Our Faculty and Staff

One mission drives the Nativity faculty and staff: to prepare their students intellectually, morally and spiritually for high school and, ultimately, college.

The faculty is comprised of experienced master teachers with expertise in both their subject matter as well as inner-city education. Full-time intern teachers who are committing up to two years to the school add to the learning environment as well as oversee the after-school programs, tutoring sessions and Saturday activities. This leads to a student-faculty ratio of seven students to each faculty member.

Bill Carpenter -- President

Dianne Crowley -- Principal

Dianne joined Nativity in 2008 as the Implementation Coordinator with the charge to help establish the school. She was involved in all aspects of the startup process especially in outreach efforts to the community and the selection of our first class of students. Last year, she was responsible for the school office as well as the nutrition program, volunteer support and the extended day activities. Dianne has been involved in education her whole career with a special focus on inner-city children during her long tenure at St. Monica school.

Elizabeth Pearson is a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College. She has her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in English and recently completed her masters in counseling. Liz joined Americorp in January of this year and is now one of our Nativity interns and her counseling skills make her a valuable addition to our staff. Liz has a variety of interests; she plays trumpet and piano, draws, sculpts and does acrylics. Her artistic interests can be experienced when you visit her vibrant classroom.