo@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Elementary / Middle School and Special Education, Education, Elizabethtown College 2015
Other Information
Employed Since
2023
Biography
Ms. Emily Cirullo joined The Wyndcroft School for the 2023-2024 year as the Upper School Language Arts teacher for the fifth and sixth grade. She graduated from Elizabethtown College in 2015 with a dual certification in Elem/Middle Level and Special Education. She began her teaching career in 2015 at a charter school in Philadelphia before moving back to the local area in 2018 to teach at a private school in Birdsboro.
Emily was born and raised in the Pottstown area. Currently, she resides in Exeter Township with her two dogs. On most summer days, you’ll find her at one of her favorite places- Camp Innabah in Spring City, where she runs the day camp program. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, crafting, bike riding, and all things musical theater!
Mrs. Charlene Conrad
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: cconrad@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education, Liberty University
Other Information
Employed Since
2021
Biography
Mrs. Conrad joined the Wyndcroft community in 2021 as a fourth grade teacher. She and her husband reside in the Boyertown area. They have four children. She is a graduate of Liberty University with an elementary education/special education degree and began teaching in 2013 at a private school in Birdsboro prior to accepting the lower school position at Wyndcroft.
When she is not teaching, she likes spending time with family and friends. She is often at their family’s farm in Perkiomenville taking care of the animals. She also loves spending time at Bethany Beach, DE.
Ms. Stephanie D’Angelo
Faculty Information
School Email: sdangelo@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, University of New Haven
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Connecticut
Other Information
Employed Since
2023
Biography
Stephanie D’Angelo is joining the Wyndcroft School for the 2024-2025 school year as an Upper School mathematics teacher. Prior to joining the faculty at Wyndcroft, Ms. D’Angelo received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from the University of New Haven in New Haven, Connecticut, and her Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Connecticut.
Ms. D’Angelo will be starting her sixth year of teaching. She previously taught at John Wallace Middle School in Newington, Connecticut, where she taught 7th and 8th grade pre-algebra and algebra. She is passionate about teaching mathematics and strives to create a supportive and positive learning environment where students feel safe to take risks and make mistakes while helping students construct their own knowledge.
When she is not teaching, Ms. D’Angelo enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it be relaxing at the beach, playing tennis, or going on a hike. However, her favorite pastime is spending time with her family, especially her niece Ella and nephew Lucas.
Ms. D’Angelo recently moved to Pottstown from Bristol, Connecticut, and is excited to learn and explore all that Pennsylvania has to offer. She is looking forward to getting involved in the community and volunteering her time.
Mrs. Kathleen DeWald
Faculty Information
Location(s): Marshall House
Department(s): Administration, Leadership Team
Title(s): Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Business Office
Contact Information
School Email: kdewald@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544 x123
Education
Degree(s): Associate’s Degree, Accounting and Business Management
Other Information
Employed Since
2015
Biography
Kathy joined Wyndcroft in January 2015 as an Accounting Assistant to the Director of Finance. She was employed for 28 years as the Information Services Manager at Parkhouse before coming to Wyndcroft.
Kathy currently serves as the Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Business Office. Kathy graduated from Spring-Ford High School and was born and raised in the Spring City area. She has an Associates Degree in Accounting and Business Management as well as HIT certification. She currently resides in Birdsboro with her husband, Pete and has a daughter, son, soon-to-be daughter in law and dog Nash. She enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new adventures, crafting and working with her Girl Scout Troop as an Assistant Leader.
Kathy enjoys seeing the little ones at Marshall House daily and greeting parents that come to visit.
Mr. Al Eck
Faculty Information
Department(s): Facilities
Title(s): Facilities
Contact Information
School Email: aeck@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Other Information
Employed Since
2014
Biography
Al Eck was born and raised in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Graduate of the Automotive Training Center in Exton, Pennsylvania, Al received certifications in Automotive Refinishing and Collision. Al also holds CPR and electrical certifications. Before his time at Wyndcroft, Mr. Eck worked as a Master Operator at Brown Printing Company.
Since joining the Wyndcroft community in 2014, Al has become a rockstar on campus. The kids love to see him riding the mower, tinkering with things, and maintaining the property. His favorite part of the day is seeing the kids; he has even been a Mystery Reader for the pre-kindergarten classes.
At home, Mr. Eck enjoys spending time with his three rescue dogs and two ragdoll cats. Al also enjoys riding his motorcycle in his free time.
Mr. Daniel Edleman
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Department(s): Administration, Leadership Team
Title(s): Chief Academic Officer
Contact Information
School Email: dedleman@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544 x149
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Secondary Education, Moravian College
Master’s Degree, Education, Kutztown University
Other Information
Employed Since
2013
Biography
Mr. Dan Edleman joined the Wyndcroft faculty in September of 2013. He is currently Wyndcroft’s Chief Academic Officer.
Previously, Mr. Edleman has served Wyndcroft as an Upper School Social Studies and Upper School Mathematics instructor and was a class advisor for several different Upper School grades. He also previously coached Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Lacrosse, and Boys’ Soccer at Wyndcroft.
Mr. Edleman received a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and Historical Studies from Moravian University, and he also earned a Master’s of Education Degree from Kutztown University with a focus in Curriculum and Instruction.
Mr. Edleman is a resident of Pottstown and lives with his wife, Jen and twin children, Daniel and Brynn. Mr. Edleman’s interests outside of Wyndcroft include his vegetable garden, cooking, and Philadelphia sports.
Mrs. Amanda Erb
Faculty Information
Location(s): Marshall House
Department(s): Admissions
Title(s): Admissions Associate and Extended Day Programme Manager
Contact Information
School Email: aerb@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544 x110
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education, Liberty University 2019
Other Information
Employed Since
2022
Biography
Mrs. Erb graduated in 2019 from Liberty University with her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. She was born and raised in Gilbertsville, PA and now lives in Oley with her husband. Before coming to Wyndcroft she taught for three years in the classroom, she spent her first year teaching first grade in Philadelphia and the other two years teaching Pre-K. Mrs. Erb has also spent five summers working at the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind and Visually Impaired Children in Avalon, NJ where she was able to help kids with visual impairments have a week long vacation at the beach. She loves spending her free time outside whether it’s going on long walks, working in her flowerbeds, fishing or hunting. She also enjoys spending time with her family in her off time, especially with her three nieces and one nephew. A fun fact about Mrs. Erb is that she can decode braille and can write a full letter on a brailler!
Ms. LeeAnn Fauth
Faculty Information
Location(s): Marshall House
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: lfauth@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Other Information
Employed Since
2018
Biography
LeeAnn Fauth has been teaching at the Wyndcroft school since 2018 and has been a part of the Wyndcroft community since 2016. She was raised in Collegeville, and currently still resides there with her son. Ms. Fauth is the early childhood teacher and has also taught Pre-K while at Wyndcroft.
When she is not teaching, you will find her spending time with her family. She enjoys being outdoors, relaxing at the beach, crafting, and cheering for her son during lacrosse games.
Ms. Fauth believes learning through play allows children to make sense of the world around them. She believes when children can learn through discovery, it allows them to develop cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Ms. Fauth feels childhood is short and should be enjoyed, not rushed. One of her favorite quotes is “Childhood is the most beautiful of all life’s seasons.” – unknown.
Mr. Wilson Felter
Faculty Information
Location(s): Marshall House, Main School Building
Department(s): Administration, Leadership Team
Title(s): Head of School
Contact Information
School Email: wfelter@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544 x115
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master’s Degree, Educational Leadership, George Washington University
Other Information
Employed Since
2025
Biography
Wilson Felter brings more than 30 years of experience in independent school education and leadership to his role as Head of School at The Wyndcroft School. Throughout his career, Wilson has been a passionate advocate for children and the educators who guide them, known for building strong, inclusive communities rooted in trust, collaboration, and joyful learning.
Wilson began his career in the Washington, D.C. area, where he taught social studies and language arts and coached athletics at Capitol Hill Day School, Mater Dei School, and Sandy Spring Friends School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a scholarship student-athlete, and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from George Washington University.
Over the past two decades, Wilson has held senior leadership positions in Quaker schools in Philadelphia. As Associate Head of School at Greene Street Friends School, he played a key role in strategic initiatives, program development, and community engagement. Most recently, he served as Director of Middle School at William Penn Charter School, leading a division of 240 students and 35 faculty and staff with a focus on experiential learning, student wellness, and educational innovation.
Wilson’s leadership is grounded in creating psychologically safe environments where teams can thrive, and students are known and valued. He has mentored emerging leaders, launched parent education initiatives, strengthened admission and development partnerships, and built systems that foster communication and connection across all school constituencies.
In addition to his school-based leadership, Wilson has served on the boards of several independent schools, contributing his expertise in governance, strategic planning, and institutional advancement. He is also a lifelong learner and athlete who enjoys golf, squash, swimming, and learning new games.
Wilson lives in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Jeanne. They are the proud parents of three children—Josh, Darcy, and Casey—and share their home with their beloved rescue lab, Callie. Rooted in his Quaker faith and a deep belief in the transformative power of education, Wilson is excited to lead Wyndcroft into its next chapter with vision, humility, and heart.
Miss Lauren Flanagan
Faculty Information
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: lflanagan@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, English Education, Ursinus College
Other Information
Employed Since
2024
Biography
Lauren Flanagan joined the Wyndcroft community as an Upper School Language Arts teacher in 2024. She has been teaching in the classroom for the last since 2022, both with public and private school experience. Lauren received her Bachelor’s in English Education from Ursinus College, and she is currently working on her Master’s Degree in English Literature at Southern New Hampshire University.
Lauren has taught both at the middle school and high school level in a variety of classes including 8th grade Reading, high school British Literature, Acting, and AP Literature and Composition. Additionally, Lauren coaches volleyball all year for multiple schools including a girls’ team at Merion Mercy Academy and a boys’ team at Spring-Ford Area High School. When not teaching or coaching, Lauren spends time with her two dogs: Dudley and Cinnamon.
Ms. Elizabeth Fretz
Mrs. Courtney Fritz
Mrs. Melissa Griffaton
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Learning Specialist
Contact Information
School Email: mgriffaton@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544 x126
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Education, Millersville University
Master’s Degree, Elementary Education, Kutztown University
Other Information
Employed Since
2009
Biography
Mrs. Griffaton, also known as “Mrs. G” in the hallways of Wyndcroft has had a number of “homes” inside Wyndcroft. She has taught third grade, fourth grade, and is now a Learning Specialist for grades K-5. Mrs. G has also taught in the school districts of Muhlenberg, Wilson, and Pottstown. Mrs. G loves teaching and interacting with students. She has adopted the mindset this year of “Your speed does not matter, forward is forward”. Outside of Wyndcroft, Mrs. G is an avid weather watcher, especially in the winter time and hurricane season. She is especially fond of any warm place that has sand and blue water, especially St. John, USVI and the gulf coast of Florida. She is married and has a son, Ben, who attended Wyndcroft for eleven years “a lifer” and is now a junior at Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina.
Mrs. Angela Harrison
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Department(s): Alumni Relations, Specific Alumni Needs
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: aharrison@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education, Penn State University
Other Information
Employed Since
1997
Biography
In 1997, Angi Harrison joined the Wyndcroft community as a substitute teacher, and then in 1998 began full time co-teaching Early Childhood for two years along with Lower School Science, which she still currently teaches. She also serves as the Student Council Advisor and coaches Cross Country. Angi holds a BS from The Pennsylvania State University in Elementary Education with a concentration in math and science.
Angi has always had a passion for teaching and helping others reach goals that might otherwise seem impossible, whether it be in the classroom or in life. She also has a passion for coffee, puzzles, dancing when others are looking, and making others laugh, which her students embrace as well. As an avid competitor in endurance sports, Angi has competed in many events, with her favorite being triathlons, which includes an Ironman Lake Placid finish. She loves to challenge herself and be a positive example to those around her in that the only limits we face are the ones of self-doubt.
Angi lives in Pottstown with her husband, Jeff, their son Brady (a soon to be graduate of The Wyndcroft School), and their Shiba Inu, Cody. When she is not teaching or racing, she and her family love to travel, eat and cook good food, and spend time together laughing and making lots of new memories.
Mrs. Brittany Heine
Faculty Information
Location(s): Marshall House
Department(s): Administration, Alumni Relations, Development, Leadership Team
Title(s): Director of Development
Contact Information
School Email: bheine@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544 x158
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work, Lockhaven University 2011
Master’s Degree, American Military University 2015
Doctorate Degree, Public Administration, Walden University 2025
Other Information
Employed Since
2025
Biography
Brittany Heine joined the Wyndcroft community as the Director of Development in 2025.
Brittany has over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience with a focus on cultivating community partnerships and growing mission-driven programs. Most recently, Brittany served as a Senior Nonprofit Programs Administrator at SourceAmerica, where she launched national workforce initiatives and cultivated partnerships with more than 500 nonprofit agencies across the country. Prior to that, she held senior leadership roles in social services and community development, managing teams, overseeing multimillion-dollar programs, and leading successful strategic planning efforts.
An avid believer in lifelong learning – she graduated from Lock Haven University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Social Work, a Masters degree from American Military University (2015) and a Doctorate degree from Walden University (2025) in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management and Leadership,
Born and raised in State College, Pennsylvania – Brittany relocated to the Washington D.C. area in 2010 for her husband’s military career. In 2021, Brittany, her husband Bill, and two daughters Kaylynne and Delaney, returned to Pennsylvania and now call Royersford home.
Outside of her time at Wyndcroft, Brittany enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two beloved dogs – Henry and Ruby! She likes to watch and attend various sporting events to cheer on her favorite teams (Phillies, Sixers, Washington Capitals, and Penn State Football), travel anywhere and everywhere, and eat all the good food!
Ms. Lisa Katarynick
Faculty Information
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: lkatarynick@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): BFA, Graphic Design and Computer Graphics, Moore College of Art and Design
Other Information
Employed Since
2024
Biography
Ms. Lisa Katarynick joined the Wyndcroft faculty in September of 2024. She is Wyndcroft’s art teacher and is thrilled to be part of the Wyndcroft community. Ms. K knows “Art is good for us!” Art helps reduce stress, build self-confidence, and sharpen problem-solving skills. Not only is it a powerful outlet for expressing feelings and emotions, art promotes creative thinking which fosters innovation and creativity in all aspects of our lives.
Previously, Ms. Katarynick was an Art Teacher at Chester Community Charter School in Chester PA and the Program Director/Art Instructor at Barnstone Art For Kids in Phoenixville, PA. Ms. Katarynick has held various art related jobs in her career including positions as Art Director and Designer in book, magazine and music publishing, broadcast news as well as art education for children both privately and on a community level.
Ms. Katarynick received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design and a Computer Graphics Certificate from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, PA. She is experienced in trauma informed care over multiple courses and workshops at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Ms. Katarynick also holds a certificate in Mental Health First Aid for Youth from the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare.
Ms. K lives in Phoenixville with her labrador retriever Finn. When she isn’t teaching children art she keeps active walking Finn, painting, knitting, playing guitar, and hiking. She also enjoys traveling, attending her niece and nephew’s sporting events, cheering on Philly sports teams, live music, cooking, baking, true crime documentaries and laughing.
Mrs. Sarah Kerwin
Faculty Information
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: skerwin@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Associates, Early Education, Montgomery County Community College
BA, Early Education
Other Information
Employed Since
2023
Biography
Sarah Kerwin was born and raised in the Pottstown area and was happy to join the Wyndcroft family in 2023 as the Extended Day Program Director. Mrs. Kerwin first attended Montgomery County Community College from 2014-2017 and received her Associates in Early Education. In 2017, she moved to North Carolina with her now Husband while he served in the United States Marine Corps. Mrs. Kerwin worked in the North Carolina Pre-K program, serving disadvantaged and military families while working towards her Bachelors in Early Education. In 2021, she received her Bachelors the same week her Husband got out of the Marines, and they moved back home to Pottstown! Mrs. Kerwin then taught 7th and 8th grade US history for a year at Pope John Paul II Elementary School before returning to her roots in early childhood education. She taught Pre-K in Collegeville for two years before starting at Wyndcroft in 2023.
Mrs. Kerwin believes in the importance of learning through play and fostering independence in students. She believes that social emotional awareness is essential for all other types of learning to be successful. Mrs. Kerwin loves reading, spending time with family and friends, and playing outside with her two dogs.
Mr. Gerald Kielburger
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: gkielburger@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Social Studies Secondary Education, Temple University
Other Information
Employed Since
2023
Biography
Gerald Kielburger joined The Wyndcroft School for the 2023-2024 year as an Upper School Humanities teacher. Mr. Kielburger grew up in Chalfont and graduated from Central Bucks South High School. He received his Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Secondary Education from Temple University, and is currently working on his Master’s in American history through Gettysburg College. Mr. Kielburger’s prior experience in education includes working at an after-school program at a local YMCA and coaching ice hockey for a travel club team. His path with teaching officially began in 2014, working at a Catholic school in the Olney section of Philadelphia, and then served as the assistant principal and middle school social studies teacher at a Catholic school in Glenside. In the classroom, Mr. Kielburger prides himself in making history relevant to his students’ present-day lives. He is passionate about history, especially with seeing how significant events impact the future. His aim is to not only teach the students about the many sagas of historical events, but to also help them become better citizens of the world.
Mr. Kielburger lives in Souderton with his wife, Ashley, sons Gregory and August, and their two cats, Millie and Steve. Mr. Kielburger is an avid ice hockey fan and you will see him rooting for the locally unpopular Pittsburgh Penguins. During his free time he likes playing golf, kayaking, hiking, grilling, watching TV shows/movies, and spending time outdoors. Music is also a major part of Mr. Kielburger’s life and he plays drums and guitar, having been a part of many bands since childhood.
Mrs. Julie Kim
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: jkim@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary & Early Childhood Education, Notre Dame of Maryland
Master’s Degree, Early Childhood Special Education from Teachers College, Columbia University
Other Information
Employed Since
2021
Biography
Mrs. Kim was born in Kansas City, KS and moved frequently as a child to PA & NJ until primarily being raised in Baltimore. She has a Bachelors of Art in Elementary & Early Childhood Education from Notre Dame University of Maryland and a Masters of Art in Early Childhood Special Education from Teachers College of Columbia University.
She began her career in 1996, teaching preschool in New York & Baltimore. She then taught Kindergarten in Atlanta & San Francisco. After 9 years of full-time teaching, she became a stay at home mom to 3 children (Wyndcroft ’20, ’23, ’25). She returned to part time (1st grade) & substitute teaching in the Wilson School District in 2016. After substituting at Wyndcroft in the spring of 2021, she became a Kindergarten teacher here in the fall of 2021.
Along with her husband, James, and their children, Mrs. Kim enjoys traveling. Their family’s most memorable vacations were to a dude ranch in Jackson, WY & a trip to Italy, which included an after-hours tour of the Vatican Museum & the Sistine Chapel. Having started piano lessons at the age of 5, Mrs. Kim has sung in & accompanied many school choruses & church choirs. She enjoys bringing her love of music to the classroom & teaching her students through song & movement!
Mrs. Kim LaGuardia
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: klaguardia@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science, Spring Garden College
Master’s Degree, Elementary Education, Arcadia University
Other Information
Employed Since
2011
Biography
Kimberly LaGuardia joined the Wyndcroft community as a first grade teacher in 2011. She has attained her B.S. degree in Computer Science and her M.E. in Elementary Education from Arcadia University. She is a certified PA educator, Seesaw educator, and holds a CPR certification as well.
Mrs. LaGuardia believes that a positive child centered environment is the key to successful learning! Respect is the foundation of the teacher/student relationship. She believes that being responsible for her students’ experience and learning in their first grade year is an awesome responsibility! She enjoys teaching students how to be independent thinkers and learners. “When students feel respected, they feel safe to learn, and more importantly safe to make a mistake in their classroom. This is the optimal learning environment to grow independent thinkers and learners! “
Kimberly currently resides in Telford, with her family. Her daughter, Anna, is a Wyndcroft alumnae. Her family loves to travel, hike, and read on the beach together!
Mr. Steve McCann
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Facilities
Contact Information
School Email: smccann@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Other Information
Biography
Born in Reading and raised in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, Steve McCann graduated with the class of 1988 from Boyertown High School. Before joining the Wyndcroft community in 2018, Steve worked as a Forklift Driver at Brown Printing Company for 26 years.
Steve’s favorite part of the job is getting to see the kids each day while monitoring lunch. Mr. McCann has gained rockstar status at Wyndcroft, as kids love watching him tend to the property every day. He has even been a Mystery Reader for the pre-kindergarten classes.
In his spare time, Mr. McCann enjoys traveling. Some noteworthy experiences include visiting Ireland with his father, touring around Italy with a friend, and an airboat adventure in the Everglades. He also enjoys watching movies, doing karaoke, and tending to his koi pond.
Mrs. Brooke Musser
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: bmusser@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education, Shippensburg University
Associates Degree, Early Childhood Education, Endicott College
Other Information
Employed Since
1998
Biography
Brooke Musser has been a part of the Wyndcroft faculty since joining the Wyndcroft family in 1998 as a Kindergarten teacher. During her time at Wyndcroft, she has worked in various grades from Pre-K, Early Childhood, and 5th grade Social Studies, and now has returned to her roots where she started back in the Kindergarten classroom. Brooke feels very fortunate to have worked with many of the students here at Wyndcroft in both Lower and Upper School. She holds degrees from Endicott College (Beverly, MA) and Shippensburg University. Continuing her love of learning and growth is accomplished by attending various regional professional development opportunities and graduate courses at Gratz College. She also loves to continue her education through various professional learning opportunities by participating in seminars and workshops, keeping her up to date on the latest in the education field. You are never too old to learn something new!!!
Coming from a family of teachers, Mrs. Musser always knew that the classroom was where she wanted to be. She loves watching her students blossom into life-long learners.
Mrs, Musser believes in a positive child centered environment which allows her students to feel a sense of accomplishment! Her main goal is to create a classroom atmosphere where her students can grow, collaborate, and feel a sense of belonging while lighting the spark of learning. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Mrs. Musser believes that it is essential to establish an environment where the children can feel the opportunity to grow and believe in the power of yet. Respect is the cornerstone of building a teacher and student relationship. She loves watching her children grow into a classroom family each school year.
Brooke is a certified PA educator, Seesaw Ambassador, and has her CPR certification.
Brooke lives in Gilbertsville with her two children, her furry children, her dog Mocha and her two cats. Her son Cameron and daughter Grace are proud Wyndcroft alums. Fun fact, when she first started teaching at Wyndcroft, her family adopted Taylor Swift cats! She loves to travel, the beach, and read.
Mrs. Cheryl Neiman
Faculty Information
Location(s): Marshall House, Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: cneiman@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Other Information
Employed Since
2007
Biography
Cheryl Neiman was born in Pottstown, PA and raised in the little town of New Berlinville. She has been a part of the Wyndcroft community since 2007 and has worked with our Early Childhood and Pre-Kindergarten children.
Cheryl has been happily married to her husband Scott since 1996. She has a daughter Rebecca that attends Liberty University. In her time outside of Wyndcroft, Cheryl enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her three cats, Charlie, Franklin, and Tater, and her two crested geckos, Finn and Wess.
Ms. Lee Ann Neiman
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Department(s): Administration
Title(s): Office Manager
Contact Information
School Email: lneiman@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Other Information
Employed Since
2015
Biography
In 2015, after working for over 20 years in accounting, Lee Ann joined The Wyndcroft School as an Administrative Assistant. Today, Lee Ann holds the title of Office Manager where she runs the main office, keeps us organized, and gets us home in a timely manner! She has served as the WPTO liaison and helps plan fun events on our social committee.
As a graduate of Pottsgrove High School, Lee Ann has been a member of the surrounding Pottstown area most of her life. Lee Ann currently resides in Birdsboro with her fiancé, Tindaro. In her free time, you can find Lee Ann outside walking, doing yoga and pilates, and spending time with her family. She also loves to organize. So much so, she became a Professional Organizer! A fun fact about Lee Ann is that she has a twin sister.
Lee Ann’s favorite part about working at The Wyndcroft School is getting to know the students and their families. She loves when the students stop by the office window to visit her.
Mr. Zach Risell
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: zrisell@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Gettysburg College
Other Information
Employed Since
2020
Class Of
2008
Biography
Mr. Risell began teaching at Wyndcroft in 2020. However, his Wyndcroft journey began much earlier as he was a student, beginning in his fifth grade year until his graduation with the class of 2008. Since then he earned degrees in both history and French from Gettysburg college. He was a teaching assistant at Pottstown Middle school helping students testing below reading level. Now he is happy to be back where his educational career took off. As a teacher he aspires to inspire trust and confidence in his students.
Mr. Risell was born in Phoenixville, PA and currently lives in Collegeville. In his free time, Mr. Risell plays volleyball twice a week and was on the ultimate frisbee team in college. He also enjoys board games and D&D. He has a puppy, Baxter, and is a big fan of all Philadelphia sports teams, particularly, the Eagles.
Ms. Sarah Robinson
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: srobinson@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Music Education, Westminster Choir College
Other Information
Employed Since
2018
Biography
Ms. Robinson has taught General Music and Chorus at The Wyndcroft School since 2018. She was born and raised in Chester County and currently resides in Pottstown with her two daughters. Ms. Robinson graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. She has previously taught in both private and public education in PA and NJ. Ms. Robinson has also been a consultant and certified homeschool evaluator since 2013.
In her spare time, Ms. Robinson enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her large family. She especially enjoys home renovation projects and organizing.
Mr. Mark Russell
Faculty Information
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: mrussell@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): MA, Latin and Greek Classics, Villanova University
BA, Communication Studies, College of Wooster
Other Information
Employed Since
2024
Biography
Mark Russell recently joined Wyndcroft in 2024 as the Latin teacher for grades 5-8. Having recently graduated from Villanova’s Classics MA program for Latin and Greek, he is eager to share what he has learned in the classroom to Latin students from the other side of the desk. Most of all, he enjoys examining the sources of where words and phrases come from, and how cultures are connected through language.
Born and raised in New York City, Mark was exposed to language learning at a young age – starting with Spanish and Latin in middle school, continuing at Kent School in Connecticut, in addition to Ancient Greek. He continued Latin and Greek throughout his undergraduate studies at the College of Wooster in Ohio, in addition to 2 years of Russian, where he earned his BA in Communication Studies in 2012.
After a decade-long hiatus from academia, Mark left his restaurant manager position to return to the classroom at UPenn’s Post Bacc Program for Classics in 2020, and eventually moving onto Villanova’s MA Program in 2022, as well as spending 2 summers learning German for reading purposes.
Mark lives in Blue Bell with his wife Claire, son Bruce, baby daughter Amy, and 2 cats Bart and Batman. During his free time, Mark enjoys visiting the local bouldering gym, losing to his betters at chess, and attempting to make sourdough bread.
Mrs. Shannon Stone
Faculty Information
School Email: sstone@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Room
Learning Commons
Other Information
Employed Since
2018
Biography
Mrs. Stone has been with the Wyndcroft community since 2018. She is currently the PreK – 8 Technology Integration Specialist and has also been a Third-grade teacher, coach, and advisor during her time at the School.
Mrs. Stone was born and raised in Blue Bell Pa, where she attended school in the Wissahickon school district. She currently resides in Gilbertsville Pa, with her husband Austin, two sons, Grayson and Landon, and their dog Lilly.
As a 2008 graduate of Alvernia University, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and eagerly looks forward to seeing your child learn, grow, and achieve in their schooling at Wyndcroft.
Mrs. Stone has previously taught Kindergarten and First grade at a private school in Phoenixville, PA, where she was honored with the school’s “Educator of the Year” award twice.
When she’s not teaching, you will find her spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Stone loves being outdoors walking, hiking, coaching, and as a certified spin instructor, she thoroughly enjoys rhythmic spinning.
Mrs. Stone feels that relationships are at the center of a classroom. She wants her students to love coming to school and inspires each child to love learning. She believes in using whatever creative method to meet each student’s learning needs. Mrs. Stone believes in challenging each student at their own level and encourages growth in emotional, social and academic areas. Like Mrs. Stone would say “as we embark on this journey together, please remember we are on the same team and have the same goal. Together we make a difference!”
Mrs. Cynthia Taranto
Faculty Information
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: ctaranto@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): BS, Dairy Husbandry, Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture
Master of Education, Education, Beaver College
Education Certification, Biology and General Sciences, Kutztown University
Other Information
Employed Since
2024
Biography
Cindy Taranto joined the Wyndcroft Community as an upper school Science teacher in October 2024. Previously she taught in public education for many years at the middle and high school levels. She attended Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture for her Bachelor of Science degree, Kutztown University for Teaching Certification and earned a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education from Arcadia University (Beaver College).
Cindy has taught at both the middle school and high school levels in a variety of sciences including Life Science, Physical Science, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Botany, and Forensic Science. She has been involved in sports officiating for many years and enjoys the outdoors, her dogs, and especially her grandchildren.
Ms. Hannah Walker
Faculty Information
Location(s): Marshall House
Department(s): Administration, Admissions, Alumni Admissions, Leadership Team
Title(s): Director of Admission and Communications
Contact Information
School Email: hwalker@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544 x113
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Secondary Education English, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 2021
Other Information
Employed Since
2022
Biography
Born in Prince Frederick, Maryland, and raised in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Hannah Walker graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary English Education. While at Kutztown, Ms. Walker was honored with two university-appointed awards for Outstanding Student Teacher, recognizing her excellence in classroom instruction and student engagement.
In 2021, Ms. Walker worked at Fleetwood Area School District as a daily annual substitute teacher. She also served as a long-term substitute for the English as a Second Language (ESL) program, where she worked closely with students of varying fluency levels and provided one-on-one remedial support to help students transition into the American school system.
Ms. Walker joined The Wyndcroft School community in the summer of 2022. She is currently attending Penn State World Campus in pursuit of her Master’s in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship. By applying what she learns, Ms. Walker hopes to help Wyndcroft thrive in an increasingly competitive educational landscape—ensuring the School remains the top choice for current and prospective families. The entrepreneurial mindset she is developing will enhance her professional growth and open doors to expanded responsibilities in strategic planning, fundraising, operations, and broader school leadership.
Outside of her life at Wyndcroft, Ms. Walker is deeply interested in music, theater, and art. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and painting, walking her dog, Cricket, and spending time with her family and partner. She loves a cozy weekend in, home-cooked meals, and family game nights. With a deep love for storytelling, she dreams of one day writing and illustrating her own children’s book.
Ms. Dana Waters
Faculty Information
Location(s): Main School Building
Title(s): Faculty
Contact Information
School Email: dwaters@wyndcroft.org (Primary)
School Phone: (610) 326-0544
Education
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education and English, The College of New Jersey
Other Information
Employed Since
2016
Biography
Ms. Waters was born and raised on a boarding school’s campus, in a small town in New Jersey. She has her degree in Elementary Education and English from The College of New Jersey. She is certified to teach kindergarten through eighth grade. Ms. Waters has taught in both public and private schools. As a young educator, Ms. Waters found her start in a New Jersey public school. She taught there for three years, gaining experience with first and second grades. Then, Ms. Waters moved to a rural area of New York and began teaching first grade at a small private school called Mizzentop Day School. It was during these years that she taught first grade, while simultaneously heading the lower school. Ms. Waters finally relocated to Pottstown, Pennsylvania in 2012 and continued her career as a stay at home mom for her two children. When her daughter, Marley turned two years old, Ms. Waters initiated a search for a teaching job and found The Wyndcroft School. She fell in love with the community, the rigorous curriculum, and the NON SIBI motto. Ms. Waters began teaching second grade here in 2016 and is currently teaching third grade.
Ms. Waters loves the summer, playing with her children, reading, baking, and outdoor activities like running, biking, swimming, and hiking. She has two children, Thomas and Marley, who both attend The Wyndcroft School, and two turtles who stay at home. Ms. Waters’s family lives down south and she loves to visit them and facetime with them.