Dr. Christel Savage
Principal
Dr. Savage is in her sixth year as principal at James M. Bennett High. Before James M. Bennett High School, she was the principal at Bennett Middle and Choices Academy and Assistant Principal at Wicomico High School and Parkside High School. Prior to becoming an administrator, she was a social studies teacher at Bennett Middle and Parkside. Dr. Savage earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg State University, her Master of Education from Salisbury University, and her Doctorate from Liberty University. Dr. Savage finds it rewarding to work with parents, students, and staff to promote student success and a positive school community. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors and being physically active.
Ms. Alison Dunn
Assistant Principal
Ms. Dunn earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry in 1997 from Salisbury University. After working for the City of Salisbury for two years as a Lab Technician at the Wastewater Treatment Plant she decided to go back to school. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 2002. She taught fifth grade Reading/Language Arts at North Salisbury for nine years. She then transferred to Salisbury Middle School and taught seventh grade English/Language Arts for two years. While teaching at both North Salisbury and Salisbury Middle she earned her Master's degree in Education as a Reading Specialist. Upon becoming a reading specialist she moved to Bennett Middle School as a Reading Intervention teacher. She believes that high expectations along with building relationships with staff, students, and parents will help students strive for future success.
Ms. Sarah Harmon
Assistant Principal
Sarah Harmon is a native of Wicomico County where she graduated from James M. Bennett High School in 2006. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Francis University in 2010 and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Salisbury University in 2020. Prior to becoming dean at JMB, Ms. Harmon taught seventh grade ELA at Bennett Middle School. During her tenure at Bennett Middle School, Ms. Harmon created her own girls empowerment club called “The Queens Club”. This club promoted self-love and provided young girls with the skills to be academically and emotionally successful in life. Ms. Harmon is passionate and purpose driven! She can’t wait to start her administration career in Wicomico County.
Mr. Ron Greene
Assistant Principal
Mr. Greene is a product of Wicomico County Public school and a graduate of James M. Bennett. After graduating from high school, he served 4 years in the US Navy aboard the USS Opportune ARS-41. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History – Secondary Education and Master’s degrees in education and Administration Certificate from Salisbury University. He began his teaching career in Delaware teaching middle school history. His first teaching position in Wicomico County was teaching history at Wicomico High School. His first position in administration was in 2006 as Dean Of Students here at James M. Bennett. He has also served as an administrator at Mardela Middle and High, Bennett Middle, Parkside High and Wicomico High. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, fishing, boating, and spending time with his family.
Mr. Gregory Lasinski
Dean Of Students
Mr. Lasinski is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Salisbury in 2003 to attend Salisbury University. He graduated from Salisbury University in May of 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. From 2006-2007 he played Minor Baseball then began his teaching career in September of 2009 in Prince George's County where he taught Elementary Physical Education for 1 year. In 2009, he moved back to Salisbury and began teaching Middle School Health and Physical Education in Somerset County at Somerset Intermediate School and then at Washington High School until June of 2022. During this time, he earned his Master of Science Degree in Applied Health Physiology from Salisbury University and his Certificate in Administration from Trinity Washington University. He came to James M. Bennett in the Fall of 2022 as the Dean of Students and Head Football Coach. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, exercising, golfing, and spending time with his family.
Ms. Heather Sneeuwjagt
Dean Of Students
Heather Sneeuwjagt grew up in southwest Maryland and graduated from Huntingtown High School in Calvert County in 2010. She attended Salisbury University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2014 in Elementary Education with a concentration in Middle School Mathematics. She also earned her Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Salisbury University in 2020. Ms. Sneeuwjagt taught math at Wicomico Middle School for eight years, teaching 6th and 7th grades. Upon becoming a Dean of Students, Ms. Sneeuwjagt served at Parkside High School for two years and a short time at Wicomico High School. Effective Oct. 1, she joined the James M. Bennett High School administrative team as a Dean of Students for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Wondering how to pronounce the last name? It’s SNAY-vee-yot.