Virginia Riccardi
Head of School
M.A., Teaching & Writing – Columbia University, Teachers College
B.A., English Education – Stony Brook University
“Being surrounded and supported by such an amazing administrative team and staff has allowed me to grow into the leader I am today. The Knox School Team embraces challenges, chooses truth, and creates solutions, and I am honored every day to lead and learn alongside the people who bring joy into my workspace every day.”Â
Caitlyn Adams-Davis
M.S. Ed., Education & TESOL – St. John’s University
B.A., Speech-Language Pathology – St. Joseph’s College
*Administrator
Caitlyn Adams-Davis
Administrator
Carlos Martinez Andaluz
M.A., French – Middlebury College
Lettres Modernes, Université Paris, Sorbonne Nouvelle
*Dorm Parent
Carlos Martinez Andaluz
French and Spanish Teacher
Sharon Baker
Political Science – Norfolk State University
*Dorm Parent
Sharon Baker
Basketball Coach
Karyn Cernera Bush
D.M., Higher Education, Teaching and Learning – Colorado Technical University
M.F.A., Drawing & Sculpture – Pratt Institute
*Administrator
Karyn Cernera-Bush
Chair of Visual & Performing Arts
Frank Chisena
M.S., School of Engineering & Applied Physics – Columbia University
B.S., School of Engineering & Applied Physics – Columbia University
Frank Chisena
Physics Teacher

Christine Cleary
Patricia Colombraro
M.F.A. Fine Art, Long Island University
B.A., Communication, Photography – Long Island University
Patricia Colombraro
Solarium Art Gallery Curator
Melissa Coyle
M.S., Music Education – Long Island University
B.M., Westminster Choir College
Melissa Coyle

Dylan DeLayer
Loriana Demirciyan
M.A.T., Biology – Stony Brook University
B.S., Biology, Psychology – Stony Brook University
Level 1 US Rowing
*Head Dorm Parent
Loriana Demirciyan
Troy Doliner
M.A., Education – UMASS, Boston
*Dorm Parent
Troy Doliner
Liam Doughty
M.B.A., Business Administration – Heriot-Watt University – Edinburgh Business School
*Administrator
Liam Doughty
Head Crew Coach
Andreika Eikerenkoetter-Horne
M.A., Art – Adelphi University
Andreika Eikerenkoetter-Horne
Ceramics Teacher
JoAnn Fastag
Dana Fernandez
M.S., TESOL – Touro College
B.A., Education – Hofstra University
Dana Fernandez
Middle School & ENL Teacher
Matthew Frageau
B.A., Secondary Education – Hartford University
*Dorm Parent
Matthew Frageau
Denise Gehring
B.S., Accounting – St. Joseph’s College
*Administrator
Denise Gehring
Business Manager
Al Giuliano
 AA.S., Intensive Computer-Aided Design – Briarcliffe College
Hunter Business School – Computer Repair Technology with Networking
A+ Certification
*Administrator
Al Giuliano
Jose Gonzalez, MD
M.D. – Weill Cornell Medical College
B.S., Chemistry – Fordham University
*Dorm Parent
Jose Gonzalez, MD
Demitria Hasapoglou
*Dorm Parent
Demitria Hasapoglou
Gevaughn Henry
B.A., Graphic Design – St. John’s University
*Dorm Parent
Gevaughn Henry
Yearbook Advisor
Julia Hughes
B.A., Spanish Language & Teacher Preparation – Stony Brook University
NYS 7-12 Teaching Certification for Spanish, NYS FLES K-6 Extension
Julia Hughes
Stephanie Kilgannon, MHC-LP, CASAC, CAMS-II
M.S., School Counseling – New York Institute of Technology
M.S., Mental Health Counseling – Alfred University
Stephanie Kilgannon
Nicole Lagis
B.A., Multidisciplinary Studies – Stony Brook University
Susan Layton
M.S., Instructional Technology & Media Management – Potsdam State Teachers College
M.S. Guidance and Counseling in Education, San Jose State University
TESOL & CLAD Credential
Susan Layton
Kelly Mandia
M.A., History – Long Island University
B.A., History, Minor, Social Studies Secondary Education – Stony Brook University
Kelly Mandia
History & Economics Teacher
Angelo Mauro
M.S., Education in Mathematics – St. Joseph’s College
B.A., Mathematics – St. Joseph’s College
*Dorm Parent
Angelo Mauro
STEM Coordinator
Debbie Mazzant
B.S., Mathematics – Pennsylvania State University
Debbie Mazzant
Mathematics Teacher
Patrick McCormick
MA., Adolescence Special Education – St. Joseph’s College
B.A, History in Secondary Education – St. Joseph’s College
Patrick McCormick
Basketball Coach
Barbara Missirlian
*Administrator
Barbara Missirlian
Jennifer Orlowski
M.S. Ed., Special Education – Dowling College
M.S. Ed., Literacy – Dowling College
B.A., Fine Arts – St. Lawrence University
Schools Attuned Certification – Bank Street College of Education
Jennifer Orlowski

Miguel Perez
Donna Pergola
M.A., Creative Writing & Non-Fiction – Southern New Hampshire University
B.S., Secondary Education – Grand Canyon University
AP English Language and Composition Exam Reader
*Administrator
Donna Pergola
English Department Chair & Teacher
Gail Roach
M.A., Mathematics – Stony Brook University
B.S., Mathematics Secondary Education – SUNY Oneonta
Gail Roach

Emma Sharkey Frageau
Dorm Parent
Cindy Simkus
B.S., Mathematics – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Cindy Simkus
Arieanto Sutrisno
*Dorm Parent
Currently on Military Leave
Arieanto Sutrisno
Associate Head Crew Coach
Christian Vazquez
M.A.., Physical Education & Sports-Based Youth Development – Adelphi University
*Head Dorm Parent
Christian Vazquez
Soccer Coach
Zhiyin (Cecilia) Wang
B.A., International Tourism & Leisure Management – NHL Stenden University of Applied Science, The Netherlands
Zhiyin (Cecilia) Wang
Marketing & Admissions Associate
Photos are courtesy of Patricia Colombraro