Meet Our Faculty and Staff
Jenn Boyunegmez
Director of School
Lead Teacher, Grades 1-2
Jenn is a passionate early educator with nearly 20 years of experience teaching children aged 3-9 in a variety of settings. She partners with families to advocate strongly for their children. Parents are their child's first and forever teachers, and Jenn honors the invitation to join families on this journey while facilitating opportunities for children to develop emotionally, socially and academically. She empowers children to manage risk-taking, become fully developed members of a healthy community of learners and challenges their academic strengths while gently encouraging their needs. A vocal advocate of the importance of play, Jenn creates a learning environment that allows for investigation and discovery, develops critical thinking skills, promotes emotional regulation, and fosters literacy skills with rich language experiences.
Educational Background
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, B.S. Ed.
Major: Early Childhood Education / Minor: Music
Teaching Certification
K-6 Elementary Education
Ashley Broschart
Lead Teacher, Grades 3-5
Ashley has spent the majority of her career providing developmentally appropriate play, psychosocial support, procedural preparation and diagnosis education to children in the hospital setting. She understands the value of play and the importance of developing strong relationships with children and their families. Ashley meets children where they are on their journeys and develops a plan to provide them with the skills needed to thrive. Play is the way children learn and discover the world and Ashley is excited to provide a learning environment that focuses on the child. Children will be encouraged daily to investigate, discover and collaborate, as they build a solid social, emotional and educational foundation.
Educational Background
Loma Linda University, School of Behavioral Health, M.S.
California Baptist University, B. A.
Major: Elementary Subject Matter Program
Teaching Certifications
Pennsylvania Private School Teaching Certificate
Certified Nature Educator
Bethany Marcello
Lead Teacher, Pre-K and Kindergarten
Bethany values empathy as a basis for learning. When kids feel safe emotionally, they can take risks, and risks are where the magic happens—learning, collaboration, self-trust and fun. Years as a public and private school teacher, Penn State Master Gardener and nature teacher have taught Bethany that treating children with dignity through choices and emotional validation fosters meaningful learning.
Educational Background
Shippensburg University, B.A.
Major: English
Teaching Certification
Secondary Education
Michelle Brown
Developmental Specialist, All Grades
Administrative Assistant
Michelle fulfills two unique roles at Fern Hill. As a Development Specialist, she works with students, teachers, and families to provide social, emotional, and academic support. Her philosophy recognizes that emotional health and security as integral to social and cognitive growth. Michelle’s second role is as an administrative assistant.
Educational Background
Duke University, A.B.
Major: Developmental Psychology