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.)

HS Math
HS Studio Art
HS Advising
MS Learning Support
MS PE
HS Instrumental Music

Get to know us!

List of 8 members.

Julia Andrews

MS & HS Math

Howard University - B.S., B.A.
Georgetown University - M.P.P.

Began at Burke: 2014
Ginger Attarian

MS & HS History

Northwestern University - B.A.
American University - M.A.

Began at Burke: 1996
Morgan Gargulak

HS Science

George Washington University - M.Ed.
Iowa State University - B.S.

Began at Burke: 2019
Curtis Harris

HS History/HS Basketball Coach

American University - B.A.
American University - M.A.
American University - Ph.D.

Began at Burke: 2022
John Howard

MS & HS Performing Arts / MS Soccer Coach

UNC Chapel Hill - B.M.

Began at Burke: 1989
Eugenio Ibarz

HS & MS Spanish

Universidad Complutense Madrid - M.A.

Began at Burke: 2005
Bob Kulawiec

HS Science

University of California, Berkeley - B.S.
Yale University - M.S.
Yale University - Ph.D.

Began at Burke: 1998
Elizabeth Sislen

English Department Chair / MS & HS English

Dartmouth - B.A.

Began at Burke: 2006