Andre Del Valle
Head of School
Organization Overview
Mary McDowell Friends School is a Kâ12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. Grounded in the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and social responsibility, we cultivate a diverse and anti-racist community in which all students can reach their full potential. Our specialized teaching methodologies and challenging curricula empower students to become academic achievers, creative thinkers, advocates for equity, and contributing members of a global society.
Andre Del Valle
Head of School
Beth Schneider
Associate Head of School
Em Bustrum
Franziska Laskaris
Lower School Co-Director
Hannah Wiltshire
Co-Director of Lower School
Isabelle Pisini
Assistant Director of Educational Technology
Julia Swee
Chief of Staff
Randy Brett
Director of Communications
Scott Nagel
LS Ed Tech Coordinator & Interim Asst Dir of Education Technology
Stacy Valentine
Chief Technology Officer
Tatesha Clark
Assistant Head of School. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Tiffany Huggins
Director of Admissions
Member School