Board of Trustees, 2023-2024
Moravian Academy is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of parents, alumni and prominent community members. As stewards of the school's institutional goals, the board ensures that Moravian Academy's mission is appropriate and relevant to the community it serves. While the board looks at the big picture, the head of school is responsible for the school’s day-to-day operation, and the two work together to innovate, regulate and plan for the future.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
The Board of Trustees of Moravian Academy believes that educational excellence depends upon understanding and valuing the unique way each member of the Moravian Academy community experiences our shared human journey. Consistent with the Moravian Church’s historic tradition of acceptance across many markers of human difference, the Trustees commit to a leadership role in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable educational environment. While encountering difference can be challenging, a holistic and exceptional education demands nothing less. It is necessary for both personal growth and professional achievement to engage and understand different perspectives and identities.
The Board of Trustees of Moravian Academy believes that educational excellence depends upon understanding and valuing the unique way each member of the Moravian Academy community experiences our shared human journey. Consistent with the Moravian Church’s historic tradition of acceptance across many markers of human difference, the Trustees commit to a leadership role in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable educational environment. While encountering difference can be challenging, a holistic and exceptional education demands nothing less. It is necessary for both personal growth and professional achievement to engage and understand different perspectives and identities.
Adopted by unanimous vote, October 2019
Members of the Board of Trustees
Lori Schoeneman
Board Chair, Parent ‘25, '28
Board Chair, Parent ‘25, '28
Lori Kay Schoeneman is the owner of Inspired Interiors and has owned and operated several successful businesses.
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Learn more about Lori Schoeneman
Christian Rice
Vice-Chair, Parent ’29
Christian is the Associate Dean for Civic Learning and an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and the Humanities at Ursinus College.
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Vice-Chair, Parent ’29
Christian is the Associate Dean for Civic Learning and an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and the Humanities at Ursinus College.
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Mike Hilton
Treasurer, Parent ’97, Grandparent ’27, ’29, ’36
Treasurer, Parent ’97, Grandparent ’27, ’29, ’36
Mr. Hilton is the retired President and CEO of Nordson Corporation, a $2.5 billion industrial technology company and a NASDAQ top performer.
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Learn more about Mike Hilton
Amy Ahart
Secretary, Parent ‘28
Amy Ahart is the chief operating officer at the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC).
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Victoria “Tori” Penske Aitchison ’88
Trustee, Parent '17
Tori has been managing the Parents Program at Lehigh University for twelve years.
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Marie Ffolkes-Gierszewski
Trustee, Parent '31
Marie Ffolkes is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Axxelist LLC.
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Sima Hodavance
Trustee, Parent ’30, ’31, ‘35
Trustee, Parent ’30, ’31, ‘35
Dr. Sima Hodavance is a cardiologist at Lehigh Valley Hospital Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania She received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine.
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Kristin Noonan Hutchins ‘02SS, ‘06MA
Trustee
Trustee
A Lehigh Valley native, Kristin Noonan Hutchins was a “lifer” at The Swain School, graduating in 2002, and going on to Moravian Academy for high school, graduating in 2006.
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Fatima Jaffer
Trustee, Parent ’19, ’22, ’26, ’29
Fatima’s professional life is concentrated in the field of life sciences through her work at Yourway BioPharma
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Trustee, Parent ’19, ’22, ’26, ’29
Fatima’s professional life is concentrated in the field of life sciences through her work at Yourway BioPharma
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Joe Landrigan
Trustee
Trustee
As the president and owner of SAGE Design-Build, Inc., Joe is a licensed Architect and LEED Accredited Professional.
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Learn more about Joe Landrigan
Matthew McQueen '99
Trustee
Matthew McQueen is a Managing Director and Global Head of Mortgage and Securitized Products (GMSP) at Bank of America.
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Trustee
Matthew McQueen is a Managing Director and Global Head of Mortgage and Securitized Products (GMSP) at Bank of America.
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Jaime Mitchell
Trustee, Parent '18, '23
Jaime currently works as the Vice President of Product Development at International Medical Solutions, LLC (IMS).
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Trustee, Parent '18, '23
Jaime currently works as the Vice President of Product Development at International Medical Solutions, LLC (IMS).
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Charles Nifong
Trustee, Parent ‘24, ‘31
Mr. Nifong is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CrossAmerica Partners LP (NYSE: CAPL), a publicly traded master limited partnership in the motor fuel distribution and convenience store industry.
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Trustee, Parent ‘24, ‘31
Mr. Nifong is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CrossAmerica Partners LP (NYSE: CAPL), a publicly traded master limited partnership in the motor fuel distribution and convenience store industry.
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Christine Perrucci
Trustee, Parent ‘23, ‘24
Christine practiced civil litigation Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor, which has offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
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Trustee, Parent ‘23, ‘24
Christine practiced civil litigation Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor, which has offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
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Carole Devey Schachter '76
Trustee
Carole Devey Schachter retired after 35 years as a teacher and the Supervisor of English Learner Services in Bethlehem Area School District.
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Trustee
Carole Devey Schachter retired after 35 years as a teacher and the Supervisor of English Learner Services in Bethlehem Area School District.
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Karley Biggs Sebia '00MA
Trustee
Karley Biggs Sebia is a partner in the Business and Real Estate groups at the KingSpry Law Firm.
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Trustee
Karley Biggs Sebia is a partner in the Business and Real Estate groups at the KingSpry Law Firm.
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Scott Seymour
Trustee, Parent ’27, ’29
Trustee, Parent ’27, ’29
Scott Seymour is President of Great Scott Financial in Bethlehem, PA.
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Learn more about Scott Seymour
Dan Soos
Trustee
Dan Soos is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bethlehem Area Moravians.
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Trustee
Dan Soos is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bethlehem Area Moravians.
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Chris Weiler
Parent ‘18
Chris Weiler is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Weiler Abrasives Group.
Parent ‘18
Chris Weiler is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Weiler Abrasives Group.
