Board of Directors

Daniel See, B.S.
President

Christine See, M.S.
Vice President

Christine See, a dedicated and driven educational leader, is a Doctoral candidate and Ed.D. Fellowship recipient in the department of educational technology and literacy at Towson University. In addition to her academic pursuits, Christine also serves as a Content Developer for the AIM Institute for Learning and Research. Prior to her current role, Christine held positions as Director of Educational Technology at the Jemicy School and a Media Specialist in MCPS and CCPS. Christine brings a unique combination of academic expertise and practical experience to her work, making her a valuable asset to the board.

Teri Stetson 
Secretary

Teri Stetson is a veteran special educator in Maryland, having served both the Prince George’s and Montgomery counties public schools. Teri has demonstrated a lifelong passion and commitment to supporting students with dyslexia. She has taught children with learning differences in grades pre-k through five, collaborating with colleagues and parents on behalf of her students. She is currently a special education teacher at Fairland Elementary School in Montgomery County. Teri received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and special education from Boston University and a Master of Science degree in special education from Johns Hopkins University. She has served as the team leader in her schools and was chosen as Maryland Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Special Educator of the Year for 2019-2020, based on the testimonials submitted by students, parents, and colleagues.

David Appelfeld
Director

David B. Applefeld is a graduate of Friends School, Baltimore, The University of New Hampshire, and The University of Baltimore School of Law, Cum Laude. David is member of the Maryland law firm, Adelberg, Rudow Dorf & Hendler, LLC., and concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law and insurance coverage law. David serves as national panel trial counsel and special litigation counsel for several insurance companies and businesses. David has been recognized as one of Maryland’s Legal Elite and has been named a Maryland Super Lawyer (2007– 2010).

Dr. Janice Lepore
Director

Dr. Janice Lepore is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Lutherville, Maryland. She specializes in psychoeducational assessment and school consultation, and values a collaborative, strengths-based and comprehensive approach to understanding student needs, planning and implementing supports. A graduate of Loyola University of Maryland and Baylor University, Dr. Lepore has provided assessment and therapy services across a broad range of settings, public and private schools, hospitals and clinics. In addition to her direct clinical work, Dr. Lepore works with parent groups, school teams, and professional organizations to support the application of psychological science and knowledge to program development and public policy. www.janiceleporepsyd.com

Mark Westervelt
Director

Mark Westervelt is a founding faculty member of the Jemicy School since the school’s inception in 1973. Mark has served as a language tutor, athletic coach, Director of Athletics, Head of Middle School, Interim Director, Interim Head of Upper School, and currently Assistant Head of School. In 1989, Mark co-founded Camp Glencoe, a summer program for a population of dyslexic boys and girls in the Baltimore area. He carried his experience to Colorado to help organize Durango Mountain Camp and served as an educational director for ten years. He is certified as a Teaching Fellow with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

Heather Powell
Director

Dr. Heather Powell is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the neurocognitive assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with attention deficit disorders (ADHD), learning disabilities, psychiatric illness, and emotional and/or behavioral issues. She also has experience working with gifted and talented as well as twice exceptional (i.e., gifted students with learning challenges) students. Dr. Powell holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of South Florida. She completed her predoctoral training in pediatric psychology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and two years of postgraduate training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Following her training, she served as a staff psychologist at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Jaclyn Paris
Director

Jaclyn Paris is the creator of the FUNNY MIX® Superhero Phonics Game. After graduating with an Elementary/Special Education Degree from Duquesne University, she began her career teaching preschool. As a Special Educator in Baltimore County Public Schools, she found her passion for teaching children with dyslexia to read. She followed her passion and began teaching children Phonics and Comprehension at The Highlands School in Harford County, MD. Jaclyn loves scuba diving and has explored shipwrecks, coral reefs, and caves in several countries.

Alison Napolitano 
Director

​Diagnosed with dyslexia after many challenging years of early education, Alison Napolitano intimately understands the highs and lows of living with dyslexia. She and her two brothers (who are also dyslexic) benefited from teachers and parents who dedicated their lives to understanding and working through the demands of living and learning with dyslexia. Because of this, Alison has become a passionate advocate. She believes that dyslexia is an asset and that dyslexics are vital contributors to society and every team as creators, problem-solvers, and providers of unique, diverse insights. Alison currently works for2U, Inc., a global leader in education technology that seeks to improve lives through better education by building, delivering, and supporting online graduate programs and short courses for lifelong learners. As a former collegiate athlete, Alison gives back to the sport that helped her through college by coaching rising athletes. In her spare time, Alison enjoys traveling and chasing waterfalls around the globe.