MEET THE ICL TEAM

We believe it takes a champion to build a champion.

Every individual on our team has an elite-performance background. Whether on court or on stage, in the laboratory or on the field, our administrators and teachers have spent a lifetime honing their skills and talents, and competing at the highest level. Our team brings "hard and soft skills" to ICL, forged by a lifetime of dedication to craft, teamwork, and achievement.

We are honored to pass on the legacy of excellence that was given to each of us, as we work together to Build Champions for Life.

Kirk Spahn

Founder & President

Kirk is a fourth-generation educator with more than two decades in the field. After graduating from Dartmouth College , he worked for Schoolmaster.net... learn more

Dr. Anthea Lake

Head of School

ICL welcomes back former Head of School, Dr. Anthea Lake. Dr. Lake has over 25 years... learn more

Steven Mejia

Chief Financial Officer

Steven Mejia is the Chief Financial Officer at ICL Academy. Steven is a cross-functional business in... learn more

Lauren Durham

Director of Community Engagement

Lauren received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Maryland where she... learn more

Jamie Groff

Director of College Counseling, Dean of 12th grade

Jamie has been in the education field for 18 years, most recently... learn more

Abigail McConnell

Senior Admissions Coordinator

Abigail received her Bachelors in Human Services Leadership... learn more

Dayton Hansen

Chief Operating Officer

With nearly 20 years of education experience, Dayton has dedicated most of his professional life to... learn more

Joseph Itaya

Head of Multimedia & Communication

Joseph Itaya is an award-winning film director, digital content creator, technology innovator... learn more

Alex Proctor

Director of Oversight & Partnerships

With over 15 years of dedicated experience in the field of education, Alex has established himself... learn more

Avery McGlenn

Associate Head of School

Avery has committed nearly two decades to teaching, coaching, counseling, and leading in... learn more

MICHELLE SABATINO

Registrar

As a committed individual who has worked in the online education space for over 20 years, Michelle... learn more

Janine Bissic

Head of Admissions

Janine is a seasoned higher education admission expert and a dedicated student mentor! After... learn more

Kelly Cavalieri

Director of Curriculum

Kelly Cavalieri received her Bachlors in Education from Illinois State University in 2016 and her... learn more

Erica Hix

Director of Student Services

Erica has spent the last 6 years teaching in the field of Science. She earned her Masters of Science... learn more

Claudia Pardo

Admissions Counselor/Enrollment Support Specialist

Claudia is a versatile education professional with over 12... learn more

Danny Ruderman

College Consultant

Danny Ruderman is a nationally recognized college counselor whose mission is to help as many... learn more

OUR TEACHERS

ICL educators are experts in their fields, dedicated to engaging and inspiring our students. These dynamic educators are innovative, collaborative, and committed to our students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.