Faculty
Mr. Burns is currently in his fourth year of serving students and staff of PHCS as the Director of Food Services. He greatly enjoys interacting with the students, and serving his church and school.
Mr. Burns earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Baltimore. In 2009, he retired from his position of Deputy Inspector General for the Maryland Department of Human Resources in order to accept the position at PHCS. He considers that to be the best career move that he ever made.
Miss Ciampaglia received Bachelor’s of Arts degrees in Religion and Sociology/Anthropology from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in 2000 and a Master’s of the Art of Teaching in Elementary Education from the College of Notre Dame in 2006. She taught fifth grade in Baltimore City for 3 1/2 years and is in her third year of teaching Spanish at PHCS. As a former missionary in Mexico City, Theresa has a special passion for the people and cultures of Latin America. Her life verse is Micah 6:8, “He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
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Mrs. Clatterbuck is our third grade teacher, with 6 years of experience. She has two Bachelor Degrees; one in Elementary Education, the other in Bible from Philadelphia Biblical University. She promotes learning through many creative experiences and projects. Students are often spotted dressing up as a favorite book character, writing dialogues, creating dioramas and much more to enhance creativity and different learning styles. Through out the year, students are encouraged to grow in their Christian character, love for God, and their love for others. Away from school, Mrs. Clatterbuck helps with Upward Cheerleading, teaches Sunday School and chauffeurs her four children to many activities. In the summer, you will most likely find her running a summer camp for kids or kicking back by the pool with a good book.
Mrs. Davis is our K3 teacher, she received her Early Childhood Education certification from Coppin State University. Mrs.Davis’ goal and desire for her classroom is to provide a caring, safe and fun-filled learning environment for preschoolers. She brings over 10 years of experience working with children. Mrs. Davis is the mother of 2 wonderful girls, and ordained minister, published author and speaker.
rdavis@phcsweb.org
My greatest joy, as a teacher, is seeing my students find out who they are in Christ.
Art and the process of creating is the perfect medium for exploring and discovering the treasures that are hidden within. Identifying and helping each student to build confidence in their gifts and callings is extremely important to me: it is the heart of my ministry! The past ten years of teaching at Perry Hall Christian School has been about relationships, Holy Ghost teaching and revelatory learning.
I have been a Christian for over 30 years with my educational degree coming from Towson State University. I have studied Classical Art at the Mitchell School of Fine Arts in Baltimore and have a three-year Biblical Studies certificate from RBI and MFI in Florida.
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kdenison@phcsweb.org
Mrs. Edwards is the ELA teacher in the middle school. She teaches both grammar and literature courses to all students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Concordia College in Bronxville, New York. She is currently in her 15th year as an educator, with the majority of those years at the middle school level. She actually enjoys middle schoolers and all their quirks. Like, seriously! She is a self-proclaimed “Grammar Nerd” and loves to hear students correcting each other in the halls and class. She enjoys reading and poking around a good thrift store in her free time.
Ms. Fisher is a 2012 graduate of Perry Hall High School. She has completed her first semester at CCBS, and plans to attend Cosmetology School in the fall.
Ms. Fisher has many years of experience in athletic competition. She participated in competitive gymnastics for 10 years and competitive cheerleading for 3 years. She participated in the US Cheerleading Championships in Dallas, TX and the World Championships in Orlando, FL.
Along with serving our students at PHCS, Lauren currently coaches competitive cheerleading at Vipers Cheer and Dance in Joppa.
Ms. Gettier received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Towson University in Early Childhood Education. She approaches teaching with the desire to inspire students through creativity in a positive nurturing environment.
kgettier@phcsweb.org
Mr. Gudmundsson earned his Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministries from Liberty University in 1986. 2 years later, in 1998, he received his Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
“I want to know the Word, to love the Word, to live the Word, and I want to lead others to do the same.”
Mrs. Gudmundsson, our Elementary Principal, teaches in the Math Department and is currently advisor to the senior class. Mrs. Gudmundsson has eight years of teaching experience both at the elementary and middle school level. Her Bachelor of Science degree is from Liberty University with a concentration in education as well as family and consumer sciences. She is very passionate about guiding students to apply what they have learned. As much passion as she has for education, she has even more for God’s word. Mrs. Gudmundsson always encourages her students to look for God’s work in their daily lives, using teachable moments to guide students along.
Mrs. Harding graduated from Towson University with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. After several years of classroom and tutoring experience, she has found an outlet for her passion for Christian education as the Community Relations Director at PHCS. You’ll always find her with a camera capturing our students in action around the building. Her job is all about letting the community know what the amazing team of faculty, staff and students at PHCS is achieving. Four of the Panthers roaming the halls belong to Mrs. Harding, which might explain why she delights in sitting under the shade of a tree with a good book sipping her iced tea when she has the chance. Her life goal comes from Genesis 24:40, “The Lord in whose presence I have lived…”.
Raised in California, Christine Hsii began her musical studies at the age of four. By the age of eleven, she performed the Grieg Piano Concerto with the Sacramento Youth Orchestra. In 2002 and 2009, she was a three time prizewinner at the United States Open Competition in the concerto and piano duo categories. Christine received her Bachelors of Music from the New England Conservatory and obtained a Masters of Music degree at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.
Christine hopes to impart a love of music and strengthening of faith through her teaching, for in Psalms 57:7, it reads: “My heart is steadfast; O God, my heart is steadfast, I will sign and make music.”
In her spare time, Christine enjoys running, cooking, finding great deals and spending time with her husband.
Mrs. Kimmel has been with PHCS since 2001. She delights in working with young children helping them to develop cognitively, physically, socio-emotionally, and spiritually. She holds a CDA certificate and is currently taking evening classes in pursuit of a degree in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Kimmel is best known for her ever-present smile and sweet servant’s heart.
Mrs. Kojack, our second grade teacher, has twenty-seven years of teaching experience. She holds Bachelor of Arts from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and a Master of Science in Elementary Education is from Baptist Bible College in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Kojack believes that second graders can reach higher levels of learning, if learning is delivered in fun, and interesting ways. She loves to use music, games, hands-on activities, and lots of interaction between classmates in the classroom. Mrs. Kojack aspires daily to give students the opportunity to learn visually, auditorily, and kinesthetically.
Her life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, and she loves sharing the Word of God with students in Bible class each day, as all children love to hear about the great Bible characters!” Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Mrs.Kojack‘s hobbies are reading, listening to contemporary music, and keeping fresh her first year of learning piano, with hopes of returning to lessons in order to play the hymns of our faith.
Mrs. Linton has been teaching for 9 years. She taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade for one year before finding her niche in the 4th grade class! Using differentiated teaching methods and creative lessons, and incorporating literature & writing into every possible lesson, she strives to help each student reach their God-given potential and find success in the classroom. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Towson State University. When she is not writing lesson plans or grading papers, she finds scrapbooking to be very therapeutic; however a perfect day would be spent with a good book. As C.S. Lewis so eloquently said, “You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
Mrs. Lyons is one of our kindergarten teachers, with ten years of classroom experience in both the public and private school systems. Mrs. Lyons believes that teaching is her calling from God and He guides her each and everyday to inspire her students. George Evans says it best, “Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way”. This is Mrs. Lyons second year at PHCS. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Mrs. Lyons enjoys the fall season, not because of the beauty of colorful leaves, but because of the excitement of the beginning of the Baltimore Ravens season. As you walk down the halls of Perry Hall there is no mistaking which room is Mrs. Lyons’, because of all the purple beauty pouring out of her room.
dlyons@phcsweb.org
Miss Michelle Masemore teaches first grade. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College. Miss Masemore has 22 years of teaching experience. She is in her thirteenth year teaching at Perry Hall Christian School. She is passionate about teaching kids to read. She loves the opportunity that she has at PHCS to sharpen a child’s mind and to transform their hearts for the glory of God.
Ms. Mattes graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Ms. Mattes has been teaching in Christian schools for 12 years with much of her experience being with fifth graders and middle schoolers. She strongly believes in teaching the students the value of TEAM where God is our captain and we are the players who work together to create respect and love for others. Ms. Mattes enjoys using puppets, projects, and funny stories about her cockatiel Sydney to make learning fun and meaningful for her students. Laughter can always been heard in the fifth grade classroom! When Ms. Mattes is not teaching, she enjoys playing the piano and clarinet, reading a good book, and chasing after her 14 birds, 1 bunny, and 2 gerbils.
This is Kirstie McMonigle’s first year at PHCS. She graduated from Towson University with a BS in Early Childhood Education. Her “bubbly” personality helps her preschool students feel comfortable in the classroom so that they are able to relax and learn in a fun environment!
kmcmonigle@phcsweb.org
Joseph Melchor holds his B.A. from U.M.B.C. and his M.Ed. from Concordia University, Portland. He also holds an Advanced Professional Certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education, has been a classroom teacher for nearly twenty years, and currently teaches History and Geography in grades 7-12. Mr. Melchor is wholeheartedly commited to the mission of Christian education, saying: “If we accept that Jesus Christ is the author of life and the source of all Truth, how can any education not grounded on Him be considered a complete education?” Mr. Melchor also enjoys chess, ancient and classical music, travel to historic sites and historical reenactment, and is an active member of the 2nd Maryland Infantry, a Civil War reenactment group. He is a “raving” fan of the Baltimore Ravens and coaches his son’s little league football teams.
Mrs. Paula Miller is our school librarian. She has worked at PHCS since 1996. Her favorite part of her job is helping students with research and stimulating a passion for reading. She trains and coordinates Library volunteers, manages the AV equipment and joyfully “troubleshoots” the laminator. Mrs. Miller also facilitates the Middle School Keyboarding classes.
Mrs. Miller has been married for 36 years, has two sons and an adorable granddaughter. Her son, Chris graduated from PHCS in 2001 and Mike is a 2010 graduate.
Mrs. Miller believes her most important job at PHCS is to love the students to the Lord Jesus Christ, to stimulate them to desire excellence and give them the tools to achieve it.
pmiller@phcsweb.org
Mrs. Moss is currently serving in her fourth year as the Pre-K 4 teacher. Mrs. Moss graduated from Towson University with a double major in Early Childhood and Elementary education. Later she went back to graduate with honors receiving a masters in Elementary Education with certificates in curriculum development and administration. After being certified as a home daycare provider she taught adult classes for continued certification with the child care administration. Mrs Moss has a passion for our school having served 5 plus years on the school board. She has subbed in all grades with long term positions in both second grade and middle school. Her oldest child is graduating from PHCS as will her other two children in years to come. Young children are Mrs. Moss’ heart and she strives to make learning fun.
Mrs. Jane Mundy is the secondary principal and math teacher with a degree from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She loves teaching students how God made math important, interesting and fun and how we can use it every day.
Life verse, Zephaniah 3:17: The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
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jmundy@phcsweb.org
Mr.(Rev.)Neiswender brought his love for teaching and his love for high schoolers to PHCS back in 2003. He has 36 years of teaching experience. His Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education is from Bloomsburg University (Pennsylvania), and his theological training is through Moody Bible Institute and Baptist Bible Seminary of PA. Although the majority of his teaching experience has been with high schoolers, he has taught at the elementary level and at Washington Bible College. He also ministers as the Senior Pastor at Loch Raven Baptist Church in Towson. Mr. Neiswender is happily married for over thirty-eight years with five children and ten grandchildren. Mr. Neis (as the students call him) enjoys reading, working out at the gym, tennis and basketball as some of his favorite activities.
Laura Overholt is the Business Manager for PHCS. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cedarville University in Accounting, and has worked for several for several companies doing operational auditing and bookkeeping. Laura likes using her financial background and operational knowledge to help the teachers have more time for teaching, by making the “business” part easier. She grew up in Wisconsin and cheers for the Green and Gold. GO PACKERS! She works with the high school youth group at Perry Hall Baptist Church and enjoys working with them as they learn about God and His will for their lives. Hiking and scrapbooking are two of her favorite things to do with her free time. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you-declares the Lord- plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Sarah Peacher is one of our Kindergarten teachers. She is in her 3rd year of teaching at Perry Hall Christian School. She graduated Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA with a BA in Liberal Studies and a Concentration in Elementary Education. She is certified K-6. Miss Peacher is the Varsity Volleyball coach for PHCS and also actively helps with the middle/high school drama productions. She is a Disney nut that can always be found either talking about or singing anything Disney. She loves Broadway as well and takes any opportunity to see a show in Baltimore or New York City. Miss Peacher has wanted to be a teacher since she was in 5th grade and loves seeing the “lightbulb” or “Ah-Ha” moments that occur in the classroom.
Mrs. Tracie Pullen attended both Loyola University in Maryland and Notre Dame of Maryland University. In 2005, she graduated with honors from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was awarded first prize in the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Writing Competition in Scholarly Research. Currently in her fourth year at PHCS, Mrs. Pullen has enjoyed eight years as a high school English teacher and six years as a yearbook adviser. She believes that effective communication is crucial to leading a Spirit-driven life, and hopes to inspire her students to achieve both. A fan of poetry rather than professional sports, she spends her free time visiting libraries, listening to music and dreaming a family trip to Ireland to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Irish revolution.
Mrs. Ricci received her Bachelor’s Degree from Towson State University and her Master’s from Loyola College. She has over seventeen years of guidance counseling experience.
Mrs. Richardson has sixteen years of experience and course work in commercial art from Northern Virginia Community College and undergraduate work at Virginia Commonwealth University. She has pursued an ongoing interest in watercolor painting, of which she has sold and won awards. Prior to teaching she was a licensed hair stylist followed by a career in computer graphics, managing a team of paste-up artists as well as designing brochures, advertisements and logos. She has used her art for many church projects including designing a 24-panel stained glass portrayal of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit and the Christian Life. She enjoys outdoor activities like camping, kayaking and going to the beach with friends and family. She also likes to write and has been published in Christian publications.
Mrs. Seibert received her Bachelor’s Degree from California State University and her Master’s from Goucher College. She has over twelve years of classroom experience.
Mr. Seibert has a Master’s in education from Goucher College, a B.A. in music from California State University Fresno, and 20+ additional course credits in Math and Computer Science at CSUF. After working as a touring and recording artist in the Christian music industry for 5 years, Mark went into the Video Game industry working on many world-wide bestselling titles in his 20 year career as a musician, producer, designer and director in that industry. In 2008 he retired from the Video Game industry and is now in his fifth year of teaching. “I try to bring a unique perspective to my students using as many examples as possible from my experiences in the music and video game industry – both from the artistic side, and the business side.” BR>
mseibert@phcsweb.org
Mr. Taylor brings 28 years of experience in Christian School Administration, as well as a passion for academic excellence in the Christian School arena. He has most recently served as Chief School Administrator at Pike Creek Christian School in Newark, DE for eight years, where he guided the school through the accreditation process for ASCI and Middle States. Prior to that in 1984 he joined the Christian Heritage School in Trumbull, Connecticut, where he served as Upper School principal until he was promoted in 1997 to the Headmaster position where he served for 7 years.
Mr. Taylor has his Masters of Education and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is currently near completion of his Doctoral degree in Christian Education Leadership, also from Regent University.
Mr. Taylor is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and has extensive experience guiding schools through the accreditation process and will be leading Perry Hall Christian School through this important educational endeavor as well. He has been active in numerous ACSI leadership endeavors including speaking, teaching seminars and serving on regional accreditation visiting teams.
Mr. Taylor has a very vibrant walk with the Lord and desires to encourage our students to be academically well prepared and lifelong followers of Christ. He and his wife Karen, have been married for 42 years and have 3 children and 8 grandchildren.
Mr. Thomas earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and his Master’s Degree in Educational/Athletic Administration from Goucher College. Mr. Thomas played college baseball at Old Dominion University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has taught physical education and social studies for nine years. He has coached at multiple schools including Towson Catholic and Archbishop Spalding. Mr. Thomas is involved in student-athlete recruitment and college placement. He believes athletics is a tool to be used to receive a college education. His life verse is Philippians 4:13- “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”
Mrs. Wilson is assigned to our K4 classroom and has over fifteen years of classroom experience.