top of page

ABOUT US

MEET THE TEAM

We're here to help, advise, and encourage those interested in advancing their careers in independent school education

EDUCATOR'S ALLY

WHO WE ARE

We are a dedicated and diligent female-led team committed to providing the highest level of support to our schools and our candidates. Known for our thoughtful approach to search, we deliver a curated service that is rooted in respect for our partners. 

FOUNDED IN 1975

OUR TEAM

EA was founded in 1975 by Jane Burditt and Lucy Stanton, two innovative independent school educators who saw the need for an organization to connect exceptional teachers and administrators with independent schools of varied cultures and missions.​

​

Today, EA is led by Lisa Lovering, who with the founders, shares deep and life-long experience with independent schools. Lisa and her team remain strongly committed to the original vision of Educator’s Ally: know your candidates well; know your schools well; make the right match. And don’t waste anyone’s time in the process.

It’s what they do every day.

​

Interested in joining the EA Team? Fill out an application here.

Anchor 1
RB photo.png

OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

RACHEL BANKS

Brett Bodnar_closeup.png

SENIOR PLACEMENT MANAGER

BRETT BODNAR

G52A3445-Retouched1.png

 IT DIRECTOR

CRYSTAL CALOURO 

Website1_LT_Pic.png

OPERATIONS MANAGER

LILY CAMPBELL

VentaCantwellLaurelHeadshot (1).png

DATA/ANALYTICS MANAGER

 VENTA CANTWELL

Margaret Cissel_closeup.png

SENIOR PLACEMENT MANAGER, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

MARGARET CISSEL

Kalie's bio photo.png

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATE

KALIE CRAGO

ecullen_edited.png

CANDIDATE OUTREACH COORDINATOR

EMILY CULLEN

Susie Delaporte_closeup.png

PLACEMENT TEAM SUPPORT

SUSIE DELAPORTE

[removal.ai]_tmp-639f8474c0d2e.png

SENIOR PLACEMENT MANAGER

OLIVIA GELL

Abby Glover_closeup.png

VICE PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATE PLACEMENT DIRECTOR

ABBY GLOVER

Danielle Hutchinson_closeup 2.png

PLACEMENT SUPPORT MANAGER

DANIELLE HUTCHINSON

Lisa Lovering_closeup.png

PRESIDENT, PLACEMENT DIRECTOR

LISA LOVERING

Kelsey Moody-01.png

PLACEMENT ASSOCIATE

KELSEY MOODY
 

038-JoeCindy_Headshots-2.png

FNANCE MANAGER

CINDY RUELAS

My Placement Manager was so helpful, patient, and accessible! She always replied quickly when I had questions, and she was very supportive during my entire process.

Cailey O. 

Spanish Teacher

Main logo copy.png
bottom of page