Academics

Faculty and Staff

"Burke changed everything. Our son started engaging deeply in classroom discussions, forming meaningful relationships with his teachers, and connecting with peers who shared his interests and values."
- Parent (Class of 2026)
At Burke, you will be known and seen – in all your wonderful complexity.

The adults on this campus will know your name, attend your games and shows, and want you to drop by their office (really!).

From alumni of the '60s and '70s to those who are brand-new this year, students point to Burke teachers as a defining feature of their school experience. Our faculty and staff are not only experienced educators and experts in their field, they truly get to know our students – from their beloved authors and historical periods to their strong opinions on pop culture and local politics.

  • 10.2 years

    average faculty and staff tenure at Burke

  • 67%

    teachers with advanced degrees, including MA, M.Ed., MFA, MBA, and Ph.D

  • 94%

    three-year average faculty and staff retention (June to Sept.)

Get to know us!

List of 8 members.

  • Photo of Julia Andrews

    Julia Andrews 

    MS & HS Math
    Howard University - B.S., B.A.
    Georgetown University - M.P.P.
    Began at Burke: 2014
  • Photo of Ginger Attarian

    Ginger Attarian 

    MS & HS History
    Northwestern University - B.A.
    American University - M.A.
    Began at Burke: 1996
  • Photo of Morgan Gargulak

    Morgan Gargulak 

    HS Science
    George Washington University - M.Ed.
    Iowa State University - B.S.
    Began at Burke: 2019
  • Photo of Curtis Harris

    Curtis Harris 

    HS History/HS Basketball Coach
    American University - B.A.
    American University - M.A.
    American University - Ph.D.
    Began at Burke: 2022
  • Photo of John Howard

    John Howard 

    MS & HS Performing Arts / MS Soccer Coach
    UNC Chapel Hill - B.M.
    Began at Burke: 1989
  • Photo of Eugenio Ibarz

    Eugenio Ibarz 

    HS & MS Spanish
    Universidad Complutense Madrid - M.A.
    Began at Burke: 2005
  • Photo of Bob Kulawiec

    Bob Kulawiec 

    HS Science
    University of California, Berkeley - B.S.
    Yale University - M.S.
    Yale University - Ph.D.
    Began at Burke: 1998
  • Photo of Elizabeth Sislen

    Elizabeth Sislen 

    English Department Chair / MS & HS English
    Dartmouth - B.A.
    Began at Burke: 2006
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