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
- Licensed Family Therapist
- National Certified Counselor – NCC, LPC
- M.A. Counseling Psychology
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
Ellen Gonzales, MS CCC-SLP
Head of School
- Years at Cambridge School – 15
- Lindamood-Bell® trained in LiPS®
- Trained in Hochman Basic Writing Skills Program
- Wilson Language Trained
- PROMPT trained
- NJ & PA state SLP Certification
- ASHA Awards for Continuing Education
- Expert-level Certification in Story Grammar Marker Program; November 2013
- ASHA certified Speech and Language Pathologist
- Worked in a variety of clinical, hospital and rehabilitative settings
- Focused and specialized in the evaluation and treatment of students with language-based learning challenges for the past 12 years
- Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University, Maryland
- Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology from Loyola University, Maryland
Melody Maskell
Associate Head of School and Director of Admission
- Years at Cambridge School – 19
- 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
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
Meghan Peters
Dean of Academics
- Years at Cambridge School – 3
- Orton-Gillingham trained
- Lindamood-Bell® trained in Visualizing and Verbalizing®
- Trained in Hochman Expository Writing Program
- Wilson Language Trained; Level 1 Certification
- Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
- Trained in Framing Your Thoughts™ Sentence Structure & Applied Writing
- NJ Certification: Elementary Education & Special Education (in process)
- MA Certification: Special Education (PreK-8)
- NC Certification: Exceptional Children: General Curriculum (K-12)
- Years of instructing and developing curriculum for Language-Based Learning Different Students: 7
- Bachelor of Science from Boston College
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education from North Carolina State University
Juli Smith
Dean of Upper School
- Years at Cambridge School – 10
- Orton-Gillingham Trained; Level 1 certification
- Lindamood-Bell® trained in Visualizing and Verbalizing®
- Trained in Hochman Expository Writing Program
- Trained in basic Story Grammar Marker® methodology
- Wilson Language Trained; Level 1 Certification
- Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner
- PA Certification: Early Childhood and Special Education
- M.Ed. Special Education
Susanne Hodgin
Director of Technology and Language / Math Specialist
- Years at Cambridge School – 13
- 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
- B.S. Economics/Psychology
- M.Ed. in process
Bridget Konkle
Administrative Manager
- Years at Cambridge School – 16
- 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 – 6
- 30+ years retail buying / merchandising / management
- B.S. Business Administration/Marketing
Rosalie Mandracchia
Administrative Assistant
- Years at Cambridge – 1
- B.A. in Journalism from Rider University
