Academics

Educational Support | Staff

Our Support Services staff includes the department head and four additional teachers. They work with ANC students during specific academic study periods designed to supply students with additional support and study time during the school day.

Brenda R. Rydstrom, Department Chair
B.A., University of Arizona; M.A., Holy Family University
Other Roles: AKM Advisor, Drama Costume Director. | brenda.rydstrom@ancss.org

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

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

Erica O. Stine
B.S., University of Delaware
Girls School Courses: Algebra 1. Collaborative Courses: Algebra 2. Other Roles: Sophomore Class Advisor. | erica.stine@ancss.org

267-502-4200 | admissions@ancss.org

Academy of the New Church Secondary Schools

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