Board of Directors and Leadership
Leadership
Michelle Loucas, Executive Director
Michelle looks forward to leading the Horizons at LCDS program into its second decade. Michelle has been a professional educator for over 20 years, working with students and teachers in public and private settings, from preschool to graduate school. Her experiences range from classroom teacher to Head of School, from coordinating a Masters program for teachers at UPenn’s Graduate School of Education, to founding and growing a school in Philadelphia. Michelle holds a Master’s Degree from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Wesleyan University. She is passionate about educational equity and thrilled to be working with the team at Horizons at LCDS to further that goal in Lancaster.
Christian Cloud, Program Director
Christian is a servant leader with a passion for literacy, diversity, and student engagement through innovation. A southern New Jersey native, Christian has taught in both Title I public schools and independent schools at various grade levels throughout his career. He has a graduate degree in Reading Literacy and School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, a second master’s in Curriculum Development from Florida International University, and a bachelor’s in Elementary Education. Christian has been honored with various awards throughout his career including the Hirtle Innovation Prize and the Oxford University Fellowship for School Leadership. Christian has served as a Director of Technology at Horizons at Episcopal Academy, Instructional Technology Coach, Lower School Head, and Assistant Head of School. He is currently leading Technology and Innovation at The Independence School in Newark, DE. Christian also enjoys presenting at various conferences (ISTE, CoSN, ADVIS), traveling, hiking, and overlanding with his family.
Board of Directors and Officers
Dr. John P. Shand, Board President
J.P. Shand, MD, is currently the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer at PerformCare - a Managed Care Organization overseeing Medicaid managed care and behavioral health care. He is actively involved in teaching and writing on psychiatric topics. He met his wife in the first grade at LCDS and moved back to Lancaster in 2018, after completing a forensic psychiatry fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He and his wife have a son and enjoy being actively engaged in the LCDS community.
Christopher Dye, Vice President
Christopher Dye spent 43 years combined at Hartford Financial Services Group and Westfield Insurance in the field of commercial property/casualty underwriting. A native of Nassau County on Long Island, New York with a BS in geological sciences from SUNY Geneseo, Chris and his wife Mary have two grown children and one granddaughter, Alexandra.
Toby Long, Board Secretary
Tobias Long, MD, is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the founder/owner of Lancaster Plastic Surgery Associates in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (established March 2025). He previously served as Division Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He holds an ongoing appointment as Adjunct Assistant Professor at Penn State College of Medicine. His practice focuses on cosmetic surgery, reconstructive procedures, wound care, and regenerative medicine. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
John Ford, Board Treasurer
John Ford is the business manager at LCDS. A Certified Management Accountant, John served as the chief financial officer and controller for The Murry Companies for 18 years. He has served on the West Earl Township Board of Supervisors since 2003. He and his wife Carol have a daughter who graduated from LCDS in 2017.
Jerrill M. Adams
Mr. Jerrill M. Adams is an accomplished educator with more than 22 years of experience in K-12 education. Currently serving as the Director of Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Community Engagement at Lancaster Country Day School, Jerrill has had a diverse career in international schools across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. His roles have included serving as a High School Principal, K-12 Instructional Coach, and Curriculum Director. Starting as a NYC Teaching Fellow, Jerrill focused on closing the achievement gap in high-needs communities. He began as a 5th-grade teacher in the Bronx, NY, later transitioning to roles such as NYC Instructional Staff Developer, K-12 Principal, Assistant Principal, K-8 Literacy Coach, and Central Office Administrator in New York City. In his administrative roles, Jerrill supported principals and school leaders across 20 schools, supervising the implementation of instructional standards, data-driven teaching methods, and the Danielson Framework for Teaching. His academic achievements include a Master of Arts Degree in Culture and Speech Communication from New York University's Steinhardt School of Education, a Master's of Science Degree in Elementary/Childhood Education from The City College of New York, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Television & Radio from Ithaca College, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership and Administration from The College of Saint Rose. Jerrill resides in Lancaster, where he is the proud father of two teenage sons, Darryl and Kai.
LJ Bloom
LJ Bloom is the Owner of Patient and Family Advocates, LLC. She is a graduate of Lancaster Country Day School (LCDS), as well as the proud parent of LCDS graduates. She currently serves as the President of the LCDS board, and acts as the liaison between the two boards.
Cathy Dommel
Cathy Dommel is a teacher at the Warwick School District. Most recently, she moved into the position of Gifted Teacher and STEM Facilitator. Cathy has spent her entire career working with children, prior to teaching she was a caseworker for a foster care agency. Cathy earned a BA in Psychology with a music minor from Elizabethtown College, a Post Baccalaureate Teaching degree and a Masters in Education from Millersville University. She is the Vice President for the Skyline Swim Team, and a coach for Girls on the Run.
Harry Forster
Harry is a two-time EMMY-nominated lighting designer and director for live television, concert tours, and special events. Born and raised in London, Harry has 18+ years of experience with large-scale events, including the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the MTV Awards, and New York Fashion Week. After meeting through work, Harry and his wife, Alicia, moved to Lancaster in 2016 and they have a daughter in preschool at Lancaster County Day School. As a family, they continue to be advocates for the arts and enjoy traveling the world. Harry is keen to expand his presence within the community and bring a fresh, modern, and unique perspective to the organization’s mission.
Michelle Gallo
Michelle Gallo is the Director of Human Resources for Chester County. She has more than twenty-five years of experience in both non-profit and for-profit environments, working in operations and in human resources. With more than fifteen years of management experience, a Masters's Degree in Business Administration, SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications, and a love for the Lancaster community and all it has to offer, she appreciates the important role this program plays for our students and the community at large.
Michelle O'Donnell
Michelle O’Donnell is the Director of College Counseling at Lancaster Country Day School. Before coming to LCDS, Michelle worked in college admission for nearly 10 years. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Mount St. Mary’s University and currently serves on the college advisory board for Franklin & Marshall College and Millersville University. Deeply committed to professional development, she has presented at numerous state and national conferences on a wide variety of topics in college admission. Michelle also completed the Leadership Lancaster Core Class program in 2024.
Meg Reed
Meg Reed is Assistant Head of School and Head of MIddle School at LCDS. She began her teaching career in the New York City and Washington, D.C. public school systems before returning to her hometown of Lancaster in 2011 to join the LCDS faculty as a fifth-grade teacher. Meg is the founding director of Horizons at LCDS, and served in that role from 2015-2022. She holds bachelor's degrees from Penn State in Spanish and Psychology, and an M.S. in Education from City College of New York. Meg enjoys reading, travel, and cheering for Penn State athletics of all kinds. She and her husband live in downtown Lancaster with their three special needs rescue mutts, Cody, Sheldon, and Pops.
LCDS Student Board Members
Junior and Senior students from Lancaster Country Day School are invited to apply to be a student board member. These students act as liaisons between the board of directors, and the students of our host school. Each summer, more than 50 students from Lancaster Country Day School serve as volunteers in our classroom and in the pool during swim lessons.
Mathew T. '26, Matteo M. '26, Karma M. '26, Julia D. '27, Amelia P-P. '27, Nadia K. '27