Jonathan Barber

Jonathan joined AISNE in the summer of 2026. He has primarily worked in higher education in a range of research and data analytic roles in enrollment management, financial aid, student success, instructional support, business and operations, and market intelligence at several institutions including Northeastern University, the University of Cincinnati, and Kansas State University. Jonathan lives Read More

Arielle Colella

Arielle joined AISNE in the winter of 2026. Prior to AISNE, Arielle was the Content Media Specialist at Dedham Country Day School. She has worked with small businesses, freelance artists, and nonprofit organizations to share their stories for fundraising and marketing initiatives. Arielle enjoys adventures with her husband and three sons.

Stephanie Driscoll

Stephanie joined AISNE in January of 2025. Prior to this, she was the Associate Director and Dean of Admission for Summer Session at Phillips Academy Andover. Stephanie also brings over 15 years of experience in the higher education realm, particularly in post-secondary school admissions and access. She is an active member of her local community Read More

Beth Friedman

Beth joined AISNE in the spring of 2024. She brings more than 20 years of experience in school administration and classroom teaching, including six years spent designing and leading school quality review processes for charter school networks, public school districts, and state departments of education. Prior to AISNE, Beth served as Director of Outreach and Read More

Jeff Covello

Prior to joining AISNE in 2022, Jeff spent a decade serving as the Senior Director of Marketing and Events with the American Montessori Society, a global association with more than 16,000 members. Jeff has worked in non-profit marketing and communications for 20 years, beginning his career in arts administration with New York City Opera at Read More

Sara Wilson

Sara joined AISNE as Director of Membership and Accreditation in 2018 and became Executive Director in 2024. Prior to joining AISNE, Sara was Senior Director of School Accreditation & School Improvement at the American Montessori Society. She began her work in education as a kindergarten teacher in public and independent schools before becoming a Montessori Read More

Becky Biggs

Becky Biggs joined AISNE in 2018 and serves as Director of Professional Learning and Community Programs. Prior to joining AISNE, Becky spent more than 20 years in independent schools in Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, including Waynflete School, Shady Hill School, and Moses Brown School, serving as a classroom teacher, Spanish teacher, mathematics coordinator, admissions Read More

Alexander Noren

Alexander joined AISNE in 2019. Alexander began his career at PWC where we worked as a licensed CPA with large nonprofits assisting them with tax and compliance work. He then transitioned to working with small nonprofits specializing in streamlining back-office, bookkeeping processes. He has worked with start-ups, small nonprofits, and independent schools to optimize their Read More