Learn about Cambridge School’s founders and administrative leadership team.
Deborah C. Peters
Executive Director and Co-Founder
- Orton-Gillingham trained through the Institute for Multisensory Education (IMSE) University of Michigan-Dearborn – Special Education Department
- Lindamood-Bell® trained in LiPS®, Visualizing and Verbalizing® and Seeing Stars®
- Trained in Hochman Expository Writing Program
- Trained in basic Story Grammar Marker® methodology
- Wilson Language trained
- M.A. Counseling Psychology
- Licensed Family Therapist
- National Certified Counselor – NCC, LPC
James Peters
Co-Founder and Financial Advisor
- Over 30 years of business / finance managerial experience including corporate CEO positions
- B.S. Marketing
- M.B.A. Finance
Courtney Peters-Manning, Esq.
Director of Finance and General Counsel
- Licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and Massachusetts
- Background in litigation, environmental law and consulting, and pro bono immigration cases; practiced at Foley Hoag LLP in Boston
- A.B. magna cum laude in psychology from Brown University
- J.D. with honors from the University of Chicago Law School
James J. Maher III
Head of School
- Years at Cambridge School – 16
- Orton-Gillingham trained through the Institute for Multisensory Education (IMSE) University of Michigan-Dearborn – Special Education Department
- Lindamood-Bell® trained in LiPS®, Visualizing and Verbalizing®, Seeing Stars® and On Cloud Nine® Math
- Trained in Hochman Expository Writing Program
- Trained in basic Story Grammar Marker® methodology
- Wilson Language trained; Level 1 Certification
- Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
- Making Math Real® courses completed: MMR Overview, 9 Lines Intensive and Time + Money
- NJ Certification – Elementary Education
- NJ Certification – Supervisor & Principal
- M.A. Educational Administration
Melody Maskell
Associate Head of School and Director of Admission
- Years at Cambridge School – 16
- Orton-Gillingham trained through the Institute for Multisensory Education (IMSE) University of Michigan-Dearborn – Special Education Department
- Lindamood-Bell® trained in LiPS®, Visualizing and Verbalizing®, Seeing Stars® and On Cloud Nine® Math
- Trained in Hochman Expository Writing Program
- Trained in basic Story Grammar Marker® methodology
- Wilson Language trained; Level 1 Certification
- Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
- Princeton University Storytelling Arts and Teacher Preparation Program
- NJ Certification – Elementary School Teacher Grades K-5
- NJ Certification – Principal
- M.A. in Educational Administration
Amy Walker
Dean of Academics and Faculty
- Years at Cambridge School – 10
- Orton-Gillingham trained
- Lindamood-Bell® trained in Visualizing and Verbalizing®,
- Trained in Hochman Expository Writing Program
- Trained in basic Story Grammar Marker® methodology
- Wilson Language trained; through Level II certification
- Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (in process)
- M.S. Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology
- M.A.T. Secondary Science Education
- NJ Certification – Secondary Science
Bridget Konkle
Administrative Manager
- Years at Cambridge School – 13
- Former Administrative Assistant to the Business Manager at the George School
- Previous Assistant Director of Information Services, The College of NJ
- B.A. English and French
- M.A. Counselor Education
Dana Cahill
Administrative Assistant / Admissions Associate
- Years at Cambridge School – 3
- 30+ years retail buying / merchandising / management
- B.S. Business Administration/Marketing
Meg Francescangeli
Communications and Events Coordinator and Executive Assistant
- Years at Cambridge School – 1
- Experience in events, social media, development, technical writing
- B.A. Communications with concentration in Public Relations and Advertising
Thayalla Espinoza
Administrative Assistant
- Years at Cambridge School – 1
- 15+ years customer service in school and property management setting
