
Matt Mangelsen
Program Director
Rockville
Before life at CapEd, Matt grew up in South Carolina and majored in International Relations and Chinese at the University of Pennsylvania. He started teaching CapEd classes on weekends as an undergrad, and came on full time when he graduated in 2009. Throughout his career, Matt has participated in every facet of our programs, from instruction, to administration, materials development, and business strategy. When he’s not at work, he spends time with his two children and beloved bicycle.

Emma Hough
Program Director
DC area
Emma Hough is originally from Pittsburgh, but she has been happily calling the DC area home since she began her undergraduate degree at Georgetown University. During her time at Georgetown, Emma majored in Political Economy and minored in Arabic and Philosophy. When she wasn't busy with her classes, Emma spent her time working on student theater productions and developing her love of teaching as a part-time instructor for CapEd. After graduating, Emma joined the CapEd team as a full-time program director, and has really enjoyed the opportunity to work with students and families in this new capacity. In her free time, Emma enjoys playing tennis and marathoning the newest TV shows with her roommates.

Anna Cantilena
Program Director
DC area
A DC native, Anna joined CapEd as a part-time teacher while completing her undergraduate degree at Georgetown University. At Georgetown, Anna majored in Physics and in French, spending her free time volunteering as a tutor and working as a teacher’s assistant in the Physics Department. After graduation, Anna joined CapEd as a full-time program director. When not working, Anna enjoys spending time with her dogs and hiking the national parks around DC.