Faculty & Staff Updates
Information about new employees and changes in roles for the 2025-26 school year.
Lower School
eric Cowell
Lower School Science
Eric joins the Lower School as an Upper Elementary Science Teacher. Eric has taught Middle School science at Sidwell Friends, and prior to that he taught fifth and sixth grade science at Calvert School. At both schools, Eric was involved with Middle School robotics, and he coached football, basketball, and baseball. Eric holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Cruz and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction in Social Justice from Loyola University Maryland.
Martine Foster
Kindergarten homeroom
Martine joins our Kindergarten team, partnering with Leah Balkoski in the classroom. Most recently, Martine was a Preschool and first grade teacher at Sandy Spring Friends School. She has also taught Preschool through third grade at other area schools. Martine knows Park well through her sister, Stradine Harris (Lower School P.E. teacher)! Martine holds a B.S. in Human Services from St. John’s University in Queens, NY.
gil horner
third grade homeroom
Gil joins our third grade team this fall. Most recently, Gil served as a Long-Term Substitute Learning Specialist at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Chicago. Prior to that, he was a fifth grade science teacher at Lab School of Washington and a science teacher at The Forman School in Litchfield, CT. Gil holds a B.A. in Anthropology with minors in Biology and Chemistry, and a Certificate in Civic & Global Leadership from The University of the South in Sewanee, TN.
Meg Levesque
Fourth grade homeroom
Joining our fourth grade team, Meg was most recently a fourth grade literacy teacher and social studies department chair at Roland Park Country School. She has also worked at The GreenMount School as a second and third grade homeroom teacher and pod coordinator, and she has taught third grade at KIPP Baltimore. Meg holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Education, both from Johns Hopkins University.
Caron Payne
Second Grade Homeroom
Caron joins our second grade team this fall. Most recently, Caron was an assistant principal in Baltimore County public schools, working with staff, students, and community partners to promote the vision and mission of the school to improve student achievement. Prior to this role, Caron served as a district reading specialist and a classroom teacher in Grades 1, 3, and 4. Caron holds a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Towson University, an M.Ed. in Literacy for Reading Specialists from Loyola University Maryland, and is completing an Ed.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership from American University.
Katie Peck
Lower School Visual Arts
Katie joins the Lower School as our Primary-Level Visual Arts Teacher. Most recently, Katie was an affiliate professor of studio arts at Loyola University Maryland, where she taught courses on 2-dimensional design, drawing, and art and infrastructure. Katie also developed several opportunities for her students to explore art in Baltimore. Previously, Katie was a graduate program assistant for MICA, supporting the work of the Mount Royal School of Art. Katie also volunteered with Save our Shores and Baltimore Weed Warriors. Katie holds a B.F.A. in Art from Chapman University and an M.F.A. from MICA.
darby pugh
assistant librarian
The library and Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten teams welcome Darby as our new Assistant Librarian. In addition to previously working with Park’s Lower School Extended Day program, Darby is also an early literacy interventionist with Chapter One, providing one-on-one sessions to improve reading comprehension and fluency. Darby holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Florida Atlantic University.
Dan See
Fifth grade homeroom
Dan joins the fifth grade teaching team this fall. Most recently, Dan was the Middle School Math department chair and a fifth grade teacher at Roland Park Country School. While there, Dan also supported the work of the Admission Committee, conducted an intervention math program for second through fifth grade students, and taught seventh grade science. Prior to that, Dan taught science to second through eighth grade students at Jemicy. Dan is also currently the Board President for the International Dyslexia Association, Maryland Branch. Dan holds a B.S. in Middle School Math and Science Education from University of Maryland, College Park.
Middle School
laura Hall
Middle School French (part-time)
The Middle School modern language department welcomes Laura as our new part-time French teacher. Laura most recently taught French at Schools Without Walls in Washington, D.C., and was the department chair while there. She also taught French and Spanish at Bonnie Branch Middle School in Howard County. Laura has been an area director for AuPairCare, helping to manage and facilitate the partnership between families and au pairs. Laura holds a B.A. in French Education from University of Delaware and an M.A. in Educational Technology Instruction from University of Maryland.
All-School
Hayes Davis
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As Park’s new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Hayes’s primary goal will be to learn about and integrate himself into the Park community while collaborating with faculty, students, parents/guardians as he develops and executes Park’s DEI curriculum.
He will also create and facilitate DEI programming, workshops, and training initiatives for students, teachers, parents, alumni, and Trustees. A member of the senior administrative team, Hayes will also collaborate with fellow senior administrators to help fulfill the Park mission.
Before joining the Park community, Hayes was the Director of the Office of Institutional Equity, Justice, and Belonging (IEJB) at Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS); he joined SSFS in 2021 as the Assistant Director of IEJB and taught one English class in their Upper School.
Prior to his tenure at SSFS, Hayes taught Upper School English at Sidwell Friends School (13 years) where he also served as the Upper School Coordinator for Equity, Justice & Community. Hayes began his career as an English teacher at Georgetown Day School, where he taught for nine years.
In addition to his significant experience as a teacher and DEI leader in independent schools, Hayes is also a published poet. His first book of poetry is called Let Our Eyes Linger; and he is working on a second manuscript. His poems have been anthologized in several collections, and has also appeared in the Academy of American Poets Poem-a-Day series, New England Review, Poet Lore, Gargoyle, Beltway Poetry Quarterly, and other journals. During the 2023–24 school year, Hayes served as the Howard County Poetry & Literature Society Writer-in-Residence, and in 2022 he received a Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artist Award.
Hayes earned his B.A. in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh and his M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Anya Flythe
Assistant Director of Admission and Tuition Assistance
As the Assistant Director of Admission and Tuition Assistance, Anya helps families learn about Park, guides them through the admission process, and supports their transition into the Park community, striving to make it as smooth and welcoming as possible. While Anya supports all families in her role, she primarily works with applicants to Grades 3-5.
Anya has always had a passion for education, which has been shaped by a variety of meaningful experiences, including working at Frostburg State University’s Children’s Literature Centre and their Educational Advising Center, co-teaching social studies in the school’s education department, directing a summer camp for Active Minds Learning Organization, and supporting students of different ages in various school settings. Her time as a Principal Intern at Parkside Elementary Pre-K-5 School also gave her a valuable look into school leadership. Now, in admission, Anya will use those experiences to help guide students and families through an important part of their educational journey.
Anya earned her B.S. in Elementary/Middle Education and her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, both from Frostburg State University.
patrick strine
assistant director of athletics
Park welcomes Patrick as our new Assistant Director of Athletics. Patrick and his family recently moved to Baltimore from Hawaii, where Patrick was a social studies and health teacher at Radford High School, covering world history, modern Hawaiian history, CPR/first aid, and health curriculum. Prior to that, Patrick was the Student Activities Coordinator at Le Jardin Academy, an IB school. Patrick has also held the Assistant Athletic Director role at two different high schools. Patrick holds a B.S. in Communications and Public Relations from Millersville University and an M.S. in Athletic Administration and a Certificate of RAA Certification (Registered Athletic Director) from Western Kentucky University. Patrick also has a Post BACC (Teaching Certification) in Secondary Social Studies Education from Penn State Harrisburg.
aaron tolentino
Associate Director of Admission (Grades 6-8)
Aaron joins Park as our new Associate Director of Admission (Grades 6-8). Most recently, Aaron served as Alumni Coordinator at Glenelg Country School, supporting and leading the alumni relations programming. While there, Aaron also coached Varsity and Middle School baseball, JV basketball, and taught Middle School Spanish. Aaron holds a B.A. in Business and Economics with a minor in Spanish from Ursinus College and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Loyola University Maryland.
Changes in Role
Katelyn Levinson assumes the role of Lower School Librarian for Grades 1-5.
Maggie Baker will be joining the fifth grade teaching team.
After working last year as a leave replacement in Upper School, Jay Golon will be joining us full-time in the Upper School history department this fall.
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