Faculty & Administration

Tinesar Priester

President

What a joy to serve Serviam! Serviam is a respected academic institution and I am honored to serve as President. I look forward to connecting with our families, donors, and community partners to further the mission and reach of Serviam Girls Academy.

Dr. Heather Brooks

Principal

The decision to join Serviam Girls Academy was born from a deep desire to make a lasting impact in the lives of young women. I am honored to be a part of this passionate community, working closely with SGA's talented faculty and staff, our supportive parents, and our exceptional students. Together, we will build a legacy of excellence and empower the next generation of female trailblazers, poised to break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and make a positive impact on the world.

Warrie Howell

Managing Director of Development

As a development professional, I find the mission of Serviam Girls Academy to be inspiring. The faculty and administration create an environment that cultivates the leadership potential of young women. It's not just about preparing them for the future; it's about empowering them to shape it. Every young woman at Serviam Girls Academy has the strength and ability to make a difference and become the next generation of female leaders. I look forward to helping them fulfill their destiny!

Edoukou Aka-Ezoua

Graduate Support Program Director

Serviam serves as a guiding light for many in the community. The Graduate Support Program ensures our graduates know that Serviam will support them throughout their academic, career, and personal journeys. Whether they need coaching, connections to opportunities, or community resources, our alumnae can leave Serviam confident that a supportive community is behind them, cheering them on as they fulfill their God-given potential. I am truly blessed and honored to be part of a sisterhood where girls are empowered to change the world.

Juliette Augustin

6th - 8th grade ELA and 7th grade Social Studies Teacher

One of my favorite quotes by Winston Churchill is, "success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” I would love for my students to leave my class with the will to keep growing; to not let success or failure hinder them as they strive to reach their goals. I love being a part of the Serviam Girls Academy family because I see the essence of that quote embodied by everyone here. The faculty, staff, and student body work hard to find new ways to be successful and courageous every day and it’s truly something special.

Kelly Bell

Student Success Coordinator

When I visited Serviam for the first time I met a student who told me that her goal was to learn as much as humanly possible. At that moment I knew that this was the right place for me. It is so important to give students who want to learn the best opportunity to do just that.

Erin Betfort

Art / Tech / STEM Teacher

Art has always connected people through ages and places. My goal is to inspire my students, to showcase their knowledge, and express their feelings through artwork.

Gabriella Bryce

Math Teacher

I'm so honored to be a part of Serviam Girls Academy! Throughout my life, I've always been drawn to serve! I've traveled both nationally and internationally providing service to others! Being a part of a family that follows those same ideals and empowers young women to do the same is amazing! I can't wait to educate our young ladies and to teach them to utilize their knowledge to not only better themselves, but to help better others as well!

Marybeth Celello

Word Study Teacher, Grades 6-8

From the day it opened, I knew that Serviam would be an amazing environment in which students would be given the opportunity to excel and faculty would have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young women. After I retired from my full-time teaching position, I soon decided I would like to contribute my time and talents to the Serviam mission. In the past several years I have served as a substitute teacher, helped with admissions, and been a part-time ELA teacher. Serviam enriches my life every morning I walk in the door, and I look forward to this year with excitement and enthusiasm.

Ashley Dussault

Science Teacher

Education is empowerment. Education is elevation. Science education is particularly crucial to the empowerment and elevation of our students as it lays the groundwork for them to develop into critical thinkers, problem solvers, and future leaders. Students are encouraged to take charge of their learning journey and choose to engage.  My educational philosophy centers on fostering curiosity and inquiry in students, allowing them to explore scientific phenomena that interest them. By encouraging students to ask questions, experiment, and reflect, we prepare them to understand the world and shape it in meaningful ways.

Tameka Ford

Substitute Teacher

After serving for over 25 years in education, I am excited to continue my professional journey at Serviam. During my first year of servitude with the students, I will do my best to provide them with the essential instruction, mentorship, and overall guidance necessary for lifelong learning. Embracing an exceptionally warm and welcoming school culture, I am dedicated to being an integral part of the Serviam team.

Kelli Loeliger

5th Grade Academy Teacher

With a decade of experience educating children from pre-school through 8th grade, I am deeply honored to be a part of the Serviam Girl’s Academy family! This position presents the incredible and unique opportunity to not only teach our 5th graders their academic content, but also to play a pivotal role in supporting their transition to Middle School. It is truly special to witness our girls grow academically, socially, and emotionally during their time at SGA. Seeing them embrace the values of hard work, perseverance, and making a meaningful impact on the world around them is beyond rewarding!

Mary Lou McMahon

Volunteer, Development Team

SGA is an exceptional school with dedicated and inspiring teachers and staff with a mission that I truly believe in. I volunteer here to help in any way I can to further the program and goals of the school. For the past 14 years, I have seen the program in action, and for the most part, the resulting transition of the students from 5th grade through 8th grade has been outstanding.

Pauline Minor

Religion Teacher

With a passion to spiritually mentor others, it is a JOY to serve as the religion/Bible teacher at Serviam Girls Academy. From the first time I interviewed at Serviam, it felt like home. My utmost desire is to see these young ladies grow closer to the ONE who loves them most, God.

Rhonda Perry-Waites

Front Office Coordinator

"Children are our future leaders of tomorrow". At Serviam Girls Academy students receive more than a basic education curriculum. Serviam provides enrichment programs that have become a rare commodity in our educational system. These classes help inspire career choices, teach our students team work, responsibility, respect and build character. At Serviam not only we have a very dedicated staff and faculty but we have built bonds of sisterhood between staff, faculty and students. This is a forever treasure that our students could carry on for a lifetime.
"It takes a village to raise a child." - Jane Cowen-Fletcher

Robin Rosser

ELA Substitute Teacher

I retired from full-time teaching in 2013, but soon realized I wasn't ready to leave education. I began subbing at Tatnall in the fall of 2013, and have loved it! Now I also have the opportunity to teach at Serviam as a long-term substitute. I'm especially excited to teach middle school ELA, which is exactly what I taught for 35 years in several public schools in Delaware.

Fun fact: Although I've lived in Delaware since the 1970's, I grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and am named after a Phillies pitcher.

Marie Tierney

Social Studies Teacher, Grades 6-8

I have worked with children ages PreK - 12 since 1998 in various capacities all with the underlying mission to build their self confidence. Education matters deeply to me as it is the keystone on which we build our power to make ourselves a better person and the world a better place for our having been on this planet. I am excited to be a part of the Serviam Girls Academy family and hope that I can fulfill the prestigious mission of this wonderful school. 

One of my daily motto's is "When we know better, we do better" which I hope to impart to the fabric of the girls' academic expedition as they explore building their knowledge in our academic content but also in growing in Serviam's values of hard work, perseverance, and service."

Anaeja Walker

Graduate Support Program Associate

As an alumna of Serviam's Class of 2019, Serviam has taught me a lot throughout my life, and my goal is to help the girls as much as Serviam has helped me through my journey. I'm excited to be back in this community, to give back while continuing to grow in my own path, and to help the girls grow in theirs, too.