SAMANTHA DIVER , M.S. ED
Interim Head of School
20+ years as a Learning Specialist in K-12 schools and private tutoring.
Certified Yoga, Balanced Athlete, Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor.
Presentations
DAIS : Mindfulness in the Classroom 2017
PAIS : T.I.M.E. Executive Functioning Skills 2017;
How to Make Math Meaningful 2017
East Side Charter School of Wilmington : Mindfulness in the Classroom 2017
Shorecrest Preparatory School, Keynote Speaker 2020
Professional Development
Harvard School of Education: Art of Leadership, Project Zero, Universal Design for Learning
Learning and the Brain : Mathematics and the Brain Learning and the Brain: Executive Functions in the Classroom Learning and the Brain: Differentiated Instruction
The Wilson Reading Program
Lindamood Bell LIPS / Visualizing and Verbalizing
Singapore Math
Teaching Mathematics Using Alternative Modalities and Strategies; Interacting with Mathematics Executive Function: Foundation for Learning and Teaching
Awards
The Lower School Chair for Teaching Excellence (June, 2014)
The Kitchel Chair (June, 2016) Awarded to the teacher who has the greatest impact on students and faculty.
NICOLE RAFFERTY, M.S. ED., CPLC
7+ years of teaching experience in K-12 schools (urban, suburban, private, and public); including tutoring and academic summer camps
Teaching Certifications in Elementary Education & Reading Specialist
Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC); accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF)
Master of Science degree in Reading, Writing, & Literacy - University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, Minor in Human Development & Family Studies - Pennsylvania State University
Recognized as a 2020 Top Teacher for Delaware Today Magazine
Completed “Chair Yoga & Mindful Practices For Children” through YogaEd
Completed Levels I & II training in Responsive Classroom