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Joy Alcantara-Davis
English Faculty
BA, English, Northeastern University
Master in Education, State University of NY Empire College
Master in Education, State University of NY Empire College
Corina Alvarezdelugo
Art and Design Faculty
BFA, Studio Art, Albertus Magnus College
MFA, Visual Arts, Lesley University
MFA, Visual Arts, Lesley University
Eleanor Bach
Performing Arts Faculty
BM in Vocal Performance/Opera, 2008, Boston Conservatory
MM in Music Education, 2014
MM in Music Education, 2014
Stephen Baldwin
World Languages Faculty
BA, Syracuse University
MA, Lehman College, City University of New York
MA, Lehman College, City University of New York
Diane Barrett
Assistant to Head of Upper School
BA, University of Connecticut
MS, University of Bridgeport
MS, University of Bridgeport
Colin Benn
Performing Arts Faculty
BM Viola Performance, The Juilliard School
MM Viola Performance, Longy School of Music of Bard College
MM Viola Performance, Longy School of Music of Bard College
Dr. Clyde Beverly
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
PHD, Lehigh University
MS, University of Kentucky
AB, Princeton University
MS, University of Kentucky
AB, Princeton University
Jeremy Bletterman
Dean of Student Life
Master of Science, Childhood Education, The City University of NY
Bachelor of Arts, Communications/Psychology, Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications/Psychology, Rutgers University
Adam Boaz
Grade 11 Dean
BA, English, Worcester State University
MA, American Studies, Fairfield University
MA, American Studies, Fairfield University
Carol Brown
Class of 1987
Mathematics Faculty
Low-Heywood Thomas School
B.S.Business, Sacred Heart U.
BS, Sacred Heart University
MAT, Sacred Heart University
B.S.Business, Sacred Heart U.
BS, Sacred Heart University
MAT, Sacred Heart University
Jenny Bruno
Grade 5 Mathematics
BS, Sacred Heart University
MAT, Manhattanville
BS, Nova Southeastern/Sacred Heart University
MAT, Manhattanville
BS, Nova Southeastern/Sacred Heart University
Katie Bryant
Head Athletic Trainer
MEd, University at Nebraska at Lincoln
BS, Sacred Heart University
BS, Sacred Heart University
Dr. Thomas Castonguay
Science Faculty, Director of STEM
BS, Central Connecticut State University
PhD, University of Vermont
PhD, University of Vermont
Dr. Gilles Chosson
World Languages Faculty
BA, Southern Connecticut State University
MA, University of Montana
PhD, University of North Carolina
MA, University of Montana
PhD, University of North Carolina
Lexi Cimmino
Director of Special Events and Alumni Relations
MA, University of Miami
BS, University of Miami
BS, University of Miami
Alana Clemente-Glover
Associate Director of Development
B.A. Social Sciences, Organizational Behavior in Communications & Change, New York University
Test Coach
Richard Connolly
Student Learning Supervisor
MA, Teacher's College, Columbia University
BA, Davidson College
BA, Davidson College
Jonathan Coulombe
Upper School Dean of Students
BA, Davidson College
MA, Middlebury College
M.Ed, University of Pennsylvania
MA, Middlebury College
M.Ed, University of Pennsylvania
Marybeth Crupi
Interim Director of Teaching and Learning
Central Connecticut State University
Marymont College
Marymont College
Nicholas DeFelice
Chair of Science Department
BS, Christopher Newport University
MS, Southern Connecticut State University
MAT, Christopher Newport University
MS, Southern Connecticut State University
MAT, Christopher Newport University
Dr. Josh Deitch
Head of Middle School
Ed.D, Northeastern University
MAT, Manhattanville College
BA, Washington University
MAT, Manhattanville College
BA, Washington University
Barbara Drayer
Director of Development and Alumni Programs
BA in Political Science, Hartwick College
MS in Administration, West Chester University
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
MS in Administration, West Chester University
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
Jenna Du Puis
Mathematics Faculty, Middle School Math Coordinator
BS, Syracuse University
MS, University of Rochester
MS, University of Rochester
Rich Fields
Mr. Doug Fishkin
Crew Program Director, Head Coach Varsity Boys Crew (Fall, Winter, Spring)
BS, Rutgers University
Christos Galanopoulos
History Faculty, Social Sciences Faculty
BA, Southern Connecticut State University
MA, Southern Connecticut State University
MA, Southern Connecticut State University
Dr. Suzanne Gigante
English Faculty
AB, Bowdoin College
MA, University of Virginia
Ph.D, University of Virginia
MA, University of Virginia
Ph.D, University of Virginia
Emilia Goldstein
Assistant Director of Admission
BS, Energy, Business, and Finance, Pennsylvania State University
Daniel Gouin
Athletics Coordinator, Head Coach Varsity Football, Equipment Manager
BS, Southern Connecticut State University
Francisco Gracia
World Languages Faculty
BA, Universidad Europa de Madrid
MA, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia (UNED), Madrid
MA, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia (UNED), Madrid
Monica Grbic
Director of Community Database and Infrastructure Technology
BS, Information Systems, Pace University
MS, Computer Science, Pace University
MS, Computer Science, Pace University
Jennifer Guevara
Class of 1997
School Counselor, Middle School DEIB Coordinator
Psych, Fairfield Univ.
John Harrison
History Faculty
BA, Grinnell College
Grad in Ed, Univ of Penn
Ed. M, Bank Street College of Education
Grad in Ed, Univ of Penn
Ed. M, Bank Street College of Education
Micah Hauben
Dean of Athletics
BBA, George Washington University
MS, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
MS, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Adriana Hauser
Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications
AMP, IESE (Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa) School
MA, New York University
MA, New York University
Mr. Charles Hill
Teacher
Master's Degree, Columbia University
Master's Degree, Loyola University
Master's Degree, Loyola University
Lauren Hurd
Wally Hurd
Jillian Hurley
Development Associate for Alumni and Special Events
BA, University of Connecticut
Maki Itoh
Counselor
Master's Degree, Counseling Psychology, Boston College
BA, Psychology, Providence College
BA, Psychology, Providence College
Emma Jonsson
Director of Student Athlete Health Services and Life Skills Faculty
BS AT, Dominican College of Blauvelt
Dave Keelor
Melissa Kennedy
Director of School Counseling
MA, Fairfield University
BA, Univesrity of Delaware
BA, Univesrity of Delaware
Dr. Victoria Khiznichenko
Chair of Mathematics Department
MAT, University of Texas
MS, USSR Academy of Sciences
PhD, USSR Academy of Sciences
MS, USSR Academy of Sciences
PhD, USSR Academy of Sciences
Kim Klein
Library Media Specialist, US/MS
BS, Education; History, University of Wisconsin
MA, Curriculum and Teaching, Michigan State University
MA, Curriculum and Teaching, Michigan State University
Susan Laramie
Computer Science and Digital Applications Faculty
BS, Southern Connecticut State University
M.Ed, Sacred Heart University
M.Ed, Sacred Heart University
Ian Lear-Nickum
History and Social Sciences Faculty, Grade Dean, Grade 10
BA, University of Pennsylvania
MA, North Carolina State University
MA, North Carolina State University
Zachary Levine
Kenneth Lewis
History Faculty, Team Leader, Grade 8
BA, Fordham University
MA in Secondary Education/History, Fairfield University
JD, University of Bridgeport
MA in Secondary Education/History, Fairfield University
JD, University of Bridgeport
Mark Lingle
Social Sciences Faculty, Varsity Head Cross Country Coach
BA, Concordia College
M Div, Luther Seminary
M Div, Luther Seminary
Dr. Sandy Lizaire-Duff
Head of Lower School
Doctorate, Rutgers University
Teachers College Columbia University
Montclair State University Teachers College Columbia University
Teachers College Columbia University
Montclair State University Teachers College Columbia University
Mr. John Louizos
Partner
BA, University of New Hampshire
M.Ed, Washigton and Lee University School of Law
M.Ed, Washigton and Lee University School of Law
Benjamin Lovewell
Biology and Environmental Science Faculty
MS, Secondary Education, University of Bridgeport
MS, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Florida
BS / BA, Marine Biology / Aquaculture and Aquarium Science, Roger Williams University
MS, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Florida
BS / BA, Marine Biology / Aquaculture and Aquarium Science, Roger Williams University
Devorah Lowenstein
Teaching and Learning
M.S. Childhood Education, Lehman College
B.A. Environmental Science, Barnard College
B.A. Environmental Science, Barnard College
Siying Ma
World Languages Faculty
BA, Shandong University
MA, Tianjin Normal University
MA, St. Michael's College
MA, Tianjin Normal University
MA, St. Michael's College
Tricia Manganello
Class of 1986
English Faculty
BA, Colgate University
MPhil, Fordham University
MA, Fordham University
MPhil, Fordham University
MA, Fordham University
Carol Maoz
Head of School
M. Ed, Harvard University Graduate School of Education
BA, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
BA, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Mark McAndrews
Physical Education Coordinator, Director of Fun Camp, Summer Institute Director
BS, Springfield College
Garrett Mendez
Director of Performing Arts
BA, University of Michigan
ABD, University of Illinois
MA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
ABD, University of Illinois
MA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Denise Mihailoff
World Languages Faculty
MA, City University of New York-Hunter College
MA, University Stendhal-Grenoble
MA, University of V.Turnovo
MA, University Stendhal-Grenoble
MA, University of V.Turnovo
Ashley Mollica
Operations Assistant
AA in Communications, California State University of Northridge
Chelsea Morgan
Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Board Liaision
MS, CUNY Lehman College
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia
Nina Newman
Associate Head of School for Advancement, Director of Admission and Financial Access
BA, Colby College
Katie O'Connor
Science Faculty, Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Economics, University of Oregon
John O'Neill
Alexa Orndahl
Art and Design Faculty
Master of Arts, Art Education, Adelphi University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, James Madison University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, James Madison University
Sara O'Toole
Mathematics Faculty, Upper School DEIB Coordinator
BA, Providence College
MA, Boston University
MA, Boston University
Heather Parker
Director of Teaching and Learning, Social Sciences Faculty, Head Coach Swim
BA, Middlebury College
MS,Ed, Bank Street College of Education
MS,Ed, Bank Street College of Education
Julian Passman
Carolyn Patten
Chair of English Department
BA, Northwestern University
MA, New York University
MA, New York University
Aishling Peterson
Associate Director of Admission, Middle School and Financial Access
Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Rhode Island
Dr. Erica Pomerantz
Lower School Psychologist
Psy. D, The George Washington University
BA, New York University
BA, New York University
Emily Prince
Assistant Director of College Counseling, Director of Student-Athlete Leadership
BA, Princeton University
Taft School
Taft School
Deborah Procino
Temporary Accountant
BA, Psychology, Wells College
MBA, Finance, Iona College
MBA, Finance, Iona College
Julia Rachinsky-Wood
Grade 1 Faculty
BGS, University of Connecticut - Stamford
EdM, Manhattanville
EdM, Manhattanville
Sam Radding
Karen Raidt
Assistant Director of Global Education, Director of King Cares Service and Student Services
BA, Williams College
Verkisha Richardson
Development Associate for Data Management
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, Southern Connecticut State University
Maria Rincon
Student Billing Administrator
Southern New Hampshire University
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk Community College
Leigh Roberts
Library Learning Common Specialist, Lower School DEIB Coordinator
MS Ed., Southern Connecticut State University
BA, University of Bridgeport
BA, University of Bridgeport
Frank Roche
Social Sciences Faculty
BA, University of Rhode Island
MA, University of Rhode Island
MA, University of Rhode Island
Stephanie Roones
Associate Head Girls Volleyball Coach, Head Track Coach, Assist Varsity Girls Basketball
Stephanie Roones
Lindsey Rossler
History Faculty, Director Talent Development, Upper School DEIB Coordinator
MA, Teachers College, Columbia University
BA, Emory University
BA, Emory University
Joe Ryan
Science Faculty
BS, Fordham University
MA, University of Scranton
PhD, North Carolina State University
MA, University of Scranton
PhD, North Carolina State University
Marnie Sadlowsky
Associate Head of School for Strategic Program, Head of Upper School
BA, St. Olaf College
MAR, Yale University
MAR, Yale University
Rachel Salem
Performing Arts Faculty
Bachelor of Music, University of Hartford's Hartt School
Brian Salvesen
Mathematics Faculty
BS, Western Connecticut State University
MA, Sacred Heart University
MA, Sacred Heart University
Rosalba Santander-Cervantes
World Languages Faculty
BA, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo
Helen Santoro
Grade 5 Faculty
MAT, Sacred Heart University
BA, Southern Connecticut University
BA, Southern Connecticut University
Marc Saracino
Varsity Boys Lacrosse Head Coach, Head Coach Varsity Boys Lacrosse
BA, Iona College
MAT, Manhattanville
MAT, Manhattanville
Stephen Schafer
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
MS, University at Albany, SUNY
MBA, University at Albany, SUNY
BS, Siena College
MBA, University at Albany, SUNY
BS, Siena College
Dr. Victoria Schulman
Science Faculty, Director of Science Research
BS, University of Maryland
PhD, Weill Cornell Medical College
PhD, Weill Cornell Medical College
Rupal Shah
Computer Science Faculty
MS in Computer Science, Columbia University
BS in Computer Engineering, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, India
BS in Computer Engineering, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, India
Kimberly Sheehan
LS Substitute
MA School Psychology, Fairfield University
BA English w Business Minor, Skidmore College
BA English w Business Minor, Skidmore College
Brady Shoemaker
Art and Design Chair, Grade 9 Class Advisor
BS, Ithaca College
MS.Ed, Kutztown University
MS.Ed, Kutztown University
Mark Silence
Performing Arts Faculty
BFA, University of the Arts
MFA, American Conservatory Theater
MFA, American Conservatory Theater
MFA, American Conservatory Theater
MFA, American Conservatory Theater
Steve Somosky
Alison Stoddart
Physical Education and Movement
BA, Dickinson College
MA, Manhattanville
ACP, Health & Wellness, Manhattanville
MA, Manhattanville
ACP, Health & Wellness, Manhattanville
Lindsay Stone
Class of 2011
English Faculty, Upper School DEIB Coordinator
PD, University of Aberdeen
BA, Fordham University
BA, Fordham University
Dr. Laura Toniolo
Mathematics Faculty
Ph.d, Universtiy of Padua, Italy
MS, University of Padua, Italy
MS, University of Padua, Italy
Dr. Craig Tunks
Director of Technology Innovation and Integration, Chair of Computer Science
D. P. S, Pace University
MS, Long Island University
Villanova University
MS, Long Island University
Villanova University
Jessica Vigliotti
Prekindergarten Faculty
Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Fordham University
Neuvi Villanueva
World Languages Faculty
BA, Saint Anselm College
Executive MA, Seton Hall University
MAT, State University of New York
Executive MA, Seton Hall University
MAT, State University of New York
David Volain
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling
BA, University of Vermont
MPA, University of Vermont
MPA, University of Vermont
Katharine Wells
Student Learning Supervisor, Head Volleyball Coach
Masters in Secondary Education in Mathematics, University of Bridgeport
Bachelors of Science, Mathematics, Sacred Heart
Bachelors of Science, Mathematics, Sacred Heart
Kathryn Wells
Manager of Advancement Services
MBA, Marketing and Non-Profit Management, Columbia University
BA, English Literature, Hamilton College
BA, English Literature, Hamilton College
Emily Wierdsma
Middle School Learning Specialist
BA, Sociology, Dickinson College
MA, Education, Boston University
University of New England Online
MA, Education, Boston University
University of New England Online
Kevin Wilkinson
Science Faculty
MS Ed., Georgia State University
BA, Georgia State University
BA, Georgia State University
Andrew Winkler
Mathematics Faculty
MEd, Long Island University
Real Estate, New York Univesity
BS, Ithaca College
Real Estate, New York Univesity
BS, Ithaca College
Megan Yelton
Upper School Assistant Dean of Students, History Faculty, Director Leadership Program, Grade Dean, Grade 12
BA, Tufts University
Dr. Peter Yu
Mathematics Faculty
SMEE/SBEE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MBA, UCLA
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MBA, UCLA
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dr. Thomas Zoubek
Chair of Social Sciences Department, World Languages Faculty
BA, Trinity College
MA, Brown University
MA, MPhil, PhD, Yale University
MA, Brown University
MA, MPhil, PhD, Yale University