
about us
2022-2023 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

Kim Hiller

Kristine Manlove-Casa

Laurie Aaronson

Lois McCabe

Alicia Evers

Matthew Murphy
Lead Teachers & Teaching Partners

Jenni Cook

Tatiana Francisco

April Hill

Kathy Koetz

Michelle Mahon

Franny McHale

Lindsey Menard

Katelen Muriel

Susan Nolan

Katie Smith

Jem Waldman

Cyd Igot

Kathleen Nel

Danielle Oakley

Jo Pittman, MT-BC

Teo Rogers

Megan Shockey

Sammy Bales

Becky Flaherty

Jennifer Simpson
Behavioral and Therapeutic Team

Dr. Joy Kolb

Colleen Simpson, M.S, BCBA, LBA

Bailey Lane

Emily Cross

Paris Woolford

Sheri Present

Annie Pitts

Sean Strumpf

Sammi Rosenfeld
Specialists

Elle Baskin

Nicole Tanjutco

John Soares
