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A Team Worth Celebrating

Administrative Team

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  • B.S. Marine Science & Biology, University of Miami

  • M.A.T., University of Maryland University College

  • Certificate, Independent School Leadership, Johns Hopkins University

  • Advanced Professional License, Biology

Nicole Sophocles

Head of School

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  • B.A. Psychology, Washington College

  • M.A. Psychology, Washington College

  • Certificate for Coaching Adolescents with Learning and Attention Issues, Beacon College

  • Certifications in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education

Paula Schoon

Director of Student Services

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  • B.A. Communications,  Salisbury University 

  • Minor in Marketing, Salisbury University

Lauryn Whitaker

Admissions and Marketing

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Zara Cowan 

Executive Assistant

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  • ABA Business Management, Chesapeake College

Angie Marsh

Director of Business

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  • B.S Early Childhood Education, Towson University

Jen Stuart

Director of Advancement

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  • Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Julie Connaire

Front Desk Manager

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  • B.S. Business Management, York College of Pennsylvania

  • Minor, Human Resource Management, York College of Pennsylvania

Melissa Lewis

Development Associate

Meet Our Teachers

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  • B.A. English, Dickinson College

  • M.A. English, Washington College

  • Masters of Library and Information Science, University of North Texas

Jon Baker

English Faculty

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  • Counselor, LMSW

  • B.A. International Relations, Wheaton College, MA

  • M.S.W., Howard University

Shawna Buckley

School Counselor

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  • B.A. English, Skidmore College

  • M.Ed. Literacy focus, University of Virginia

Jamie Caron

English Faculty

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  • B.S. Secondary Education, Science

  • Doctoral program in Urban Education, Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin

  • Doctoral program in Science Education, University of Pittsburgh

Michele Cheyne

Science Faculty & Curriculum Specialist

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  • B.S. Math & Physics, Lenoir Rhyne University

  • M. S. Atmospheric Physics, UMBC

  • Ph.D. Atmospheric Physics, UMBC

  • Maryland Professional Teaching License Grades 6-12 Math and Physics

Dr. Michele Comer

Mathematics Faculty

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  • B.A. Psychology, Baylor University

  • M.A. International Affairs, American University

  • M.A. Learning and Instruction, Catholic University

  • Ph.D. Educational Psychology, Catholic University

  • Certificate for Coaching Adolescents with Learning and Attention Issues, Beacon College

Dr. Amy Littlefield

Learning Specialist

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  • B.F.A. Photography, Texas Tech University

  • M.F.A. Printmaking, University of Delaware

  • Adjunct Faculty, University of Delaware 

  • Sabbatical Replacement and Visiting Instructor, Washington College 

James Martinez

Director of Makerspace & Arts

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  • B.A. History, College of Wooster

Lydia Meeks

Humanities Faculty

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  • B.S. Elementary Education, Salisbury University

Janelle Torres

Spanish Faculty

Board of Trustees

The Wye River Upper School Board of Trustees are vital to the school's development and the future of the students we serve. We are thankful for their dedication to expanding our network of communities that now know how Wye River helps students with learning differences across Maryland.

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  • M.A. in Teaching, Marygrove College

  • Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard Business School

  • 10+ years supporting students with learning differences

  • Former Assistant Head of School, Wye River Upper School

  • Assistant Head of School, The Odyssey School

  • Experience in faculty development, admissions, and school operations

Matt Cowan

Trustee of the Board

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  • MBA, Erasmus Rotterdam School of Management

  • 25+ years in business development and management consulting

  • Experience in start-up operations and organizational growth

  • Founder, The Shared Table

  • Strategic Planning and Head of School Search Committee member

  • EMT, St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department

Lori Ramsey

Treasurer of the Board

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  • M.S. Communication Disorders, Northern Arizona University

  • B.S., Michigan State University

  • Owner and Director, Chesapeake Speech Therapy Services

  • Speech-language pathologist serving children and adults

  • Experienced across schools, hospitals, and private practices

Nikki Williams

Chair of the Board

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  • 40+ years of involvement with 4-H and youth development

  • Former Board Chair, Kent School

  • Trustee Emeritus, The Gunston School

  • Former Board Chair, Queen Anne’s County Parks

  • Longtime community and education leader in Queen Anne’s County

Harry J. Duffey III

Trustee of the Board

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  • B.S. Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech

  • Board member since 2024; Treasurer, 2011–2021

  • Key contributor to Wye River’s campus construction

  • Co-founder, Corsica River Conservancy

  • Former Chair, Queen Anne’s County Planning Commission

  • Longtime Centreville community leader with a strong commitment to service and education

Myron Richardson

Trustee of the Board

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  • M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University

  • B.F.A., University of Michigan

  • Vice President of Marketing and Communications, For All Seasons

  • Former Director of Admissions and Communications, Wye River Upper School

  • 9+ years with Wye River Upper School

  • Experienced in admissions, communications, and community engagement

Katie Theeke

Trustee of the Board

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  • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Kennesaw State University

  • M.Ed. in Secondary Education, Ball State University

  • B.A., Howard University

  • Director, Naval Academy Primary School

  • Former Assistant Principal and Special Education Lead Teacher

  • Educational leader with experience across public and independent schools

Robyn Green

Trustee of the Board

Advisors to the Board

Experienced leaders who provide insight, guidance, and perspective as we continue to grow and serve our students.

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  • Co-Founder, Wye River Upper School

  • First Director of Business and Development

  • Parent of a Wye River second-generation graduate

  • Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce Business Education Partnership

  • Active in regional Chambers of Commerce and women’s leadership networks

  • Longtime advocate for students who learn differently

Patricia McGlannan

Trustee Emeritus to the Board

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  • Community leader and business owner in Anne Arundel County

  • Founder of Chesapeake Academy

  • Founder of ASPIRE

  • Maryland Top 100 Women Circle of Excellence honoree

Patricia H. Troy

Advisor to the Board

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  • Author and internationally recognized speaker on dyslexia and visual thinking

  • Author of In the Mind’s Eye, Thinking Like Einstein, and Seeing What Others Cannot See

  • More than three decades of work exploring dyslexia, visual thinking, and creativity

  • Has presented to organizations including Harvard University, MIT, NASA Ames, and Oxford University

Thomas West

Advisor to the Board

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