Special Teachers

Courtney Seltzer

Art Teacher

Courtney graduated from the University of Delaware with a BA in Psychology and went on to get her Masters in Education from Tyler School of Art at Temple University, where she explored her passion for art, education, and special needs learners in a variety of settings. She taught... Read more

Mike Nowell

Woodshop Teacher

Mike started teaching at SRV in 1982 at the age of 23. The grandchild of a former SRV teacher, son of an alumnus and an alumnus himself, Mike had little hope of escaping the community he loves. Returning to the school as a volunteer while taking undergraduate and graduate courses... Read more

Peter Delaplane

Music Teacher

Peter was an SRV parent before joining the staff in 2019. Peter is an experienced performer and music educator. He has performed as an accompanist and soloist with many organizations in our region and nationally. Some of these include: The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society, T... Read more

Sarah Caruso

Spanish Teacher

Sarah Caruso (she/her) has been a language aficionado since she started middle school. After studying Spanish for 6 years and enjoying two immersive opportunities in Spain during high school, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in which linguistic and cultural fluency would be... Read more

Paul Rule

Science & Garden Teacher

Paul was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and has lived in Delaware County for most of his life. After graduating from Gettysburg College as a history teacher, Paul served in the Peace Corps in Ecuador. Charged with nutrition, sanitation, and community health, Paul began working ... Read more

Nick Harrison

Wellness Teacher

Nick joined SRV in 2023. He is a passionate and dedicated educator with a commitment to promoting physical and mental well-being through engaging and challenging activities. His approach to teaching is inclusive and compassionate, as every child’s journey is unique and should be ... Read more

Nora Quinn

Theater Teacher

Nora joined SRV in 2019 as a parent and became a staff member. With over 25 years of experience in arts and education, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Penn State University and a Master of Arts from Villanova University. Prior to her role at SRV, Nora served as ... Read more