Michele Koch

Michele is responsible for developing and executing marketing and communications strategies to enhance brand awareness for the School, MVSO, and Mount Vernon Ventures. With over two decades of marketing experience, Michele excels in team leadership and crafting impactful campaigns. Before coming to Mount Vernon in 2021, Michele was Chief Marketing Officer at GreenPrint, a public…

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Courtney Stillwagon

As Chief Financial & Operations Officer, Courtney oversees the financial operations and strategies for the School, managing financial planning, reporting, risk management, and investment decisions to ensure fiscal health. Courtney also oversees Mount Vernon’s operations and technology teams. With nearly a decade of experience at the Coca-Cola Company before joining Mount Vernon in 2019, Courtney…

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Dr. Stacey Lee

Dr. Lee is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where all individuals feel valued, seen, and heard. Before joining Mount Vernon in 2021, Dr. Lee held leadership positions at St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire and St. Mark’s School in Massachusetts, where she played instrumental roles…

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Kirsten Beard

Kirsten oversees all aspects of the admissions process, including recruitment, selection, and enrollment strategies, to attract and admit a diverse and qualified student body. Kirsten brings over two decades of experience in admissions, having served as the Director of Admissions at Atlanta Girls’ School for over 11 years before joining Mount Vernon in 2012. With…

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Trish Bogdanchik

With extensive experience in both international and domestic education, Trish is a dynamic leader known for her deep knowledge of best practices. She excels in developing key support services and instructional programs and is highly effective as a mentor, delivering impactful professional development. Trish is dedicated to shaping organizational culture and leading during times of…

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Katie Cain

Katie, a Roswell, Georgia native and third-generation Georgia Bulldog, joined Mount Vernon in 2010 as a Middle School science teacher. With a background in history, math and science education, curriculum, and instructional technology, Katie now serves as the Lower School Head of Learning & Innovation. In this role, she works alongside Lower School teachers to…

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Nicole Martin

Nicole Martin, Ed.S., is the Chief Learning Officer at The Mount Vernon School in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has served for over 15 years. She leads the vision and implementation of innovative, inquiry-based practices across Preschool through Grade 12, including competency-based learning, instructional rounds, authentic assessment, and professional growth systems. Nicole also helped design the…

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Jared Colley

Jared Colley is the Chief Innovation Officer where he works as the resident Competency-Based Education specialist, coaching and supporting teachers on CBE assessment and instructional practices. He also serves as a Senior Consultant and Editor for MV Ventures where he consults with schools on a variety of topics related to teaching and learning and serves…

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Stephanie Corbett

Stephanie works closely with students, teachers, and families to support the whole child. She is committed to encouraging, supporting, and empowering our students to become better learners. By providing a comprehensive and developmental counseling program, she helps students meet their academic, personal, social, and emotional developmental needs. Stephanie was born and raised in Winter Park,…

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