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Juscelino Acevedo
Director of Information Technology
AAS, Gibbs College
Rachel Ackley
History Faculty, Humanities Research Coordinator
MA, Columbia University
BA, University of Pennsylvania
BA, University of Pennsylvania
Jen Agro
PreKindergarten Faculty
MS, Lehman College, CUNY
BA, Lehman College, CUNY
BA, Lehman College, CUNY
Joy Alcantara-Davis
English Faculty
Master in Education, State University of NY Empire College
BA, English, Northeastern University
BA, English, Northeastern University
Corina Alvarezdelugo
Art and Design Faculty
MFA, Visual Arts, Lesley University
BFA, Studio Art, Albertus Magnus College
BFA, Studio Art, Albertus Magnus College
Eleanor Bach
Performing Arts Faculty
MM in Music Education
BM in Vocal Performance/Opera, Boston Conservatory
BM in Vocal Performance/Opera, Boston Conservatory
Sabrina Balducci
Computer Science Faculty
BA in New Media, SUNY Purchase
Stephen Baldwin
World Languages Faculty
MA, Lehman College, City University of New York
BA, Syracuse University
BA, Syracuse University
Diane Barrett
Assistant to Head of Upper School
MS, University of Bridgeport
BA, University of Connecticut
BA, University of Connecticut
Colin Benn
Performing Arts Faculty
MM Viola Performance, Longy School of Music of Bard College
BM Viola Performance, The Juilliard School
BM Viola Performance, The Juilliard School
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
Dr. Daniel Block
English Faculty, Digital Wellness Coordinator
PhD, Brown University
MA, Brown University
BA, Haverford
MA, Brown University
BA, Haverford
Adam Boaz
English Faculty, Grade 11 Dean
MA, American Studies, Fairfield University
BA, English, Worcester State University
BA, English, Worcester State University
Lesley Boltz
Assistant to Head of Middle School
BS, Shippensburg University
Laura Bowe
Social Science Faculty, Director of Global Education
BA, Fairfield University
Carol Brown
Class of 1987
Mathematics Faculty
MAT, Sacred Heart University
BS, Sacred Heart University
BS, Sacred Heart University
Jenny Bruno
Grade 5 Faculty, Math Coordinator for Grade PreK-5
MAT, Manhattanville College
BS, Sacred Heart University
BS, Sacred Heart University
Katie Bryant
Head Athletic Trainer
MEd, University Nebraska at Lincoln
BS, Sacred Heart University
BS, Sacred Heart University
Dr. Thomas Castonguay
Science Faculty, Director of STEM
PhD, University of Vermont
BS, Central Connecticut State University
BS, Central Connecticut State University
Joe Charles
Director of Communications
BS, Mass Communication, Virginia Commonwealth University
Mi Chau
Upper School Counselor
The Sage Colleges
Plattsburgh State University of New York
Plattsburgh State University of New York
Lindsay Chiodi
Science Faculty, Middle School Science Coordinator
BA, Eckerd College
Dr. Gilles Chosson
World Languages Faculty
PhD, University of North Carolina
MA, University of Montana
BA, Southern Connecticut State University
MA, University of Montana
BA, Southern Connecticut State University
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
BA Social Sciences, Organizational Behavior in Communications & Change, New York University
Verkisha Collier
Development Associate for Data Management
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, Southern Connecticut State University
Jessie Coulombe
Director of Teaching and Learning
MA, Brown University
BA, Trinity College
BA, Trinity College
Jonathan Coulombe
Associate Head of Upper School, Upper School Dean of Students
M.Ed, University of Pennsylvania
MA, Middlebury College
BA, Davidson College
MA, Middlebury College
BA, Davidson College
Marybeth Crupi
Director of Teaching and Learning
Central Connecticut State University
Marymont College
Marymont College
Jade Curtis
Head JV Girls Tennis and MS Tennis Coach
Masters of Sports Management, Auburn University
BA, Journalism, Auburn University
BA, Journalism, Auburn University
Amy Darnton
Performing Arts Faculty
BA, University of Michigan
BA, Hunter College
BA, Hunter College
Nicholas DeFelice
Chair of Science Department, Science Faculty
MAT, Christopher Newport University
MS, Southern Connecticut State University
BS, Christopher Newport University
MS, Southern Connecticut State University
BS, 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
MS, Administration, West Chester University
BA, Political Science, Hartwick College
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
BA, Political Science, Hartwick College
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
Jenna Du Puis
Mathematics Faculty, Middle School Math Coordinator
MS, University of Rochester
BS, Syracuse University
BS, Syracuse University
Ellen Eagleton
Grade 3 Faculty
MEd, College of New Rochelle
BA, Dickinson College
BA, Dickinson College
Molly Eagleton
Kindergarten Faculty
M.Ed., Goucher College
BA, Elementary Education, Goucher College
BA, Elementary Education, Goucher College
Margherita Farrell
World Languages Faculty, Grade 11 Dean
BA, Hollins University
Ivan Ferrero
World Languages Faculty
MA, University of Connecticut
BA, Universidad de Leon
BA, Universidad de Leon
Debbie Ferri
Mathematics Faculty
MA, Fairfield University
BS, St. Lawrence University
BS, St. Lawrence University
Mike Fischthal
Innovation Lab Coordinator
BA, Astronomy and Physics, Vassar College
Keisha Fletcher
Science Faculty
BS, Social Work, University of the West Indies
Christos Galanopoulos
History Faculty and Social Sciences Faculty
MA, Southern Connecticut State University
BA, Southern Connecticut State University
BA, Southern Connecticut State University
Silvia Gee
Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Board Liaison
BA, Economics, University of Alberta,
Dr. Suzanne Gigante
English Faculty
Ph.D, University of Virginia
MA, University of Virginia
AB, Bowdoin College
MA, University of Virginia
AB, Bowdoin College
Emilia Goldstein
Assistant Director of Admission
BS, Energy, Business, and Finance, Pennsylvania State University
Omar Gomez
Staff Accountant
BA, Financial Accounting, Western Connecticut University
Francisco Gracia
World Languages Faculty
MA, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia (UNED), Madrid
BA, Universidad Europa de Madrid
BA, Universidad Europa de Madrid
Monica Grbic
Director of Community Database and Infrastructure Technology
MS, Computer Science, Pace University
BS, Information Systems; Finance, Pace University
BS, Information Systems; Finance, Pace University
Bettina Greenberg
Kindergarten Faculty
MA, Columbia University
BA, William Smith College
BA, William Smith College
Jennifer Guevara
Class of 1997
Counselor, Middle School DEIB Coordinator
Veronica Guevara
Spanish Faculty
MAT, University of St. Thomas
BA, English, University of Houston
BA, English, University of Houston
Donald Halmy
Assistant Director of Campus Operations for Safety
BS, St. John's University
Lydia Hannon
English Faculty
Masters of Arts in Teaching (English Education), English Education, Manhattanville College
Bachelor of Arts in English, English, University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts in English, English, University of Connecticut
John Harrison
History and Social Sciences Faculty
MEd, Bank Street College of Education
Ed, University of Pennsylvania
BA, Grinnell College
Ed, University of Pennsylvania
BA, Grinnell College
Micah Hauben
Dean of Athletics
MS, University of Massachusetts Amherst
BBA, George Washington University
BBA, George Washington University
Adriana Hauser
Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications
MA, New York University
AMP, IESE (Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa) School
AMP, IESE (Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa) School
Charles Hill
Science Faculty, Grade 9 Dean
Master's Degree, Columbia University
BS, Loyola University
BS, Loyola University
David Hughes
Art and Design Faculty
BFA, Temple University
AA, Keystone College
AA, Keystone College
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
Nate Jean-Baptiste
Head Coach Varsity Boys Basketball, Athletics DEIB Coordinator
Emma Jonsson
Director of Student Athlete Health Services and Life Skills Faculty
BS AT, Dominican College of Blauvelt
Melissa Kennedy
Director of Middle and Upper School Counseling
MA, Fairfield University
BA, Univesrity of Delaware
BA, Univesrity of Delaware
Rebecca Keogh
Grade 4 Faculty
BA, Saint Joseph University
MA, Fairfield University
MA, Fairfield University
Dr. Victoria Khiznichenko
Chair of Mathematics Department, Mathematics Faculty
MAT, University of Texas
MS, USSR Academy of Sciences
MS, USSR Academy of Sciences
Kim Klein
Teacher Librarian
MA, Curriculum and Teaching, Michigan State University
BS, Education; History, University of Wisconsin
BS, Education; History, University of Wisconsin
Jessica Landis
Director of College Counseling
M.Ed, Harvard University
BA, Bowdoin College
BA, Bowdoin College
Susan Laramie
Computer Science and Digital Applications Faculty
M.Ed, Sacred Heart University
BS, Southern Connecticut State University
BS, Southern Connecticut State University
Ian Lear-Nickum
History and Social Sciences Faculty, Grade 10 Dean
MA, North Carolina State University
BA, University of Pennsylvania
BA, University of Pennsylvania
Catherine Lewis
Assistant to Head of Lower School
BSN, Medical College of Virginia
George Lewis
History Faculty
MA, Fairfield University
BA, University of Richmond
BA, University of Richmond
Kenneth Lewis
History Faculty, Team Leader, Grade 8
MA in Secondary Education/History, Fairfield University
JD, University of Bridgeport
BA, Fordham University
JD, University of Bridgeport
BA, Fordham University
Mark Lingle
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
Montclair State University
Benjamin Lovewell
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
Upper School Learning Specialist
M.S. Childhood Education, Lehman College
B.A. Environmental Science, Barnard College
B.A. Environmental Science, Barnard College
Claudia Lydon
Chair of World Languages Department, World Languages Faculty
MA, Manhattanville
BA, Mount Holyoke
BA, Mount Holyoke
Siying Ma
World Languages Faculty
MA, Tianjin Normal University
MA, St. Michael's College
BA, Shandong University
MA, St. Michael's College
BA, Shandong University
Tricia Manganello
Class of 1986
English Faculty, Grade 12 Advisor
MPhil, Fordham University
MA, Fordham University
BA, Colgate University
MA, Fordham University
BA, Colgate 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 Summer Institute, Summer Institute Director
BS, Springfield College
Garrett Mendez
Chair of the Performing Arts Department
BA, University of Michigan
ABD, University of Illinois
MA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
BA, University of Michigan
ABD, University of Illinois
MA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
BA, University of Michigan
Mrs. Kathy Mendez
History Faculty
BA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
M.Ed., American College of Education
M.Ed., American College of Education
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
Shevon Morris
Science Faculty, STEAM Coordinator for Grades PreK-5
MPS, Manhattan College
BA, Lycoming College
BA, Lycoming College
Julia Naclerio
Associate Director of College Counseling
MA, Trinity College
BA, Trinity College
BA, Trinity College
Ray Nelson
Science Faculty
MS, University of Rochester
BS, University of Rochester
BS, University of Rochester
Nina Newman
Associate Head of School for Advancement, Director of Admission and Financial Access
BA, Colby College
Lakeya Newton
Director of Marketing, Staff DEI Coordinator
BS, Bentley University
Katie O'Connor
Science Faculty, Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach
BS, Environmental Science, Economics, University of Oregon
MA, Educational Technology, Fairfield University
MA, Educational Technology, Fairfield University
Patrick O'Neill
Chair of History Department, History Faculty
MA, Fordham University
BA, Fairfield University
BA, Fairfield University
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
Deirdre O'Sullivan
Assistant Controller
MBA, Finance, SUNY New Paltz
BS, Accounting, NYU
BS, Accounting, NYU
Sara O'Toole
Mathematics Faculty, All School Math DEI Coordinator
MA, Boston University
BA, Providence College
BA, Providence College
Carolyn Patten
Chair of English Department, English Faculty
MA, New York University
BA, Northwestern University
BA, Northwestern University
Aishling Peterson
Associate Director of Admission, Middle School and Financial Access
BA, University of Rhode Island
Dr. Erica Pomerantz
Lower School Psychologist
Psy. D, The George Washington University
BA, New York University
BA, New York University
Efrain Pontaza
World Language Faculty
Master’s Degree, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor’s Degree, Foreign Languages and Literature, Bard College
Bachelor’s Degree, Foreign Languages and Literature, Bard College
Emily Prince
Assistant Director of College Counseling, Director of Student-Athlete Leadership
BA, Princeton University
Deborah Procino
Accountant
MBA, Finance, Iona College
BA, Psychology, Wells College
BA, Psychology, Wells College
Julia Rachinsky-Wood
Grade 1 Faculty
M. Ed, Manhattanville
BGS Human Services, University of Connecticut - Stamford
BGS Human Services, University of Connecticut - Stamford
Karen Raidt
Assistant Director of Global Education, Director of King Cares Service and Student Services
BA, Williams College
Rafael Ricaurte
Mathematics Faculty
BA, Mathematics, Vassar College
Master of Arts, Teaching, Secondary Education, NYU
Master of Arts, Teaching, Secondary Education, NYU
Maria Rincon
Student Billing Administrator
Southern New Hampshire University
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk Community College
Bonnie Roberts
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer
Leigh Roberts
Teacher Librarian, Lower School DEIB Coordinator
MS Ed., Southern Connecticut State University
BA, University of Bridgeport
BA, University of Bridgeport
Asante Robinson
Registrar and AP Coordinator
MA, Athletic Administration, Ohio University
BA, English, Central Connecticut State University
BA, English, Central Connecticut State University
Frank Roche
Social Sciences Faculty
MA, University of Rhode Island
BA, University of Rhode Island
BA, University of Rhode Island
Jordan Rochelson
English Faculty
M.A., English Education, Columbia University, Teachers College
B.A., English, University of Michigan
B.A., English, University of Michigan
Stephanie Roones
Head Track Coach, Associate Head Girls Volleyball Coach, Assist Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Lindsey Rossler
History Faculty, Director of Talent Development
MA, Teachers College, Columbia University
BA, Emory University
BA, Emory University
Howard Russell
Teaching Intern
MA, Physical Education & Athletic Training, University of South Florida
BA, Physical Education, Le Moyne College
BA, Physical Education, Le Moyne College
Joe Ryan
Science Faculty
PhD, North Carolina State University
MA, University of Scranton
BS, Fordham University
MA, University of Scranton
BS, Fordham University
Marnie Sadlowsky
Associate Head of School for Strategic Program, Head of Upper School
MAR, Yale University
BA, St. Olaf College
BA, St. Olaf College
Rachel Salem
Performing Arts Faculty
Bachelor of Music, University of Hartford's Hartt School
Brian Salvesen
Mathematics Faculty
MA, Sacred Heart University
BS, Western Connecticut State University
BS, Western Connecticut State University
John Sanchez
After School Care Associate
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Villanova 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
Guy Savage
Admission Associate, Upper School, Head Ice Hockey Coach
BA, Sacred Heart University
Hannah Scala
Grade 5 Faculty, PBL Coordinator for Grade PreK-5
MA, University of Denver
BA, University of Denver
BA, University of Denver
Stephen Schafer
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
MBA, University at Albany, SUNY
MS, University at Albany, SUNY
BS, Siena College
MS, University at Albany, SUNY
BS, Siena College
Dr. Victoria Schulman
Science Faculty, Director of Science Research
PhD, Weill Cornell Medical College
BS, University of Maryland
BS, University of Maryland
Jennifer Segovia
Performing Arts Faculty
AS, Gibbs College
BFA, Montclair State University
BFA, Montclair State University
Merrill Shafer
Associate Director of Admission, Lower School
BA, St. Lawrence University
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
Amanda Sheehan
Mathematics Faculty
MA, Seton Hall University
BS, St. Lawrence University
Ed.S, Seton Hall University
BS, St. Lawrence University
Ed.S, Seton Hall University
Jennifer Shirazi
Director of Teaching and Learning
M.Ed., Early Education General and Special Education, The Bank Street College of Education
BA, Kenyon College
BA, Kenyon College
Brady Shoemaker
Art and Design Chair, Grade 9 Class Advisor
MS. Ed, Kutztown University
BS, Ithaca College
BS, Ithaca College
Mark Silence
Performing Arts Faculty
MFA, American Conservatory Theater
BFA, University of the Arts
BFA, University of the Arts
Paul Snyder
Social Sciences Faculty
MS, City College of New York
BA, SUNY Cortland
BA, SUNY Cortland
Jenna Sotire
English Faculty, Team Leader, Grade 6
MPS, Manhattanville College
BA, University of Rhode Island
BA, University of Rhode Island
Alison Stoddart
Physical Education and Movement
MA, Manhattanville College
ACP, Health & Wellness, Manhattanville College
BA, Dickinson College
ACP, Health & Wellness, Manhattanville College
BA, Dickinson College
Lindsay Stone
Class of 2011
English Faculty, All-School English DEI Coordinator
PD, University of Aberdeen
BA, Fordham University
BA, Fordham University
Dana Thomas
Associate Director of Admission, Upper School
BA, Georgetown University
Katie Tobin
Art and Design Faculty
MA, College of New Rochelle
BFA, University of Albany
BFA, University of Albany
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, Communications, Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Fordham University
David Volain
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling
MPA, University of Vermont
BA, University of Vermont
BA, University of Vermont
Charlotte Walsh
Science Faculty
Bachelor of Arts, Education Studies, Saint Anselm College
Katharine Wells
Associate Faculty, Head Volleyball Coach
MS of Secondary Education, University of Bridgeport
BS, Mathematics, Sacred Heart
BS, Mathematics, Sacred Heart
Kathryn Wells
Director of Advancement Services
MBA, Marketing and Non-Profit Management, Columbia University
BA, Hamilton College
BA, Hamilton College
Emily Wierdsma
Middle School Learning Specialist
MA, Education, Boston University
University of New England Online
BA, Sociology, Dickinson College
University of New England Online
BA, Sociology, Dickinson College
Rachel Wortherley
English Faculty
BA, English, Iona Universiity
MA, English, Iona University
MA, English, Iona University
Megan Yelton
Director Leadership Program, Grade Dean, Grade 12, Director Leadership Program, Grade Dean, Grade 12
BA, Tufts University
Dr. Peter Yu
Mathematics Faculty
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MBA, UCLA
SMEE/SBEE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MBA, UCLA
SMEE/SBEE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Belinda Zheng
Mathematics Faculty
MS, Columbia University
MA, CUNY
BS, Fudan University
MA, CUNY
BS, Fudan University
Dr. Thomas Zoubek
Chair of Social Sciences Department, World Languages Faculty, Social Sciences Faculty
MA, MPhil, PhD, Yale University
MA, Brown University
BA, Trinity College
MA, Brown University
BA, Trinity College