Academics

Faculty


Michelle Banal Upper Elementary Eighteen years teaching; eighth at Camelot Degrees: B.S. Biology (minor in Education), University of the Philippines. 28 graduate credits, Marine Biology, University of Guam. Professional Development: 2003 Historic Landscape Institute, "Preserving Jefferson's Gardens"; 2002 Monticello-Stratford Hall Seminar for Teachers: "Leadership and Life in Revolutionary America".
	Paul Creel Upper School Spanish Seven years teaching; first at Camelot Education: Currently working on a Master's in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Spain. B.A. in Jazz Studies from the University of North Florida. Master's of Music Performance from Florida State University. Travel: Has traveled to Venezuela, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Spain. Professional Development: Has been a working musician since 1994 and has performed at a variety of venues throughout the Southeast. Has collaborated on various recording projects.
Liz Benda MAPP Teacher Eight years teaching, fourth at Camelot Degrees: B.S. in Elementary Ed., concentration in English, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY.; NC Certified Professional Development: Lucy Calkins Units of Study NC 4th grade Writing Trainer Guided reading and writing—Fountas and Pinnell Mastering Math Facts—Otter Creek Professional Learning Communities Professional Learning Communities and Common Assessments—High Five High Yield Strategies Into the Fields—Loyola University Technology: web design, United Streaming, Study Island, Publisher, Kid Pix, Math/Reading Blaster, Smart Board STAR Reading DIBELS Served in the USAF, member of Phi Kappa Phi and Cambridge Who's Who

Ms. Denise MAPP Teacher Eight years teaching; fourth at Camelot Education: B.A. in Psychology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA; M.S. in Education, Texas A&M, College Station, TX Professional Development: Regularly attends the NC Kindergarten Conference and the NC First Grade Conference; conferences on the role of music and movement in learning (Drs. Jean Feldman and Michael Hartmann); week-long workshop on Responsive Classroom Practices; former member of NAEYC
	Amanda Fox MAPP Teacher Three years teaching; second year at Camelot Degrees: B.A. in Elementary Education (concentration in math and science), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2008; Licensed in North Carolina, K-6 Professional Development: North Carolina Teaching Fellow, extensive training in Professional Learning Communities; developed and taught curriculum for science-based summer camps and weekend classes at the Morehead Planetarium. Other: Former violinist with the Really Terrible Orchestra Of the Triangle (RTOOT), and current volunteer with the Carolina Rollergirls roller derby league in Raleigh, NC.
Daniel Hill Middle Grades and Science Teacher Six years teaching; sixth at Camelot Degrees: Interdisciplinary B.A. Mathematics-Physics, Reed College, Portland, OR, 1999 Travel: England, Scotland, Italy, Japan... and Canada, if that counts. Other: Plays a variety of fretted, keyboard, and percussion instruments; has engineered several albums for his own projects and the projects of others
	Lori Hilliard Science Department Head and Curriculum Coordinator Twenty-three years teaching; fifthteenth at Camelot Degrees: B.S., Biology/Education, East Central University, Ada, OK. M.S., Science Education/Curriculum Development, East Central University, Ada., OK. Professional Development: 2000: SCIMAST Winter Meeting (Sustaining Long-Term Professional Develpment), Austin, TX; 1999: Recipient of SERVE grant ($50,000 for accountability in NC Charter schools); NC Charter Schools Fall Meeting (Presented workshop on Accountability, Testing and Evaluation); 1998: National Assoc. of Biology Teachers Meeting, Reno, NV. (Conducted training on using internet to teach Biology). 1997: Konawa Public Schools Summer Vision Retreat (Planning Coordinator); Access Excellence, San Francisco, Ca. (Facilitator/Trainer). 1995: Access Excellence National Fellowship, San Francisco, CA. Travel: Has traveled to attend scientific workshops, conferences throughout the U.S.
Glenn Mehrbach Music Performance Teacher Fifth year at Camelot Education: Attended Fullerton Junior College and Boston University Professional Development: Has been a professional musician since 1976. Worked as pianist, composer, arranger, vocal coach and musical director. Toured internationally with cabaret chanteuse Andrea Marcovicci from 1981-99. Performed on, musical directed, composed for, produced and arranged over 2 dozen CDs. Composed music for dozens of musicals, plays and other assorted musical groups. Composed and/or arranged music locally for Peace College, North Carolina Kids Theatre and the Carolina Ballet. Currently Music Director at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist, and Staff Associate in the Music and Theatre Departments at Duke University.
	Krista Moll Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher Five years teaching; fourth at Camelot Education: B.S. in Physical Education (minor in Health Education and concentration in Psychology), Appalachian State University, 2003; M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science (concentration in Exercise and Sports Psychology), University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2006; North Carolina Physical Education license Professional Development: Member of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sports Psychology; the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; and the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Regularly attends conferences for said organizations. Travel: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Canada Other: Wedding photographer
Roni Peterson Dramatic Arts and Clay/Craft Arts Teacher Fifth year at Camelot Education: B.A. in Speech Arts (major in Speech Therapy, minor in Psychology), Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus Professional Development: A clay artist since 1981; her work has been featured in galleries in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, as well as in specialty boutiques. Owned and operated a Paint-it-Yourself ceramic studio in Chapel Hill and taught clay workshops until 1998. Served as liason for the Orange County Artist's Guild for two years and remains an active member of the guild. Has co-owned and served as the executive producer of a film and video production company since 1993. Has worked as assistant director, location scout, production manager, line producer and talent agent for television commercials, corporate image films, and theatrical motion pictures. Has taught acting classes for the Carrboro Parks and Recreation Dept.
	Jill Sugg English Teacher Twenty-one years teaching; fifth at Camelot Degrees: B.A. in Secondary English Education, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL M.Ed. with an emphasis on Literature, Elms College, Chicopee, MA Professional Development: Acting classes in scene study and monologue in both Massachusetts; Creative Writing course at SPC online; yearly seminars held by Pinellas County Schools for teachers of English, played female lead in an independent production of Tristan and Isolde, self-published adolescent novel. Travel: France, England, Switzerland, Italy, and St. Lucia
Jennifer Feaster Math Teacher Eleven years teaching; third at Camelot Degrees: B.S Mathematics Education 6-12, Buffalo State College. NY A.A.S Liberal Arts, Erie Community College, NY Professional Development: Member of NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics). 2008 National Math Panel Participant, Chapel Hill, NC. Contributed to administering a pilot study for developmental math products. Travel: Throughout the United States and Canada
	Matt Wilhelm History Teacher Seven years teaching; fifth at Camelot Degrees: B.A. Philosophy, UNC-Chapel Hill; M.A. Education, University of Maryland-College Park Professional Development: College Board certified, AP Government and Politics Travel: Japan, Thailand, and 39 of 50 U.S. states

Catrelle Hampton Lower School Spanish Teacher Fifth year teaching; first at Camelot Education: B.A. in Spanish, B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies: Concentration Latin America, and B.S. Textiles and Apparel Management from North Carolina State University. Travel: Spain, Peru, Sweden, France, Italy, and Canada. Other: Has served as a translator and interpreter at special conferences in the U.S., the U.N., and abroad; aided in the development of school curricula at the CEIP Guadalquivir in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Spain; studied abroad at La Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, spain; designs and creates jewelery; avid knitter; enjoys making new friends, learning and speaking different languages; loves to sing!
	Teresa Fischer Lower School Music Instructor Twenty-six years of teaching experience, second year teaching at Camelot Experienced piano teacher, choir director and accompanist. Professional Development: Member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers, and Music Educators of North Carolina. Other accomplishments: Fiber Artist, skilled in spinning, sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, smocking, needlepoint, crewel work and embroidery. Working on a Master Spinner’s Certificate from Olds College, Alberta, Ca.
Judith Webster Art Teacher Ten years teaching; first at Camelot Education: A-levels: Cardiff, Wales, UK. AA in Art from Kunstschule Pro. Gerard. BS in Psychology from Campbell University. Graduate school in Psychology, Campbell University. Currently working on MS in Art Therapy. Travel: Grew up in Papua New Guinea and has lived in a variety of countries including Germany, Japan, and Nepal. Other: Published artist and writer. Encaustic artist and photographer. Has taught art in New Guinea, the United States, and Germany. World traveler with an interest in cultural anthropology, arts & crafts, and fair trade. Member of the Durham Art Guild and the NC Autism Society. Has worked extensively with special needs children. Advocate for special needs children and their families with a special interest in spectrum disorders.