Board of Trustees

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.

Members of the Board of Trustees


  
Chris Weiler
Board Chair, Parent ‘18
Chris Weiler is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Weiler Abrasives Group.
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Lori Schoeneman
Board  Vice-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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Mike Hilton
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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Amy Ahart
Secretary, Parent ‘28
Amy Ahart is the chief operating officer at the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC). 
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Rebecca Binder
Trustee, Parent ‘11SS , ‘16SS
Rebecca Binder is the Executive Director of the Benco Family Foundation.
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Barbara Dietterich
Trustee
A Lehigh University graduate, Barbara is a retired public school educator, having taught for 35 years.
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Larry Eighmy
Trustee, Parent ‘18 
Larry is the Managing Principal and a founder of The Stone House Group (SHG).
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Sima Hodavance
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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Fatima Jaffer
Trustee, Parent ’19, ’22, ’26, ’29

Joe Landrigan
Trustee
As the president and owner of SAGE Design-Build, Inc., Joe is a licensed Architect and LEED Accredited Professional.
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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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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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Kristin Noonan Hutchins ‘02SS, ‘06MA
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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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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Christian Rice
Trustee, 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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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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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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Scott Seymour
Trustee, Parent ’27, ’29
Scott Seymour is President of Great Scott Financial in Bethlehem, PA.
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Dan Soos
Trustee
Dan Soos is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bethlehem Area Moravians.
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Mary Wilford-Hunt
Trustee, Parent '17
Mary Wilford-Hunt serves as Senior Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations, and has held several senior positions at Lafayette College.
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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.
Adopted by unanimous vote, October 2019

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