2020-2021
WELCOME FAMILY DIRECTORY
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Dear Families of New Calvert Students, We can’t wait to see you on campus in the fall! Whether you are new to Calvert or a veteran, we have provided you with a resource as you look forward to the start of school. Within these pages, you will meet our Welcome Team, a group of enthusiastic Calvert families eager to help you. We hope you will find a common bond with many of themwhether it’s a child in the same grade, a similar entry point, or a nearby neighborhood. We encourage you to reach out to them via phone or email to ask any questions you may have or to organize a playdate or get-together before school starts in September. These families are excited to connect with you! As you will soon learn, our Welcome Team represents the spirit of community that is so pervasive at Calvert. Our school is a family and we look forward to welcoming and including you in it. The Admission Team
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THE ANGELL FAMILY LAURA AND JORDAN
NEIGHBORHOOD Ruxton CONTACT INFORMATION LAURA
Phone: (917) 363-8799 Email: laurabangell@gmail.com JORDAN
Phone: (410) 591-5453 Email: jangell@cua.md CHILDREN Cam (Seventh Age, Fall ’20) Wes (Eighth Age, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “Jordan is from Baltimore, Laura is from the Boston area. We have been thrilled with our first three years at Calvert and are looking forward to many more.”
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THE ANGULO-BARTLETT FAMILY TRICIA AND JOSH
NEIGHBORHOOD Guilford CONTACT INFORMATION TRICIA
Phone: (410) 608-1984 Email: tangulobartlett@msn.com JOSH
Phone: (410) 456-1989 Email: joangulo-bartlett@calvertschoolmd.org CHILDREN Noah (Tenth Age, Fall ’20) Jackson (Seventh Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We are from San Diego but have been in Baltimore for more than 20 years. Both of our boys started Calvert in Fifth Age. Josh is a Lower School P.E. teacher and Middle School coach at Calvert.”
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THE ATHEY FAMILY HEATHER AND CLIFF
NEIGHBORHOOD Homeland CONTACT INFORMATION HEATHER
Phone: (443) 465-4122 Email: heatherathey@hotmail.com CLIFF
Phone: (410) 336-2621 Email: cliffathey@hotmail.com CHILDREN Jane (Fifth Age, Fall ’20) Sallie (Tenth Age, Fall ’20) Lily (Sixth Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We are both from Baltimore but neither of us went to Calvert. Lily started at Calvert in the Sixth Age and Sallie and Jane started in Fifth Age.”
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THE BERRIER FAMILY CRISSY AND CHRIS
NEIGHBORHOOD Greenspring Valley / Owings Mills CONTACT INFORMATION CRISSY
Phone: (410) 446-3757 Email: crissyberrier@comcast.net CHILDREN Jack (Eighth Age, Fall ’20) Lindley (Fifth Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “Chris and I are both Baltimore natives and our children both started Calvert in Fifth Age.”
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THE BESS FAMILY ARIELLE AND HERLEN
NEIGHBORHOOD Baltimore City CONTACT INFORMATION ARIELLE
Phone: (410) 340-8293 Email: ahbess08@gmail.com HERLEN
Phone: (410) 464-0629 Email: herlenbess@gmail.com CHILDREN Grayson (Tenth Age, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “This is our fifth year at Calvert. Our son started in Sixth Age. Herlen is Baltimore born and raised. Arielle grew up in the Caribbean. We both attended Loyola University Maryland and made our home in Baltimore after college.” TIPS FOR NEW FAMILIES “If you and your child are new to Calvert, reach out to the Welcome Team with questions, and try to schedule some play dates before school so your son/daughter will see some familiar faces when school starts in September. I would encourage families, to the extent time allows, to participate in the various volunteer opportunities available.”
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THE BROWNING/DESAI FAMILY TRACY BROWNING AND NIRAJ DESAI
NEIGHBORHOOD Roland Park CONTACT INFORMATION TRACY
Phone: (314) 704-7213 Email: tracy.browning.desai@gmail.com NIRAJ
Phone: (314) 392-7743 Email: ndmd67@gmail.com CHILDREN Jonathan (Kiddie Calvert) Anderson (Seventh Age, Fall ’20) Olivia (Fifth Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We just finished our second year at Calvert and both of our children are thriving! Calvert has exceeded our expectations for academics and for meeting each child at his or her level. They are also enjoying the social aspects of the school tremendously. We moved to Baltimore from St. Louis when our daughter was a week old. We have loved calling Baltimore home for the last ten years. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!”
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THE CHASEN FAMILY CATHERINE AND BRANDON
NEIGHBORHOOD Phoenix/Hunt Valley CONTACT INFORMATION CATHERINE
Phone: (410) 375-3155 Email: Catherine.chasen@gmail.com CHILDREN Bo (Good Shepherd School) Brooks (Good Shepherd School) Brandon Jr. (Seventh Age, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We have been at Calvert for a year! Our oldest, Brandon Jr., started in Sixth Age. I’m from Baltimore and my husband is from Potomac.”
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THE CHEN / HOANG FAMILY JENNY HOANG AND LUKE CHEN
NEIGHBORHOOD Bolton Hill CONTACT INFORMATION JENNY
jennykhoang@gmail.com CHILDREN Alex (Tenth Age, Fall ‘20) FUN FACTS “We have been a Calvert family since the summer of 2019 after moving from Durham, NC. We moved for Jen’s position at Johns Hopkins Medicine. We grew up in Melbourne, Australia. Alex was initially anxious about starting Ninth Age at a new school. He quickly settled in and came home with all smiles and a list of new friends after the first day. We appreciated the teachers checking in on him during the first month. We highly recommend that you contact at least one family in this directory. Through the directory and other Calvert events, we have met a wonderful group of parents. Our Calvert community has been critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have supported each other emotionally through SMS and video group chats, and benefited from the shared resources and reminders.”
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THE COADY FAMILY HOLLY AND PATRICK
NEIGHBORHOOD Towson/Ruxton/Riderwood area CONTACT INFORMATION HOLLY
Email: Ahrcoady@yahoo.com CHILDREN Connor (Ninth Age, Fall ’20) Anne (Seventh Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We are a fun-loving family who loves to spend time together and especially enjoys skiing, reading, playing with our rescue dog, Ginger, and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. Patrick is a Calvert alumnus and Holly is a speech-language pathologist who works with children who have Dyslexia. Anne loves to play softball and squash and to stand-up paddle board, and Connor loves to play baseball and tennis and to draw.”
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THE CRAIG FAMILY CHAD AND DAVID
NEIGHBORHOOD Chad: Cedarcroft David: Homeland CONTACT INFORMATION CHAD
Phone: (202) 674-8881 Email: chadhcraig@gmail.com DAVID
Phone: (202) 641-1888 Email: rdavidcraig@aol.com CHILDREN Jansen (Seventh Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We’ve been at Calvert for seven years (Sixth Age to Seventh Grade). We moved to Baltimore from D.C. after having lived in Atlanta for many years.”
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THE FOSTER DAVIS FAMILY LINDSEY FOSTER DAVIS
NEIGHBORHOOD Lutherville CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (443) 388-6447 Email: lindseybrookefoster@gmail.com CHILDREN Decker (Seventh Age, Fall ’20) Lawson (Odyssey School, Fall ’20) Westley (Sixth Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We have been a Calvert family since Westley started Fifth Age. All three children started Fifth Age from Good Shepherd preschool. I am a Baltimore native.”
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THE DUNMORE FAMILY KAREN DATES DUNMORE AND LARRY DUNMORE
NEIGHBORHOOD Morgan Park - part of Lauraville CONTACT INFORMATION KAREN
Phone: (667) 208-0584 Email: kdatesdunmore@gmail.com LARRY
Phone: (202) 365-4827 Email: ldunmore@verizon.net CHILDREN Hallie (Tenth Age, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “This will be our fifth year at Calvert. Two of Hallie’s uncles attended Calvert.”
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THE FOLEY FAMILY KELLY AND SCOTT
NEIGHBORHOOD Homeland CONTACT INFORMATION KELLY
Phone: (410) 456-9909 Email: kellyfoley03@gmail.com SCOTT
Phone: (410) 456-9909 CHILDREN Alice (Fifth Grade, Fall ’20) Liam and Julia (Seventh Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “Scott is not from Baltimore; Kelly grew up here. The kids went to St. David’s for preschool. Liam and Julia started at Calvert in Sixth Age. Alice started in Fifth Age. Kelly was the President of the Parent Ambassador Board for the 2019-2020 school year.”
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THE GALEA FAMILY RACHEL AND ALEX
NEIGHBORHOOD Mt. Washington CONTACT INFORMATION RACHEL
Phone: (443) 226-7830 Email: Rbgalea@gmail.com ALEX
Phone: (631) 988-1314 Email: Galea.alexander@gmail.com CHILDREN Livi (Born March 2020!) Natalie (Kiddie Calvert, Fall ’20) Luca (Sixth Age, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We have been at Calvert since Luca was in Fifth Age. We were drawn to the school due to the small class size and community atmosphere. We have loved being part of the Calvert family and enjoyed watching Luca thrive in an environment that focuses on his individual abilities and level while pushing him to succeed. The focus on the child’s character along with education has allowed us to watch Luca develop strong pillars. We are happy to share our experience at Calvert with incoming families.”
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THE GROOMS FAMILY TIA AND ERIK
NEIGHBORHOOD Windsor Mill (Baltimore County), Tameron Woods Community CONTACT INFORMATION TIA
Phone: (443) 255-0298 Email: tkgrooms@gmail.com ERIK
Phone: (410) 370-6732 Email: efgrooms@gmail.com CHILDREN Blake-Christopher (Fifth Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We are Baltimoreans – born and raised in Baltimore and completing our fifth year at Calvert. Blake-Christopher started Calvert as a Sixth Ager. We LOVE Calvert! Calvert offers our son a perfect blend of what he needs academically and socially. He is maturing nicely and finding his independence, while slowly easing his shyness. We, as a family, are ALWAYS promoting Calvert to prospective families. We want others to have the opportunity to consider Calvert as a premier option for educational excellence. It’s been a tremendous blessing for us! The bundled tuition feature is such a wonderful added benefit. It is comforting to know that all field trips, lunch options and supplies are included in the tuition.”
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THE JONES FAMILY KESHA AND JAMES
NEIGHBORHOOD Owings Mills CONTACT INFORMATION KESHA
Phone: (443) 615-9763 Email: kjones@calvertschoolmd.org JAMES
Phone: (443) 965-4797 Email: jejonesjr@hotmail.com CHILDREN Kayla (Seventh Age, Fall ’20) Jaylen (Tenth Age, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We have been at Calvert for five years. My husband and I are not from Baltimore. My husband is from Virginia and I am from New Jersey. Our son started Calvert in Fifth Age and our daughter attended Kiddie Calvert since age two and entered Calvert in Fifth Age. I work in the Business Office at Calvert.”
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THE KOUSOURIS FAMILY JENNY AND LOU
NEIGHBORHOOD Bellona Avenue/Cloister Gate/Towson CONTACT INFORMATION JENNY
Phone: (410) 868-2225 Email: jennykousouris@gmail.com CHILDREN Alicia (Eighth Age, Fall ’20) Penelope (Eighth Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “Our oldest daughter started Calvert in Fifth Age. We were both born and raised in Baltimore. Glad to be a part of the Welcome Team!”
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THE MCLAIN FAMILY ASHLEY AND MATT
NEIGHBORHOOD Ruxton CONTACT INFORMATION ASHLEY
Phone: (202) 641-4305 Email: azmclain@yahoo.com MATT
Phone: (202) 641-4312 Email: mclainmb@gmail.com CHILDREN Charlie (Sixth Age, Fall ’20) Ryan (Ninth Age, Fall ’20) Emmy (Fifth Grade, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “Our three children started Calvert in Fifth Age and have all loved it! Ashley went to Calvert and sending her kids to Calvert was one of the main reasons she wanted to move back and raise her kids in Baltimore. Matt is from Indiana and is a Colts fan. (Shh, don’t tell!) Calvert is very special to our family, and we are happy to help with any questions!”
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THE MCMAHAN FAMILY ZSUZSANNA AND CHRIS
NEIGHBORHOOD Falls Road Corridor/Lutherville CONTACT INFORMATION ZSUZSANNA
Phone: (214) 728-2887 Email: zmcmaha1@jhmi.edu CHRIS
Phone: (214) 728-4428 Email: cmcmahan@gfrlaw.com CHILDREN Christian (Seventh Age, Fall ’20) Cate (Ninth Age, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We moved to Baltimore from Texas in 2009 for Zsuzsanna’s job as a rheumatologist at Johns Hopkins. Chris has a public accounting background and now works in law firm administration as the Executive Director at Gordon Feinblatt, LLC. Since 2009, we have had two children, Cate and Christian. We started Calvert in Fifth Age with Cate, while Christian began Kiddie Calvert at age three. We have been delighted with both experiences. Our family likes traveling and spending time with friends and family. We also enjoy being actively involved in our church.”
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THE MUDD FAMILY JANNA AND CHRIS
NEIGHBORHOOD Towson CONTACT INFORMATION JANNA
Phone: (443) 827-3280 Email: jannamudd@gmail.com CHRIS
Phone: (410) 271-9105 Email: christophermudd@gmail.com CHILDREN Charlie (Eighth Age, Fall ’20) Penny (Tenth Age, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We have lived in Baltimore since 2005. Chris is from Southern Maryland and Janna is from Bethlehem, PA. Both of our children started in Sixth Age.”
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THE RODGERS FAMILY BROOKE AND PACKER
NEIGHBORHOOD Ruxton CONTACT INFORMATION BROOKE
Phone: (443) 310-2471 Email: brookewrodgers@yahoo.com PACKER
Phone: (410) 830-9265 Email: patrickarodgers@yahoo.com CHILDREN Emily (Tenth Age, Fall ’20) Annie (Sixth Grade, Fall ’20) Jay (Gilman, Fall ’20) Patrick (Calvert Class of 2019) FUN FACTS “Emily started in Sixth Age and my other two started in Fifth Age. We both grew up in Baltimore and I (Brooke) am a Calvert alum, Class of ’91. My dad also went to Calvert and is the Class of ’63 but we have made many close friends at Calvert who have moved here and who love it. We are always happy to help folks who are new to town.”
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THE SALUJA FAMILY SUPNEET AND DALJEET
NEIGHBORHOOD Hunt Valley CONTACT INFORMATION SUPNEET
Phone: (443) 690-3654 Email: supneetsalujamd@gmail.com DALJEET
Phone: (443) 690-4984 Email: djsaluja@gmail.com CHILDREN Mehr (Tenth Age, Fall ’20) Devjeet (Calvert Class of 2020) FUN FACTS “Devjeet started in the Sixth Age and Mehr started in the Fifth Age.”
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THE WALTON FAMILY SARAH AND NED
NEIGHBORHOOD The Orchards CONTACT INFORMATION SARAH
Email: swalton@calvertschoolmd.org NED
Email: ewalton@wilmingtontrust.com CHILDREN Hazel (Eighth Age, Fall ’20) Lucy (Tenth Age, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We’ve been at Calvert for five years; our oldest started in Fifth Age and our youngest started in Kiddie Calvert’s 3s program. Ned and I moved to Baltimore from DC in 2007, and we’ve been in the city the entire time. We love Baltimore – and our roots have only gotten stronger through our time in the Calvert community. I work in the Development Office at Calvert.”
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THE WHITE FAMILY ALANNA AND WARREN
NEIGHBORHOOD Federal Hill CONTACT INFORMATION ALANNA
Email: alannadwhite@yahoo.com WARREN
Email: wcwhite@alumni.hamilton.edu CHILDREN Sam (Tenth Age, Fall ’20) FUN FACTS “We have been at Calvert five years, since the Fall of 2015.”
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For more information please contact: Taylor Passalacqua Admission Coordinator 410-243-6054 x 170 tpassalacqua@calvertschoolmd.org