Academics

Faculty


Michelle Banal Upper Elementary Eleven years teaching; two 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".
	Celia Battle Spanish Teacher Twenty years teaching; first at Camelot Degrees: B.A., De Paul University, Chicago, IL; M.A., Northwestern University, Evanston, IL; M.A.T., National College of Education, Evanston, IL. Professional Development: Member of the AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese); Sponsor of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (Hispanic Honor Society); Trustee, De Paul University, Chicago, IL.
Kelly Grove Sr. MAPP Teacher Nine years teaching; first at Camelot Degrees: M.A. in Special Education and B.S. in Elementary Education, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Professional Development: Was an active participant in a leadership role as a member of the Colorado Department of Education Silk Grant that supported co-teaching models with an emphasis on differentiation in the regular classroom.
	Daniel Hill Middle Grades and Science Teacher Two years teaching; second at Camelot Degrees: Interdisciplinary B.A. Mathematics-Physics, Reed College, Portland, OR
Lori Hilliard Science Department Head and Curriculum Coordinator Nineteen years teaching; eleven 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.
	Beth Klonowski Kindergarten Teacher Eleven years teaching; third at Camelot Degrees: BA in Economics, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA. Other Experience: Board of Directors of the Durham Daycare Council
Paige Passavant Physical Education and Computer Teacher Five years teaching; all at Camelot Degrees: B.A. Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science, UNC, Chapel-Hill, NC. M.S. Physical Education, UNC, Greensboro, NC. Professional Development: Active member of the North Carolina Athletic Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NCAAHPERD). Travel: Enjoys island hopping, especially in the Caribbean and Hawaii.
	Liz Benda Jr. MAPP Teacher NC Certified with 5 years teaching experience Degrees: B.S. in Elementary Ed., concentration in English, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY. ~ Served in the USAF, member of Phi Kappa Phi and Cambridge Who’s Who 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
Jill Sugg English Teacher Seventeen years teaching; first 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
	Annie Tally Math Teacher Nine years teaching; first at Camelot Degrees: B.S. Mathematics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; M.A. Mathematics (ABT), University of North Carolina at Greensboro Professional Development: Member of Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and associated SIGMAA (Special Interest Group) - Teaching Advanced High School Mathematics; regularly attend MAA conferences and section meetings.
Matt Wilhelm History Teacher Three years teaching; first 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.
	Heather Cramer Art Teacher 35 years of combined fine arts, graphic design and teaching of art to all ages. First year at Camelot. Degrees: B.Sc. in Art Education, Florida State University Travel: England Other: 3 years graphic design and fine arts training, Paier School of the Arts, Hamden, CT. Published children's book illustrator.
Glenn Meherbach Jazz Teacher First 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 dozens 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.
	Susie Kless DramaTeacher Second year at Camelot