ANC Secondary Schools - Faculty and Staff

Academics

Faculty and Staff

Administration

Susan O. Odhner, Girls School Principal
B.A., Bryn Athyn College
sue.odhner@ancss.org
267.502.2595

Jeremy T. Irwin, Boys School Principal
B.S., Wayne State University; M.Ed., University of Phoenix
jeremy.irwin@ancss.org
267.502.4565

Elizabeth K. Fuller, Girls School Assistant Principal
B.A., James Madison University; M.A. Arcadia University
Collaborative Courses: Accelerated Algebra, PreCalculus. Other roles: Assistant Principal, Mathematics Department Chair. | elizabeth.fuller@ancss.org
267.502.2692

Douglas A. Reuter, Boys School Assistant Principal
B.A., The College of New Jersey; M.A., Arcadia University
Collaborative Courses: Senior English. Other roles: Assistant Principal. | doug.reuter@ancss.org
267.502.2643

Beth N. Lutz, Registrar, College Counselor,
B.A., Gettysburg College; M.Litt. University of Aberdeen
beth.lutz@ancss.org
267.502.2568

B. Erikson Odhner, Director of Studies
B.A., Bryn Athyn College; M.A., Villanova University
Other Roles: Summer Institues Director, Website Manager. | erik.odhner@ancss.org
267.502.2615

Julie Rankin, Media Center Director
B.A., Bryn Athyn College; M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh
Other Roles: Honor Society Advisor. | julie.rankin@ancss.org
267.502.2666

Allyn E. Simons, School Nurse
B.S.N., Loyola University; M.S.N., Duke University
allyn.simons@ancss.org
267.502.4582

Admissions Office

Denise DiFiglia, Director of Admissions
Ms. DiFiglia serves as Director of Admissions for both the Boys School and the Girls School.
denise.difiglia@ancss.org
267.502.4855

Jennifer S. Allen, Assistant Director of Admissions
Mrs. Allen serves as Assistant Director of Admissions for both the Boys School and the Girls School, helping guide students and their parents through the application process.
jennifer.allen@ancss.org
267.502.4521

Art Department

Eyvind C. Boyesen, Art Department Chair
B.A., Lehigh University
Boys School Courses: Physical Education. Collaborative Courses: Fundamentals of Art, Photography, Stained Glass, Printmaking. Coaching Roles: Head Wrestling Coach. Other Roles: Art Department Chair, Sophomore Class Advisor, Assistant Housemaster in Stuart Hall. | eyvind.boyesen@ancss.org
267.502.2690

Donna Bostock
Collaborative Courses: Music. Other Roles: Director of Instrumental Ensemble, Director of Pit Orchestra for the Spring Musical. | donna.bostock@ancss.org
267.502.2690

Sarah Gladish
B.A., Brandeis University, M.A., Holy Family University
Collaborative Courses: Performing Arts Portfolio, African-American Literature. Other Roles: Dance Ensemble Director, Choreographer, Academian Advisor, Student Support Staff. | sarah.gladish@ancss.org
267.502.2665

Keith A. Gruber
B.A., Washington and Jefferson College; M.F.A., University of the Arts
Collaborative Courses: Visual Arts Portfolio, Fundamentals of Art, Drawing and Painting, Pottery, Sculpture, Ceramics. Other Roles: Stuart Hall Housemaster, Phi Alpha Advisor. | keith.gruber@ancss.org
267.502.2639

Naomi Haus-Roth, Director of Mitchell Performing Arts Center
Collaborative Courses: Stagecraft. Other Roles: Theater Club Advisor. | naomi.haus-roth@mitchellcenter.info
267.502.4889

Lisa Knight
Certificate in Painting, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Collaborative Courses: Drawing and Painting. | lisa.knight@ancss.org
267.502.2690

Nancy E. Metroka
B.A., Montclair State College; M.Mus.Ed., Temple University
Collaborative Courses: Music. Other Roles: Instrumental Ensemble Director. | nancy.metroka@ancss.org
267.502.2690

Brenda R. Rydstrom
B.A., University of Arizona; M.A., Holy Family University
Collaborative Courses: Costuming. Other Roles: Director of Educational Support, Drama Costume Director. | brenda.rydstrom@ancss.org
267.502.2662

Christopher Y. Waelchli
B.M., Catholic University
Collaborative Courses: Fundamentals of Art, Choral Music, Performing Arts Portfolio, Stagecraft. Other Roles: Performing Arts Department Head, Musical Director, Technical Theater Director. | chris.waelchli@ancss.org
267.502.4858

Sarah C. Waelchli
B.S.L.A., Georgetown University; M.A. St. Louis University, Madrid
Collaborative Courses: Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4. Other Roles: Drama Producer. | sarah.waelchli@ancss.org
267.502.2678

English Department

Baird J. Kistner, English Department Chair
B.A., University of Richmond; M.A., Villanova University
Boys School Courses: Freshman English, Junior English. Other Roles: Fall Play Director. | baird.kistner@ancss.org
267.502.2963

Erica W. Cantley
B.A., Columbia University
Girls School Courses: Sophomore English, Senior English. Collaborative Courses: Film Appreciation. | erica.cantley@ancss.org
267.502.2661

Douglas A. Reuter
B.A., The College of New Jersey; M.A., Arcadia University
Boys School Courses: Senior English. Other Roles: Boys School Assistant Principal, Baseball Assistant Coach. | doug.reuter@ancss.org
267.502.2643

Bonnie C. Hodgell
B.A., University of Scranton; M.A., Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College
Girls School Courses: Freshman English, Junior English. Other Roles: Girls Tennis Assistant Coach. | bonnie.hodgell@ancss.org
267.502.2553

Ivan Maddock
B.S., Carnegie Mellon
Boys School Courses: Sophomore English, Algebra 1, Algebra 2. Other Roles: Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach, Fall Play Assistant Director. | ivan.maddock@ancss.org
267.502.2528

Language Department

Gail A. Cooper, Language Department Chair
B.A., Oakland University; M.A., Villanova University
Boys School Courses: Latin 1. Collaborative Courses: Latin 2, Latin 3. Other Roles: Freshman Class Advisor. | gail.cooper@ancss.org
267.502.2552

Holly Connelly
B.A., Franklin and Marshall College
Collaborative Courses: French 1, French 2, French 3. Other Roles: Sophomore Class Advisor, Girls Ice Hockey Assistant Coach. | holly.connelly@ancss.org
267.502.4515

Emily L. Klippenstein
B.A., Gettysburg College
Girls School Courses: Latin 1, Ancient History, Physical Education, Health. Other Roles: Girls Field Hockey Assistant Coach. | emily.klippenstein@ancss.org
267.502.2638

Margaret M. Walker
B.A., University of Pennsylvania; J.D., Villanova University School of Law
Girls School Courses: Medieval European History. Collaborative Courses: Spanish 1. Other Roles: Yearbook Advisor. | meg.walker@ancss.org
267.502.2629

History Department

Ty L. Klippenstein, History Department Chair
B.A., Gettysburg College
Boys School Courses: Ancient History, U.S. History. Other Roles: Boys Wrestling Assistant Coach, Boys Football Assistant Coach. | ty.klippenstein@ancss.org
267.502.4853

Kyle G. Genzlinger
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Collaborative Courses: Civics, Senior Portfolio, Senior Seminar. Other Roles: Phi Alpha Advisor, School Scheduler, Technology Manager. | kyle.genzlinger@ancss.org
267.502.4815

Kendra Knight
B.A., Bryn Athyn College
Girls School Courses: U.S. History. Other Roles: Assistant AKM Advisor, Student Support Staff. | kendra.knight@ancss.org
267.502.2559

Tony Griffin
B.A., Bryn Athyn College
Boys School Courses: European History. Collaborative Courses: World Cultures. Other Roles: Boys Soccer Assistant Coach, Boys Ice Hockey Assistant Coach, Student Support Staff. | tony.griffin@ancss.org
267.502.4519

Margaret M. Walker
B.A., University of Pennsylvania; J.D., Villanova University School of Law
Girls School Courses: European History. Collaborative Courses Spanish 1. Other Roles: Yearbook Advisor. | meg.walker@ancss.org
267.502.2629

Mathematics Department

Elizabeth K. Fuller, Mathematics Department Chair
B.A., James Madison University; M.A. Arcadia University
Collaborative Courses: Accelerated Algebra, PreCalculus. Other Roles: Girls School Assistant Principal. | elizabeth.fuller@ancss.org
267.502.2692

Megan S. Allen
B.S., Union Institute and University
Girls School Courses: Geometry, Biology. Collaborative Courses: Algebra 1. Other Roles: Junior Class Advisor. | megan.allen@ancss.org
267.502.4562

Cory B. Boyce
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; M.A., Lehigh University
Collaborative Courses: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Senior Project. Other Roles: Boys Soccer Head Coach, Delta Mu Advisor. | cory.boyce@ancss.org
267.502.2521

Ryan Glunz
B.A., Roanoke College
Boys School Courses: Geometry, Algebra 2. Collaborative Courses: Algebra 3 and Trigonometry, Accelerated Geometry. Other Roles: Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, Boys Baseball Assistant Coach, Assistant Sigma Advisor | ryan.glunz@ancss.org
267.502.4513

Erica O. Stine
B.S., University of Delaware
Girls School Courses: Algebra 2. Collaborative Courses: Applied Algebra 1. Other Roles: Student Support Staff, AKM Advisor. | erica.stine@ancss.org
267.502.2564

Physical Education Department

Shawn O. Synnestvedt, Physical Education Department Chair, Athletic Director
B.S., The College of New Jersey; M.Ed., Arcadia University. Other Roles: Boys Baseball Head Coach, Girls Basketball Head Coach. | shawn.synnestvedt@ancss.org
267.502.2659

Aileen H. Synnestvedt, Assistant Athletic Director
aileen.synnestvedt@ancss.org
267.502.2573

Marah Boyesen
A.A., Bryn Athyn College; B.S., James Madison University
Girls School Courses: Physical Education, Senior Seminar. | marah.boyesen@ancss.org
267.502.2659

Brian S. Horigan
B.S., University of Waterloo; M.S., Philadelphia University
Boys School Courses: Physical Education, Health. Other Roles: Student Support Staff. | brian.horigan@ancss.org
267.502.2594

Religion Department

Rev. Barry C. Halterman, Religion Department Chair
B.A., Bryn Athyn College; M.A., Temple University; M.Div., Bryn Athyn College Theological School
Girls School Courses: Sophomore Religion, Senior Religion. Boys School Courses: Freshman Religion, Junior Religion. Collaborative Courses: Comparative Religions. Other Roles: Boys Basketball Assistant Coach. | barry.halterman@ancss.org
267.502.2656

Rev. Kurt Hy. Asplundh
M.Div., Bryn Athyn College Theological School
Girls School Courses: Freshman Religion, Junior Religion. Boys School Courses: Sophomore Religion, Senior Religion. | kurt.asplundh@ancss.org

Science Department

Kira R. Schadegg, Science Department Chair
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.Ed., Arcadia University
Girls School Courses: Introductory Physical Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology. Other Roles: Senior Class Advisor. | kira.schadegg@ancss.org
267.502.2542

Ian Cole
B.S., Temple University, J.D., Temple Beasley School of Law
Collaborative Courses: Honors Chemistry, Chemistry. Other Roles: Freshman Class Advisor, Yearbook Advisor. | ian.cole@ancss.org
267.502.4563

Dave Keith
B.S., University of North Carolina; M.A., University of Virginia
Boys School Courses: Biology. Collaborative Courses: Physics. Other Roles: Boys Soccer Assistant Coach, Junior Class Advisor. | dave.keith@ancss.org
267.502.2897

Francis C. Reinprecht
B.A., Arizona State University; M.N.S., Arizona State University
Collaborative Courses: Junior and Senior Ecology. Other Roles: Social Director, Study Hall. | francis.reinprecht@ancss.org
267.502.2545

Alex Rohtla
B.A.,University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Boys School Courses: Introductory Physical Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology. | alex.rohtla@ancss.org
267.502.2587

Educational Support Staff

Brenda R. Rydstrom, Director of Educational Support
B.A., University of Arizona; M.A., Holy Family University
Collaborative Courses: Costuming. Other Roles: Drama Costume Director. | brenda.rydstrom@ancss.org
267.502.2662

Natasha R. Keys
B.A. and ESL Certificate, Arcadia University
Collaborative Courses: ESL; Student Support Staff. | natasha.keys@ancss.org

Kendra Knight
B.A., Bryn Athyn College
Girls School Courses: U.S. History. Other Roles: Assistant AKM Advisor, Student Support Staff. | kendra.knight@ancss.org
267.502.2559

Erica O. Stine
B.S., University of Delaware
Girls School Courses: Algebra 2. Collaborative Courses: Applied Algebra 1. Other Roles: Student Support Staff, AKM Advisor. | erica.stine@ancss.org
267.502.2564