
about us
2023-2024 Faculty & Staff

Head of School
Kathy Chumas
Kathy received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Health and Fitness from Frostburg State University and completed her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Shenandoah University. She is a registered and licensed occupational therapist (M.S. OTR/L). Kathy began working at The Diener School in 2007. Prior to becoming Head of School in 2019, she served in a variety of roles at Diener including Occupational Therapist and Director of Admissions & Therapeutic Support. In pediatric clinical settings, Kathy has performed assessments and developed occupational therapy treatment plans for children with a variety of diagnoses including sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, and communication disorders. Kathy has attended various workshops on cutting-edge treatment strategies for children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, visual processing disorders and language-based challenges. A sample of trainings include: Sensory Integration, Anxiety Among Children, Learning without Tears, Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking, and Executive Functioning Strategies for Educators.
Administrative Staff

Kristine Manlove-Casa

Laurie Aaronson

Lois McCabe

Alicia Evers

Matthew Murphy
Leadership Staff

Nicole Tanjutco

Lindsey Menard

Katelen Muriel
Lead Teachers & Teaching Partners

Cláudia Cassoma

Jenni Cook

Tatiana Francisco

April Hill

Kathy Koetz

Kendra Lane

Michelle Mahon

Franny McHale

Amanda Sickel

Katie Smith

Aafia Syed

Becky Flaherty

Cyd Igot

Lucas Medina

Danielle Oakley

Jo Pittman, MT-BC

Teo Rogers

Jennifer Simpson

Bernina Woodson, B.S.
Therapeutic Team

Dr. Joy Kolb

Bailey Lane

Adrienne Muss, M.Ed., LBA, BCBA

Annie Pitts

Sheri Present

Sammi Rosenfeld

Sean Strumpf

Paris Woolford

Frankie Lydon
