The Field School Faculty & Staff Directory

Jack McDermott '08

6/7/2023

Ceramics teacher and 7th Grade advisor

Ceramist. Dog-dad. Target shopper.

School is out which means we are wrapping up #FacultyFriday until the fall, but you don’t want to miss this week’s feature – ceramics teacher and Field alum Jack McDermott ‘08! Jack is a D.C. native and has been working at Field for almost 10 years. He graduated from Field in 2008 and in 2014 returned to his alma mater as a teacher! Keep reading to find out what Jack loves most about working at Field!

John Reger

5/31/2023

Chief Operating and Financial Officer
Husband/Dad. Dog-lover. Golfer.

Say hello to Field’s Chief Operating and Financial Officer John Reger and this week’s #FacultyFriday! Rain or shine – you can count on John to greet students by the drop-off line as they arrive at school each day. Of course, he always has Declan by his side! He oversees finances at Field but he also plays a big role in overseeing and amplifying The Field School Experience from transportation, to new campus projects, to maintaining our facilities, and security, among many other things! Keep reading to find out John's biggest inspiration.

Allison D'Amora

5/25/2023

Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
Travel Enthusiast. Musician. Storyteller.

This week’s #FacultyFriday is our Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications Allison D’Amora. You’ve probably seen her around Field taking photos but that is just a small part of her role at Field. She also produces content through video, photos, graphics, social media, and communications pieces to tell stories and showcase the Field experience. Allison is a former TV news producer and she most recently worked for the CBS-affiliate in Washington, D.C., where she produced the 11pm news. Keep reading to find out the major life event she just celebrated this past weekend!

Gerry Oshman

5/15/2023

English Teacher
Vegan, Hiker, Aspiring Buddhist

Say hello to Gerry Oshman – one of the English teachers at Field! Gerry has lived all over the world including in Lithuania and Hong Kong! She even spent some time in Bosnia doing relief work after the war. Keep reading to to find out Gerry’s biggest inspiration!!

Juan Sarabia

5/11/2023

Spanish Teacher
Chef, Soccer Fan, Gamer

This week we’re featuring Spanish Teacher Juan Sarabia for #FacultyFriday. Juan teaches middle and upper school students at Field. He came to the U.S. from Spain in 2007 and he planned to teach English here for only a couple of years, but ended up staying! And we’re glad he did! Keep reading to find out Juan’s favorite book. Hint: It’s a classic!

Bishop Walker

5/5/2023

History Teacher
History Lover, Fashion-Forward Person, Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Happy Friday! This week we’re highlighting one of our history teachers for #FacultyFriday. Bishop Walker teaches middle and upper school students at Field. He’s originally from Cleveland, Ohio but came to D.C. for graduate school – he’s a proud Howard University alum! Bishop is an asset to the Field community and he will always takes the time to stop and talk with his students and colleagues.

Filomena Lococo

4/27/2023

French teacher and 9th grade advisor

Teacher, Chocolate lover, Lifelong learner

Bonjour, tout le monde! This week’s #FacultyFriday highlight is French Teacher Filomena Lococo. Filomena teaches several levels of French at Field but her first language is actually Italian! She grew up in Long Island, New York and followed in her father’s footsteps to become a language teacher. She says he used to take her with him and his students to Lincoln Center, in NYC, to watch the Italian opera. Filomena is also a co-leader for Paris Fashion Week Intersession course. Keep reading to learn more about the story behind the painted eggs in her photo!

Nick Mott

4/20/2023

Studio Teacher
Writer, Photographer, Wanderer

This week’s #FacultyFriday feature is one of our studio teachers! Nick Mott is a teacher of many talents. He teaches photography, digital art, and journalism. He is also the faculty advisor for Field News; the student news organization at Field. Nick grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Harvard University. If you speak with any of his students, you’ll know he is a big inspiration to them. Click the link in our bio to find out Nick’s greatest inspiration.

Rob Glancy

4/11/2023

Director of Human Resources & Student Financial Aid
Aviation Geek, Rewards Points Freak, Amateur Travel Agent

Say hello to Rob Glancy! Rob is the Director of Human Resources and Student Financial Aid at Field. Rob plays an important role in designing the employee experience and he also works closely with the admission department to ensure students and families have opportunities through our financial aid program. Outside of Field – Rob has many hobbies including passions for cooking and trying new food. Keep reading to learn more about the incredible cooking experience he had in college.

Chris Lorrain

4/5/2023

History Teacher
Francophile, ‘Ruggedly Handsome’, The Great American songbook ardent fan

This week’s #FacultyFriday is a teacher who has touched generations of Field students. History Teacher Chris Lorrain is celebrating 41 years at Field. You would be hard pressed to find an alum who doesn’t have a Chris story to share! His commitment to supporting students through their time at Field and beyond is unparalleled. Chris grew up in D.C. and attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He also attended Hobart & William Smith Colleges and Harvard Graduate School of Education. Keep reading to find out the career path Chris almost took after graduating from college.

Alana Kilcullen

3/23/2023

Math Teacher
Bibliophile, Dog Mom, Adventurer

Say hello to Math Teacher Alana Kilcullen. She has been working at Field since 2021 and she teaches upper school students taking Advanced Precalculus with Analysis, as well as Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning. You won’t just find Alana in the classroom. In the winter she coaches middle school basketball and leads the Hiking PE in the fall and spring! Keep reading to learn more about the fun family tradition that Alana’s family observes.

Jenni Helm

3/23/2023

2D Art Teacher
Daydreamer,Artist, Fan Girl

Get to know 2D Art Teacher, Jenni Helm. Jenni is one of the newer teachers at Field but she is already making an impact! She’s leading a project with students to create a mural commemorating Field at 50. Jenni has lived in eight different states but she grew up in Tennessee and Maryland (and graduated from the University of Maryland). Keep reading to find out more about Jenni's hobbies outside of school!

Aaron Bachmann

3/15/2023

Goofball, Recovering Attorney, and Appreciator of the Oxford Comma

If you graduated from Field after 2002, you probably crossed paths with Aaron! He has done several tours at Field over the years, while taking a few intermissions to pursue a graduate degree in history and a law degree. After practicing at a big firm for a short time, he realized he preferred teaching to law, and called up Field again. Field hired him for a third time (we think that’s a record) in 2012 and he has been here ever since! Aaron has worn many hats at Field including science teacher, history teacher, and baseball coach – just to name a few.

Célia Paschoal

3/9/2023

Caring connector. People person. Thoughtful extrovert.

Say hello to Célia Paschoal – Assistant to the Division Directors. Célia is one of the many bright lights at Field and she is always there to help. Célia grew up in Brazil but she has spent much of her adult life in the U.S., where she completed her Bachelor's Degree at American University and a graduate certificate at George Washington University. You don’t want to miss a funny story involving her and a former U.S. president!

Kevin Ford

3/3/2023

Film buff; Theater-goer; Entertainer

English Department Chair and English Teacher Kevin Ford is new to Field – but he is not new to teaching and is definitely known around the school! Among his many talents, Kevin can host an engaging and entertaining school-wide English gameshow – packed with trivia questions about literature, film, tv, etc. Continue reading to find out what Kevin loves to do most in his new city!

Rebecca Poyatt

2/24/2023

Energetic, Creative, Genuine

Say hello to English teacher Rebecca Poyatt. Rebecca is one of our newest teachers at Field – but she is already making an impact! In addition to teaching middle school students, she also performs in the faculty/student music group.

Debario Fleming

2/16/2023

Avid Golfer, Lover of Comedy, Photographer

Get to know Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director Debario Fleming. Debario started working at Field in 2021. Part of his role includes building and nurturing a community that values Diversity in all its forms, while demonstrating how our differences make us better. He says valuing diversity involves taking stock of our individual and collective needs while caring for one another in deep, authentic, meaningful ways.

Maddie Cloud

2/10/2023

Reader, Learner, Gamer

Maddie Cloud has been working at Field since 2021. She teaches Biology and Advanced Biology to upper school students and she is an 8th grade adviser. Outside of Field, she’s a reader, a learner, and a gamer, among many other things. Get to know Maddie and find out which country she used to called home.

David Kongstvedt '06

2/2/2023

Gentle Giant, Movie Appreciator, Salmon Aficionado.

Many of you know history teacher David Kongstvedt ‘06 but what you might not know is that he is a proud Field School alum! He has been working at Field since 2016.

Karin Davidovich

1/25/2023

Adventure seeker, Cinephile, Reader

Get to know our Language Department Chair and Spanish Teacher, Karin Davidovich. She started at Field in 2020 but she says it feels like she has always been here.