Faculty and staff
Leadership and Administration Staff
Faculty and staff are key to successful 2e students and to a successful school. Bridges teachers are smart and articulate. They love their chosen field, and they enjoy working with 2e students to build a positive, energetic learning dynamic. Our teachers have a broad worldview with significant exposure to human diversity. Rich life experiences, diverse hobbies and interests, and a positive, engaging personality and temperament are essential for a 2e teacher.
Bridges Academy faculty and staff work alongside tenured and visiting scholars from our Elmbridge University through a strategic and planned professional development program coordinated by our 2e Center for Research and Professional Learning and Talent Development.

Mark Long
Head of School
CEO Bridges Education Group

Dr. Anna Schaerf
Associate Head of School

Dr. Debbie Lazer
Director, High School (9-12)

Michael Dennis
Director, Lower Division
(Phoenix 3-6 and
Middle School 7-8)

Dylan McKenzie
Director, Bridges Academy Online (9-12) and Co-Curricular Programs

Stephanie Farley
Director, Teaching and
Learning

Dr. Stacey Hilborn
Director, 2e Center for Research, Professional Learning and Talent Development

Ashley Whitfield
College and Transitional Guidance Counselor

Kayla Waesche
Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid

Julie Galles
Facilities Coordinator

Claire Moolenaar
Director, Information Technology

Dr. Chris Wiebe
Director of Students and Community Experience

Dr. Chris Wiebe
Director of Students and Community Experience

Dr. Susan Baum
Director, 2e Center for
Research and Professional Development
Chancellor, Bridges Graduate School
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

Philip Kim
English

Kirk Stauffer
Math

AJ Vankainen
Science

Charles Willis
Humanities

Kristy Boelter
Visual and Performing Arts

Barry Blonsky
Athletic Director