Our People
Woodland is a close-knit community of excellent leaders, faculty, and staff committed to the continued success of our school and each individual student. The courtesy and respect that can be missing in the world today are alive and well at Woodland.
Leadership
Interim Head of School – Mrs. Melissa Veghte, M.Ed.
Head of Upper School – Mr. James W. Fuerst, M.Ed.
Head of Lower School – Mrs. Summer Issertell
Head of Preschool – Mrs. Lauren Reed
Director of Athletics, Student Union Coordinator – Miss Dawn DeLuca
Administrative Staff
Everyone at Woodland Country Day School shares a commitment to student success. Some of the people prospective students might need to know right away include:
Administrative Assistant – Mrs. Amy Fazenbaker
Director of Admissions/Marketing – Mrs. Amy Hood ’82
Director of Development – Mrs. Christie Sever
Chief Financial Officer – Mrs. Wendy Cronrath
Teachers
The teachers at Woodland are excellent teachers committed to their students, the parents, and professional growth. Our faculty members are selected for their educational background and professional skills as well as their ability to motivate students to complete a challenging curriculum and aspire to more. Woodland teachers work to identify the individual needs of each student and foster learning while preparing our graduates for future success.
Preschool
Ms. Emma Hood, Pre-K 2 Lead Teacher
Mrs. Andrea Schiller, Pre-K 3 Lead Teacher
Mrs. Lauren Reed, Pre-K 4 Lead Teacher
Mrs. Adele Harris, Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute
Lower School
Mrs. Debbie Hitchner, First Grade
Mrs. Denise Hamilton, Second Grade
Mrs. Summer Issertell, Third Grade
Mrs. Lauren Fazenbaker-Satinsky, Fourth Grade, Vocal & Piano Instructor
Upper School
Mr. Jeffery Lowe – Mathematics, Advisor, Fifth Grade Home Room
Mr. Michael LoBiondo – Geography/History, Advisor, Sixth Grade Home Room
Mrs. Lara Blew – English/Reading, NJHS Coordinator, Advisor, Seventh Grade Home Room
Mr. Stuart Lindberg – Composition, Advisor Program Coordinator, Yearbook Coordinator, Eighth Grade Home Room
Mrs. Jennifer May – Latin, Advisor
Mr. Chris McManus – Science
Specials Teachers
Mrs. Trish MacFarland – Director of Art
Mr. James W. Fuerst, M.Ed. – Director of Music & Drama
Sra. Demaris McManus – Spanish
Ms. Claudia Rosales – Spanish
Mr. Kyler Hamilton – Lower School Computer Tech
Mrs. LouAnn Seabrook – Parents Association, School Store, Library