MEET THE ICL TEAM
We believe it takes a champion to build a champion.
Every individual on our team has an elite-performance background. Whether on court or on stage, in the laboratory or on the field, our administrators and teachers have spent a lifetime honing their skills and talents, and competing at the highest level. Our team brings "hard and soft skills" to ICL, forged by a lifetime of dedication to craft, teamwork, and achievement.
We are honored to pass on the legacy of excellence that was given to each of us, as we work together to Build Champions for Life.
Kirk Spahn
Founder
Kirk is a fourth-generation educator with more than two decades in the field. After graduating from ... learn more
Steven Mejia
Chief Financial Officer
Steven Mejia is the Chief Financial Officer at ICL Academy. Steven is a cross-functional business in... learn more
Alex Proctor
Director of Oversight & Partnerships
With over 15 years of dedicated experience in the field of education, Alex has established himself... learn more
Erica Hix
Director of Student Services
Erica has been in the field of education for the past eight years. Prior to serving as the Director of Student... learn more
Dr. Anthea Lake
Academic Engagement Specialist
Dr. Lake has over 25 years of teaching and lecturing experience at both high school and... learn more
Abigail McConnell
Executive Admissions Coordinator
Abigail received her Bachelors in Human Services Leadership from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and... learn more
Dayton Hansen
Chief Operating Officer
With nearly 20 years of education experience, Dayton has dedicated most of his professional life to... learn more
Janine Bissic
Head of Admissions
Janine is a seasoned higher education admission expert and a dedicated student mentor! After... learn more
Jamie Groff
Director of College Counseling, Dean of 12th grade
Jamie has been in the education field for 18 years, most recently... learn more
Lauren Durham
Director of Community Engagement
Lauren received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Maryland where she... learn more
Michelle Sabatino
Registrar
As a committed individual who has worked in the online education space for over 20 years, Michelle... learn more
Claudia Pardo
Admissions Counselor/Enrollment Support Specialist
Claudia is a versatile education professional with over 12... learn more
Avery McGlenn
Head of School
Avery has committed nearly two decades to teaching, coaching, counseling, and leading in... learn more
Joseph Itaya
Head of Multimedia & Communication
Joseph Itaya is an award-winning film director, digital content creator, technology innovator... learn more
Kelly Cavalieri
Director of Curriculum
Kelly Cavalieri received her Bachelor's in Education from Illinois State University in 2016 and her... learn more
John Drucis
Dean of Counseling and Advising
John holds a B.A. in Speech Communication from Pennsylvania State University and... learn more
Madison Wilkerson
Associate Director of Admissions
OUR TEACHERS
ICL educators are experts in their fields, dedicated to engaging and inspiring our students. These dynamic educators are innovative, collaborative, and committed to our students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
Morgan Delapa
Science, Dean of 8th grade
Morgan is an educator with a deep passion for teaching and connecting with students. Her journey... learn more
Jen Bacquet
History, English, Dean of 9th grade
Jen Bacquet grew up in Los Angeles, California. After several years working in Finance and Technology... learn more
Mike Kimmel
Electives
Mike Kimmel is a NBPTS certified secondary teacher with a background in English and Social Studies... learn more
Andrea Carlson
Science
Andrea has been teaching science at the high school level for nine years and has taught classes ranging from... learn more
Dory Szij
English
Dory is a teacher and Romani rights advocate & from a bicultural Hungarian-Swiss background.... learn more
Greg Williamson
Math, Dean of 10th grade
Greg Williamson has been teaching math at the middle, high school, and college level for almost 30... learn more
Candela Peralta
Spanish
Candela is a translator and a Spanish teacher. She is passionate about languages because they... learn more
Anna Markwalter
English
Anna has her master’s degree in English Education from the University of Georgia. She is certified... learn more
Katie Dreslinski
AP Math/Economics
Katie is an enthusiastic educator currently based in the Netherlands, with over 15 years... learn more
Rachel Mosley
Math
Rachel Mosley is excited to be teaching upper and lower school mathematics at ICL Academy... learn more
Jade Gutierrez
Fine Art
Jade has been teaching art and art history since 2016. She holds a BA in art history and studio art... learn more
Kriszta Kemeny
Social Studies, Dean of 11th grade
Krisztina Kemeny is a proud mother of three children. She has been teaching Social Studies... learn more
Mario Arana
Humanities
Mario has taught Humanities and Spanish for 25 years in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa... learn more
Jeremy Miller
Theater
Jeremy Miller is New York-based arts professional with expertise in theatrical history and producing... learn more
Deborah Cloyed
English
Deborah Cloyed holds a B.A. in English from William & Mary and an English Credential from CalState... learn more
Latoya Harris
Science & Math
LaToya Harris has 20 years of experience teaching science in both traditional and virtual.... learn more
