Our People

Meet Our Educators

Summers-Knoll staff know what learners need to succeed. As dedicated educators, our staff reach every student and bring joy to every lesson. We are a community of committed, progressive educators dedicated to building community and preparing students for the next stage of their academic careers.

Clara Ashwood

Young 5s & Kindergarten Teacher

cashwood@summers-knoll.org

Karen Bayoneto

Director of Operations

kbayoneto@summers-knoll.org

Ian Cook

Upper School Teacher

icook@summers-knoll.org

Huda Derneika

Aftercare Attendant

hderneika@summers-knoll.org

Aristea Fulcher

Aftercare Attendant

afulcher@summers-knoll.org

Imogen Giles

French and Latin Teacher

igiles@summers-knoll.org

Thea Givens

Classroom Assistant

tgivens@summers-knoll.org

Tao Graham

Front Office Manager & Communications

tgraham@summers-knoll.org

Barbara Hohmann

1st/2nd Grade Teacher

bhohmann@summers-knoll.org

Johnathan Letcher

Head of School

jletcher@summers-knoll.org

Alexa Lokensgard

Music Teacher

alokensgard@summers-knoll.org

Myia Love

Aftercare Attendant

mlove@summers-knoll.org

Kimberley Michalishyn

Business Director

kdowning@summers-knoll.org

Erika Noel

3rd/4th Grade Teacher

enoel@summers-knoll.org

Mary Perrin

Art Teacher

mperrin@summers-knoll.org

Johanna (Jo) Davis Ross

Preschool Director & Lead Teacher

jdavisross@summers-knoll.org

Jaylen Shipp

Classroom Assistant

jshipp@summers-knoll.org

Carrie Symons

Executive Director of Teaching & Learning

csymons@summers-knoll.org

Gabriella (Gabby) Wilson

Aftercare Attendant

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Meet Our Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is a diverse group of parents and community members who oversees school policies, maintains financial oversight, and plans for the long-term future of Summers-Knoll. Board members serve three-year terms, with the potential of re-election for a second term.

Victoria Burton-Harris

Fatima Ahmed

HJ Decker, Treasurer

Ed Feng

Leon Parker, President

Explore our Signature Academic Programs

Preschool – Kindergarten
Through exploration, experimentation, and play, our preschool students find deep understanding in appropriate academic and social learning environments.

1st – 4th Grade
Our lower school students continue their interdisciplinary core subject discoveries with a focus on collaboration and independence.

5th – 8th Grade
Our Upper School students are prepared for success in high school, college, and life. Our program culminates in eight 21st century proficiencies by creating an instructional program so that students can apply what they have learned.