Our Team

DC Prep attracts the best and brightest. Our team is passionate, analytical, energetic, and uncompromising – united in the fervent belief that learning has no limits. As a public Charter Management Organization, DC Prep is a supportive, innovative, and collaborative community that has the flexibility to adapt to the needs and priorities of its staff. Student learning is the primary focus of DC Prep, and all aspects of the organization exist to enable that outcome.


Campus Teams

Every day, DC Prep's elite group of hardworking school leaders and teachers are making a difference in their students' lives. They are the heart and soul of our organization. Get to know our principals and their awesome teams!

Nicole Bryan | Principal | Edgewood Elementary Campus Team

Cassie Pergament | Principal | Edgewood Middle Campus Team

Raymond Weeden | Principal | Benning Elementary Campus Team

Home Office

DC Prep’s Home Office team establishes, supports, and ultimately oversees each campus as well as the health and stability of the organization – all while striving to support terrific teaching and learning in every classroom.

CEO

  • Rick Cruz | CEO
  • Clarice Ulu | Executive Assistant

Operations, Finance, and Real Estate

  • Wendy Scott | Chief Operating Officer
  • Brian Bickerton | Director of Information Technology
  • Jonathan Host | Director of Operations
  • Jessica Smith | Operations Associate
  • Sindy Tavarez | Enrollment and Data Systems Associate

Academic Support

  • Katie Severn | Chief Academic Officer
  • Melodie Barron | Instructional Support Specialist
  • Monique Cooke | School Psychologist
  • Hilary Dauffenbach-Tabb | Assessment Associate
  • Moira Clarkin Evans | Humanities Instructional Coach
  • Thomasin Franken | Director of Extended Learning
  • Deborah Hanmer | Director of Student Support Services
  • MaryKate Hughes | Director of Curriculum and Instruction
  • Tara O’Flaherty | Leadership Support Specialist
  • Danielle Palmer | School Psychologist
  • Rebecca Yerman | Director of Special Education

Talent Recruitment

  • Alicia Robinson | Chief Talent Officer
  • Beth Berwick | Director of Talent Strategy
  • Jake Custer | Talent Recruitment and Selection Manager
  • Chase O'Brien | Talent Recruiter
  • Hilary Stathes | Director of Talent Recruitment

Development, Marketing, and Communications

  • Ibby Jeppson | Director of Resource Development
  • Amber Walker | Director of Marketing and Communications
  • Kenny Wang | Director of Special Projects

PrepNext

  • Lindsay Fallon | Director of Alumni Support
  • Kathleen Dunn | Alumni Support Counselor

Principals

DC Prep’s School Leaders build a unique and close-knit learning community at each school campus.

  • Nicole Bryan | Principal of the Edgewood Elementary Campus
  • Cassie Meltzer Pergament | Principal of the Edgewood Middle Campus
  • Raymond Weeden | Principal of the Benning Elementary Campus

 

What our Alumni are Saying

“I learned focus and stamina. I learned to dream big. And I learned that everyone at DC Prep wants me to succeed. I’m ready for what comes next but DC Prep will always be a big part of who I am.”
DaeShawn, DC Prep Class of 2011