Meet The Faculty
At PBDA, we pride ourselves on truly knowing our students, nurturing their growth from to grade, and supporting them as they mature into unique and confident individuals. Maintaining a low student-teacher ratio encourages strong relationships in the classroom and on the field, and allows our teachers and coaches to serve as mentors and advisors.
- Administration
- Administrative Assistants
- Admissions
- Business Office
- Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
- Faculty
- Student Success Team
- Security
- Staff
Education
- B.A. Communications University of Maryland
- M.A.T. Elementary Education Johns Hopkins University
- M.S. Administration and Supervision Fordham University
Bio
Stephanie is the Director of Admission, and has been at PBDA since 2019. She graduated with a B.A. in Communications from University of Maryland, a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a Masters of Science in Administration and Supervision from Fordham University. Prior to PBDA, she was a First Grade Teacher and then an Assistant Principal in New York City. Stephanie is the parent of Clara 2033.
Education
- B.S., Elementary Education - Early Childhood Bridgewater State College
Bio
Dorothea Cvelbar is the Associate Director of Admission and has been at PBDA since 1990. She graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education – Early Childhood from Bridgewater State College. Prior to joining the admission team in 2006, she taught 3rd grade and Kindergarten at PBDA. Dorothea and her husband Joe are the parents of Marin 2021.