Team

Jack Leathers

Jack Leathers teaches Biology and Environmental Science. He has a B.A. in Biology (with a Minor in Music) from St. Mary’s College of Southern Maryland. Having taught AP Biology and AP Environmental Science, as well as other life science courses, at St. Anselm’s Abbey School, Jack is now Co-founder and Guide for Ardilla Aventuras in …

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Leslie Jean

Leslie Jean teaches Photography. She has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida, a Masters in City and Regional Planning from Catholic University, and Masters in Education from Trinity Washington University. A working photographer, she also has much experience in education, community engagement, and public policy.

Adrienne Kralick

Adrienne Kralick teaches Visual Arts. She has a B.F.A. in Graphic Design and Art History from Auburn University, as well as certification as a Smithsonian Associate in World Art History. Currently teaching in the Studio Arts Program at the Smithsonian and at George Mason University, she is a working artist with extensive experience in all …

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Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis teachers Drama and Theater for Blyth-Templeton Academy. An experienced educator, director, filmmaker and administrator, he has a B.A. in Theater, Film and Media Studies from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and an M.A. in Film and Video from American University.

Sharita Thompson

Sharita Thompson teaches History classes for Blyth-Templeton Academy. Sharita is the Resident Humanities Scholar at Hill Center, teaches History at Montgomery College and is a former Assistant Professor in History, Political Science and Women’s Studies with a focus on Civil War Era Studies and Africana Studies at Gettysburg College. She has a B.A. in Political Science from …

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David Sekora

David Sekora teaches Computer Science and Mathematics at Blyth-Templeton Academy. David has extensive experience teaching students from a variety of backgrounds and ages, across a wide range of educational environments and time scales. With a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.A. in Mathematics (Honors) from the University of Rochester, he is currently pursuing his …

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Radha Parameswaran

Radha Parameswaran is our STEM Coordinator and teaches Science and Mathematics for Blyth-Templeton Academy. Radha has a B.A. in Chemical Physics from Barnard College, Columbia University, an M.S. in Chemistry from Northwestern University, and a M.S.T. in Adolescent Education from Pace University. She has taught at the lower school, high school, and college level.

Rebecca Claster

Rebecca Claster is Blyth-Templeton Academy’s College Counselor. In addition, she is an educational consultant who specializes in college counseling. Rebecca previously taught social studies in New York and SAT and graduate school test prep for the Princeton Review. Becky also worked for 17 years in education and youth policy on Capitol Hill and at the …

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Lee Palmer

Lee Palmer is Head of School for Blyth-Templeton Academy and has served as Principal of the Upper School at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, Interim Principal of the Upper School at Trinity School in New York City, Science Chair at the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore and as a founding board member of the …

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