We are thrilled to welcome an incredible team of new non-teaching faculty for the 2021-2022 school year.
CeCe Belcher, Upper School College Counselor
CeCe Belcher is a familiar face in our College Counseling office, having visited Bullis representing Sarah Lawrence College where she served as the Assistant Director of Admission. Most recently, CeCe has been in the role of College Counselor at The Harvey School in New York where she also taught, advised, and coached volleyball and basketball. Born and raised in the suburbs just outside of New York City, she attended Temple University and The College of New Rochelle for graduate school. CeCe believes the college search process should be individualized and embraced as a process of self-empowerment. She enjoys reading, listening to music, and cooking. Fun fact - CeCe is not a nickname!
Jenna Borrelli, Upper School Counselor
Jenna Borrelli is relocating with her family from the west coast where she has been the Director of Counseling and Wellness Department Head at Castilleja School. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and before working in schools, Jenna worked as a therapist at Children's Health Council where she helped launch the Teen Mental Health Initiative. Jenna has also worked in the foster care system as a Youth Development Clinician, Clinical Supervisor, and Director of LGBTQ services at the non-profit Side by Side. She holds degrees in Social Work from Central Michigan University and San Jose State University. Jenna is a parent to three young boys and likes being outdoors in her free time.
Angela Shuford, Upper School Learning Specialist
Angela Shuford brings 16 years of experience in Public Charter Schools in D.C. During her time as an educator, she has worked with students at the middle and high school levels in various roles providing individual, small group, and whole-class instruction to students with learning differences, emotional differences, and a combination of the two. Angela values individuality and offers strategies to meet the needs of each student while building trusting relationships with both student and parent. Angela earned a Master’s in Special Education from St. Joseph’s University. She loves bowling with the bumpers up, making or painting pottery, and studying astronomy and astrology.
Ryann Fapohunda, K-12 Director of Teaching & Learning
Ryann Fapohunda will step in to the Director of Teaching and Learning position after serving as the Co-Director of the Teaching and Learning Center and Assistant Dean of Upper School at The National Cathedral School for the past six years. Ryann holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Dayton, and Antioch and has shared her educational expertise as a board member of several community programs such as ConnectDMV and College Girl Inc. Ryann brings a deep knowledge of teaching and learning, a love of collegiality, and a commitment to student-centeredness. Ryann enjoys spending time in nature, hiking, or exploring with my husband, 18-month old son, and French bulldog.
Meredith Wade, Head of School’s Executive Assistant
Meredith Wade joins the Bullis community most recently from serving as a consultant with the Hope For Henry Foundation, a non-profit focused on improving the hospital experience for seriously ill children and their families. Formerly, she was an adjunct professor at George Washington University and an attorney. Meredith has degrees from Colgate and Harvard Law School. In her new role at Bullis, Meredith will provide support to the Board, the Senior Leadership Team, and the Head of School. Meredith is obsessive about the NYT crossword puzzle and has done it every single day for years. She is an avid podcast listener, loves to travel, and spend time with her husband and three children.
