Radcliffe Creek Team
The 2021-2022
Peter Thayer
Head of School
As Head of School, Mr. Thayer has made it his mission to help every student that walks through our door.
Kim Nistler
Director of Student Affairs
Ms. Nistler is the glue that keeps Radcliffe Creek’s front office together. She’s a total superhero!
Debbie Cohee-Wright
Special Education Learning Specialist
One of the chief architects of Radcliffe Creek School, Ms. Cohee-Wright has been around since the RCS' inception.
Gretchen Coppage
Orton-Gillingham Department Head
One of our founding teachers, Ms. Coppage has shaped an entire generation of learners and coached the next generation of teachers.
Jimmy Reynolds
RCS Swiss Army Knife
The ultimate renaissance man, Mr. Reynolds has created and developed over half a dozen Enrichment curriculums.
Bryn Ponti
Intervention Coach and Transition Skills Coordinator
Ms. Ponti has quickly risen through the ranks as one of our premiere behavioral management specialists. She works wonders for our students!
Ben Joiner
Assistant Head of School
As the Assistant Head, Ben works tirelessly to help teachers be the best teachers they can be.
Nick Singleton
Director of Communication
A wearer of many hats, Nick brings giggles, ideas and creative insight to every project he takes part in.
Malorie Martinez
Speech & Language Therapist and Teacher
Ms. Martinez has been helping students find their voice and their path since 1999.
Catherine Bushby
English and Language Arts Department Co-Head
A lover of reading, writing, and the performing arts, Ms. Bushby teaches the written word in an immersive, holistic manner.
Colin Orr
Marsh Lead Teacher
Mr. Orr is the teacher 7th and 8th graders need. He makes our students better students, and his colleagues better teachers.
Simone Vagnoni
Discovery Department Co-Head
A celebrated D1 athlete, Ms. Vagnoni leverages her experience on the field by incorporating team-building exercises in the classroom!
Rebecca Emory
Art Teacher
As Radcliffe Creek's premiere artist in residence, Ms. Emory helps equip our students with creative outlets through a variety of artistic mediums.
Megan Fitzgerald
Director of Finance
Ms. Fitzgerald keeps our school fiscally responsible, acts as our staff’s HR department, and favorite goofball!
Kim Frymark
Director of Facilities
Ms. Frymark cares for the entire building, including RCS, Tip Top Tots, and Dr. Lohr’s office.
Margie Barilar
Office Manager & Enrichment Teacher
As our Office Manager, Enrichment teacher and Financial Assistant, Ms. Barilar has plenty to keep her busy!
Kevin Gilchrest
Mathematics & Enrichment Teacher
Mr. G, math teacher extraordinaire, has been pushing and motivating his students since 2001. His unique style has made him a Radcliffe all-star!
Nickesse Dawson
Nest Lead Teacher
Witty? Check. Inspiring? Check! Mr. Dawson earns his students' respect and challenges them to do the same in return.
Katy Morrell
Specialized Instruction Coach and Nest Evaluator
Ms. Morrell is our hero! As a radiant beam of optimism, she is always willing to help her students and peers. Thank goodness she joined us!