Head of School
Rod joined The School in Rose Valley community in 2015 as Head of School. With a background rooted in progressive education, Rod brought a passion for student-centered learning to SRV. Prior to his tenure at SRV, Rod spent many years at The Crefeld School in Philadelphia, a small... Read more
Director of Progressive Education
An SRV alumna who attended from Preschool through Sixth Grade, and now the parent of two SRV students, Liia brings a deep personal connection to SRV and a strong commitment to child-centered, experiential learning. Prior to stepping into her role as Director of Progressive Educat... Read more
Director of Enrollment Management
Rory holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Rhode Island and an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University. She has worked in education in both teaching and administrat... Read more
Director of Community Engagement
Carrie is an alumna of SRV, and a current parent. Carrie’s 20 plus year non-profit career has focused on supportive services for children and families. She has degrees from Bates College and the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Carrie loves connecti... Read more
Coordinator of Community Engagement
As SRV’s Coordinator of Community Engagement, Marissa draws on a connection to the school that stretches back over 15 years, from student to parent to teacher, and now to this role connecting the wider SRV community. Before returning to SRV, Marissa worked in marketing and ... Read more
Coordinator of Auxiliary Programs
Samantha joined the SRV community in 2021 and has progressed from a rotating classroom assistant to lead preschool teacher to her current position as Manager of Auxiliary Programs and Assistant Director of SRV’s Summer Camp. Rooted in a progressive educational philosophy, Samanth... Read more
Facilities Manager
Dan brings many years of experience and a diverse range of skills to SRV as he manages all of our buildings and grounds. He is a graduate of Coatesville Area Vocational Technical School. Dan grew up on a farm, built his own house, and owned his own home improvement business befor... Read more
Administrative Assistant
As a graduate from Strath Haven High School, I spent my life living in Swarthmore. After attending Simmons College in Boston, I moved to New York City where I lived and worked for 12 years. My daughter was born and we moved back to Swarthmore to be closer to family. I went back t... Read more
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